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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1924
Page
4
The board passed a Sunday blue law to improve Sabbath observance but after two Sundays it is deemed a failure. The piece argues for repeal, noting cafes and stores outside city limits evade it, locals shop beyond limits, and the measure harms small businesses while not promoting fair, effective Sunday observance.
Local merchants report stronger business after heavy rains damaged crops less than feared. Farmers visiting from the week end bought heavily as Pitt County fairs begin. Outlook for the fall season remains positive with stock sufficient and expectations high.
The narrator writes about a distraction filled morning in a hutty office. A visitor slows work as they discuss the presidential race, the port terminal bill, and the new courthouse before resuming writing and sharing a light moment over a reading.
The Mirror denies rumors of Rusty Walters signing with Washington for 17000 plus commission and says Paul Phillips has not been offered a State Welfare Board job. Dick Grantham comments on delayed talks over a Firpo and Wills rematch. Postmaster George Stanton refutes an October 23 construction rumor. London reports winter hardships for veterans as the British Empire Exhibition nears closure.
Rep Beffries of Alabama accused Secretary Mellon and his brother of personal gains from tariff favors in 1923 and of receiving 15.6 million dollars on amortization loan settlements. He charged the secretary of ethical impropriety and conflict of interest in handling government claims.
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