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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
Food Shortages Hit Surry County Citizens
An author warns of rising food troubles in Surry County after government reports show large in county shipments last year. Citizens imported 1 288 000 pounds of hay 2 602 400 pounds of flour 367 000 pounds of side meat 3 773 cases of canned goods 15 000 bushels of corn 2 110 bushels of meal 12 870 bushels of corn 6 112 000 pounds of feed. He says a price surge risks hardship unless business methods change and notes potatoes costing 5 00 a bushel today.
Exemption Board Named for Surry County
The President appointed a three member Exemption Board for Surry to judge who may avoid military service. W. E. Merrit of Mount Airy M. F. Butner of Pinnacle R. F. D. and Dr. M. A. Royall of Elkin will hear exemptions assess claims and decide liability. Appeals possible to a higher board and the President. The selection praised for fairness and ability with heavy duties ahead. Second hand buckets wanted cash paid for clean gal lon buckets by J B Johnson & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry
W.E
Merrit
Mount Airy
M. F. Butner
Pinnacle
M. A. Royall
Elkin
Lurry
All-Time Health Officer appointed in city
Mr. Millard Patterson becomes the city health officer with police powers, earning 60 dollars a month. He enforces sanitation laws inside the corporate limits and may be alerted by any citizen. Patterson began work last Monday and reports a warm reception from residents, especially mothers who favor enforcement townwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Patterson
Patterson
War Exerts Local Toll as Citizens Leave for Jobs
Town discusses impact of wartime labor needs. Mayor Bivens received a government telegram calling for 2,500 laborers at Peterburg Virginia earning 25 cents per hour and 5,000 carpenters at 20 cents per hour. Some residents have already departed. calls grow to halt departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivens
Peterburg
Uninesa
Child Bitten by Mad Dog prompts local dog confinement plea
The 10 year old son of Mr Willing Tait was bitten by a mad dog west of the city. Both child and father sought Pasteur treatment in Koleigh on Wednesday. The incident spurs calls to confine dogs and keep them from running at large to protect children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Tait
Koleigh
Diaeaeca
Ada
FZ Chaney & Co
Hal
Carter Visits Oglethorpe Training Camp
Attorney W F Carter visited the Oglethorpe training camp and spent last Sunday with his sons Edwin and Cecil Carter who are training for officers in the new army. He also met Wilson Cosby Mortimer Cosby Oscar Merritt Randall Sparger Vance Haynes James Yakley and Robert Riggs of Dobson as they train under officers developing leaders for army divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Carter
Oglethorpe
Edwin
Cecil Carter
Mr. Carter
Wilson
Mortimer Cosby
Oscar Merritt
Randall Sparger
Vance Haynes
James Yakley
Robert Riggs
Dobson
Mrs A G Bowman Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs A G Bowman died at her home after several weeks of illness. She was a devout Christian woman cared for by her nurse niece Miss Kate Stone of Tobaccoville. She leaves her husband and two sons Dick and Charles Bowman, all of this city. Funeral and interment were held at Mount Zion church near Pinnacle at 11 o clock Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Kate Stone
Tobaccoville
Messrs
Charles Bowman
Mount Zion Church
Pinnacle
License Tax Due By July First, Warning From Chief
Special notice stresses that the Special License Tax must be paid by July 1 or face prosecution. T D Hatcher, Chief Police, signs the alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Hatcher
Making Rapid Progress In Elkin Street Work
Elkin June 22 reports a large part of Main street open to traffic as preparatory concrete pavement work proceeds. C M Thomas and company of Winston-Salem leads a big crew, widening the street by about four feet and relocating poles and hydrants, with significant disruption but anticipated long term improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin
Main Street
C. M. Thomas and Company of
Winston-Salem
Death Claims Baby in Ararat Home Near Hiatt Farm
Ararat North Carolina June 26 death struck the Hiatt home near Ararat taking a little girl a little over a year old. The child was laid to rest in the family burial ground with Rev T W Bryant preaching the funeral. A large crowd attended the service as farmers report crops looking well though a bit late. C W Marion, the mail carrier on route one, plans a visit to Mount Airy with Mr and Mrs Abe Marin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ararat
N. C
T. P. Hiatt
T. W. Bryant
Mount Airy
Abe Marin
German Submarine Sunk by British Steamer Report
An Atlantic port report states a British steamer attacked a German submarine about 400 miles off Iceland. The U boat exploded in its magazine after a surface engagement, sinking the submarine while the British ship remained afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Memnerwet
Iceland
Copeland Council Mourns W M McDowell Loss
The Copeland Council passes resolutions mourning the death of W M McDowell a long standing member. The notice extends sympathy to his wife and daughter and requests minutes copies and newspaper publication. A separate business note announces a limited purchase of second hand friction top gallon buckets due to tin scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland Council
W. M. McDowell
Mount Airy News
Joe Dobson
T. W. Snow
D.D. Shelton
Notice of Conditional Pardon Petition in Surry County
The petitioner seeks a conditional pardon from the Governor of North Carolina on July 6 1917 for a 1916 seduction conviction under promise of marriage in Surry County Superior Court. Protests must be filed with the Governor by that date. June 15 1917. Robert D J Folger Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Superior Court
Surry County
Towo
Robert D. J. MH. Folger
Viewers flock to Badin pond as dam opens
Albemarle reports the Badin dam release creates a rising lake drawing hundreds from surrounding towns. Fishing remains strong below the dam with anglers hauling 10 to 26 pound catches. Officials anticipate 500 visitors in Albemarle and Badin next Sunday and Monday to view the expanding pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badin Dam
Badin
Yadkin
Albemarle
Doctor Gillespie Endorses A I M Tonic
A doctor named Gillespie endorses A I M as a non alcoholic natural iron tonic in concentrated form described as a fine tonic for health. The item headlines emphasize medical endorsement and the tonic’s iron content.
Acid Iron Mineral Promoted as Safe, Effective Iron Tonic
Dr W H Gillespie endorses Acid Iron Mineral from Ferrodine Chemical Corp as a pure iron remedy without alcohol, claiming it builds blood, aids digestion, and purifies the system. He notes concentrated formula with calcium sodium and other minerals and suggests it improves appetite and energy after meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrodine Chemical Corporation
W. H. Gillespie
Gileapie
Utmoce
Tech
Tomach
Exiion
Annathy
Syria
Iron Mineral Sale Ad Advised for Home Use
An old advertisement touts an iron mineral product available for home use after thirty years in development. The copy promotes its suitability for daily health needs and urges readers to obtain it at their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advt
License will be prosecuted Chief Police Hatcher
The notice states that license enforcement will proceed to prosecution under the authority of Chief of Police T. D. Hatcher. It indicates action against license holders and underscores enforcement follow through.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted By Mount Airy Citizens
Waiting time matters for kidney backache and other kidney ills. Mrs J C Harris of Mount Airy North Carolina says Dean's Kidney Pills eased her sharp pains after a few doses from Fest Drug Co. One box restored her strength and she reports no trouble since. Foster Milesburn Co. Buffalo NY props. Price at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mount Airy
J. C. Harris
South Main Street
N. C
Fest Drug Co
Arri
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. BE. Johnson
J, B
Johnson & Son
A. G. Bowman
Ararat, N. C
J. E. Johnson & Son
Haynes G Company
Doctor Gillespie
A-I-M
Val
Foster-Millburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N
Ff’. Ly. Johnson
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