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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
12
Eight counties in the district have held conventions with a total approximate vote showing Solicitor A L Brooks as the choice of the people for Congress. He needs about J A Hadley to reach the total.
The Union Republican May 14 editorial claims investigation shows solicitor Brooks acted within law regarding school fund rebates and fees. It argues the issue is misinterpretation by district officials and that Democrats should accept the findings as vindication of Brooks amid broader political protection themes.
The Caswell Rockingham primaries last Saturday appear to favor Solicitor A. L. Brooks of Greensboro for the district seat. He trails by about 24 votes on the first ballot, with Surry county supporters predicting at least 25 more votes and Stokes County already pledged.
A laxative cough syrup advised by mothers as a remedy for ailing infants. It is pleasant to take and may ease hoarseness and whooping cough. Sold by J. W. Mepherson and Co and kept in every house.
A Scotch Canadian sought to join the force in New York. He bought clothes from a friend, a stationary engineer, to look respectable. At headquarters Sherlock Holmes of the force evaluated the applicant with a dramatic, mistrustful audition.
Sick kidneys weaken the body by losing albumen through urine and spreading uric acid. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as a remedy with testimonials from Joe Phillips and others, claiming relief from back pains, weakness, and general ill health. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo distributes in the United States with a 30 day trial and 50 cent price.
A noted addition to the rain proverb states if rain lasts from between 10 and 11 until 7 it confirms the saying Rain before seven, Fine before eleven. The author recalls persistent afternoon rain fitting the lines and claims the proverb has been indelibly stamped on mind.
The excerpt presents a Richardson Sher idan anecdote about his son Thomas seeking a Cornish seat. The elder Sheridan quips that if Tom places a To Let label on his forehead he should avoid adding Unfurnish, reflecting witty political commentary on self-promotion and opportunity.
The article notes John Ruskin as a precocious child whose early writings and diary entries revealed passions for English scenery and cathedrals. It suggests these early tastes foreshadowed his later career as a leading English essayist and critic on art.
An old fragment notes a charity dance with Autrand Speone-2 and Pegvens planning a grand ball. A playful exchange suggests memories of past charity dances and a Pretty Wife recalling how they used to move when they first met.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses the remedy with testimonials. Internal treatment claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Includes price 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Pills for constipation.
The Town Board met in regular session Tuesday. They approved Water and Lights Commission fees in Reeves v town and hired W F Carter as City Attorney. Commissioner Short to meet water board member and assess John Doss damage. Taxes set for year including school and water bonds interest. Sidewalk work ordered by Street Committee.
Miss O Z Bond recalls Thomas Sharpe Spencer linked with Tennessee frontier lore. In 1776 he joined John Halliday to explore Cumberland County forests. Spencer built a home inside a hollow sycamore tree, living there a year through all seasons, a marvel of pioneer endurance. The famed tree stood for years as a symbol of frontier growth.
A London Chronicle summary notes Mies Cox catalogs 318 variants of Cinderella. The tale features a younger sister exploited by two elders, aided by fairy figures and magical tokens, with the elder sisters punished as the hero achieves triumph and marriage.
The North Carolina referendum shows anti prohibition sentiment prevailing with a statewide majority against liquor sales. Durham and Wilmington supported prohibition arguments while counties statewide shifted to anti prohibition, contributing to a regional wave alongside Alabama and Oklahoma moves.
An OCR fragment markets Pineules for backache described as easy and pleasant on the kidneys. It lists a price 7100 and notes sales through J. W. and Co. The text is partial and includes garbled phrases about blood passage and paw references.
Administrators Notice regarding the estate of Samuel id deceased in North Carolina. Creditors must file claims by May 16. All indebted to the estate should settle promptly. John W. Hill is the administrator, dated May 11, 1908.
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