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The Progressive Farmer from Raleigh, North Carolina • Page 33

Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Page:
33
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(33)1033; MayS, 1520 11:1 Ft-rtn the Tlowhandle to the Mansion CAMiNMDRMSON oi Governor of North Carolina 1 Born and'bred on a North; Carolina farm in the Hard years that followed the Civil War. Mr. Morr rison has never lost npathy with the farmer. If he is elected Governor, it w31 be another case "From plowandle'to the Governor's Mansion," an inspiration to any farmer and farmers son in North Carolina Mr. distinction as a leader in the struggle for White Supremacy the nineties.

His father was a Republican. Ihe 6n voted his first ballot as a Democrat a time when the DemocraticTarty i One Corblte General Utility Motor Truck -toII tio more work than three two-horse teams do it quicker, regardless of roads, and save the cost of two drivers. 'Eight bales tf cotton or 125 bushels of cotton seed is a fair average load for this Farm Hauling Giant Your saving in cost of harness, work animals' feed and drivers' wages was in nctu jvuB li the son converted father to the Democratic Party. He was with Simmons, Craig, Overman and Aycock in the forefront of the battle for White Supremacy. Mr.

Morrison's record has been an open book in North Carolina Pvpr smre: In everv cambaien or twenty-five ears he has can- 3 will soon pay for this truck The construction of ihe Corbitt General Utility Motor Truck is oversize Capacity, 4,500 pounds, including body weight, Its powerful Continental Motor is equipped with latest design governor, which controls speed of motor, regulates supply of gas and acts as brake. Corbitt Motor Trucks have been doing the hardest hauling tor time years. Operating and upkeep costs have been surprisingly low, and there is not vet a worn-out Corbitt Motor Truck on record. John, Till. Moore, Planter of South Carolina, After using a 2-ton Corbitt for 16 monthyl sold it for $450 less, than original cost.

It gave excellent service, cost of replacement parts only $6. Truck stilLin good condition. I have ordered another 2-ton Corbitt." The Corl Cliart Ikw liow to judge a Motor Tmck Write for thU chart or ask our nearest dealer. ".3 ES Corbitt COBBITT MOTOR tkuuk, vassed before the people. He was Chairman of the Platform torn- mittee of the Democratic State Convention in 1912, 1914, 1916, and 1 9 1 8.

That is, he charted the Party's course in four successive campaigns. Having charted the course so long and so well, is it not time to put him at the helm? He grew ur a poor boy. He made his way in the world. Denied college advantages, he studied and worked with such devotion that he is today recognized as a public man without a superior in. the forum of debate in this State.

Mr. Morrison has declared for the principle of Local Self-Government in matters of taxation. He stands for referring the Revaluation of property back to the counties, and he proposes to so reform our system of taxation that the State will draw its support entirely from other property taxes thus releasing property to the County '( Mr. Morrison was the stoutest opponent of Woman's Suffrage in his Party. He led the debate against it in the Democratic Convention of 1918, His Party having declared for it, he stands loyally upon the Party Platform, of course; but he is not ashamed of nor has he apologized for, his record or his convictions on this subject.

If elected Governor, he will see to it that in the event women are given the ballotproper safeguards are erected to prevent negro women from coming I into politics. Mr. Morrison is a He believes in the capacity of the people to manage their own affairs. While he advocates a State-wide Road System, he does so oh the understanding that die present powers and rights of the County Authorities shall not he interfered with. Mr.

Morrison is not a man of wealth; He has no private fortune to advance his campaign. campaign limited strictly and scrupulously to the sum allowed by law. He has never worn any manV collar he grew up in the spirit of self-dependence and when he becomes Governor, he will wear no mans colkr nor will he he under obligations to any man or set of If nominated, it will be because of his merits, not his'or anybody's money. V- The Farmers tf Morth Carolina help determine who shall be the Democratic nominee for Governor in the Primary, June 5th. This a Lcnn-nwnwealth mostly composed of farmers.

They can and wtll help control ns reasonvf his rearing, his experience, his sympathies, his principles, his pokcies and his record, Mr. Morrison confidently appeals the farmers North Carolina to come to their respective preancts and cast their ballots tor htm'Jtmt 5th, 1920. 1 The undersigned is managing Mr. Morrison's campaign. He wj11 Klad tn rrof -roUf desires to assist Motor Tru TITIICjI I Please send literature, descriptive of I 1,.

General UtHlty Motor I I 'Truck, "prices and name 4w ereat I Company Name i Henderson, IT. C. V. D. ''ii-iiin'iiiniiinnniiiniimmmw State the only Indestructible Spark Plug that is guaranteed for the Ufe of your eari Insulator non-breakable i ts always the same rust-proof wflt stand any lieat -test.

When you buy LIBERTYS you will never have to buy another set of plugs. Any size, $1.50. Send for set today. Open territory for live dealers. AGENTS, -SALESMEN, "write us today 1 SERVICE SALES CO.

360 Flatirom Atlanta, ra. Also the only indestructible Shock Absorbers mid Hub Meters Jot Ford Cars, making sure of the -nomination of Cameron Morrison for Governor.of North Carolina in the Jne-Sth, next. He stands for wgood ta help the Sarmir. HERIOT CLARKSON, Manager. omcerely, A'.

fMwriscm ChdT in Ite Hme Ccrmty When writing advertisers say: "I am writing- you as an advertiser in rThe Progressive Farmer, which guarantees tho reliability of all the advertising It carries. wvu 'members, i nis ts enaorsemen.

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