Proposals for State Constitution Amendments Debated in Editorial
The issue discusses ten proposed constitutional amendments with emphasis on article five about taxation reform. It argues a simpler, fairer system that shifts some tax burden away from workers to wealthier sources, urging adoption alongside other amendments to modernize the constitution and reduce legislative gridlock. It contrasts progressive aims with current debts and calls for informed public vote in November.
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R. R. Williams
Asheville
New York
Williams
Ion
Food Commission to curb wartime sugar prices in UK
A UK food commission to manage foreign purchases and pricing was disclosed in New York as large sugar deals were arranged. Private interests led talks with local houses, while contracts for nearly 1.1 billion dollars in raw sugar and a major order of refined sugar signaled Cuba's next crop being secured. The move aims to prevent profiteering and shortages during wartime.
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United Kingdom
Food Commission
New York City
Cuba
Monroe Land Sale Ordered By Court In 1914
Under a Union County Superior Court order in Mary Alexander et al v Flow et al docket No. the commissioners will sell by public auction on October 10, 1914 at noon at the Monroe courthouse to the highest bidder described lands in Monroe township. Four tracts include the G W Flow residence and store room with timbered farm lands near Jefferson and Hayne streets, with payments split into four notes over 18 months at 6 percent interest. M L Flow and John C Sikes serve as commissioners.
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Superior Court of
Union County
Mary Alexander
M. L. Flow
A.D
Monroe
N. C
Monroe Township
G. W. Flow
Mary E. Flow
Jefferson St
Crowell St
Hayne St
C. L. Helms
Iarm
Houston
Beaver Dam
John C. Sikes
Elephants of Wheeler Bros Show Delight Fans with Dainty Feats
The Wheeler Bros Show parades elephants in regal oriental regalia and performs in three rings. Trained as work beasts, they haul heavy wagons and poles, push wagons and dens from mud, and transport hay and meals, rewarded with peanuts and dainties. Notable elephants include Tango, claimed as Earth’s largest living animal.
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America
Wheeler Bros
Dunbar
Ceylon
Earth
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