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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
2
Legal notice entry records a court action involving J E Johnson and Son Publishers and another party. It notes post office publication details and entry as second class matter at Mount Airy North Carolina under federal postal act provisions.
Reports describe Mount Etna in Sicily erupting with lava streams hundreds of yards wide and deep. Thousands flee as towns vanish beneath lava, leaving orange groves and vineyards ruined. Italy mobilizes aid for displaced residents.
A 19th century discussion explains how lightning rods are supposed to work. The author describes electricity gathering on objects and how metal points on a rod draw charges away, preventing a strike on the building. The piece notes the theory may be true in fact without dead certainty.
A letter from F L Smith recounts being called to Amelia County Virginia due to his brother Moses Smith illness. The letter states Moses Smith's condition has improved and that recovery is hoped for.
The state has created a fund of 60000 dollars for aid to mothers left with small children. Distribution to counties begins, aiming to broaden welfare so no mother is neglected and no child remains uneducated or without parental support. The program seeks lasting, statewide impact to assist needy families.
English and French ship owners defy liquor rules by bringing large liquor stocks to port. Supreme Court forbids foreign ships to enter with more than medical supplies. one gallon per hundred people allowed. Seizures occurred as officials removed wine brandy and whisky to government warehouses. Legal battle ahead as ship owners contest returns amid ongoing public debate.
The arid region enjoyed recent showers that revived crops and eased local moisture needs. Wheat crops are excellent and building and road projects create a labor demand. Gardeners harvest beans potatoes onions and lettuce as early peaches appear signaling summer duties and pleasures.
A new Republican push seeks to replace Democratic postmasters at Mount Airy Dobson and Lowgap. The Mount Airy contest favored J. B. Sparger over S. F. E. Marshall. Lowgap backed E. L. Schuyler over Martin Goodson. Dobson favored Brady Beamer over Mrs. W. M. Jackson.
In Italy during a great disturbance, Roman Catholic priests led prayers in churches as lava neared homes. Preachers urged people to seek divine aid to shield life and property, keeping faith despite rising heat and danger from the advancing lava.
The Bar Association met at Dobson to honor member J. E. Carter of this city with a memorial service. Court adjourned in respect and resolutions were adopted. Speeches praised Carter by J. H. Folger B. Graves W. R. Badgett and others.
The county Board of Education awarded contracts to D. H. Cooke for two brick and hollow tile school buildings. One at Buck Fork one mile north of Rockford and the other at Salem three miles north of town. Each costs 11500 with five classrooms and an auditorium. State funds cover the cost repaid over twenty years at 4 percent.
Dr. Roy C. Mitchell of Raleigh formerly of this city has been appointed director of the bureau of medical inspection of schools for the North Carolina State Board of Health.
In a city neighborhood Mrs. John Scott was attacked near the depot by a large black man who tried to smother her with a hand over her mouth and nose. She screamed and broke free as neighbors disturbed the scene. Police have a suspect and expect identification if seen.
All persons holding certificates against Surry County Dry Prize Company must present them to I W Reece secretary treasurer at once to receive their money.
In Surry County North Carolina Mrs Mattie Green Jessup sues James for divorce. Defendant is non resident and cannot be found. Notice orders publication in Mount Airy News for four weeks and a court appearance on July 20 1923 at Dobson. Clerk F T Lewellin signs the order.
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