Democratic rallying call and political notices in Mount Airy
The document urges Democratic unity in Surry County. It criticizes Republican tariffs and governance, notes a looming economic downturn, and highlights calls for an Executive Committee meeting in Dobson on March 14, 1908 to elect a Chairman and address party matters. It quotes editorial positions from The Mount Airy Leader and News and Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy News
Democratic Party
Surry County
Dobson
J. R. Lewellyn
B. F. Folger
Com
J. H. Folger
Sec
Central
DeArmond Concert Co Promises Superior Attraction
The DeArmond Company wowed a select city hall audience, departing from a set program and drawing admiration for musical polish and humor. Edna Winona Creutz dazzled as soprano, with Robert DeArmond bass Ora Everitt DeArmond cello and piano, Tracy Holbrook violin, under Y M C A management praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Featherston Co
DeArmond Concert Co
Houston Tex. Post
DeArmond Company
City Hall
DeArmonds
Edna Winona Creats
Robert DeArmond
Ora Everitt DeArmond
Tracy Holbrook
Miss Creutz
Surry Voters Urged to Act Against Liquor Bill
Citizens of Surry urged to back home protection as a liquor ban bill heads to a contest. Republicans seen as opposing the measure in the county. Representative Jack Albright and two liquor men sought to add a clause to permit local liquor production that would undermine the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Raleigh
Jack Albright
Surry
Siate
Catholic Church Progress or Prudence in Marriage Contracts
A reader notes a Catholic priest’s rule that future marriages must be written contracts with witnesses. without compliance the priest will not perform the ceremony. The piece imagines a couple declaring engagement at ten o’clock Sunday night and the contract only valid with a writing and three neighbors as witnesses. The writer offers readiness to witness such contracts at any hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Leaders Defend GOP Panic Responsibility and Taft Endorsement
The narrative targets rival Republican papers over the panic, asserts national scope of GOP accountability, and urges Cannon as a candidate to restore party strength. It condemns opposition rhetoric and endorses Taft as aligned with present conditions while noting accompanying editorial stances. The piece cites Elkin Baptist resolutions praising Dr. R W Reece upon his upcoming departure as superintendent of Elkin City Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Cannon
Taft
Roosevelt
Shaw
Elkin Baptist
Elkin Times
R. W. Reece
Elkin
Cmy
Reece
Elkin Sunday School
Baptist Church
Merchant Seeks Customers After Ad in THE News
A local merchant reports seeing his advertisement in THE News and invites readers to visit his shop. He notes special weekend discounts and urges prompt action to take advantage of the sale.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offering a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and inviting testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Addreva F
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Lady of the Decoration Charity Social at Blue Ridge Inn
The Lady of the Decoration entertained at the Blue Ridge Inn for Trinity Episcopal Church. A large crowd attended the Tuesday evening event with a silver offering near $27. Local talent performed a splendid musical program while servers wore Japanese costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Inn
Trinity Episcopal Church
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J. W. Lovill
F&f. Lovvvilse
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G. C. Welch
Greenwood
Mir
L. George
Stuart
J. L. Harrison & CO
Prin. Shepp
Mr. Airy
N.C
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
W.F. Merritt
First National Bank
Geo. D. Fawcett
A. G. Trotter
C. L. Hanks
T. G. Fawcett
the Lady of the Decoration
J. S. Jackson
Ik. Smith
Jackson
Plymouth Rock
Mt. Airy
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