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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
4
An Eastern Carolina columnist notes county fairs shifted from strong agricultural displays to amusement and race features over five to six years. Farmers and wives once prepared lavish exhibits. now exhibits shrink to cooperative items as public demand for entertainment rises. The piece invites readers to decide if the change is good.
The piece argues the Democratic campaign fund grew from large gifts by wealthy individuals, noting absent names like J. P. Morgan. It contends Morgan’s money went to Coolidge, while the rich donors to the opposition would benefit from tariff legislation, and warns about the influence of large contributions versus ordinary voters.
A man recalls a late night phone call with a friend after an odd radio discussion in Chicago. He agreed to a proposal and describes the awkward exchange and his plan to call back later with more dignity.
In Wilson North Carolina H T Wright responds to C G with a firm defense of Sunday observance and prohibition. He argues for signs of optimism and urges open talks while opponents push for greater legal measures the editor replies questioning signatures and calling for church home guidance over new ordinances.
The text declares that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republication of all AP news and any news credited in the paper, asserting control over focal news content published therein.
Delegates at a church convention in America urge making Christianity universal and bridging international boundaries. Dr Morehead of New York promotes a world mission, calling for church work to be international and unified across national lines.
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