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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
8
Senator Lee risks his strength as blood from his own veins is transfused to his wife in a dramatic medical procedure. Surgeons halt the flow after a hour and a half as the husband weakens but both recover. a separate report notes a railroad accident with prisoners and a rescue effort.
W B West of Godwin died at Highsmith Hospital in Fayetteville after swallowing a pinewood splinter he wore as a toothpick. He was brought in last night and the splinter was removed by operation.
Advertising blurb touts Allen’s PEO Base antiseptic powder for tired aching feet. Claims to relieve bunions and rene pain, provide rest and comfort, with free sample available. Sold by Allen & Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
By order of the Superior Court of Surry County Commissioner will sell for cash at public auction on the premises the 30th day of May 1911 at 1 PM a small lot in Pilot Mountain known as the WFF Needham lot lying near Academy Lot line and George Bryant corner. Sale for partition. May 25, 1911. J A Ashburn Commissioner.
An old promotion promises rapid relief from constipation and indigestion after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims regular stomach liver and bowel function plus renewed strength and energy. The testimonial tone emphasizes noticeable improvements in appetite and vitality.
W F Carter trustee announces sale of two Mount Airy lots near Worth street, identified as lots 41 and 41½ from Hollingworth lands, on July 24 1911 at 1 pm in front of First National Bank Mount Airy to satisfy a debt of 125 plus interest and costs.
A new cure labeled Dolge Disinfectant Candies claims to disinfect a room after outbreaks such as smallpox diphtheria scarlet fever or any contagious disease. Each candy costs 25 cents and a case is available from Dr W S Taylor at 26 cents per item.
Raleigh reports that Corporation Commissioner H. Brown has been too ill for official duties for over a month. A recent Baltimore medical consult provided little detail, with rumors suggesting a severe intestinal issue resembling typhoid fever, though he had typhoid fever two years ago.
Oliver Johnson reports in Durham that yesterday morning near Haw River the 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bason fell into an ordinary 17 inch lard tub full of water and drowned before anyone noticed. The mother had left to fetch a bucket of water. The accident occurred at Graham, Northwest of Durham.
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