Incentive to Education in North Carolina Amendment
A Raleigh editor explains the proposed constitutional amendment granting registration to those who cannot read or write by 1908, while preserving voting rights for older generations and descendants of early voters. It argues the measure will boost statewide education, reduce illiteracy, and unite the Democratic base against Republican fusion efforts, citing local bonds and political commentary from Hickory and Charlotte papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
United States
General Assembly
Aries
North Carolina
Iiaae
Hickory
Catawba County
Marion Butler
Butler
Siri
Down
News and Observer
Raleigh News
Oberver
Black and Tan
Newton
Winston
Greene County
Troy
Blackburn
Democrat
Lightning Strikes Gaither Home In China Grove Damages End
Lightning struck Dr J B Gaither's house in China Grove Sunday causing notable damage to one end of the structure. The Gaithers were lightly shocked but not seriously injured.
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Salisbury
J. B. Gaither
China Grove
Mrs. Gaither
How Do They Feel About Negro Domination
The Raleigh Post questions the Ashe ville Gazette editor about pay and influence in North Carolina politics. It notes Harkins Duncan and Millikan working on $2 per day amid amendment fees while Pritchard and Co. paid $5. The piece implies workers fear backlash over a $25 assessment funding a $5000 Gazette effort and accuses certain groups of corrupt influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onder Harkins
Duncan
Millikan
Pritchard, Harkins & Co
Asheville
Dark Lantern
The
Gazette
North Carolina
Raleigh Post
Burns and skin salve advertised by Coffey Bros
An advertisement endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns, boils and skin diseases warning against counterfeits and urging use of the genuine DeWitt's by Coffey Bros. Phil lips and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s. Coffey Bros
Phillips & Son
Women and Men Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble
Kidney trouble robs mind and vigor, affects ambition and cheer. It causes frequent urination, burning sensations, and bed wetting in children. the remedy Swamp-Root is advertised as mild, effective, and widely endorsed with testimonials.
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Vancon &Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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Coffey Bros. Phillips and Son
Amanith
Jon
Rick Henssche
E. C. DeWitt &Co
Chicago
Coffer Bros
W. B. Vouncill, Jr
Lad. Boone, N. C
J. M. Hogshead
Panner’s Elk. N, C
Tenn
N.C
State Normal and. Industrial College
CARC
Tate
J. Y. Joyner
Contnar
CHAS
D. McIver
Paes
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