MARIOW PROGRESS
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MARION, N. C., OCT. 26, 1916.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Congress—^Tenth District:
ZEBULON WEAVER
COUNTY TICKET.
For Senators, 33rd Senatorial
' District:
CHARLES P. MATHESON
of Alexander County.
j; LEE NELSON
of Caldwell County.
For Member of House of Rep
resentatives:
MILES P. FLACK
For County Treasurer:
MILLARD F. POTEAT
For Register of Deeds:
E. L. C. GIBSON
For Surveyor:
JOHN C. ELLIOTT
For Coroner:
S. D.,HALLIBURTON
For Sheriff:
J. R. LEDBETTER
For Commissioners:
W. H. TAYLOR
JAMES L. NICHOLS
WILLIAM C. MORRIS
As the county will not hold a
fair this year it is suggested that
McDowell have an apple show.
What say you ?
The New York Herald's straw
vote Sunday showed a steady drift
to President Wilsoir in 36 states.
Hughes was losing slowly, the
Herald said.
The proper thing for the farmer
to do is to keep something growing
on his land all the time. This not
only protects the land but at the
same time will enrich it if the crops
are properly rotated.
The Democrats have selected a
strong county ticket, and the
Democratic party can go to the
people this year with the utmost
confidence. The men on the ticket
are among our best citizens, they
are men who have shown devotion
to their county and to democracy.
With Democracy united, as it is
in McDowell at this time, and with
a study pull for the ticket there
will be a safe Democratic majority
on November 7.
A broad-minded man who ob
serves closely recently remarked:
“Crooked Creek, Broad River and
Old Fort are the best townships
in the county. When pressed for
his reason for saying this he re
plied that there was more of the
spirit of co-operation there than
elsewhere. Whether this be true
or not, is it not a fact that the
progress of any community de
pends almost entirely upon the
ability of the people to work to
gether. If any one does not agree
with the statement quoted above,
we would like to hear from him
and have his reason for thinking
he has a better township. Crook
ed Creek and Broad River certain
ly did much free work on the roads
^ after the flood.
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Hughes and four years of agita
tion, conflict with Congress and
doubt in business and industry; or
Wilson and four years of develop
ment along lines now defined, of
cooperation with Congress, of cer
tainty in business and industry *as
to governmental policies.
The one means probable loss of
oar prosperity. The other con
tains good assurance of continuing
and increasing prosperity.
President Wilson is entitled to
re-election; he has earned reward
by good service rendered. Hughes
is not entitled to election; he has
not shown either why Wilson
should be put out or why he should
be put in. Hughes has not even
made a good Candidate; Wilson
has made a good President.
Take your choice.
Put Democrats in Congress.
Every man who votes for Wood
row Wilson for President should
vote for the Democratic candidates
for Congress and for the Senate in
his congressional district and btate.
Woodrow Wilson’s candidacy to
day rests upon his record of pro
gressive achievement and its guar
antee to complete this record by
applying the new progressive laws
fairly and efficiently.
When you vote for Wilson you
vote for his progressive policies
and deeds. When you vote for
members Of Congress, you should
vote for men who (1) have voted
for Wilson’s progressive policies
and deeds and who (2) will vote in
the House and Senate to support,
carry out and carry on these pro
gressive policies and deeds.
It was a Democratic Congress
that put through the Record of
Achievement. Another Demo
cratic Congress is absolutely neces
sary to continue, apply and com
plete the good work.
Spare the Pigeons.
Contributed.
In Venice there is an ancient
provision for the feeding of the
pigeons. The execution of the
provision is a pretty spectacle that
all tourists wish to see. In the
heart of New York City the pig
eons are fed at noon each day in
Madison Square. Pigeons are fa
miliar in the prose and poetry of
all nations and are universally dear
to the imagination. We are confi
dent that it is not by the will of
our citizens, nor even by the well
considered intent of the boys them
selves that the pigeons of Marion
have recently become a mark for
the air rifle. Unsuspicious mem
bers of our little flock have been
brought down from the roofs of
the ceurt house and neighboring
buildings and have been torn to
pieces by the first passing dog or
cat. How about it, citizens?
