Farmers Hear Reports On Crops And Livestock
The government crop report shows tobacco acreage this year at 3,000,000 acres, 58,000 fewer than last year, and flax at 2,657,000 acres, down 7.2 percent or 207,000 acres. White clover is abundant, boosting livestock and bees. Cotton boll weevil numbers have fallen due to weather and frost. An old parable about two sons is used to reflect household choices, while poultry producers seek cost and profit data. A West Virginia study finds six hundred hens lay yearlong with feed cost per head around 0.70 and total feed cost about 1.42 dollars, with average returns noted.
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West Vir
Dairy industry growth and cheese exports in Canada
A historical report by the Yowlaton Agiry commissioner notes rising figures in dairy trusts in Canada. It records 4015 creameries and cheese factories, with Ontario 1 254, Quebec 2 806, and eight other provinces 286. exports peaked in 1003 with a segregate value of ST, TSO. The text also discusses land area, milk production, and the broader context of farm life and outdoor exercise.
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Yowlaton Agiry Commissioner
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Great Britain
St, Tso
Southern Railway excursion to Havana January 1909
The Southern Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets to Havana Cuba January 11 1909 with rates from multiple North Carolina points including Asheville 39 10 Charlotte 41 50 Durham 46 00 Gastonia 40 80 Greensboro 44 50 Hickory 42 40 High Point 44 05 Marion 40 45 Oxford 46 00 Raleigh 44 65 Rutherfordton 41 50 Salisbury 42 95 Shelby 41 50 Statesville 42 40. Tickets on sale January 11 returning by January 27 1909. Route via Jacksonville and Knight s Key or Port Tampa with stop overs at Jacksonville St Augustine Palm Beach Miami and other points south of Jacksonville. A representative accompanies the movement. For further details contact J H Wood Asheville W H McGlamery Raleigh or depot agents.
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Havana
Cuba
Southern Railway
Southies Railway
Asheville
Charlotte
Durham
Gastonia
Greensboro
Hickory
High Point
Marion
Oxford
Raleigh
Rutherfordton
Salisbury
Shelby
Statesville
Wood
Jacksonville
Knight’s Key
Port Tampa
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Miami
Pullman
J. H. Wood
N. C
W. H. McGlamery
T. A
Vest padded with bills arrest in Hamilton
Hamilton Ontario December 19 a man wearing a vest stuffed with 850 and 100 bills totaling over 6000 pounds faced new charges. B Bond from Nashville Tennessee was arrested on a charge of obtaining between 8000 dollars and the First National Bank in Nashville. Bond had been in the city since December staying at the best hotels under the name J L Jones. He planned to leave but may wait for extradition proceedings starting Monday.
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Hamilton
Ont
B. Bond
Nashville
Tenn
First National Bank
Bond
J. L. Jones
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief Claim
An advertisement asserts Kodol contains digestive enzymes to treat stomach trouble indegation and nervous dyspepsia by aiding digestion. The copy urges readers to try the product today with a guarantee and notes it is sold by J. M. Gwyn.
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J. M
Gwyn
Blistering Newfoundland Blizzard Sinks Vessels
A four day blizzard in St John’s Newfoundland has wrecked fishing boats and blown several schooners ashore or to sea. No lives reported yet though feared losses loom. Land traffic halted as seas rage and ships suffer heavy damage.
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St. Johns
N. F
New Foundland
Relief for Women Herb Cure Ad
Advertises Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for women's pains back urinary bladder and kidney troubles. Claims it is a certain pleasant herb remedy available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample, from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy, N.Y.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N
Dissolution of Graves and Folger Law Firm
By mutual consent the firm of Graves and Folger has been dissolved due to Graves being a solicitor and Folger barred from criminal causes. J P Graves remains at the Bank of Mount Airy office while J H Folger will have space beside R L Haymore. Civil matters will be handled jointly by Graves and Folger. December 18th, 1908.
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Graves and Folger
It Is a Wonder Liniment for Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a notable remedy for rheumatic pains backache sprains and bruises. It promises quick relief and lists price 25 cents to 50 cents with Gwyn Drag Co as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Gwyn Drag Co
Beware Frequent Colds and the Cough Remedy Claim
A protracted cold may lead to chronic catarrh, so give each cold proper attention. The piece promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy citing Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee who says it relieved throat and lung issues and claims long-term relief. Sold by Gwyn Drug Co.
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Bry Chamberlain
Mra. M. White
Butler, Tenn
Gale
Gwyn Drug Co
Sprinkle Allen's Foot-Ease In One Shoe
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease showing its use when rubbers or overshoes are needed. Mentions price of 25 cents and the slogan Don't accept any substitute. Notes placing product in one shoe to notice a difference.
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Allen
Bates divorce action in Surry County Superior Court
A. A. Bates sues Julia Bates for divorce in Surry County Superior Court. Julia Bates must appear at the term beginning February 1, 1909, at the Dobson Court House to answer or demur to the complaint. if she fails, the plaintiff will seek the relief requested.Filed November 80, 1908.
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North Carolina
Surry County
A. A
Are You Sick A Dr Miles Nervine Remedy Ad
A panicked testimonial advert discusses nervous weakness as root cause of sickness and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a soothing remedy. It cites a Riverton Nebraska user and urges trial to restore nerve strength and quick health improvement. The ad mentions Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Nere
Riverton
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Great White Plague Costs Billion Yearly Says Yale Professor
Prof Irving Fisher of Yale warns the Great White Plague costs over one billion dollars yearly and kills about 154000 Americans annually. He links consumption to other diseases, urges ventilation and disinfectants, and promotes Platts Chloride as a odorless liquid disinfectant sold by Henry J Platts in New York.
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Irving Fisher
Yale
United States
Ainter
Platt
Henry
York
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Advertising copy promoting DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a remedy for weak back back ache bladder inflammation rheumatic pains and urinary disorders antiseptic action with a call to purchase from J H Gwyn.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
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