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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
3
In a recount from Youth's Companion Mrs Hobbs and Mrs Cobbett share differing takes on a shop lift scare at Ransom Klein's. Each woman notes how a skylight transfer and mistaken suspicion over Mary Jane reflect class assumptions and neighborly sympathy.
A Cleveland judge joked about a cow boarding damages case, noting the trial tested the cost of keeping a cow versus a horse. An attorney planned to call liverymen on costs, with expert testimony to argue cattle care is cheaper, prompting a humorous judicial aside about starting with elephants.
The article outlines Ponce de Leon discovering Florida in 1512 and planting a cross near St Augustine. It notes 1763 treaty exchanges east and west Florida to Britain for Havana, then shifts in 1781 and 1784 with Britain ceding Florida to Spain. On February 22, 1819, Florida was ceded to the United States by treaty for five million dollars to Spain.
A speaker praises his son’s growing path through education saying the boy will make his way in the world. The remark comes amid a lengthy school period with many examinations noted, reflecting parental pride and optimism.
A funeral coach in Haverstraw New York was struck by a West Shore freight train at Graveyard Hill. Three mourners pastor M A Romath and Mr Mrs E V Seifred and Beebe the driver died or were fatally injured. The driver attempted to move the coach. the wreck shocked witnesses. Inquest deferred. details pending full investigation.
Sheriff Poole discovered 16 year old Leonie Anderson sleeping in a mossy riverbank area while searching for a negro. She had lived in the woods for weeks eating berries and sleeping outdoors. She is in emergency hospital care with temporary mental aberration.
The Statesville landmark argues prohibition is more popular now than at enactment. It notes small protests over hypocrisy and lawlessness, but contends thinking citizens favor more action to end liquor business.
Deed of trust executed by J. W. Greenwood's wife triggers sale. G C Lovill money due. Auction July 6 1910 at 2 a.m. in McCarge Block Mt. Aune. Stock of Fancy Groceries and fixtures offered whole or in parcels. Purchaser may pay cash.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a civic notice mentioning Bebengy and New Life Pilie with unclear actions or dates. Details are unreadable. no clear event, deadline, or authority can be confirmed from the text.
In the upper Gulf of California a small island near New York and San Francisco is Tiburon Island. Named from shark, the islet hosts the Seris, fierce cannibals who guard its shores and allegedly craft a deadly poison for arrows. The piece portrays the island as a primitive, coveted site for ethnologists and geographers.
Hudson Ohio letters from mothers praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for easing irregular and painful periods and related symptoms. The notices claim many women regained health and energy after using the remedy, with endorsements from grateful mothers across towns.
Mr E Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports relief from severe backache after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says his kidneys feel stronger and his bladder pain stopped and he is glad to recommend the product sold in a yellow package by all druggists.
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