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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
7
A Churchman piece urges quiet talks between fathers and their fourteen year old sons about morals, life, and plans. It argues such conversations deepen respect, drive growth, and reveal the true meaning of fatherhood beyond schooling and authority.
A guidance piece argues mothers overindulge and teach dependence by rocking and soothing. It stresses early training to foster self-reliance, noting a child learns to cry for indulgence and grows into a despot that exhausts the mother. The text urges consistent limits from infancy.
A medicinal claim describes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as both a remedy for colds and a laxative. It asserts the product moves bowels without constipation and soothes throat irritation, attributed to J. H. Gwyn.
The passage condemns a mother who dotes on her children, calling her a perfect slave to them. It argues she wastes energy and hinders the child by preventing proper habits, likening growth to learning to walk rather than creep, warning of future falls and pain.
J Gwyn announces Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
The News cites State Auditor figures showing 1905 and 1906 revenues from Surry residents totaling 35 918 04 and county expenditures of 15 606 83. It notes a remaining 20 312 21 unaccounted and urges public explanation.
One of the worst features of kidney trouble is its insidious nature and potential to cause fatal malady before detection. Take Oley’s Kidney Cure at first sign of trouble as it claims to correct irregularities and Bright’s disease and diabetes.
Ailing veteran Early signs official documents through slits in paper while family guards him. His wife moves into a cottage near the workhouse as Adjutant Wise man and Salvation Army helpers aid the family. He is enrolled as a member of the Army and Navy Union by proxy, and a plan to present a bronze insignia is arranged. The Health Officer says it is unwise to move him to a Soldiers Home while warm weather lasts.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective for stomach pain cramps choking and diarrhoea. The product is offered for sale by Gwyn Drug.
A philosophical reflection on choosing a sustained martyr’s life for a noble cause over the strain of a single martyr’s death, weighing spiritual energy and resolve in pursuit of moral aims.
The ad promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nerves affecting respiration digestion and elimination. It asserts cure for thousands and includes a testimonial from Mrs W L Burke praising rapid improvement. It notes a money back offer and mentions Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
John R. Early, described as the leper, signed the first papers entitling him to a pension for impairment while in duty. He will sign the remaining documents Monday and receive back pay of 165 dollars plus a 72 dollar monthly pension, dating from July 1904. A long consultation led to the decision to have officials handle the papers without risk of contagion, with Dr. Thompson of the pension agency approving the process.
Kodol stomach remedy uses natural digestive juices to break down food as the stomach would. It promises prompt relief from indigestion symptoms and is sold locally by J H Gwyn.
A sprained ankle may recover in about one third the usual time if Chamberlain's Liniment is applied freely and kept at rest. For sale by Gwyn Co.
A mortgage sale notice for John E B Banner and wife by F P Sparger trustee lists a June 27 1908 auction in Mount Airy NC. The real estate in Surry County totaling about 75 acres with 36 acres extra not deeded will be sold to satisfy a $330 balance plus interest to The Bank of Mount Airy. Adjoins John Banner Sr James Armfield James Jones and others.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure purifies blood by improving kidney function and curing kidney and bladder diseases. The copy asserts it strengthens the entire system and attributes the claim to J. W. Gwyn.
The Retail Merchants Association formed months ago in Mt. Airy lists member firms pledged to enforce its regulations. A key rule imposes a ten dollar fine on any member who extends credit to a nonpayer of another member. Included are F. L. Smith and Co, McCargo, Burke, Harrison, Lovis, Foy Hardware Co, Hale, Earp, Bowman, Merritt Co, Haymore, Ashcraft Drug Co, Smith, Prather Clu Co, Jackson, Barker, Welch, Schafer, Beasley, Pope, West Hill Co, Buzzard, Stuart Kumcardner, Thomas, Marsh, Poore, Taylor, Lowry, Leonard, Hannah, Martin, Minnick, Seert, and Shanal Bee Col.
R B Moore Commission Merchant at 111 North Water Street Wilmington North Carolina handles cabbage onions Irish potatoes and chicken for the produce trade.
An order of the Superior Court of Surry County authorizes Commissioner C B Denny to sell at public auction on Thursday July 23 1908 at 1 PM a 211 acre tract known as Polly Dean land on the river with water power timber and fertile soil. The sale is for partition with terms one fourth cash one fourth on credit and the remainder in 12 months.
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