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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
5
Progressive Winston Salem prepares a $50000 fair grounds project near the Northwestern city limits with electric lighting, rail access, and a large grand stand. The October 6 to 9 event offers bands, air ship, free shows, premiums open to Piedmont counties, and reduced railroad rates. G E Webb will distribute catalogs.
Greensboro Record notes a heated scene where Col Morehead of this place refuses to vote for a relative and remarks that many Moreheads once backed the Republican ticket until a constitutional amendment ended it. The exchange leaves onlookers puzzled as they grasp the implied reference to negroes. Also mentions Kodol digestion remedy advertised by J H Gwyn.
Greenaboro Record reports Judge Bynum reasoned on election bets. He cites John Smith's pledge to boost Republican votes by 25,000 if Charlotte hosts the State convention and a 30,000 gain if property tax exemptions pass. He predicts Cox will win by about 15,000 and considers a two to one stake.
The Southern Tobacco Journal notes the new tobacco year opening with crowded markets and heavy daily sales. Prices start strong in bright belts and sales continue in old belts though quality lags last year, but industry voices dismiss gloomy forecasts and expect good prices through the season.
The Sentinel recounts three Southern Railway employees dismissed from conductor, engineer, and machinist posts. The engineers and conductors had routes from Spencer to western North Carolina and, after taking their sweethearts to a camp meeting, faced dismissal amid ensuing inquiries and disciplinary actions.
In Winston-Salem a young couple wed after record delays in securing a license. Everett Denny claimed 21, while his father argued he was under 18. the bride Fannie Wall is 16. Parents consented, and Denny’s mother supported the marriage amid a flurry of oaths on the license records.
The product 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 harmful drugs. The maker J. H. Gwyn recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills as a non habit forming remedy for pain and nervous irritation. It cites testimonials from Mrs G H H Went of Austinburg Ohio and claims rapid relief in cases from backache to flu like symptoms with a guarantee of the first package price refund.
Elkin Sept 10 Mr George Stone a laborer at Phillips saw mill near Benham Wilkes county fell on a running saw last Friday inflicting severe injuries. His right arm flesh stripped from elbow to wrist left arm cut to the bone and body cut open. He has endured twenty four wounds and remains alive but recovery is unlikely.
Trustee P Sparger advertises sale of land in Surry County to satisfy a 330 balance plus interest on a 1907 deed of trust from John E Banner and wife L E Banner to secure a loan from the Bank of Mount Airy. The sale is to occur in front of Mount Airy town hall on September 28 1908 at 2 PM. The property covers about 75 acres with 36 acres excluded from deeded portions and includes boundaries along Cane Creek and Armfield line.
The State Auditors report shows Surry county collected 17,976.26 in 1905 and 17,941.78 in 1906 totaling 35,918.04 for county expenses. Commissioners paid 7,170.63 in 1905 and 8,435.20 in 1906 totaling 15,605.83. The News calls for explanation of the remaining 20,312.21 and says the public has a right to know.
Gwyn Drug Co advertises Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach pain cramps cholera and diarrhoea with claim of no equal in efficacy.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure purifies the kidneys, detoxifies the body, and cures kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts the remedy strengthens the whole system and improves general health.
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