Prohibition, nominations, and editorial notes in local papers
Publisher notes a senator like Maj. E J Hale seeking a Democratic National Convention seat in Denver. The Littleton Times-Herald debuts a new full-page folio layout with staff editors. An editorial from Wilson Times praises advertising as essential for city growth and newspaper vitality, urging continued support for local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
E. J. Hale
Fayetteville
Charlotte
Denver
Major Hale
Littleton Times-Herald
Whit A. Johnson
J.B. Aiken
EK. W. Edwards
M. Rhodes
J. W. Haithcock
Jasper Seabolt
Big Dinner At Halifax August 14 Under Southern Cotton Association
Farmers of the county are reminded of a big dinner at Halifax on August 14 under the Southern Cotton Association. Efforts are underway to secure Hon. E. D. Smith of South Carolina as the main speaker. Township committee members named at Halifax June 1 will be published soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Southern Cotton Association
E. D. Smith
South Carolina
Now Is The Time For Tax Listing In Halifax County
The editorial urges residents to honestly list property for taxation this month to ensure proper levies and a full treasury. It stresses that listing is the citizen’s duty and that debt in the county should shrink with fair values and prudent spending. An ad touts pinules for backache sold by E. T. Whitehead Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Povertyridge
E. T. Whitehead Co
Prohibition Timing in North Carolina Raises Speculation
The piece argues against premature predictions of prohibition failure in North Carolina. It notes the law starts next January and suggests, before then, sales may actually rise as people stock up. It cautions some may drink more now to compensate for anticipated limits and others may try to tilt opinion by offloading liquor beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Troubles With Labor and Farmer Protection
The Southern Cotton Association aided the South’s cotton price and earned respect. The editor suggests farmers should act to protect themselves against laborers who quit mid contract, causing losses. A law or organized action is proposed to punish such willful acts and give farmers relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cotton Association
Tuk Commonwealth
Conscience Money Returned to Treasury in Jersey City Letter
An unsigned Jersey City postmark envelope delivers $8,000 to Secretary Cortelyou for the Treasury conscience fund. The sender confesses taking funds years ago and notes the total now returns to $40,000, four times the original amount, as installments over several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Jersey City
Conscience Fund
The
Treasury
Long Automobile Trip Reported In Tarboro
Robert L. Holt and party from Burlington stopped in Tarboro en route from Detroit to their home and purchased a large touring car in Tarboro ten days ago. The journey has proceeded without any accident so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro
Robert L. Holt
Burlington
Detroit
L. M. Paint Ad Uses Zinc Oxide From Metal
Zinc oxide is produced from Zinc metal then mixed with white lead to form L. & M. Paint. The finish is long lasting as the oil adheres to surfaces. Priced about $1.20 per gallon. & M. Paint Agents Hardy Howe Co Scotland Neck eat Salsbury Bros Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Howe, Co
Scotland Neck
Salsbury & Bros
Hamilton
Halifax News Budget Budgeted Social Roundup from Rosemary to Enfield
Halifax News Budget reports a flurry of visits and travel across Rosemary, Rocky Mount, Richmond, Asheville, Manchester and Enfield. Local residents like Mrs Sater Mrs Hale and Miss Gilliam are noted with several family trips and church activities. Rev J E Holden sermons critique trashy books and yellow journalism, urging purer thoughts and higher life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Hallifax
N. C
G. B. Crews
Rosemary
L. H. Hale
W. A. Sater
Rocky Mount
Benny A. Mabry
Margaret
George A. Stephenson
Richmond
E. L. Travis
Asheville
Nettie Gilliam
Henry B. Furgerson, Jr
University At
Chapel Hill
Irwin Clay
William and Irwin
Sat
Margaret, Wilhelmina
Florence Froelich
Bainbridge St
E. Reid Williamson
Suffolk
G. L. Williamson
Louis Froelich, Jr
Manchester
Messrs
John House
Palmyra
Joseph House
Thelma
S. M. Gary
Vanderbilt
Roberta Dickens
Manteo
E. J. Brown
Harry Gowen
Maine
J. E. Holden
Enfield
Pierce
Mail pouch theft arrest in Washington NC
J R Stallings was arrested in Washington North Carolina charged with stealing and opening a mail pouch from the N and S train. A train crew member saw him enter the mail car and take a pouch behind a lumber pile then cut it open. He was bound over to court with an $800 bond. The item includes an unrelated Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Free Press
J. R. Stallings
Washington, N. C
Stallings
U. S
Dr Mercer's Son Drowned At Whitley's Rock
The Rocky Mount community mourns Broadus Mercer age 16 after drowning at Whitley's Rock while swimming with his brother Charles. Resuscitation attempts failed. body recovered by Roy Williford after 85 minutes. Funeral held at First Baptist Church, interred in Richmond, Virginia. Funeral notes tied to recent family losses intensify local grief.
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Rocky Mount
Broadus
Mercer
I. M. Mercer
First Baptist Church
Charles
Whitiley’s Rock
Faye
J. D. Denton
Roy Williford
Carey Broadus Mercer
Dr. Mercer
Richmond
None Better Life Insurance Ad in Scotland Neck
An advertisement promotes Union Central life insurance as best for protecting families. It touts lower premiums and superior dividends, with daily rates from 6 to 20 cents depending on age, and invites inquiries to E. E. Hilliard in Scotland Neck North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Central
E. E. Hilliard
Scotland Neck
N.C
Art Portrait Crayon Frames 10 Cents Prospects
Agents sought for 11 by 20 crayon portraits with frames at 10 cents and up and sheet pictures at one cent each. Potential earnings stated as 400 percent profit or $36 weekly. Catalogue and samples free from Frank W Williams Company at 1208 West Taylor Street Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Williams Company
W. Taylor St
Chicago
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EB. Hilliard
Oblicher
Wilson Times
Perenne of
Wiite Direct
Epéciad
Buckhorn Lithia Water Co
Henderson, N. C
Ene
Uric
Etter Wait
Halifax News
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney &Co
Planters & Commercial Bank
Undertakers
M. Hoffman & Bro
Engineering
Law
Francis P. Venable
C. Dewitt & CO
House & Thigpen
N.B. JoseyCo
Ling
N. B. Josey Company
North Carolin
S. R. Alley
Lewie Dallist
Frank T. Clank
NORE
Mueller’s Molasses
D. H. Dixon
Goldsboro
George Moose
Newton
Lenoir Fee Lenoir
O. P. Hay
Raleigh
Piedmont Feed Company
North
W. P. Wright & Son
Star
Cromer Bros. & Co
Winston
H. C. Privat’ C. Woodard Company
Wilson
L. M. Foushee
Jones
Raleigh, N. C
Sam
E. P. Mueller
Norfolk
Virginia
Bright
Irolina
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