Fight Fly Control and a Family Tragedy Reported
The article outlines home fly control methods from a Farmers' bulletin and explains how flies spread disease. It then reports a shocking murder suicide in which Mrs. Cooper killed her husband, eight children, and herself after a day of family outing at the Alamo Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bermuda
Manila
Trav
Anne
Daniel Cooper
Mrs. Cooper
Fred
Harry
Inez
Samuel
Georgianna
Vive Cooper Bey
Alamo Theater
W R Ward of Drerebe Tennessee Endorses Raxative Syrup
Drerebe resident W R Ward reports using Raxative Syrup and says it aided his condition. The testimonial gram reflects a positive personal reference with a note of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ward
Drerebe , Tenn
Orino
H Gwyn
Fires From Moths Reported In Summer Military
A Standard Magazine note explains moths can ignite due to dry wings catching flame, causing a moth to fly into a curtain and start a fire. It warns that summer evenings in hot months may see mysterious fires arising from this cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Magazine
Zan Pile Remedy Ad Offers Pain Relief
An advertisement promises a home remedy called Zan Pile Remedy by J. W. McPherson and Co. It claims the operation for piles will not be necessary and guarantees results at a price described as gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McPherson and Co
Texas Will Have Fight on Liquor
Dallas reports that Texas will hold a July 25 primary with a statewide prohibition measure on the ballot. The Democratic state committee, after an all day fight, ordered the primary despite liquor interests opposing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Democratic State Committee
Public Picnic at Ararat Lodge July Fourth 1908
The Masons of Ararat Lodge will march in regalia and hold a public entertainment at Ararat North Carolina on July 4 sponsored by Ararat Lodge No 558 A F and A M Reverend C N Fields of Elkin will address Masonry and guest lodges are invited. The Odd Fellows of Ararat Lodge will also speak on Odd Fellowship and march in uniform. The procession forms at 10 30 AM and the speaking begins at 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Ararat
T. W. Bryant
W. M
Ararat Lodge No
A. F
Dying her bonnet she purchases at local shops
A fragment shows a girl tying her raven ringlets and heading to Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Ashcraft Drug Co. and Taylor Drug Co. for purchases. The text captures a simple scene of shopping and hairstyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister’s
Rocky Mountain ‘Ea
Ashcraft Drug Co
Taylor Drug Co
North Carolina College offers practical engineering and scholarships
The North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts advertises practical education in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering as well as cotton manufacturing and industrial chemistry. Tuition is $45 yearly and board is $10 monthly, with 120 scholarships available. Admission examinations are held at county seats on July 9. Address The President, West Raleigh, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Raleigh
N.C
Foley's Kidney Cure Banner Ad Promises Health Rescue
A healthful man proclaims he could work, yet one man reports that six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure made him a new man. The advertisement ends with a toast to Foley's Kidney Cure, sold by JH Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. C. Rodgers
Foley
JH Gwyn
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill
The Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Company calls a special meeting of stockholders at its office in Pilot Mountain North Carolina on June 29 1908 at 10:00 AM to vote on issuing 55000 in first mortgage bonds and to authorize a mortgage Indenture with Beacon Trust Company of Boston Massachusetts covering the companys property to secure bonds. The bonds bear 6 percent interest payable semiannually with redemption at par on any interest date and a sinking fund. meeting may also address disposition of the mortgage bonds and other business. Signed by Virgil E Holcomb F H Chamberlain R E Mason three stockholders. Pilot Mountain NC June 8 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Co
Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Company
Pilot Mountain
N. C
First Moe
Beacon Trust Company
Oston Maas
Virgil E. Holcomb
F. H. Chamberlain
R. E. Mason
Pilot Mountain N. C
M. C
Boston
Maas
N.C
Directors Meeting Notice for Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill
Notice to the directors of The Pilot Mountain Cotton Mill Company of a special meeting at the corporation office in Pilot Mountain North Carolina on Monday June 29 1908 at 10 AM to discuss securing bonds mortgage and trust indenture and related matters and to transact other business. Stomach health advice promotes Kodol sold by J H Gwyn in Pilot Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H Gwyn
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by J H Gwyn
DeWitt's Little Early Risers the famous liver pills are sold by J H Gwyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J H Gwyn
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J. W. McPherson & Co
Arara
M.C
North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
E. A. Hannah
Undertaker
Mr. Ainy
WN. G
J.W. Knight
Main
Needmore St
Mt. Airy
J. W. Earp & Co
Undertakers
First National Bank
North Main Street
Hines Avenue
Rawley Avenue
Rockford Street
City
G. G. Gallaway, Real Estate and Rental Agency
Francis P. Venable
Chapel Hill, N. C
Hollister
Hollister Dacy Company
Madison
Wis
ER. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
H. Gwyn
J. W. Greenwood
W. E. Barker
Eta
Munn & Co
Scientific American
N & Co
New York
J. H. Gwyn
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