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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
A town lays out plans for a June convention to energize church mission work. It argues laymen must lead, with teachers visiting homes to boost school patronage and community involvement. It calls for superintendent canvassing to raise attendance and support.
The Supreme Court declares the tobacco trust a monopoly in restraint of trade and orders a disintegration within six to eight months with potential receivership if not reformed. The decision affects 65 American corporations two English companies and 29 individuals. Chief Justice White issued a nearly unanimous ruling noting intimidation and an intent to stifle competition as the basis for the action.
The News recounts General Hoke’s comment on the famous twenty first regiment with Surry interest. John H Sparger recalls the hog found on a foraging mission at Manassas Junction in April 1863 by L Kingsbury and Thomas Poore. Sparger helped eat it. Poore is deceased. Kingsbury praised as a brave soldier.
James H. Mershon of Newark ND credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after eight months of weakness and heavy bleeding. He reports rapid improvement after starting the remedy three weeks ago. The ad touts relief for weak lungs and throat ailments with a $1.00 step and a free trial bottle guaranteed by EB. H. Heants Drag Co.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills promising rapid relief from constipation, better digestion, and restored appetite. It claims regulation of stomach, liver, and bowels, plus new strength and energy. Sold for six cents at EB HM Mennis Co.
E A Hanna lines of harness and ladies oxfords advertised for wholesale sale. Barker Smith Co invites buyers to purchase horse equipment from E A Hanna. Globe Wernicke book cases promoted at Merritts Co.
Dea fness is blamed on inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. The ad promises a $100 prize for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Circulars are mailed free. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notices advertise a liquidation of Hannahs line including Misses and Ladies Oxfords at wholesale cost and harness items. The ad promotes grain driers, buggy wares, cheap whips, floor coverings and millinery with several local business names such as Barker John A. Martin Callaway Jackson and W. E. Merritt GCOs.
A sketch argues charm comes with health and balance. It warns illness fuels nerves and poor skin, and promotes electric remedies that purportedly regulate stomach liver and kidneys, cleanse blood, and strengthen the body and nerves.
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