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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1924
Page
4
A North Carolina editorial urges replacing the outdated voting system with a modern method. It criticizes confusing ballot handling and tickets sticking together, notes voters’ confusion during a recent election, and argues for an Australian style reform before the next election.
The Mirror announces several thousand extra copies for broad distribution in Eastern Carolina and neighboring counties to publish yesterday’s election results quickly. It highlights last night’s national and state returns and promises the newest election outcomes in today’s issue. It invites non-subscribers to try the paper.
Wilson County contributed heavily to the port and terminal development effort. Leaders T. B. Ward Gary Fulghum John Gold O. P. Dickinson J. W. House Ben Eagles W. N. Harrell and others labored for months or years. Results are not yet known, but the county can be proud of its efforts and dedication.
The Mirror endorses Angus Wilton McLean Democrat as North Carolina governor for four years. The paper notes his victory reflects party, not personal preference, and pledges support for a progressive agenda. It also reiterates opposition to his stance on port terminals as unjust to him, the party, and the state.
The town gossip records a night in which Boddie Ward phones Gary and then visits. Gary recalls a planned speech by O P Dickinson and says he would answer the call to duty. They drive to Stantonsburn and return to Wilson after 9, with Ward resting by a warm fire while Gary talks and thanks him.
Patsy Ruth Miller and Matt Moore star in The Wise Virgin at Oasis theater Wednesday and Thursday a drama filled romance in a ranch era set up. A 1924 style plot follows a woman torn between a foreign lover and an American husband with family schemes and a diamond temptress.
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