Plan for County Supervisor of Agriculture Proposed
Mr C R Hudson state agent of the Farmers Cooperative Demonstration Work urges county cooperation to create a county supervisor of agriculture. He suggests weekly at the courthouse, public meetings, distribution of literature, and farmer visits. An $800 local match could hire a capable man for ten months yearly, with the matter to be decided by voters through the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hudson
Farmers’ Cooperative
Hudson
T. J. W. Broom
Phen I
Court House
Convicts to Wear Distinct Uniforms Under 1911 Law
Attorney General Bickett urged a 1911 act to require the State prison board to set制服 for convicts in penitentiaries chain gangs and counties. Felons would wear convicts stripes while misdemeanants receive a different easily distinguished uniform. The law classifies convicts into two groups, though some sections conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickett
State Prison Board
Penitentiae
Public Sale Postponed For inclement weather at Helms estate
Owing to bad weather the public sale of the late James T Helms property was not finished and will resume Friday December 29 at 10 00 a m at the late residence three miles north of Monroe Items include engine saw mill cane mill grist mill horse wagon farming tools hay and a remnant of merchandise coffee molasses canned goods and more The sale is conducted by W Hampton Helms Admr of James T Helms Deceased Albany Herald note irrelevant line from Knoxville Sentinel follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Helms
Monroe
W. Hampton Helms
Mr. Ritch's Cotton Price Clarification
G W Riten defends a prior report on long staple cotton seed returns of 258.25 per bush el and notes E T Lewis ginned and sold 38 bushels of seed for 70 to one buyer while C W Porter sold ten bales for 17 1 2 cents. The Journal hinted at price curiosity and explains long staple cotton remains higher than ordinary.
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C. W. Porter
G. W. Riten
Journal
Mecklenburg Buys More Than Cotton Crop is Worth
The Mecklenburg area ships in Western grown corm feedstuffs and pork valued annually near the county’s cotton returns. With about 30,000 bales of cotton yearly at 9 cents a pound, the crop yields roughly 1.35 million dollars, totaling about 1.65 million including seed. Estimates suggest 42 million dollars of imported goods could be produced locally in Charlotte and Mecklenburg, offering cheaper and higher quality outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecklenburg
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Feudalism and ignorance tied to political power in South Carolina
The State of South Carolina editorial laments inherited vassalage through ignorance, arguing princes and churches monopolized learning, barons ruled by expertise in arms, and political bosses exploit wage earners. It links free schooling and compulsory attendance to countering feudal influence and urges end to electoral coercion.
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America
South Carolina
Columbia
8. C. State
Ends Winter's Troubles Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
Winter ailments like frost bite chaps and chilblains are eased by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Testimony promises relief from burns boils cuts and sprains. Available for 25 cents at Jat English Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Jat English Drug Co
Bickett Before the Supreme Court in Tax Case
North Carolina Attorney General T W Bickett, loaned from Union County, argued before the U S Supreme Court in Red Oil Co v State challenging a tax inspection act. The court showed keen interest as five justices questioned, with Bickett drawing humor and praise for his clear, effective presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickett
Marshville Fire Destroys Wooden Buildings Near Bank
A blaze last Tos day night between 12 and 10% clock destroyed the wooden two buildings between Harrell Brothers store and the Bank of ile. The structures belonged to Dr W A Dees estate and were uninsured, valued about $1 000. Gilledge Strawn and Dr Perkins each lost about 1 000 or more including office furniture and medicine stock. Fire began near a stove flue, accidental in origin. no salvaged items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshville
Men Who Make Good Western Christian Advocate List
A writer on my desk cites a Western Christian Advocate list of 1,000 successful men beyond money makers. They shaped electricity, construction, education, and art, influencing moral and physical life. The path shows varied starts from farmers’ sons to printers, newsboys, and railway workers.
By Hand Was Bad Enough
A short item notes a boy offered a country week but he refuses proclaiming no country for him because in the country there are thrashing machines, and he considers hand work sufficient where it is done here.
Squire Flow Sustained by North Carolina Supreme Court
The North Carolina Supreme Court agrees with Squire M. L. Flow that the Reco. court in Monroe cannot take magistrates jurisdiction over cases out of town when fines do not exceed fifty dollars or thirty days. The case tested the statute involving J. K. Doster cited for appearing publicly on Sunday with a shotgun. The Journal congratulates Chief Justice Flow and notes the constitutional safety, urging Jim Price of Salt Ridge to record the significance.
