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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
2
Stuck in the Mud A Weathered Road Woe
The writer laments endless rain and soft roads hindering travel. He notes heavy trucks and wagons worsen conditions while mild temperatures prevent freezing protection. A sunny stretch would allow road crews with road machines to quickly repair and restore passable routes.
Prisoner Work Reforms Question North Carolina State Prison
Editorial discusses using prisoners for varied labor beyond farming and brick making. Proposes printing, shoe, and furniture factories to cut keep costs while addressing needs of weaker inmates. Warns of private industry opposition and the broader political angles in Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Re'eigh
Our Big Blunder on State Road Funding Debated
The piece argues the state erred by taxing gasoline buyers to fund roads. It notes Raleigh’s endless talks on maintaining existing roads and building new ones, cites the higher costs per mile, and contends a fairer contribution from all state property is needed to ease the burden on motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
The Poor We Have Always With You
In our city many live in misery and squalor despite plenty. Causes vary, but age or sickness often ends income, bringing want. The county nurse can identify cases or deliver gifts of food and bedding to the needy.
Raleigh Legislator Proposes Universal Divorce Law
A North Carolina legislator sparks attention by proposing a law granting divorce in all marriages with no children within two years. He argues it would simplify dissolution, while opponents doubt its practicality and note broader political risks. The public reaction suggests the measure may not gain serious traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Lote Greenwood Stricken III
Mrs. F. D. Holcomb traveled to Fayetteville to help at the bedside of her nephew Lote Greenwood who lies ill. Greenwood, son of the late John Greenwood of Round Peak and brother of Mrs. Matt Satterfield, has long been active in Fayetteville’s wholesale mercantile trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Holcomb
Fayetteville
Lote Greenwood
Greenwood
John Greenwood
Round Peak
Matt Satterfield
Surry County Farmer Joe Isaacs Dies After Short Illness
Joe H. Isaacs, a prominent Mountain Park farmer in Surry County, died at his home on Wednesday January 14 after a brief illness. He was widely known across the county and recently served as special tax collector during Sheriff Belton’s last term to collect a missing school tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Isaacs
Mountain Park
Isaacs
Belton
No Remedy For Ye Editor's Chickens
Dear Sirs I enclose $1.50 for my renewal to The News a remedy for Ye Editor's chickens he spoke of in last week's issue Cons Hull Mt Airy News Randleman Jan 17 1925
Prominent Carroll Citizen At Rest
W. M. Boyd a Carroll County Virginia farmer and merchant was laid to rest after funeral services by Rev. C. D. Crouch at Mount Bethel Moravian church. Despite poor roads over 400 people attended to pay tribute to a longtime church member and pioneer in Mount Bethel. He and his wife shared 50 years of marriage. survivors include four daughters and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Boyd
Carroll County
C. D. Crouch
Mount Bethel Moravian Church
Boyd
Mount Bethel Church
Salary Bill for County Recorder Sparks Legislative Debate
A proposed local bill would pay the county recorder 2000 dollars a year the prosecuting attorney 1200 dollars and the clerk 800 dollars with the recorder's court duties shifted to a salary model. Opponents warn of higher county taxes while supporters push a four year term and a new county court for civil cases up to 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Highway Commission
Barker
Lewellyn
Recorder
W. J. Byerly
Board of County Commissioners
Byerly
Recorder's Court
Raleigh
Everly
Dobson
County Nurse Seeks Bedding for Mount Airy Sick Poor
Miss Tilley the county health nurse asks local women to contribute sheets pillow cases towels blankets quilts and gowns for sickrooms. Used bedding is welcome if clean and can help four beds at once with pickup or drop off at the health office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tilley
Henry McCraw Sued for Ten Thousand in Civil Action
Civil action filed in Superior Court seeks 10000 damages from Henry McCraw for alleged assault on Gabe McCraw, wife of his cousin, linked to her later death. Warrant for McCraw’s arrest circulating in Virginia and Carroll County. publication serves as summons since he is not in state. Court may attach his farm and rental properties. coroner awaiting state chemist results on Mrs McCraw’s stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCraw
Gabe McCraw
McCraw
Virginia
Carroll County
Dobson
Raleigh
Death of Samuel Franklin Patrick Shocks Local Community
Samuel Franklin Patrick died suddenly Thursday morning at 7 o clock in this city at the home of Mr and Mrs David Cockerham with whom he had boarded for a month. He was about 55, an expert fruit packer and grader who operated a small store near the Foy Manufacturing Co plant. He came from Atlanta Georgia and had no known near relatives. His body rests at Oakdale cemetery with Rev C D Crouch officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Franklin Patrick
David Cockerham
Mr. Patrick
Foy Manufacturing Co
Patrick
Atlanta
Oakdale Cemetery
Rev
C. D. Crouch
Stewarts Creek Man in Hospital for Facial Paralysis
Frank Sparger of Stewarts Creek township is a patient at Martin Memorial hospital for facial paralysis. He entered last week after persistent symptoms. Sparger previously served as deputy sheriff under A L Ashburn and was a strong second in Nye Republican primaries last summer being considered for a future nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sparger
Stewarts Creek Township
Martin Memorial Hospital
Sparger
A. L. Ashburn
J. O. Wallace
North Carolina Hosts Seventy-Five Dairy Factories
North Carolina now has 75 operating ice cream, cheese, milk and butter factories, reflecting growth in the dairy industry across the state.
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North Carolina
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