Let Us Pity the Poor Chicken Excerpt From Washington Scare
Washington dispatch reports government scientists debating poultry breeding and dyeing to produce more fashionable rooster plumage for hats. The Agriculture Department reportedly explores crossbreeding and feather dyeing, with rumors of feeding dyes and even long-tailed roosters. The piece mocks the chase for extravagant plumage and notes peacocks remain more impressive for their feathers than any鸟 hat trends.
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Washington, D. C
Bilogical Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Yreau
Japan
Doctors Said Health Gone in Tennessee and Texas Letters
A letter from Mc Minnville Tennessee quotes Drs declaring health gone after throat trouble. It says Peruna cured after four bottles. Another Texas letter from Hochheim reports eight months of asthma preventing work, improvements after six Peruna bottles plus two Lacupla and two Manalia restoring ability to farm and work.
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Gustav Himmetlretch
Hochheim
Texas
Manalia
Obituary for Jacob F Spainhour 1865 1913
Jacob Franklin Spainhour born March 14 1865 died June 7 1913 age 48 years 2 months 24 days. He joined Mt Zion M P church then Pinnacle M P church, served faithfully, married Mary A Ward on December 10 1885 and had eleven children. He suffered tuberculosis. Funeral held Sunday April 4 at 4 pm officiated by Rev A L Hunter, with J O members and burial at Mt Aire church graveyard. He leaves a large family and many relatives.
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Jacob Franklin Spainhour
M. P. Church
Mt. Zion
Pinnacle M. P. Church
Mt. Airy
Heavenly Choir
Mary A. Ward
A. L. Hunter
Mt. Ate
X. C
Ivey Springs
Rockford
Southern Railroad
Old Rockford Township
Evonies
Thagwh Jones
Cora Cledece
Hantiz
Rockford Route 1 News Reports Rain and Tax Debate
The Rockford area endures rain that aids crops with a strong harvest near. Citizens debate a self-imposed special school tax with a heated petition and road conditions deteriorating, urging township leaders to repair roads and publish overseer reports.
Notice to creditors and debtors in Maltohberts estate
Executor of the estate of Hk Maltohberts lec of Surry County North Carolina notifies all claimants to prove their claims by April 18 1914 or be barred from recovery. Creditors are asked to present proof and debtors to pay immediately. Dated April 1918.
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Hk. Maltohberts Lec
Surry County
Saul
Administrators Notice for Estate of C. F. Taylor
The administrator of the estate of C F Taylor deceased of Surry County North Carolina notifies all persons with claims against the estate to present them on or before May 25 1914 or be barred from recovery. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. W M Gordon Administrator. C Dee
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C. Fb. Taylor
Surry O
North Carolina
Ward
W. M. Gordon
Admr
C. Dee
Trustee's Sale of Dave Payne Home Place in Mount Airy
Trustee's sale on June 23, 1913 at 1 pm front of First National Bank Mount Airy N C. Dave Payne Home Place a 14 acre tract in Surry County adjoining Pleas Payne John Stevens Edd Davis and others listed as securing debt of 1000 with credit of 275 and costs. May 23 1913.
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Dave Payne
Surry County
First National Bank
Mount Airy
N. C
Mount Airy Township
Pleas
Payne
John Stevens
Edd Davis
Patrick County
Pardons Request For Convicted Assault With Deadly Weapon
The undersigned applies June 26 1914 to Governor Locke Craig for a conditional pardon after a 1913 Surry Superior Court conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. Sentence was five months in Rockingham County jail. Protests must be filed by that date. Byrd Butcher. Hy J H Folger Att.
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Locke Craig
Surry Superior Court
Rockingham County
Byrd Butcher
Hy J. H. Folger
List Taker Warns Ward No 1 Mt Airy to List Property
J. R. Patterson warns property owners who have not listed their property and polls in Ward No 1 Mt. Airy to comply or face penalties under the law. He urges immediate action to avoid trouble and assures enforcement of listing requirements.
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J. R. Patterson
Ward No
Mt. Airy
New News Office Relocates to Moore Street
The News announces its new office is located on Moore Street 50 yards east of the First National Bank, directing readers to the updated address.
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Moore Street
First National Bank
Bedstead fashion shifts from wood to metal
The article notes a trend toward metal beds replacing solid wood in recent years while wood remains timeless. It mentions a range of metal bed styles from modest enamel models priced around 62.50 to sturdier crass metal options at 25.00, inviting readers to inspect them.
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Enaan
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