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Squire Flow
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Squire M
Reco
Monroe Township
Me. J. K. Doster
Flow
Jim Price
Salt Ridge
Efird Elected Mayor By City Aldermen
The board of aldermen last Friday afternoon elected J. B. Efird as mayor to succeed Dr. Crow who vacated the office. Efird formerly served as alderman and mayor pro tem, with C. H. Richardson chosen to succeed him, and The Journal expects Efird to be a first class mayor.
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Efird
D. Crow
Board of Aldermen
J. BE. Efird
Lange
C. Hi. Richardson
Journal
Marriages in Union County Reach 200 Licenses in Year
Register of Deeds J E Stewart reports 200 marriage licenses granted from Nov 30 1910 to Nov 30 1911 in Union County. Of these 144 were white and 76 colored. Fee funds, $220 to the school and $220 to county fee school, are noted.
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Register of Deeds
J. E. Stewart
Union County
Wipke
Colored Teachers Meet in Union County Saturday
The colored teachers association of Union County will hold its next meeting at Union graded school on Saturday day 6th at 1 PM. Topics include increasing rural school attendance led by M L Presson and why Negro teachers should be organized led by Mr Charles Thorpe. All colored teachers in Union County must attend. Mrs Ida Chambers, Sec. W Killingsworth, Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Teachers’ Association of
Union County
Satunday Dan
M.L. Presson
Mer. Charles Thorpe
Colomdl
Ida Chambers
Mr Belk Goes to Kentucky Toe
The Presbyterian evangelist Rev G W Belk and his family will leave Wilson for Hopkinsville Kentucky where Belk will head evangelistic work earning two hundred dollars per month plus expenses The writer laments the departure and praises Belk as a fine preacher and gentleman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W. Belk
Wilson
Hopkinsville
Belk
A Terrible Blunder Avoided With New Life Pills
An advertisement urges taking Dr. King's New Life Pills at first sign of constipation or biliousness to prevent indigestion jaundice or gall stones. It claims the pills regulate liver stomach and bowels and improve health. Available at English Drug Co for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
English Drug Co
Prime motive debated in Chicago News slogan clash
In a provocative reflection, a Chicago News piece argues that many proponents of utilitarian ethics prize the greater good yet elevate “number one” as the ultimate measure, revealing tension between personal ambition and collective welfare.
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Chicago News
Local Holiday News From Union County and Surroundings
Union County items report visits by multiple families for holidays, school events, and community happenings. Notable notes include a 655 pound hog killed by Belk brothers, local illnesses and deaths, weather delaying a Mineral Springs entertainment, and the new Pastime theater opening with licensed films. The column also mentions Christmas gatherings, local church and school activities, a law practice return, and a curious tale of debts paid by phone among residents.
Arizona Democrat Landslide Annexed to the South
The Wilmington Star reports that Arizona having had a Democratic landslide is hereby annexed to the South. The notice frames a dramatic political shift with regional implications and names the state as aligned with southern political leadership.
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Arizona
Hersby
Wilmington Star
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Mr. Belk
Kentucky
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Manning
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Miswss
Helen Julian
Thomasville
Sadie Lipscomb
Gaffney
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Lillian Cuthbertson
Cherryville
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Buford
A. Richardson
Lenoir
S. A. Richardson
Mineral Springs
Janie Bivens
Wingate
Annie May Ashcraft
New York
Mrs. Tyner
Sanford Smith
Lanes Creek Township
B.D. Blick
No. 10
Cabarrus County
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H.W. Pigg
Goose Creek Township
C. Clents
Rachel Banner
A. M. Stack
Windsor Street
Newton Yarbrough
Byron County
Tex
Union
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Us County
North Carolina
Randolph
WD. M. Gordon
Vance Township
Elizabeth Chaney
Noah Chaney
Unionville
Tomberlin
Lessie Frnderburk
EB. Punderurk
J.D. Taylor
W. BE
W. HL
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R. D. McQuirt
Funderburk
Crowell
Bank of
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Mr. Crowell
Mrr
W.S. Blakeney
Chesterfield
Pageland
Jefferson, Marshville
Howard McLarty
Lamberton
WB. Shupyoo
Nashville, Ark
N. Simpaon
T. d. Peake
Cross Hill
Simpson
2. McEwen
Baltimore
Recorter's Court
Jr. W. Polter
Chady HL. Bort
Carter N. Pointer
Den
Chis. Ro Pointer
Atlante
Claude ML Pointer
Texas
Charles B. Pyter
Smith
Chantel Weaver
Emory College
Jom
W. V. Tueker
Teeker
Tom Presson
Presson
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