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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
8
A humorous editorial riff on mail order chaos and urging readers to mail early to ease Christmas congestion. It mocks universal charity themes and warns against evading postage via stamps while poking fun at customs and bureaucratic posts.
The piece notes a push to ship Christmas gifts early to avoid rushed service and stamps, but the post office rules against such preopens. It cites Washington Herald commentary and describes that phrases not to be opened until Christmas must pay first class postage unless printed or rubber stamped. The author criticizes the department’s handling and argues for sensible policy.
In a light hearted, rural exchange an old friend visits Mrs Flynn and jokes about calls on friendly terms with the neighbor. A playful back and forth follows as they trade barbed compliments and laughter in a neighborhood scene.
A Salisbury fire damaged the Empire Clothing building for about 20000 dollars after workers raised the alarm. R H Pendee died and Marl Keeter was fatally injured when the hose cart jolted, as bystanders halted attempts to help. The third injured person remains unnamed.
A damaged fragment from a local notice lists Banville Presi. dacob Sihrali at 442 Booth St Danville Iowa as suffering from kidney and bladder trouble. The text mentions months of illness and treatment by several doctors with varied remedies but shows little clear outcome.
The note advertises various comforting products available at low prices. It directs readers to a circular for specifics on items and costs.
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