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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
5
A narrator recalls a perilous raft journey in the forests of Ceylon aided by Mobarak the African servant. After a near ambush by a charging elephant that crushes a raft and attacks boatmen, the elephant is driven off but returns to try to topple a tree before wandering away at dawn.
Members of the Stewart Creek Sub of the North Carolina Farmers Protective Association will meet at Pine Ridge Schoolhouse on Saturday night March 7 1908. Ev is invited to come out and attend as there is important business to discuss.
Mr John of Vining reports using DeVite's Kidney and Bladder Pills for several years with better satisfaction than any other pill. About a dozen people in the area have used them, all praising the results. Sold by J H Gwynn.
Salisbury Feb 21 W B Smoot anti saloon league chairman says a prohibition drive will start in Rowan County and a warm campaign run until the election. He has secured speakers including Governor Glenn and Judge J C Pritchard to urge prohibition. A county league is expected and farmers show strong interest. Both sides claim Rowan in the race.
An ad copy promotes Dr Miles Nervine claiming sickness stems from weak nerves. The testimonial from John Jamia of Riverton Nebraska cites recovery after using Nervine and references a distributor in Elkhart Indiana.
A 1903 testimonial from W N Hinton of Greensboro North Carolina claims Doan’s Kidney Pills gave relief for kidney trouble after cramped work hours. He reaffirmed in 1907 that there was no return of the complaint. Sold by dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Low Gap residents report a wave of illnesses mainly colds, with improvements noted. Updates include Mr. Monroe Lowe returning from the west, Mr. M. F. Beamer selling stock to Elie Kirby of Galaxia who will begin local business, and Miss Fannie Thompson finishing a successful school term at Devotion. Ernest Martin returns from Roarin District, a newborn boy at Mr. J. W. Hays’ home, and John Gentry of Cool Creek Va purchasing Daniel Hodges farm to relocate his family. Fishriver Phone Co completes line to North Carolina. local school remains flourishing under Prof. De Boarde as teacher.
An old advertisement by J. H. Gwynn promotes DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and cooling relief. The short copy touts the product’s soothing properties and topical use.
H Gwynn reports selling DeWitt's Little Carte with reliable safety and steady quality. The listing emphasizes dependable liver support and trusted results for customers seeking a proven remedy.
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