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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
1
R K Simmons of the Farmers' Protected Association appeals to tobacco growers to unite and fund a plan to create competitive markets. He argues trust buyers dominate pricing and calls for county meetings and a speaker tour to explain implementation for the 1908 harvest.
Democratic leading papers in the Fifth District endorse Solicitor A L Brooks for Congress. Greensboro Daily Record Burlington News Caswell County Democrat Person County Courier and others call Brooks the clear choice with high expectations for his candidacy while Webster's Weekly notes strong regional support. Greensboro Patriot and Alamance Gleaner praise his campaign leadership and legal record. The Durham and Rockingham areas also signal broad backing.
The paper notes the marriage of Dixie Hiatt and Anliza Cook and offers well wishes. It reports Chestnut Ridge School's February 22 class taught by W. B. Blair, thanks attendees for good attendance, and mentions Long Hill School's early close due to illness. Mr. Henry Haymore traveled to Mt Airy for business.
Washington February 21 Senator Perkins urged in a Senate debate that sending battleships to the Pacific and maintaining a strong navy is necessary to uphold the United States influence and protect trade. He cited a fleet of 18 battleships and various cruisers and noted naval growth since 1883 and the economic boost from shipbuilding.
A stark demand urges the county to settle its accounts at once or face the loss of 500 men. The notice emphasizes urgent financial action and potential drastic consequences for local duties and operations.
An 19th century remedy sold by J. W. McPherson & Co claims to ease coughs croup and whooping cough with a gentle laxative effect. The pamphlet urges mothers to keep it on hand for children and notes quick relief for croup.
A speech argues that a state's character mirrors its citizens. It warns that a nation of saloon keepers or gamblers becomes a reflection of those vices. The author contends morality defines national strength more than wealth or power.
An OCR fragment promotes Orino Se Beem Fae as a solution for chronic constipation. It touts quick relief and non nauseating effects, urging avoidance of substitutes. The text mentions laxative fruit syrup and various dubious claims about day by day improvement.
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