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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
8
In a public health note, citizens are urged to protect eye health. Experts link eye strain to modern living and stress the need for proper lighting, posture, and regular eye examinations by a reputable specialist.
Seventeen year locusts due to appear in North Carolina's Piedmont and mountains with large numbers but limited damage. Dr. Z P Metcalf of State College notes forests host the insect and only young orchards near prior outbreak sites may suffer. Farmers advised to protect trees with nets, send specimens to the college, and expect abundance mainly in upper counties. The piece ends noting women own four million dollars in jewelry.
Orville Wright, honored by the Western Society of Engineers with the Washington award, recalls his and Wilbur’s pioneer vision for aviation. He notes they once saw the air route as sport and exploration, not a major commercial prospect, and that transatlantic flight was only imagined long after their early flights.
Extension circular 114 by Mrs Jane S McKimmon outlines best methods used by home demonstration club women to preserve surplus produce. A copy is available on application to the agriculture editor at State College.
The Lee County farm outlook is brighter this spring with land in good condition and strong stands of both cotton and tobacco. Forty registered Guernsey cattle sold at Asheboro brought 6,560 dollars to their owners, reflecting solid cattle demand.
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