The Country Editor Speaks for Independent Press
Jocular essay contrasts country editors with big city rivals and celebrates independence and integrity in rural papers. It highlights editor claims of autonomy, advertiser influence, and shared rural values while lampooning urban journalism habits. It closes with a bow to sincerity and practical honesty in the countryside press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Democrat
Mr. Doodale
Hi City Brother
Death Notice of Mrs Texanmna Bullin Near Rockford NC
Mrs Texanmna Bullin died at home near Rockford North Carolina on August 22 1998 at age twenty eight. She was wife of Hiram Bullin and mother of five children with the oldest eleven. Burial services by Rev J T Hancock followed a large funeral procession honoring a devout Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
N. C
Texanmna Pullin
Hiram Bullin
J. T. Hancock
Dialogue on whiskey versus bullets in wartime terms
A mock-heroic exchange presents Mrs Good arguing a facet of danger from whiskey, while Sir William agrees and a speaker notes preferring whiskey to bullets. The dialogue highlights fear, bravado, and the perceived costs of alcohol in conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Democratic Nomination List for Surry County
A letter from Devotion North Carolina proposes names for the Republican primary race. The suggested candidates include J H Folger for Representative J H Thompson for Surveyor C H Haynes for Sheriff R K Simmons for Register of Deeds J M Royal for Treasurer Calvin Welch and Vance Burch for County Commissioner J M Cockerham for Good Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurry
Brown
J. H. Folger
Mt. Airy
C. H. Haynes
R. K. Simmons
Westfield
J. H. Thompson
Devotion
J. M. Royal
Roaring Gap
Calvin Welch
N. C
Vance Burch
Rusk
J. M. Cockerham
Goodsprings
Foreclosure Sale Of Real Estate In Mount Airy Bank Deed
Notice of sale by F P Sparger trustee on September 28 1908 in Mount Airy North Carolina. It details a property in Surry County adjoining John Banner Sr Jane Armfield James Jones and others to satisfy a loan balance of 2220 plus interest secured by a deed of trust with the Bank of Mount Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EF. Bannergh
Bank of
Mount Airy
Mownt Airy
Surry County
John Banner Sr
Jaane Armfield
James Jones
Tobacco Barn
Cane Ereel
Gideon
Isaac Armfield
Dogwood Corner
Armfield
Dunnegan
G. Belton
Bank of Mount Airy
The New Pure Food and Drug Law Announcement
Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. J. H Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H Gwyn
Retail Merchants Association Forms in Mt Airy
The Retail Merchants Association was organized to protect merchants from nonpaying customers and to improve local trade conditions. Mt Airy firms pledge to follow association rules including a ten dollar fine for extending credit to anyone who fails to settle accounts with any member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Mt. Airy
F. L. Smith
J. A. Martin
J. D. Minnick
J. C Conneil
W. GB. Simoot
BE. Johnson
Hk. C. Poy
E. A. Hannah
See & Col
R B Moore Commission Merchant Advertises Produce
R B Moore of North Water Street Wilmington North Carolina announces handling cabbage Irish potatoes and chickens ready to buy and supply produce needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Moore Commission Merchant
North Water
St. Wilmington, N.C
School of Business Education Catalogue Opens Sept. 1
As the teachers, so in the school. We have the teachers. Business men know it. They want our canes hookkeeping, shorthand, Typewriting Penmanship, etc., taught as they are used in actual business. Thousands of graduates now in good positions. Nothing to risk. Twenty years' successful experience. Our Catalogue tells all about it. It's free. Twentieth session opens Sept. 1. Write today. Address. E. M. Coulter, Prest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Coulter
Nervine claims cure for nervous breakdown and ailments
Dr Miles Nervine advertised as the cure for nervous breakdowns and related symptoms like weakness and irritability. A testimonial from Mrs. W L Burke of Myrtle Creek Oregon touts recovery after using Nervine and the company offers a pharmacist return of the first bottle if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
Les
W. Ll. Burke
Myrtle Creek
Oregon
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Polly Nny home place land sale in Surry County
By order of the Superior Court of Surry County Commissioner B Denny will sell at public auction July 23 1908 at 1 PM on the premises a tract of 211 acres known as the Polly Nny home place adjoining N Fulk and others lying on the river with water power timber and fertile soil. Terms one fourth cash one fourth in six months and the balance in 12 months with title retained until payment. Sale for cash value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Surry County
Surry Co
N. T Fulk
Polly Nny
Co. B. Denny
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Allnewgsts Sows United
Aar
Oupest
Eadorse
Clerey
Enterprise
The
United States
Eikt
M'Selle
Paris
Comedy Weylers
Royal Theatre
First National Bank
Surry
Geo. D. Fawcett
A. G. Trotter
C. L. Hanks
T. G. Fawcett
J. L. Smith Haw. Co
C. C. Smoot & Sons Company
Mount Airy, N. C
D. N. Hicks
Uftier Tnies
R. D. Jewett, M. D
Masonic Temple
Winston, 11.C
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