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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1924
Page
4
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Wilson County endured over three weeks of rain with crops damaged, especially cotton, and farmers and merchants facing heavy losses. Officials estimate over a million dollars in local damage by year end as roads need repair. The editor urges renewed business effort and perseverance despite setbacks.
The Inter-city Rotary Clubs gathering in Washington North Carolina will feature a pageant showing how local towns got their names. Towns such as Greenville Craven County New Bern Washington Wilson Fayetteville Ayden Kingston and others will be represented. The Mirror notes most readers do not know how their communities were named and urges asking friends.
The Greensboro News argues that debates between Republican and Democratic candidates rarely advance issues. It says such exchanges favor personalities, turn debates into entertainment, and resemble vaudeville, with a focus on quick retorts over substantive policy.
A local voice recounts a walk along Nash Street during a heavy rain and flood scene at Contentnea Creek, then shifts to a testimonial from Marie Murphy praising Neutrone Prescription 99 for curing rheumatism after two years without symptoms, noting availability at Wilson Drug Company.
The Commercial National Bank of Raleigh marks its 34th year since establishment in 1891. It has grown to include Commercial Savings and Trust Departments with a strong officer group led by President B. S. Jerman and a capable board of directors. The bank invites Eastern North Carolina customers to do business and be served.
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