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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
3
A historic revival concluded at The Rock Baptist Church last Sunday led by Rev. C. C. Haymore with Rev. Fred N. Day of Winston-Salem preaching. Congregations filled the site and the event extended two weeks with about fifty converts and twenty six baptisms performed in a pond beside the church by Haymore and three deacons.
The Democratic Executive Committee orders a convention in Dobson on September 12 1908 at 12 oclock to nominate candidates for the legislature and county offices. Township primaries are set for September 5 at 260 oclock PM with Senator Overman invited to address the gathering.
An old advertisement promotes Devoe lead-and-zinc paint as trustworthy while mocking rival products. It claims Devoe offers honest, full measure and warns of poor protection from burglars, rain, and cold. The copy features a talking watch dog metaphor and stresses the product’s reliability.
Governor Glenn criticizes a Charlotte slate as the weakest Republican ticket in years. He cites unknowns and ties to the old regime and trusts, noting two Mecklenburg and two Rowan reps reflect a hurried lineup. He predicts Democrats will regain majorities.
A 19th century classified style notice offers one hundred dollars reward for the recovery of a catarrh case that Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co. Toledo can cure. The testimonial blurb asserts F J Cheney is reliable and the cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Pills for constipation also promoted.
The Charlotte Republican State convention on Thursday nominated a full slate for state officers led by War Governor J Elwood Cox of High Point and Lieutenant Governor Charles French Toms of Hendersonville with Cyrus Thompson for Secretary of State and J Quincy Adams Wood for Attorney General. The meeting adjourned after adopting a platform plank on property exemptions and heard lively demonstrations in support of Taft.
Democratic nominee for Congress in the fifth district outlines his creed. He emphasizes Jefferson as founder of faith Tilden as exponent Bryan as export king and equality of rights with no special privileges. He pledges state sovereignty and limits on Wall Street while keeping government strong and incorruptible.
A reflective piece argues that life is full of contradictions and judgments. It notes that character is praised or blamed by circumstance, wealth, politics, charity, and age, with the same person receiving opposite labels in different conditions. The essay observes life’s harsh rules and the enduring human appeal of the journey.
American Tobacco Company reportedly halts the battle with night riders and withdraws twenty two country buying agents from Kentucky. Headquarters will move to Cincinnati as Louisville the nation's largest tobacco market faces disruption and potential price battles with growers.
Southern Railway will operate its popular excursion to Richmond Virginia on September 15. The train will consist of first class day coaches and Pullman cars. The trip is two days and one night in Richmond with a round trip rate from Mt Airy North Carolina of five dollars. See large flyers or contact depot agent R L Vernon traveling passenger agent for details.
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