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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
7
Mt Airy North Carolina date October 29 1908 lists trains leaving and arriving with times 1900 3 46am, 191A 8 15pm, 1940 1 30pm, 236A 12 50pm, 2000 7 00am, 161A 6 30pm. Short news items cover visitors, church services, local business and a detailed note on subscription payments and reader trust.
The town sees record tobacco sales early in the season due to favorable weather and strong handling at warehouses. Prices have held around 10 cents on average as farmers bring even poor grades to market amid expectations of lower prices after the election.
W. F. Carter departed Wednesday for Davidson College where his son remains very sick, prompting family travel and concern.
Last Monday the Graded School at Copeland opened with Miss Feere and a joyful crowd. The Jones family welcomed a twelve pound boy while Eva Bullin died at age two years four days after brain fever. The New Home school opened with Miss Lucy Davenport. A thoroughbred mare for sale through J. E. Smith or J. E. Barker of Mt. Airy, N C.
The McDiarmid Company advertises eggs and cabbage in strong demand with quick sales and prompt returns in Wilmington, North Carolina. W. E. Jackson and Co. counters by offering the same goods at lower prices.
A local dealer touts low cost white paint as safe as Devoe claiming it contains lead and zinc. E. Merritt Co. markets the bargain paint to customers who want cheap wall coatings despite potential hazards.
Notice of sale by virtue of a venditioni exponas issued in the Bank of Mount Airy suit against T. J. Linville. The property to be sold at the courthouse door on December 7, 1908, includes 38 acres in Stewarts Creek Township lying near the lands of C. L. Mer, Sid Marshall and others. Sale to highest bidder to settle a debt.
Business notice promotes a 16x20 crayon or pastel portrait with a purchase of four dollars at a studio. It urges inspection of work and mentions location and various price points for photographs, inviting trial orders to prove quality.
Mrs. O R Moore offers half price photo work for Mount Airy residents and surrounding country. Prices include 98.00 photos at 4 per dozen and 6.00 photos at 3 per dozen, 4.00 photos at 2 per dozen, 2.00 photos at 1 per dozen. Post cards made while you wait from Matin Street near the Opera House.
Photographs from 24 for 25 cents up to ten dollars per dozen. J. L. Harrison & Co offers new dress styles and Black and White cigars. Ash craft.
Rochelle's Studio cannot compete with Cheap John offers as the city fills with discounted goods. Prices span 24 for 25c to 1.00 per Ashcrafts Private Stock cigars, 6 for 25c, plus $1.25 brogan shoes from W. E. Jackson and Co. Child's shoes and farm cloths priced to attract buyers with cabinet photos at two dozen for four dollars at Mrs. O. R. Moore's gallery.
Good cotton check five d s per yard offered by W. E. Jackson and Co. Domestic five cents per yard. Cabinet card mounts on hand prompting a limited time offer of one dozen full size cabinet photos for $2.00 or six for $1.25. Sign off by Mrs. O. RK. Moore.
W. E. Jackson and Co advertises discounted ladies oil grain shoes at 75 cents a pair and a wide range of ladies wraps from 2.50 to 15.00. J. L. Harrison offers new street and trimmed hats. The ad also notes cigars stored in a dust proof case and urges shoppers to visit for prices and selection.
An advertisement notes cute photo prints available across from the Opera House. Prices are 60 cents per dozen or six for 25 cents, with individual photos at 1.60 dollars each.
Go to Mra. O. R. Moore's Photograph Studio on Main Street across from the Opera House and get your photo on a post card while you wait. 75 cents per dozen, 50 cents for six, three for 30 cents. Other large work at proportionally low prices.
J L Harrison and Company promotes a complete millinery line inviting customers to compare stock before purchase. The ad emphasizes breadth and detail in its hat selections and urges shoppers to visit.
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