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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
The notice touts a kidney disease as dangerous and deceptive noting Bright's Disease as a severe kidney condition. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root as a true specific with testimonials of cures and offers sample bottles and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.
Atlantic and Yadkin Railway lists connections at Fayetteville Maxton Red Springs and Bowmore Sanford Gulf Greensboro and Walnut Cove with major lines. Officials named include H. M. Emerson general passenger agent J B R Kenty general manager and T M Exenson traffic manager.
California Representative Needham argues for lowering prohibitive duties in the Philippines noting historic high taxes under Spanish rule on canned tomatoes and dried fruits. He asks the Assistant Secretary of War to set a duty as low as two cents a can on tomatoes and questions feasibility.
Dr. B. Kenney of Windsor North Carolina, a former Federal soldier and National Republican, supports the amendment. He says adoption restores public confidence in local governance, boosts immigration and capital, improves education and schools, lifts labor, purifies politics, and may lead to two parties sharing patriot aims but differing on methods to secure pure governance and national prosperity.
Hannibal Mo citizen J B Lilly recounts recovery from Typhoid that led to pneumonia and lung stiffness. He credits Dr King's New Discovery as the rapid cure for throat and lung troubles and notes bottles sold with guaranteed results at W S Taylor's Drug Store. Also advertises English Spavin Liniment for horses and savings on a bottle.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Giagat American Kroney Dunn. It relieves pain in bladder kidneys and back for both sexes and relieves water retention almost immediately. Quick relief and cure promised. Sold by W Taylor, Druggist, Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Advertisement touts Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment as instant relief for tetter salt rheum and eczema with many cures claimed. It also promotes use for itching piles sore nipples chapped hands chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes. Sold by W S Taylor Druggist per box.
Vegetables succeed with fertilizer knowledge and balance. The German Kali Works offers free books explaining how to obtain quality and quantity through proper use of at least 80 percent Potash. Mail to Masses 1 New Cork, New York.
London dispatch reports that UK actions in Korea after Port Hamilton evacuation show Salisbury and ministers failing to uphold pledges. Critics say Britain risks Russian dominance in Korea and fear French advance in Morocco as England focuses on South Africa.
G H Wilson of Raetine Washington county Pa reports severe stomach pains last night and after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at Miller and McCurdy Drug Store, one dose cured him. He praises the remedy as the finest for stomach trouble and says he will keep it at home. Sold by Dr Taylor Druggists.
A vintage ad touts "One Day Cold Cure" as candy like for colts and sore throat. It claims Quinine laxative chocolate relief, with a claim of curing humans in 80 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion, sold by Dr. W. Taylor, Mount Airy.
The thirteenth annual Bureau of Labor and Printing report outlines last year’s data. It notes 25 cotton mills under construction and a strong trend toward compulsory education, despite no commissioner in North Carolina. It cites 205 newspapers and reveals illiteracy levels among whites, with farm wages and production costs detailed. The report also covers mining, water power, railroad employment, and fisheries, as summarized by the Charlotte Observer.
A Des Moines Iowa note expresses lasting obligations for Cham berlain s Cough Remedy. The writer cites 80 cases of coughs lung troubles and whooping cough where it provided perfect relief and sends thanks to the manufacturers. Sold by Dr W S Taylor in Des Moines.
A note describes Kermott's Chocolates as a laxative product marketed as a remedy for cold symptoms. It notes children may imitate by treating the candies as treats leading to ingestion dangers and calls for caution in use.
Sixty year old Anderson Collins longtime possessor of Mountain Island near Asheville is to be sent to the hospital for the insane after a growing belief he kidnapped a woman named Alice Ganter of Tennessee and two naked children living on the rocky island. Authorities recovered the trio and plan further legal action.
A Scottish American note quotes an American consul who lists three main reasons Americans study or live abroad. Education of children, lower cost of living, and dissatisfaction with American yellow journalism drive travel, with a general desire for changed surroundings and refined life.
A show train en route from Wilkesbarre to Newark on May 28 was partially wrecked near Copley Lehigh county when elephant Sport backed into a car door. Sport broke a thigh and several cars were demolished. Buffalo express hit debris, injuring showman Eugene Victory whose leg was amputated. The elephant remained aboard after a three hour delay and the procession continued.
Local ads celebrate DeWitts Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve with testimonials from D. J. Moore W. J. Baxter and others. Claims include liver and bowel relief stomach cures wound healing and piles treatment. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and One Minute Cough Cure with multiple stores selling these products.
Public auction set for June 1 1900 at Ashe Hill to sell real estate in Surry County cont a 115 acre tract with described boundaries and river line. The sale satisfies a debt of 75 dollars plus interest and costs. K P Bryant is assignee.
Dr Cady’s Condition Powders described as Tonie blood purifier and vermifuge for horses in poor condition. Not food but medicine. claimed to put a horse in prime condition. Price 26 cents per package, sold by W.8. Taylor Druggist.
Drug dealers refused money in a bizarre case involving multiple misheard phrases. Authorities say the incident centered on a supposed cure inventory and a tab at a New York location.
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