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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
2
The Roanoke Rapids Herald urges support for constitutional amendments and rapid monetary reform while warning against loosened prohibition. It predicts political clashes as lawmakers face liquor laws and interstate shipments amid the looming General Assembly.
A contemporary urges a movement to sell cotton and pay debts, praising a strong plan while condemning Southern ministers asking federal aid. The piece argues the federal government should aid farmers only within national interests and warns against overreliance on cotton futures. It notes the South faces losses from low prices and suggests farmers face losses this year and diversify away from a single crop.
Voters will decide ten proposed amendments to the State Constitution. The package includes changing War of the Rebellion to War Between the States and reducing assembly mileage while raising per-session pay, limiting special legislation and charters, changing governor inauguration day, appointing emergency judges, and reforming revenue and taxation. Four amendments are seen as minor. the rest, including removal of obsolete sections, are viewed as important and likely to pass.
The piece discusses the seventh Amendment as key to modern taxation, arguing it challenges old power structures and shifts tax burden to reflect ability to pay. It praises supporters and denounces corporate interests opposing reforms amid broader civic debates. It also cites advertising strategy urging early action to gain market leadership and public attention.
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