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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
6
The News and Observer plant burned on April St. but the paper did not miss an issue. Reconstruction starts immediately with new machinery ordered to serve North Carolinians better. The paper seeks one thousand new subscribers at six dollars yearly to rise from the ashes.
Local ad notes repairs of various kinds from a craftsman at the same corner on Franklin Street. It promises readiness to fix anything broken within the shop’s capabilities.
Raleigh June 24 Pennsylvania authorities and Governor Craig urge all veterans attending the 50th anniversary Battle of Gettysburg event in Gettysburg Pennsylvania July 1 2 3 and 4 to carry identification. Accepted IDs include a service certificate or a pension card signed by the camp commander.
The children's bureau of the Department of Labor issues a bulletin urging nationwide summer campaigns to save infant lives. It cites 30 to 40 percent drops in New York and Philadelphia through city efforts like milk stations, baby clinics, visiting nurses, and fly destruction.
Guidelines from the Boston Work Horse Parade Association on safe driving of heavy drafts. Start at a walk and drive slowly. check harness fit. avoid jerking reins. rest outside traces for paired teams. teach gradual collaring. water regularly. blanket when standing. cool and calm horse after work. monitor breathing in heat or heavy pulling. recognize horses are highly nervous and responsive to handling.
Public sale of real estate for delinquent taxes to the highest bidder at the Court House door in Dobson on July 7 1913. Listings include Amercan Reality and Auction Co. and numerous individuals with taxes due from 1909 to 1912 and varying costs. Names include Brooks Davis Falk Harris Derryman Deeasy Johnson Banner Mitchell McNeal Life Ins. Co. of Va. Terry Brassell Banker Banner Banner Jarvis Ellis and others.
Dramatic ad copy touts 8 8 8 as a blood cleanser that cures malaria and boosts energy. Claims rapid action within minutes, relief from depression, and renewed vigor, urging purchase of a $1 bottle at drugstores. Mentions rheumatic and skin conditions as possible beneficiaries, with promotional tone and no medical endorsement.
Carlton McCarthy former mayor and current administrative board member denounces Times Dispatch editors as assassins accusing them of damaging Richmond reputation. He threats violence including severing the throat of John Stewart Bryan and calls for dynamiting the Times Dispatch building. He also pushes a moratorium on memorials and urges drastic acts against the water supply and laburnam paperwork.
J. F. Williams & Co. at Mt. Airy North Carolina advertise the largest and best assortment of first close hand saws in town from Smith Hardware Company.
A Newton Iowa resident cites quick relief from rheumatism after applying Chamberlain's Liniment to his arm. The note praises the product as best for chronic muscular rheumatism and claims dealers stock it.
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