Prohibition Campaign Organized in Siloam Church
A large gathering at the Siloam Methodist Church formed an organization to support the upcoming state prohibition campaign. Dr. S. T. Flippin chaired temporarily, with speeches by Rev. A. M. Brown Rev. E. W. Turner Prof. W. M. Cundiff and C. C. Mathews. Central Committee includes Albert Crissman John W. Hardy Jr R. N. Marion and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siloam
S. T. Flippin
E. W. Turner
A. M. Brown
W. M. Cundiff
C. C. Mathews
Eete
Siloam Township
Albert Crissman
John W. Hardy Jr
R. N. Marion
T. Flippin
Timothy Hill
J. W. Bowles
W. G. Hill
Methodist Church
Bryan to Avoid National Speeches If Nominated
A prominent North Carolina Democrat reports to The Observer that William Jennings Bryan plans no circuit speeches if nominated. He would issue a single acceptance speech and receive delegations at his home, unlike 1896 and 1900 campaigns. The stance shapes current Democratic campaign expectations.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
William J. Bryan
Observer
Bryan
Democrat
Eight puzzling riddle items from old verse
A playful riddle list assigns common body parts to inanimate objects and tools. Each line says a body part has a property yet the object cannot truly perform that function, ending with a humorous mismatched pair.
Key to success debate in a whispered exchange
Fragmentary dialogue shows a man in black insisting the key to success is a keyhole. A irritable speaker challenges the claim, framing the exchange as a muddled metaphor about unlocking outcomes.
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Gentleman In Black
Farmer Shows Iron Egg Baffles Storekeeper
A Southern farmer visits a village store with an egg six inches long kept in cotton. The storekeeper bets he can beat it and presents a wire egg-beater. The farmer offers an egg, the keeper’s attempt shatters two soup plates and a platter. the egg was iron painted white and the farmer exits with the stakes.
Modern Type Merchants Journal Ad advice
The piece urges advertisers to invest in modern type and borders for ads to improve appearance and return on investment. It argues worn type damages publications, warns against relic supplies, and notes the value of professional printing for a polished display.
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Merchants Journal
Cultivating Tact and Beecham Bee Laxative Remedy Note
An early 20th century style discussion defines tact as sympathetic knowledge of human nature and the ability to consider others perspective while avoiding offense. It extols gentle conduct, fairness, and adaptability in social dealings. A Bees Laxative Cough Syrup remedy for coughs and bronchial trouble is advertised as gentle and child friendly. Sold by J W Mepherson and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mepherson and Co
Receiver to sell North State Bobbin Company plant property
By order of the Superior Court judge in the case of C S Hanks and wife against North State Bobbin Co I E H Wrenn receiver will sell at Pasay Friday a three acre site in Surry County adjoining W P Gilmer Mt Airy Eastern Railway Co and Southern Railway Co with building machinery fixtures on hand manufactured products and in process of manufacture Located at the junction of the Mt Airy Eastern and Southern railways Very valuable property Terms one third cash one third in six months balance in twelve months March 13 1908
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Superior Court
C. S. Hanks
North State Bobbineee
Touowintyerty
Surry County
W. P. Gilmer
Mt. Airy & Eastern Railway Co
E. H. Wrenn
Rocky Mountain Tea and Pineules Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that flushes impurities and supports stomach kidneys and liver. It also promotes Pineules with a 30 day trial offer and money back guarantee. Ashcraft and Taylor Drug Co. sell these products with J W Mepherson & Co. as distributors.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Ashcraft Drug Co
Taylor Drug Co
Mt Airy Produce Market Price Report
Mt Airy market report lists fluctuating prices for produce and related goods. Items include wheat on rye corn beeswax hams sides and shoulders dried apples hens chicks ew a green hides dry hides butter potatoes flour and apples with varied quoted ranges.
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Mt. Airy
Letter on paint strength and Devon brand quality
A letter to W J Byerly from East 8th Street Eric Pa discusses paint strength. It argues stronger paints use less material and last longer, citing Devon as the strongest, with an anecdote of two houses painted with Devoe and another brand. Signed by F W Devoe and Co and noting W E Merritt as a seller.
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Devon
O. E. Perry
East 8Th St. Eric
If an advertisement in this paper causes you to go In a store tell the merchant so
A brief notice urges readers who respond to newspaper advertisements to inform the merchant when a sale or promotion prompts a trip to the store, ensuring fair handling and awareness of reader decision factors.
Fo ley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Notice to customers states Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults Sold by J. H. Gwynn.
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Foley
J. H. Gwynn
Notice to creditors and claimants in Creasy estate
Having qualified as administrator on the estate of Walter W. Creasy, all persons owing said estate are notified to settle immediately. All persons holding claims against the estate must present them for payment within 12 months from this date, or be barred. This notice is dated March 3, 1908, John B. Crees Admr. of Walter W. Creasy, Deed.
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Walter W. Creasy
John B. Crees
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Siloam News
the Implement Co
East Main St
Richmond
Virginia
W. Crimp
Mount Airy, WN. C
Mt. Airy Produce Market Report
W. J. Byerly
Mr. Airy
N.C
A. J. Kirby
Grayson Co
M. F
Low Gap
N. C
J. D. Minick
Mount Airy
R. D. Jewett, M. D
Masonic Temple
Winston, N.C
Asberry Bates
State Penitentiary
W. L. Reece
Su County
D. C. Oneal
Rockford Township
Double Creek
Franklin Street
J. 1. Wou
Barber
Arry
J. F. Hines
Raach Mount Airy, N. C
Beeson Sents
W. G. Sydnor
Realistated Losuranea
Companiies Represe
D. N. Hicks
Mount Airy, W.c
Leonard Block
Ug HoLtisTes Davus Company
Madison
Wis
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Norfolk, Virginia
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