Rural Credits Law in a Nutshell.
The rural credits law in brief
provides:
(1) That you may borrow one-
half the value of your land;
(2) That you may have from
five to forty years to pay back the
money, paying it back as fast as
you please after five years;
(3) That the interest rate can’t
possibly exceed 6 per cent and will
almost certainly be less;
(4) That each borrower buys a
$5 share in the National farm loan
association for each $100 he bor
rows, selling this back again when
he pays up;
(6) That all other liability is
limited to 5 per cent of the amount
a man borrows, there being no
truth in the statement that he must
assume general joint liability with
other borrowers.
If this plan interests you, write
the Progressive Farmer and further
free information will be sent you.
—Progressive Farmer.
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Corset and it is gaining wearers daily.
The fabrics are very dainty but most serviceable, and
the trimmings exquisite as Lingerie requires, and from the
very first day you put on a “Thomson” it comfortably holds
its shape until the last day. Price $1.00, $1*50, $2.00, $3.00
and up.
UNDER WE ARI Now that Jack Frost has come, it is
time to “Put ’em on.’’ We have a good selection of Under
wear for the entire family. For the Ladies we have “Set
Snug” Union Suits and two-piece Suits. For Men we have
Union Suits at $1.00 and two-piece Suits at $1.00 the suit.
We have the kind you want for your girl too in Union Suits
at 50c to $1.00 each. Also a fulMine of Wool and Cotton
Vests for the little fellows at 15c, 25c and 50c.
SWEATERS and WOOL HEADWEAE! We have a very good selection of Sweaters for
Ladies, Girls and Boys. Price 50c to $3.45.
We have a pretty selection of Knit Hoods and Caps at 25c to $1.15. We want you to see
the new Skating sets for girls at $1.15. They are beauties.
We have just received a big lot of Trunks, Suit Cases and Traveling Bags. We want you
to see these for they are offered at low prices.
COATS and SUITS for LADIES. We are receiving new Coats and Suits every week
right from the factory and can save you money on them.
We have new Hose for the whole family. We sell Buster Brown and Whitleather Hose.
Every pair is guaranteed to give satisfaction. We have new Dress goods, new Bath Robes,
New Kimonas, new Curtain goods, etc, etc.
Gaston & Tate, Inc.
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MILLARD G. POTEAT
Democratic Candidate for Treasurer of
McDowell County.
Mr. Poteat is a most deserving
you ng man. The Democrats of the
county have selected him as their
choice for the office. He is an
affable young man and if elected
will fill the office most acceptably
to all. The voters of McDowell
county are asked to consider Mr.
Poteat’s unfortunate situation,
caused by his fearful injuries some
years ago, when they go to the
polls on the 7th of November.
Mr. Poteat is fitted by education
and ability to fill this office but is
not able to do manual labor by
reason of his affliction. Won’t
you vote for him regardless of
party? 2t
NOTICE!
Notice is given that application will
be made for pardon of E. H. Emery be
fore His Excellency, Governor litocke
Craig, at Raleigh, on November 23rd,
1916. The prisoner having been con
victed of the homicide of Clyde Terrell
in 1915.
This 25th day of October, 1916.
W. T. Morgan
PLESS & WiNBORNE
Attorneys for Applicant.
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of Men’s dress here and
ready for you. New Fall
Clothing in all that is new
and nobby,
Wonderful showing of
Men’s Coat Sweaters.
WILSON BROS. Under-
wear. Sox, Handker
chiefs, etc.
J. H. L Miller Clothing Co.
the quality shop
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See Our Line
of Ladies Coal Suits and
Long Coats, Shoes and
Dress Goods.
Men’s Clothing, Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
We also carry Pictorial Review
patterns now in stock.
The Peerless Store.
D. T. HARRIS, Prop. MARION, N. C.
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