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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
5
A 1900 guide outlines barn placement 300 feet from the house, above ground construction, cement floors, light and ventilation, hay storage, and manure handling. It covers materials from wood to cement blocks, silo needs, and separate shelters for cattle hogs and sheep, plus maintenance tips and weatherproofing.
Joseph N. Long and John Manning fell about one hundred feet from a scaffold under construction of the Manhattan bridge over the East River. Both survived with serious injuries. Long sustained a likely skull fracture while Manning faced severe shock but plans to return to work soon.
Lexington Dispatch reports Deputy Collector Davis visited Davidson last week to assess moonshining activity. He notes the county is largely free of blockading except a March breakup of a still in Silver Hill township. Davis praises prohibition support, urges immediate destruction of captured whiskey, and favors federal action to curb shipments into dry states.
A Mt. Airy testimonial claims Dean’s Kidney Pills cured her severe kidney trouble including back pain dizziness and headaches after two boxes bought at Ashcraft Drug Co. The advert notes 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents with a reminder to remember the name Deane’s.
In a Southern town a schoolteacher held a public examination with topics on general subjects. A pupil answered confidently to a question about a celebrated man born in Buffalo, declaring, Buffalo Bill, after the teacher allowed a response. The reference appeared in The Delineator for June.
A sprained ankle may heal in under a week with Cham berlain's Liniment and proper use. The ad praises the product and notes sale by Gwyn Drug Co. It also gives guidance on rose planting, suggesting separate beds for varieties and cautioning that June is not ideal for planning rosariums, with planting best in spring or autumn.
Authorities may enforce a new pure food law banning flour bleaching. The rule prohibits selling bleached flour due to deterioration of flavor and nutrition. The push arose from demand for ultra white bread, despite health concerns.
Wool ford's Lotion promises a 30 minute cure for ITOM with no failures, sold by Ashcraft Drug Co. The claim targets readers seeking rapid topical relief from skin irritation.
A four year old Mary returning from Sunday school quips that the golden rule is a Bible verse about the Lord as her shepherd who makes her lie in green pastures and roll over. The bridal tone captures a playful misinterpretation of religious phrasing.
L. E. Morris of Dexter Kentucky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder trouble misdiagnosed as enlarged prostate. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy the first bottle gave relief and the second removed the complaint. Sold by all druggists.
In Surry County North Carolina the Mt Airy Cotton Mill Co is under winding up in the Superior Court with permanent receivers appointed. Claimants must file claims with the receivers by August 2 1909 or be barred from distribution of assets. May 20 1909.
W J Atkins toiled alone at Banner Springs Tennessee through damp cold and storm until a severe chest cold forced him from work. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a quick recovery after a single bottle and returned to duties. The medicine promises relief for severe colds coughs sore throats and related lung issues with trial bottles available.
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