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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
2
Bridges Across the Yadkin in Rockford and Siloam Demand Urgent Action
The article argues for building bridges across the Yadkin River at Rockford and Siloam, highlighting the lack of crossings for over twenty miles and the high ferry costs. It notes historical reluctance between Yadkin and Surry to share costs, with Surry offering half the funds but the county resisting more bond issues, unless both sides cover half the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yadkin River
Rockford
Siloam
Yadkin
Surry
Ceat
Crutchfield
Donnaha
Yadkin County
Doctors debate prison costs and prisoner health
In Raleigh readers discuss the state prison’s rising expense, now near $30,000 monthly, with prisoner numbers up and many inmates deemed unfit for work. The piece argues criminals often suffer illness, calling for medical experts and criminologists to screen prisoners and treat sickness to return men to society as healthy citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
SUEING THE RAILROAD AND ITS LAWSUIT TALE
A Ashe county case centers on a woman and three children who travel to visit relatives with $130 for expenses. After a ticket cost $80 the railroad charged $130, forcing three days on the road without extra funds. They seek $5,000 in damages, while the story notes an overcharge was refunded when the error was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashe County
Ye Editor s Chickens
The editor explains starting a small backyard flock guided by a government plan and local advice. Twenty White Wyandotte hens and one rooster began December with mixed laying results, then began producing up to six eggs daily as they matured. Readers are invited to share methods and reports to improve consistent laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
John Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Hoya
Abusing Our Roads and the Need for Controls
A nascent call to empower the highway commission to ban heavy traffic during severe weather. The author argues heavy wagons and trucks ruin topsoil and damage roads, increasing repair costs, and urges proactive orders to prevent ongoing damage rather than wait for impassable roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commission
Commission
Lenoir Daily Sentinel Suspends After 14 Months Operation
Lenoir North Carolina daily newspaper the Lenoir Daily Sentinel has suspended publication after 14 months and filed for a receivership. Stockholders say it could not cover operating expenses with losses estimated at 600 to 800 dollars monthly. A merchant canvass for increased advertising space preceded the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenoir
Lenoir Daily Sentinel
Daily Sentinel
Financial Statement of The Recorder's Court Funds
The Recorder's Court reports two years of fines and fees to county and city authorities. Fines go to the general county school fund with about 18 percent returned to city schools. the rest supports other county schools. Clerk and police fees totaling about four thousand dollars over two years fund police salaries. Recorder fees for 1923 and 1924 reached about four thousand dollars, with two thousand six hundred paid to the prosecuting attorney. Other two year costs include four hundred twenty four dollars to the sheriff and deputies and one thousand five hundred eighty four dollars to witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
R. V. Deverle
Board of County Commissioners
County School Fund
Recorder's Court
General County School
Achoola
Costa
Law Against Evolution Roils Raleigh Talks
A column argues for passing a Raleigh proposed law against teaching evolution in schools. It contrasts scientific revolutions with religious authority and cites Galileo to claim truth remains despite legislation. The piece urges readers to study the subject before advancing such a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Galileo
Major Hopkins to Lead North Carolina Salvation Army Division
Major Barrett, longtime divisional officer headquartered in Charlotte, is transferred to the Potomac division based in Washington. Major Hopkins of Pittsburgh, Pa., will succeed him as divisional officer in Charlotte, with the move noted for Salvation Army supporters in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Hopkins
Pittsburgh
North Carolina
Friends of Salvation Army
Barrett
Charlotte
Potomac Division
Washington
Surry Lawmakers Placed on Multiple Committees
Surry county lawmakers in the State Legislature are in Raleigh with several committee assignments. In the House Speaker appointed H. H. Barker to banks and banking constitutional amendments election laws judiciary mines and mining and senatorial districts. In the Senate Wal ter W. Carter of Surry and Stokes is named chairman of the Caswell training school committee and serves on public roads commerce consolidated statutes education election laws judicial districts senatorial appointments engrossed bills finance game laws judiciary and military affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
H. H. Barker
Banks
J. Elmer Long
Senate
Walter W. Carter
Surry and
Stokes
Caswell Training School
Two Country Homes Destroyed by Fire Near Copeland
Last Wednesday Fred Parker’s large residence near Copeland burned to ashes while his family was away, destroying all provisions including wheat flour meat and clothing. Jesse Lawrence of Round Peak also lost his nine room home and belongings while his family visited elsewhere. Lawrence has nine children and is brother to Chief Lawrence of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parker
Copeland
Jesse Lawrence
Round Peak
Lawrence
Chief Lawrence
Creed’s Book Store Offers Early News Copies
An early copy of The News is available weekly at Creed's Book Store, placed on sale immediately after printing. The item spotlights quick access to the latest edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creed
House Fire Strikes Mount Airy Community During Rain
Jan 12 Mount Airy reports heavy rain and rough weather as Jesse Lawrence loses his newly built house to a Thursday fire. Mrs Marian Calloway of Thurmond visits with Rufus Mosley while her husband teaches. Marion and Mrs McHone welcome twins, a boy and a girl. Harrison Younger and wife visit East family in Galax Virginia. Benton Taylor seeks work in West Virginia with wife to join in spring. Glenn York recovers from illness and returns to work in Thomasville. Dixie Watson from Winston-Salem visits father P M Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Uile
Jesse Lawrence
Marian Calloway
Thurmond
Rufus Mosley
Marion McHone
Harrison Younger
Grayson County Agent Wins Trip to Chicago
David T. Painter of Grayson County is awarded a free trip to the International Stock Show in Chicago by the Virginia Bankers Association for introducing the most pure bred sires in the county. Grayson supervisors allocate funds to retain him as County Agent for two more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Painter
Grayson
Virginia Bankers Association
Chicago
Mr. Painter
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offer Endsuring Relief
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used successfully in the treatment of catarrh. The remedy combines an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by Py and Co in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aall
Toledo
Ohio
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Whitman’s Candy
Eastman Kodaks
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Nyal Quality Store
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Winston-Salem
P. M. Watson
Grayson County
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Quality Lumber
Holcomb
Midkiff
Greensboro
John A. Young & Sons
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