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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
Mount Airy News announces advertising rates as reasonable and available on request. The paper is edited and published by J. E. Johnson and is entered at the Mount Airy post office as second class mail matter.
The article urges Surry residents to pay poll tax ahead of an upcoming election. It warns there will be no campaign fund to cover nonpayers and calls township leaders to urge neighbors to contribute, loan money if needed, and ensure voters are registered and ready to vote in the crucial three week window.
Rev D Vance Price pastor of the Methodist church delivered a speech in Dobson praised by listeners as a gem for its gentle moral appeal. He urged support for prohibition at the polls to help men live better and do right.
The text suggests that if Mr. Price could be induced to give his speech at multiple points around the county, the effort would gain significant traction and strengthen the overall campaign.
The article critiques prohibition speeches for dismissing opposing views while praising a gentle Dockery stance. It notes his high rank in the Republican Party and his credibility to sway voters, suggesting his support could boost prohibitions at the polls.
The first issue of the Mt. Airy Leader appears under new management by The Blue Ridge Printing Company. The eight page eight column paper is well printed with an editorial pledging independence and pride in journalistic privilege.
Mr and Ammon Shores of East Bend were the guests of Daw Reece on Sunday.
Parents are urged to ensure children do not neglect home study due to roller skating and other outside attractions. The superintendent warns many pupils may fail at term end without parental firm control. Finder of a gold watch is asked to contact the News office for reward.
The Elkin North Carolina meeting of the Odd Fellows for the 14th District adopted a resolution thanking J. K. Johnson, editor of the Mount Airy News, for publishing notices of their meetings without compensation. The secretary was instructed to send a copy of the resolution to him.
Mr W H Key purchased a 900 moving picture machine and plans to start that business. Willie Poindexter remains ill but not improving. Moser Bros moved their saw mill to Miss Hulda Bray's location and will open soon. T S Draughne traveled to Dobson and attended a prohibition meeting. J F May bought a fine horse from N E Alberty. Crops look good and residents seem to have forgotten the panic as times improve.
A series of temperance gatherings across the county spurred strong turnout in the city and Dobson. Henry C. Dockery of Rockingham spoke on prohibition with Presiding Elder Bagby praising the effort. An organization formed with Prof. J. H. Allen of Elkin as president and a five member committee to be appointed per township as the drive to ban liquor intensifies ahead of the election.
One hundred dollar reward offer for an incurable catarrh case. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo druggists, vouch for F J Cheney Co. Cure taken internally and reaching blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Entry notice from C. H. Haynes and Vestal Taylor in Surry County announces Franklin Farme lands of 140 acres on Indicut Creek. Property adjoins A H Freeman Miller Hinshaw and others. Vacant land subject to entry. Dated January 6 1908.
Patent style medical remedy advertisement promising guaranteed relief for piles. Claims loading with easy use and prompt effect. Sold by J. W. Mepherson and Co. Price 50 cents.
Two men, W. H. Renegar and W. H. Phillips, with Pinkney Ayers, used Ayers name to operate a distillery in North Carolina. After a 93 day operation, federal officials charged them with defrauding revenue. Ayers and the storekeeper received prison terms and fines. Renegar faced a heavier sentence and an appeal.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure can stop and cure any kidney trouble not beyond medicine, touting its effectiveness and noting it is sold by a local dealer J A.
A damaged report notes a man pressured by others to aid liquor production in Patrick County, while avoiding Yadkin, in return for one dollar per day. The subject loses status and property as witnesses recount a controversial affair. Phillips has fled the country and awaits arrest.
An OCR fragment notes a shopper urging readers to inform merchants if an advertisement drives them to visit a store. The item highlights consumer awareness and potential advertising impact.
G M Rpenger administrator announces qualification on the estate of G. W. Smith, deceased. Creditors are urged to come forward with debts and claimants to present claims within legal time or face legal action. Dated March 6, 1908.
Fragmentary OCR shows an entry by Oneal of Surry County North Carolina seeking to screen land and extend into another county. Mentions of Whittin waters of LF Lake and Taylor and عدة names suggest a public land entry or survey action.
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