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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
The Ashcraft Drug Co in Mt Airy offers Rexall Mucu-Tone claiming it soothes and heals tissues affected by colds and catarrh. A famous physician’s prescription backs a money back guarantee if not cured, with 50c and 1.00 bottles and typical cures needing about three large bottles.
In Raleigh the Fayetteville Street Baptist Church tears apart again as 75 labeled secessionists follow Rev. G P Elsom to form a new church. Former pastor Elsom departs with his flock while the remaining faction resumes church life under new leadership.
Mrs. Harvey L. Minor of Canal Dover Ohio says stomach trouble and weakness left her after five Vinol bottles. She credits Vinol with restoring health and urges others to try it, noting a money back guarantee if no benefit. Ashcraft Drug Co Mt Airy NC endorses the claim.
Irvin Cobb recounts a Natchez resort scene where a small wiry black man flashes a roll of bills to buy a drink. A much larger man challenges him and provokes a confrontation. The quick punch ends with the big man on the floor as the narrator reveals the winner is the one the bully mistook himself for.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism sciatica toothache headache and neuralgia saying it acts immediately without rubbing and penetrates to the bone. It includes a testimonial from Chas J Budlong of Anthony Rhode Island describing severe pain and relief after using the product.
A brief note describes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to clear the airways and ease irritated membranes. The product is presented as a soothing cough suppressant and throat comfort aid.
The Mt Airy area reports weddings as Will Ferguson and Ada Ferguson unite at the bride’s home with J H Samuel officiating, and Thomas Dinkey and Sarah Bryant wed at the bride’s parents’ home. Cedar Hill association attendance noted. News notes illnesses births and local good wishes conclude the item.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine can cure epilepsy and other nervous disorders by strengthening the nervous system. It cites personal anecdotes from a parent whose son reportedly stopped seizures after using the product and seeking advice from Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Indiana.
Testimonial letter from Mrs B Hanson of Columbus Ohio praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing Change of Life symptoms. Ad claims the remedy cures female ailments and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A compact reflection urges individuals to act on their belief and secure their own living. It emphasizes personal responsibility and initiative as key to progress and success.
Effective 1908 the rule requires every package in less than carload freight to be plainly marked with the consignee and destination station or city and state. Freight not marked accordingly will be refused for shipment by agents. ACKERT, Pres. and Gen Mgr. J. M. Culp, Vice President.
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