18 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
1
The Democratic State Committee in 1912 adopted amended rules for the state senatorial primary detailing polling, appointment of pollholders, canvassing, and nomination procedures. It covers first and possible second primaries, vacancies, challenges, and deadlines, with county and precinct roles and reporting to Raleigh.
Durham July 15 An effort to raise one million dollars to boost Trinity College endowment gains momentum. The plan follows a 1500000 pledge from the General Education Board of New York, with 850000 already pledged to meet the December 31 deadline for the remaining 150000. Subscriptions can be paid in five annual installments through 1917 and may fund the general endowment or specific uses such as scholarships or library collections kept as separate funds. District committees form in major centers as the state drives the campaign.
North Carolina Good Roads Association holds its annual convention in Charlotte August 1 and 2 with delegates expected from across the state. Governor, Senators Overman and Simmons, and John H. Small may attend to discuss federal road funding and progress.
A chaotic column riffs on Roosevelt Taft and Wilson, predicting party splits and recall plots while lampooning politicians. It jokily references Roosevelt's potential third party, Taft’s vacation, and Wilson’s rising popularity, ending with a pat sales pitch for Chambers Coke and Kennedy remedies.
Raleigh July 10 The telemicratic executive committee elected by acclamation Hon Charles A Webb of Ashe state chairman and re elected acclamation W F E Broel of Wad boro as secretary of the committee Mr Webb is the personal friend of Hon Locke Craig nominee for governor for the chair to succeed A H Euler who could not serve longer The name of Mr Webb was presented by John C Mills of Rutherfordton as eminently fitted for the post past district chairman and senator and other public service Numerous seconding tributes followed When introduced Mr Webb expressed sincere appreciation and said the state committee will have the hearty support of all loyal democrats He spoke of a great victory with united harmony and a divided opposition ensuring success
Endowment efforts at Meredith College in Raleigh reported a $106000 endowment to aid general education and $50000 to procure equipment. The drive raised $14690 to pay off debt and support extensions. President T Vann and Rev L Angston Johnson led the campaign with Baptist state cooperation, aided by regional builders.
A vintage ad touts a bronchial cure praised by Mrs. F. J. Davis of Stickney Corner Maine. It claims superiority over other remedies for coughs and colds and offers trial bottles free at 5 T. Whitehead Co. prices are 50 cents and one dollar.
The South, with 33 090 000 people, now invests 84 000 000 more than the national total and its crops and coal output surpass earlier national figures. Six months of new water power projects with over 200 000 000 capital will develop about 1 500 000 horsepower, attracting financing from London to New York. Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama lead, as the region expects rapid diversification and industrial growth to justify vast investments.
In sburg on July 11 a wealthy man aged 83 and a woman aged 68, after three weeks of courtship, decided to marry. They sought a license from Walter Niven and declared their intent to wed, noting work arrangements and a belief in love at first sight. The excerpt includes unrelated lines about health and a fortune teller claim.
A Rosten man lost his leg two years after an insect bite. The item promotes Backlen's gel to stop poisoning and inflammation, claiming help for burns piles eczema and cuts. Advertisements note a 25 cent price at EB. T. 1 and mention Doctor Wiley and a Democratic reference.
A claim about women gaining health and vigor through a tonic described as enhancing bone and muscle, with praise from Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma. The advert text asserts the Bitters cure fainting backache and worn out feelings, and is guaranteed by E. J. Whitehead Co.
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