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VOL. XXVIII
ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, Wednesday Evening, Feb. 8 1911."
No 6
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Do you want a handsome high
been under way ; grade Piano absolutely free?
Do you want a genuine Dia.
moD Ring without expense of a
?ent to you?
Do you want a beautiful Gold
Watch?
Of course you want one of these
beautiful prizes, and The Courier
will give, you an opportunity to
secure one.
The name and full description
NEW POLITICAL PARTY.
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Progressiqes of Repbalican Party An
nounce Organization.
Washington. Organization of
the Republican Progressive
League by Progressive Repub
lican senators, representatives
oovernors and others -an or
oanization which will fight for
the establishment of popular
irovernment was announced
here: Plans of the new league,
which have
since the assembling of congress
were concluded at a meeting
here, at which a declaration of
principles was signed, a consti
tution adopted and the follow
ing officers elected: President,
Senator Jonathan Bourne, , Jr.
Oregon: first vice president, Re
presentative George W. Norris,
Nebraska: second vice president
Gov. Chase Osborn, Michigan:
treasurer, Charles R. Crane
Chicago: exexecutive committee:
Senator Moses E, Clapp, Min
nesota; Senator Joseph L. Bris
tol, Kansas; Representative E,
H. Hubbard, Iowa; Represen
tative Irvine L, Lenroot, Wis
consin: Representative-elecc
Willian M. Kent, California":
Pinehoi", Pennsylvania:: George
L. Record, New Jersey,' and the
n resident, vice presideM andthe
t vasuier, members ex-6fii.cio.
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CLEVELAND'S EXPERIENCE.
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Salary System Works Like a, Cfearm
in That Country"
The salary system ipr county
officers is proving a great saving
to Cleveland and is shown by the
register of deeds. This is the on
lv county officer at present on a
salary basis, Mr. J J. Lattimore
register of deeds, saved the
i'oanty $206.05 during the month
o: December and says at least
$1."-) will be saved this month,
is getting a salary of $150 a
mth. He took in fees amount-in--
tn s:;C.").0() for which u mount
Courier's
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single of good character canjbillin a few days, and which ever
enter the contest, except, of j plan he shall adopt we hope Our
Exceptional Opportunity to Secure a Handsome Prize, ull
, Details on Inside Page. Send in Your Nomination at
Once. Get Your Friend Interested,
contest is over.
ASK.
SO DON'T
This is the opening day of the
Great Contest. The f rist vote con
pon is printed in this issue. It is
of the Piano will be printed with-! good for 100 votes and from now
Every subscriber to the Con
ner should nominate his favorite
in the Great Prize Contest, and
put ner in tne wav or winning a
valuable prize.
THE OPENING DAY.
course, employes of The
Courier, or any member of such
employe's immediate family.
They do not have to be sub
scribers of The Courier in order
Ito Center: all that is necessary is
to send in their names and ad
dress. The Courier reserves the
right to reject the nomination of
4,
aay candidate.
IN CASE OF A TIE.
In case of a tie for any of the
prizes offered in the Contest
prize of eual value will be giyen
BALLOT BY MAIL.
Coupons intended to be voted
and sent by mail should be ad
dressed to The Contest Manager
of The Courier and all postage
must be prepaid.
CO N TRO VERSES.
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particulars.
in a few days, just as soon as ar
rangements have been com
pleted. There will be a number of other
prizes, such as Diamond Rings
and Gold Watches of consider
able value, will be awarded to
oher young ladies, the full plan
lfdr awarding appearing on the
inside page of this issue.
o not wait or hesitate about
ding in name of some popu-
r married or single lady whom
im think is deserving of one of
&ese valuable prizes.
sgThe list of prizes arranged for
Tle Couriers Great Contest is
4& most elaberate ever inaugu
rated in this'section of the State.
Read the rules of it below then
read about the prizes. NCut out
the nomination blank and fill out
with your came or that of a
friend.
As soon as it is convenient for
you to do so call at the office of
the Contest Editor in The Cou
rier building and he will tell you
all about the competition and
HOW YOU CAN WIN.
the treasurer a check It doesn't cost anything to
send in a nomination, but don t
go to the trouble of nominating a
lot of dead ones just for fun. We
want real live, bona-fide hustling
contestants. Talk it over with
the nominee before sending in
the name.
The nominators name will Posi
tives not be ma4e known unless
one of the
prizes, and then only after the
people will unite on and get be
hind the movement and carry it
to sudcess we must have better
roads.
The Farmers Union whieh - me.
Monday morning almost unani
mously adopted the election plan.
This was a re-versal of it former
action in this matter.-
Which ever plan is adopted by
the bill you will find the Courier
fignting tor the success of the
movement. We have our pre
ference and have tried to show
our people the advantage to the
vantage to the county of our posi
tion, but we are first and all the
t-rne for good- roads, because it
vill help our people.
ceived in return his salary
It is estimated that the county
v.-'.ll be saved from 86,000 to
-;o!)i) when all officers are on a
rv basis.
Free -the Person Dry Goods
Co. arc going to give away a beau-
i c rC Hroccpr anrt tViPV
- v ou to get it Gail and candidate wu
FLrt
Barbed afidSmooth,
until thei close of the Contest the
shears in the hand of the many
hundred readere of Thp Courier
will be busy clipping votes for
their friends.
A LIMIT BALLOT
This coupon or ballot has a
date limit and must be deposited
in the Contest Ballot Box located
in The Courier building before
the date of expiration. The date
on which the coupon expires is
on the bottom of each ballot- The,
vote capon issue on subscription
as explained elsewhere do not
have any limit and may be voted
at any time.
