The Tyranny of the Status Quo at Wrightsville
In a June 24 1914 North Carolina Press Association address at Wrightsville Br F P Beasley argues change fuels progress. He laments privilege and ignorance upholding the status quo, urges editors to promote public thinking and democratic reform, and condemns party blindness while advocating moral business and wider suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Press Association
Wrightsville
Privlege
Bretheren
Lttle
Ike
Liberty
Runnymede
John
Cromwell
Martin Luther
Pope
George Washington
George Emerson
Progress
Lberty
Back Aches and Kidney Help Promoted in Monroe Ad
Monroe residents learn to exchange the OW Back for a stronger one. An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for weak kidneys and backache. Mrs. A. G. McNeely of 334 Franklin St. endorses the product, claiming it strengthened her family’s kidneys. Sold for 50 cents at dealers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Dean
A. G. McNeely
Franklin St
N. C
Doan
English Drug Co
Fourth of July Official Premium List and Parade
Official Premium List lists prizes for floats and entries across Fraternal, private and business categories. It covers horse and mule races, decorated store fronts, Ford autos, bicycles and motorcycles, with judges, marshal crews, parade route, grand stand seating, and a soldiers dinner plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Dillon
R. N. Nisbet
Madge Benson
J. F. Laney
Watt Hamilton
W. S. Blakeney
H. E. Gurney
Minnie Wolf
S. A. Stevens
B. C. Ashcraft
T. J. W. Broom
H. L. Price
N. C
Emma Cole
H. M. Ulmer
G. B. Caldwell
Ruby Moore
J. V. Griffith
J.C. M. Vann
W. J. Pratt
T. J. Payne
N. M. Redfearn
R. F. Beast
A. Shute
J. W. Laney
Joel Griffin
Watt Ashcraft
J. W. Fowler
W. J. Rudge
Horace Neal
Hargrove Bowles
Dock Shepherd
Also Mentioned on This Page
F P. Beasley
Cerene
Herbert Spencer
Europe
Earth
Lion IN
Shama
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Polithet
Louis Ivx
Wood
J. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond, Va
Piedmont Mattrese Company
Charlotte
TP. Dillon
Corn Club
Austin & Clonts
Austin & Clontz
Prof. Nisbet
Henderson Garage Co
Ford
Chas. Teeman
Court House
John C. Sikes
B. M. Griffin
W. E. Cason
D. B. Snyder
B.C. Ashcraft
D. A. Houston
Ela Wilson
R. A. Morrow
J. M. Belk
Walter Henderson
R. F. Beasley
N. M. Redfern
J. J
Franklin Street
Central Hotel Corner
Windsor
Presbyterian Church Corner
Church Street
KF Beasley
Houston
Meltne
Hayne
Morrow Avenue
Main Street
Court House Square
Bundy
The
Bank of Union
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