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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
A note indicates Sentiaenanenienal was entered at the Mount Airy North Carolina post office as second class mail matter. The brief entry records its filing status for local postal handling.
A lengthy piece contrasts ordinary elections with a high stakes temperance fight. It argues candidates differ in motives from selfish liquor profits to safeguarding families, urges voters to oppose liquor traffic, and cites Bishop addresses and Governor Hoch calling for persistent anti alcohol unity amid Kansas prosperity claims.
The author argues that prohibition fails to deter liquor trade and notes brewers sellers and liquor dealers push for money over honor. They question why liquor interests hire speakers to oppose new prohibitions and mount nationwide efforts to block prohibition laws.
In 1881 only one man in a Mitchell River area section voted for prohibition. Now nearly every voter there supports it. The shift is due to men opening their eyes and recognizing the right side, as honest opponents may regret not waking up to vote in time.
A newspaper states its policy against accepting ads for intoxicating liquors even when masked as medicine. It rejects defamation for pay and notes liquor interests have offered no purchases, asserting a respected stance on public discussion.
The article notes a public petition where nearly all approached men signed, listing both Democrats and Republicans from Surry County. The committee acknowledges hundreds more would sign if found, apologizing to those not yet listed. nine in ten who were asked gave their signature.
The inquiry asks which party holds the majority among signers of the Appeal to the Voter of Surry County. The proposed law is not seen as a political trick by the thoughtful men of Surry.
A Mount Airy man owns land in Surry County's distilling district and seeks a sale at a moderate price. He says with land of similar quality in Westfield township he could fetch twenty dollars per acre. A word to the wise is sufficient.
A speaker notes that home sellers praise proximity to post office store church and school while questioning if any would list a bar or stillhouse as a sale perk. The remark ties property value to liquor issues urging voters to vote out liquor.
The article questions brandy’s role in fruit growing profitability and notes that prudent businessmen investing in large Surry County orchards oppose prohibition. Nurserymen in North Carolina favor the proposed law, arguing a better market for apples exists than for distillation.
The passage portrays Johan H. Dobson advocating temperance, noting his harsh view on whiskey and questioning what drives him to champion the cause, inviting readers to ponder his motivations and influence on sober living.
The article notes that many liquor interests attempt to undermine prohibition and gain popularity while some are jailed as evidence that liquor can be sold against law.
The judge argues against liquor sales and blames local self government for harm. He praises North Carolina women, vows to educate opponents by May 26, and recalls mountain county self reliance in quelling fires as a metaphor for action against saloon influence.
A speaker warns that a broad sweep west of Charlotte threatens local properties and the community’s moral fabric, pledging to act to stop the threat and defend the area. The statement frames the issue as existential for residents and their souls.
If you have a son, vote to remove the drink demon from your son's path and from the paths of your neighbor's sons.
Dr Wm H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho reports Bees Laxative Cough Syrup relieves coughs and colds where others fail. Gentle laxative effect recommended for children. Pleasant taste. For coughs hoarseness whooping cough. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by J W Meirhofferson and Co.
We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure F J Cheney Co Toledo O We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him honest and able to fulfill obligations Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces Testimonials free Price per bottle Sold by all Druggists Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by J W Butcher on October 31 1898 to W R Dose trustee for G W Marion the property in Rockford Township Surry County NC is to be sold at public auction for cash on May 22 1908 at 1 PM at W M McDowell store Stony Knoll. The tract is the entire interest of J W Butcher as tenant in common in C W Butcher deed adjoining Blackwood heirs and others. The sale is to satisfy the debt secured by the deed of trust. R Doss trustee.
Insist on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve the original soothing cooling remedy for piles. Substitutes exist but only the original offers guaranteed quality. Sold by J H Gwyn.
Entry notice posted in Franklin Township Surry County by C H Haynes and Vental Taylor stating a claim on 140 acres on Indicut Creek adjoining Freeman Hinshaw and others. Land described as vacant and subject to entry with January 6 1903 date.
Announcement that Ey's Honey and cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiates or drugs and is recommended for children and adults. From H. Uwya.
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