HOW TO ENTER.
To enter the race clip the nom
ination blank and free cupon
that appears today, fill in the
name and address, bring it or
mail it to The Courier office
where it will be entered with the
other candidates.
Votes may be secured from
any place either in the territory
of the Contest or outside. Only
those residing in the district as
outline willbe eligible to compete
but the votes may be had from
any place. They may be secured
from any place for anv candidate.
HOW VOTES ARE ALLOWED '
A cupon will be printed in The
Conrieawhich will be good for the
number of votes indicated on the
face of the ballot. These ballots
must be clipped out and sent to
the ballot box in The Courier of
fice before the expiration of the
date prnted thereon.
The bept way to secure votes
however is by securing subscrip
tions to The Courier. - Votes are
allowed on subscription as out
lined in the voting schedule
printed below.
With each cash subscription
of 51.00 or more, we will issue a
certain number of votes accord-
Aii controversesv which may
fcise will be settle by the Con
gest Manager and the manager"
pf The Courier alone: and in
accepting the. nomination each
candidate accepts and contracts
to abide by all decisions.
THE JUDGES.
The judges who will count the
votes and award the prizes will
be selected by The Courier and
the contesiants.
Any protest as to the eligibil
ity of any of the candidates will
if
ifint hp. nnnsidprpd if votes havp.
'been cast for the said candidates
for a period of 30 days or longer.
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lis Contest is a big thins:
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it is going to assume still vaster
proportions, and one might go
on for columns telling about it,
But the watchword is "to
work". But the party that gets
started first' has a real advantage
so make up your mind to go in
to vin, Send in a nomination
bank, It ?osts nothing. Then
simply start oat and get sub
scriptions for The Courier.
ALL CANDIDATES TREATED ALIKE,
The Contest will be conducted
in a strictly fair and impartial
manner, and the fullest investi
gation is courted at all times,
assuring every one that every
thing is square and impartial.
No employe or member of his
or her family will be allowed to
compete, nor will any favors be
shown to all other candidates.
The Contest Manager will assist
all candidates in any way possible
but in 'so doing will treat all
alike,
DOWN GO THE-pRTfiFS ON
Ready Made
Garments for
LADIES
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GENTS.
Right now is (he best
time of the whole season
to get a new
Suit, Cloak or Ov
ercoat. Assortments are now
good, you know what
styles are, best, and prices
have reached the lowest
limit. Don't delay, coni
at OnCPflnfl npf vnnr niX
f w vv y v,,, rum LIllXV
oi tne seasons smartest styles at prices far below ordinary.
Come to-day. ' -
& LIPSHITZ.
Copyright 1910
The House of Kuppeaheim??
. Chicago
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we can cave you money and can furnish
log and Field Fencing,
in any height and at right prices Call
on us for Steel and Galvanized Roofing.
Have just gotten in a CAR and can
give you good quality. 1
Long, Bradsher & Co.
THE GOON ROADS MEETING.
As per call of the Chairman, the
the Good Road Asso
ciation held another fmeethg
last Monday to discuss the bill for
I the imorovement of our roads.
ing to the length of the subscrip j The meeting was not as iarge
tion. Tne certificate votes issued; 00 :t ei,ftI1u hn hut this
on each subscription can be
was
due largely to the. bad
voted at any time during theiweather tnrov.gh there was quite
Contest (subject to the voting
rules.)
Votes will be issued on each
payment both on old and new
subscribers. Any person owing
The Courier for subscription
will be issued votes for any
amount paid thereon more than
$1,090.
Parties living in one district
are not confined to voting for
candidates in any district of the
territory of the Contest. Can
didates and their friends may
secure subscriptions 1 anywhere
and Votes will be, allowed on all
subscriptions , , as shown else-
wnerein unis announcement.
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Embroideries.
beadings,-
cambric,
a representive gathering of our
citizens. v '
The question of whether wa
should have a bill pass the legis
lature authorizing the Commis
sioners to issue bonds upon the
petition of a majority of the Quali
fied voters, or one calling an elec
tion. These plans were discussed
by a number of gentlemen present
There is no devision of our peo
ple on the question of issuing the
bonds for good roads, but there
are some difference as to the best
plan to get the bonds, and this is
where the discussion came in. A
vote was taken on this question
v Movers, edges, insertions,
flouncings and matched sets in
nainsook and swiss, Some of the neatest
designs you ever saw for children. The best
and biggest values to be found in 5 and 10
cent cambrics as well as the higher grades.
NEW LACES. '
A big assortment of all linen torchon
lace many pieces of which would look cheap
if we asked 10 cents for them. But thev are
only half that price 5 cents. A tiice lot of
J Point de Paris edge and inserting to match,
me most popular trimming tor tine under
wear at popular prices. A number of sets of
round mesh val extra good and prettv at
Is only '5 cents.
New Pereals and Ginghams.
Many pieces of these popular goodp in
the newest and prettiest designs all at the
old prices, no advance. ,
NEW DRAPERIES.
A full stock of plain scrim in different
grades, white, creanrand ecru ready to be
stencilled. i
. Several beautiful designs in stencilled
lUl art scnm ready to hem and hang 12 1-2 to i
120 cents. JNIeat and tasty patterns of tigur-
ea Swisses 10 to aueentsa yard.,
All the above goods? have recently come f;t
in andt are worthy of your : consideration: i
Come m ana let lis snow tnem to you.
and resulted 25 for the petition
Rule Governing the contest. Inlan and 21 for the election.
Any white woman, married o Mr: Wlarren will introduce tne ;
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