Primitive Baptist foot washing draws large crowd in Surry and Yadkin
A large crowd from Surry and Yadkin gathered at Liberty church for the Primitive Baptist foot washing. Local people report sickness and recovery notes including Lee Atkins's appendicitis and Hasten Wilmoth's improvement. Extending to local businesses, Edwards Bros. and Co. plan store expansion. A child, Tilla May Venable, dies of diphtheria at 13, with burial near Dobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry
Yadkin
Liberty Church
Lee Atkins
Messrs
Cleve
Elmer Snow
Nora Jones
Dobson
Ever wise merchant never stops advertising says verse
This fragment poses a riddle tone about a merchant who never ceases to advertise, listing absurd conditions such as upside down trees and beggars with crowns, ending with a clipped line about strange scenarios and a stray target.
Man Wise Prefers Silence Over Advertising
A reflective line notes that when all things pass, prudent people avoid advertising their wisdom or actions. The saying emphasizes restraint and humility rather than self-promotion.
Three-Eyed Banter About Watching Games
Freddie and George joke about placing extra eyes in odd places to spy on a ball game. They imagine seeing through a knot hole using a thumb eye to watch for free.
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Freddie
George
Childhood Dreams and Teasing Verses Closekin
A brief exchange among children about future paths. Mary aims to teach, Stella imagines motherhood with four kids and threat comments, and Alice welcomes Aunt Mary with a practical joke about pitching in to help. The tale captures curious, playful chatter and gentle mischief among youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Stella
Alice
Harry’s exaggerated limp becomes family joke at breakfast
In a humorous scene, Harry leaves the table with a dramatic limp as his mother asks why he is lame. Little brother Bob bluntly explains Harry has more flapjacks on one side, turning the moment into a playful family quip.
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Harry
Bob
DeWitt’s Salve Endorsed for Piles in Ad Claim
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is praised as the best remedy for piles and is urged for any salve needs. Sold by J H Gwyn is noted as the source and seller of the product.
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DeWitt
J H Gwyn
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a guaranteed remedy for dandruff and hair growth. It cites ingredients such as Resorein and Beta Napthol with alcohol for nourishment, claiming a positive cure in 043 percent of tested cases and offering a full refund if unsatisfied. The piece also notes a Seeds Herbert anecdote about storytelling and a grizzly bear lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Child wonders if father is related to baby brother
A four year old named Rachel asks her mother if her father will be sorry he is not related to the three month old baby. The gentle moment reflects family ties as the father is away on a trip abroad.
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Rachel
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health Urged
Mt Airy readers urged to filter the blood as the kidneys duty. John A. Allen of Greensboro credits Doan's Kidney Pills with restoring perfect health after three years of back and kidney pain. He recommends the remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents per box.
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John A. Allen
Ashe and
Washington Sts
Greensboro
N. C
Dean
Sam
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doann
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Heart Nerves
An old advertisement promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for weak heart nerves and muscle. It claims to ease shortness of breath pain around the heart and palpitations and cites a testimonial from Mrs. D Barron of Covington Kentucky who says three bottles helped her. The ad notes druggists sell the remedy and offers a money back option on the first bottle if no benefit is seen.
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Miles
Ft. Towrtts
Tia
D. Barron
Main &J
Covington, Ky
Suit for Dower in Surry County Land Sale Notice
In Surry County Superior Court Nancy Jackson widow of J B Jackson et al heirs-at-law are defendants in a dower action. The case seeks dower or sale of land with a trust deed balance of about $580 to the Bank of Mount Airy. Notices require appearance on the dock day to answer or demur. Boundary description included for 75 acres with additional parcels to be sold. Aug 27 1908. F P Sparger Trustee.
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North Carolina
Surry County
Nancy Jackson
Jackson
McK. R. Smith
Lucy A. Ashburn
Retta FE
Taylett
Celia FE
Whittle
B. S. Jackson
Joe G. Jackson
Rachel Jackson
Jack
Retta FE. Tuaylett
Celia FE. Whittle
Joe 3
Suerior Court
W. W. Hampton
Superior Court of
Surry Co
Dunnegan
A. G. Belton
Bank of
Right to know how county funds were spent in two years
State Auditor figures show Surry county collected 17 976 26 dollars in 1905 and 17 941 78 in 1906 for county expenses totaling 25 918 04. Commissioners paid out 7 170 638 in 1905 and 8 435 20 in 1906 totaling 15 605 823 with 20 212 21 unaccounted. The News invites explanations and transparency.
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Surry
State Auditors
Chamberlains Remedy For Stomach Ailments Sold Here
A local drug store offers Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised for stomach pain cramps and diarrhoea relief with Gwyn Drug Co. as the supplier. The ad markets its effectiveness and availability.
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Chamberlain
Gwyn Drug Co
Mount Airy Property Sale Under Deed of Trust
In Mount Airy Surry County a sale of real estate will occur at 2 o clock p m on Monday September 23 1908 on the town hall steps to satisfy a loan of 480 15 to Bank of Mount Airy secured by a deed of trust from John E Banner and wife L E Banner dated May 16 1907. The property lies along the Hollow road Cane Creek and is described by bounds joining Jobn Banner Sr Isaac Armfield James Jones and others.
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John E. Banner
L. E. Banner
Register’s Office
Surry County
N. C
Bank of
Mount Airy
Town of
Jobn Banner Sr
Isaac Armfield
James Jones
Old Shop Place
Tobacco Barn
Cane Creek
Gideon
Dogwood Corner
Kidney cure claim by Foley clinic prompts doubt
A garbled text alleges that Foley Kidney Care claims to find kidneys and cure all kidney and bladder diseases. The passage suggests system-wide strengthening but is unclear and contains plausible misspellings and misstatements.
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Foley
Erica
Gwyn
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Willie
Mr. Emerson
Herbert
Mt Airy
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
W. G. Sydmor
Realistated Insurance
Strong Line Fire
Life & Accident Companies
R. D. Jewett, M. D
Masonic Temple
Winston, N.C
Gust Hubenette
E. Marshall
Morce
CUPES
Eyat
Malaria Co
SWIFT
Mississippi River
Amory
Miss
S. R. Cowley
First National Bank
Geo. D. Fawcett
A. G. Trotter
C. L. Hanks
T. G. Fawcett
Strathi
Hw. Co
Mount Airy, N. C
Pirerin
JW. Pro Ace
Iwrouw
Pio Naggies
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