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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
2
A local editorial argues brighter days for Democrats in Surry County after years of Republican rule. It credits improved moral conditions since Sheriff Haynes’s election and warns Republicans over temperance policy. The piece urges Democratic unity to defeat disorganized Republicans and maintain progress.
The Mount Airy Township and county Democratic committees held a convention on June 25 1910. W F Carter was named permanent chairman and J E Johnson permanent secretary. Delegates to the July 2 1910 county convention in Dobson were listed, with several alternates named and additional names truncated at the end.
The article details Republican struggles in Wilkes County over prohibition enforcement including sheriff actions, gubernatorial letters, and revenue raids. It notes shifting party strength, candidate standings for congress and the Supreme Court, and local notices of farm activity, weather, and travel.
A 19th century advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces to cure constitutional disease. The ad offers a $100 reward if it fails and directs readers to F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo for a list.
Tuesday night the Masonic Lodge installed new officers with Solicitor S. P. Graves in charge and Mr. W. E. Barker as Master. Many ladies and visitors attended as Mr. A. Merritt, W. F. Carter, Esq., and Graves gave brief addresses. An hour of social refreshments followed.
The Overall Company directors met Monday in the city to report the business in fine condition. Officers include J A Hadley president H G Pace vice president T B Knight secretary treasurer J B Bustin superintendent. A satisfactory dividend was declared and expansion is planned with new machinery to meet rising demand. Two selling agents remain on the road as the firm builds its growing reputation for in demand goods.
Taylor Ashburn an 18 year old from near Copeland who had worked in Winston died Thursday June 23 in Winston of typhoid fever after a brief illness. The body was interred Friday 24 at Copeland graveyard at noon by express from Winston. Rev. E W Turner of Siloam conducted the funeral for a large crowd. His parents and one brother had died years earlier.
Notice to farmers announces a tobacco growers meeting in Dobson on Saturday July 9 and Friday night July 8. Locals should send full delegations and settle all dues to the County Union. A report will be issued after the Tobacco Growers meeting in Morristown Tennessee June 22-23.
Notice is hereby given that the Democratic Convention of the Eleventh Judicial District will be held at Winston on Thursday, July 7, 1910 at 12:00 o'clock. The convention will nominate candidates for Judge and Solicitor of the Eleventh Judicial District and appoint committees. Clement Manly, Chairman, Dem Ex. Com.
A Mt Airy clothing store announces an experienced cutter from Schices Bros. Co Baltimore will present a large line of fall woolens. All men and boys are urged to visit June 27 28 29 July 1 2 to see the latest styles and patterns and get measured. C E Lundy Clo Store.
North Carolina Surry County notices the executor of Laney Dollyhyde deceased, asks all claimants to present claims by May 2011, or be barred from recovery. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly to avoid costs. Dated April 1010, T. W. Bryant named as executor.
The Galax leaf trade, led by Round Peak resident S A Holder, has grown from a small winter venture to a large year round business. Workers in the mountains harvest leaves for markets in Baltimore Philadelphia New York Boston and beyond with London recently added. The hardy evergreen plant decorates and greens displays, supporting up to 150 laborers at peak harvests and expanding as fresh packing methods boost year round shipments.
An advertisement promises health benefits from Gonakerioar tablets sold by Gwyn Drug Co. The copy claims the product cleanses the stomach aids digestion and regulates bowels and urges a trial for recovery.
The State's college for training industrial workers offers courses in agriculture horticulture animal husbandry and dairying civil electrical and mechanical engineering cotton milling and dyeing industrial chemistry agricultural teaching. Entrance examinations at each county seat on July 14. D H Hill pres West Raleigh N C.
The fragment hints at a summer cold and potential health impacts but the text is garbled. It mentions seasons and warnings not to neglect symptoms, with unclear references to pills or prompts. No clear events, names, or organizations are readable for a fuller summary.
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