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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1924
Page
4
Rev. Raymond Browning of Hendersonville argues for simplicity over glitter. He laments modern displays and praises plain hotels with food, plain homes with happiness, plain schools with real teachers, plain churches with religion, and plain folks with character.
The piece argues that Coolidge would win against Davis in a two man race, but a third party LaFollette disrupts the contest. It predicts the election could go to the House with LaFollette holding power and suggests Republicans would ally with Democrats to avert a Calamity.
A train passenger recalls Dr Barringer once of the University of Virginia who captivated a smoking compartment for over three hours. He discussed glacial upheavals religion politics astronomy and many topics while others listened and asked questions.
A local citizen challenged Wilson churches asking for concrete work they’ve done in recent years. The discussion sought specific examples of tangible improvements or projects by ministers in Wilson, beyond abstract claims.
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A narrator recalls visiting the village schoolhouse to see Miss Criddle an English teacher now still on the job. After waiting past dismissal he greets her in her room and she apologizes for being busy yet spends about half an hour warmly catching up with an old pupil.
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