First Anniversary of Worker Mission Celebrated
The first anniversary of the Worker Mission was celebrated with a large crowd despite mud and bad weather. Speakers included Pastor Gilmer and S P Graves, who spoke on faith, patriotism, and law. The report notes funds raised for building and library, numerous visits, and plans for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer
Presbyterian Church
S. P. Graves
Towarf
Fuiday
Whitaker
E. Smith
Fragmented OCR Note on Health Fears and Public Warnings
A garbled OCR item mentions mothers fearing croup and whooping cough. It references public health concerns at gate warnings and possible remedies. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names dates places or organizations.
Public School Program at Local Friday Exercises
The program lists multiple acts and performances by local students including tableaux, recitations, and pantomimes. Participants named include Mattie Brim Jettie Scott Kenneth Brim Ella McMillian Dav Brim Ollie Pantomime and Pearl Lewis among others with songs and dialogues reflecting a school entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Brim
Jettie Scott
Phil
Kenneth Brim
Jemimas
Dav Brim
Meg and
Ella McMillian
Georgia Volunteer
Ollie Scott
Pearl W
Nannie Memilli
Roy Noah
Anderson
P. Lewis
Mattie
Nannderson
Hattie Thore
Fragments From a Local Page Include Poem and Pile Treatment Ad
A damaged OCR fragment lists songs and captions including school items and a note about a medical treatment for piles. The ad promotes ManZan in a collapsible tube as a painless, inexpensive remedy, priced 50 cents, sold by J. W. McPherson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McPherson & Co
Wedding at the home of the bride in Mt Airy Route No 1
A sketch reports the wedding of Mr N D Hiatt to Mrs Analiza Cook at the bride’s home with a small intimate gathering. W B Blair officiated. The bride is daughter of Mrs Nannie Haymore and groom son of Mr Joseph Hiatt of Selton town NC. The item also notes local school events, store news, and community updates from Mount Airy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Hiatt
Analiza Cook
W. B. Blair
Nannie Haymore
Joseph Hiatt
Sheltontown
N.C
Gwyn School
Wm. F. Needham
Honey and Tar for Lung Troubles Label Claims
A damaged notice promotes Honey and Tar as a remedy for lung troubles sold by J. remy. It mentions noisy claims about being a safe alternative to opiates and other drugs and references a national food and drug law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Remy
Card of Thanks for Joe Billie Norman Family
Expresses sincere thanks to many friends for kindness during illness and death of their son Joe Billie Norman. Mr. and Mrs. John Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Billie
John Norman
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Digestive Relief
Advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures indigestion constipation and fatigue boosting strength and appetite. Sold by Ashcraft Drug Co with 35c per item or tablet form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Ashcraft Drug Co
Notice of Public Speaking by Mr Gravely in Forsyth County
Public speaking tour by Mr J O W Gravely of Rocky Mount N C for farmers in Forsyth and adjoining counties with meetings in Winston Salem Kernersville Walker Town Rural Hall Pfafftown Lewisville and other locations from March 7 to March 12 at various times. Aimed to encourage turnout and join the Farmers Association to protect member interests. R K Simmons F P Assn directs schedule and invites attendance and study of the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth County
J. O. W. Gravely
Rocky Mount
N. C
Forore
Winston-Salem
Kernesville
Walker Town
Rural Hall
R. K. Simmons
F. P. Asso
Saved a mare with Sloan's Sure Colic Cure in Sparta Ill
While serving aboard the steamship Montezuma, G H Rowe of Sparta Ill reports Sloan's Sure Colic Cure saved a mare valued at $170 after a veterinarian failed to cure her. He notes testing on 1 250 horses aboard and Sloan's tonics easing sprains as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
G. H. Rowe
Sparta
Ill
Sioan
Sloan
Pills Claim to Cleanse Liver and Improve Skin
An old advertisement promotes Rings Little Liver Pills described as awakening lazy livers, cleansing the system, and clearing the skin for biliousness and sickness with a price of 25 cents, sold by J. W. Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWit
J. H. Gwyn
J. W. Me
Union Cross News Briefs and Local Updates
The public school under A. D. Lundy closed last Saturday with good attendance. Mr M B Williamson visited Elkin on business. Zion Smith, long ill, remains unwell. A son was born to Mr W B Williamson on February 19. Mrs John Holder improves at home. Thomas Dockery married Miss Voda Stanley at Richard Stanley Esq.'s home on February 19. Friends wish the couple a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Lundy
M. B. Williamson
Elkin
Zion Smith
Stork
W. B. Williamson
John Holder
Richard Stanley Esq
Thomas Dockery
Voda Stanley
Ish River
First class Smithing Coal Prices to Market Low
Prices as low as the market will permit entice buyers to act quickly for coal. Early purchases ensure prompt delivery with minimal delay on order fulfillment.
Instructing readers to notify merchants about in-store ads
A brief directive notes readers should inform merchants if an advertisement in the paper motivates a store visit. The item reads as a practical shopper tip and reflects the paper’s role in guiding consumer actions.
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England
France
Washington
District of Columbia
Roy
E. W. Turner
Poplar Springs Free School
Leditia Norman
C. W. Key
Hall Bros
Yadkin Co
Farmers Protective Association Siloam Sub
E. T. Starling
P. M
Albert Crissman
Siloam N. C
Grim N.C. Hews
Thea
Carta Love
Pearl Gam
Grandma
Pearl Lew
Straw Anderson
Nannie
the Seas
Old Brim N. C
Mt. Airy
Devon Naws
Mittie Flinchum
J. F. Jones
Ararat River
Union Cross News
Oak St
Iuarry
Bargan Ty
Wilson Street
Orehar
Real Estate Ac
W.c
J. D. Minick
Franklin Street
Notale of
Jos
Jno. L, Ashby, Maaledatttter
E Wit
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Norfolk, Virginia
J.W. Knight
Mt. Aury, MC
J. F. Hines Insurance
Mount Airy
Representaten
W. G. Sydnor
Real estateGsurance
Ofan
Surry County
Court House
Dobson
North Carolina
C. G. Holyfield
H. Bledsoe
Oliver Stanley
R. C. Lewellyn
J. R. Lewellyn
Hai Salsam
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