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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
A reader reflects on Oklahoma statehood and federal policy, arguing that land grabs by agents and the interior department harmed Indians and spurred the push for state sovereignty. He notes diverse migrants, Arkansas and Mississippi references, and jokes about local schooling and barber habits as he signs off March 7, 1908.
A long column reviews the North Collinwood school fire that killed nearly 170 children near Cleveland. It contrasts with past disasters, notes Oklahoma’s move to state schools and pay, and laments the loss of young lives with vivid, somber detail.
Hon. Jake Moore of Atlanta writes that after twenty years of digestive trouble and a near fatal decline, Kodol restored his health in a day. He weighs more now than ever and continues to use the remedy, urging others to benefit. Sold by J. H. Gwy.
The article promotes L. T. Cooper's claimed New Discovery that purportedly fixes the stomach to restore general health. It cites a Chicago audience of about fifty thousand users, highlights a testimonial from Mrs. Hilda Pflueger of 1203 Ainsiie Avenue, and ends with an advertisement for Ashcraft Drug Co selling Cooper medicines.
In Wilson county a white farmer, Dad Page, deteriorated when intoxicated, threatened his wife with a pistol. His sixteen year old son fired a shotgun, killing the father instantly to protect his mother. The coroner's jury exonerated the youth and released him.
Notice states a meeting of Odd Fellows district lodges at Eiki N C on March 27 1908 at 1 pm Delegates attendance urged and hopes for Grand Master Busbee and Grand Ledty B N Woodville Present Fraternally Jno K Woltz E Leff Wagoner Secretary Pres. Poe
W F Carter as trustee offers property described in the 1904 deed of trust by William and Sarah Headen in Surry County. The sale to satisfy a note for 360.00 by Leander O Neal takes place March 11 1908 at 1 PM near Granite City Land Cement Company lands.
By order of the Superior Court of Surry County a cash sale is set for April 6 1908 at 2 PM at the courthouse door. The Grassy Creek Shoals Township tract of 50 acres includes a mill site with a grist and saw mill, dwelling, and outbuildings. Title is declared good. commissioners Andray Patterson and W E Holcomb oversee the sale.
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