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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
Mount Airy News lists subscription rates for 1908 and announces a policy to drop unpaid subscribers. It notes most readers settle dues and that few names will remain unpaid after the first of next month. It emphasizes advertiser terms and post office publication status.
In a countywide vote all townships except Westfield chose C. H. Haynes as chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee. The selection is praised as wise with confidence in Haynes’ experience, honesty, and ability to organize a campaign without stirring conflict.
The fragment suggests a Democrat will fall back in line and join the ranks of the old party after November sixth, implying party realignment or renewed unity following the election.
The article urges every man to pay the poll tax before May first to vote. It notes this year features county offices, a May 26 prohibition vote, and in November a governor, a district congressman, all state officers, and the U S president will be on the ballot.
City school managers announce fire drills and enhanced egress for second floor exits to protect children, mirroring safety steps seen in other parts of the country and reducing risk of disaster at local schools.
Newspapers face mass subscriber drops as the Post Office Department enforces a year behind payment rule. The column argues the policy shifts place publishers in a tough position and questions the consequence for S yerber if his name is dropped for nonpayment.
Mr Lew Brown of the Kentucky Press Association explains a new post office rule demanding cash paid subscriptions and dead accounts to qualify for second class rate. Supporters say it will restore sound business, while critics fear loss of readers and battles with unscrupulous publications.
A reader extracts a plea praising telephone operators for patience and accuracy. The piece notes customers blame operators for errors, overlook polite service, and rarely thank operators, urging kindness and fair treatment instead. It argues operators bear the burden of others mistakes and deserve better public regard.
K Thompson of Surry County enters on lava claims for 50 acres in Bryan Township on Mitchells River. Adjacent to lands of J Seacapeen Morgan Cockerham and others. Vestal Taylor, Entry Taker, this 14th March 1908.
The Mount Arry News announces its office relocation to the Alfred building on Main Street, fifty yards south of the ola office and opposite the Post Office. The move seeks larger space and a more desirable location.
A St Patrick’s Day reception hosted by the Aborigines Club Tuesday at Mrs John L Ashby’s Main street home drew about seventy five husbands and friends. Palms and ferns decorated the halls while a salad course and ices were served in green and yellow colors. Music recitations and spicy speeches by old settlers filled the evening.
Mr. Jesse Yates aged ninety six died last Friday after a brief stroke like illness. He had resided with his sister Mrs. Adalaide Bunker and had been in frail health for some time. The Davis family burial occurred Saturday evening with funeral services by Rev. C C Haymore.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease and promises a one hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure. Claims internal use builds constitution and aids nature with testimonials available by mail from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Executor of J S Jackson deceased of Surry County North Carolina calls all creditors to exhibit their claims by March 6 1909 or be barred. Debts to estate should be paid promptly. Me K R Smith Executor dated February 28 1908.
Notice states a single ice car will be in town store and deliver anywhere in town at last season prices. Tickets are ready and available. The writer promises honest dealing and service to earn trade.
G M Sparger as administrator calls all debtors to pay promptly and all creditors to present claims within legal time or face recovery actions. Notice dated March 6 1908. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills advertised as sold by J H Gwynn.
By virtue of a trust deed, executors will sell at public auction in Dobson at 1 PM on April 11 1908. The parcel lies in Surry County adjoining DH Whittington Preston Simmons Mott Marshall and others. Reference is made to a deed from C C Hutchens to W A Morton.
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