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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia narrates a spring 1906 illness marked by pneumonia and a severe cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid help, claiming two and a half bottles restored health. The remedy, sold under guarantee at W A Hayes drug store, costs 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
The 1907 State Tax Commission tabulates a rise in total property assessments from 1900 to 1906. It lists 287,171 polls in 1906 and total taxes for state county school and municipal purposes at about 5.9 million dollars. The document credits ongoing listing and assessment improvements since the commission’s founding.
A historical ad promotes Kodol as a natural digestant for hypepsis indigestion sour stomach belching gas and nervous headache. Dr W A Hayes endorses its use to aid digestion and prevent delays when the stomach feels out of order.
The column endorses W. W. Kitchin for Governor and notes Adm. Evans’ fleet command change at San Francisco with Rear Adm. Charlee M. Thomas succeeding him. Also mentions local ads on L and M Paint, a Raleigh whiskey tax proposal for druggists, Kodol endorsements, Confederate Veterans reunion dates, Orino Laxative Syrup, and Dr Kings New Life Pills.
A fragmented letter from Dr J in Sespur Geon Hillsboro warns bank messengers to watch bags and heed gallons cost in paint circles. It quotes Devoe & Co promoting paint priced by gallon and warns greedily painted gallons vary with price. Also advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar and DeWitts remedies.
In Orange County North Carolina a special proceeding in the Superior Court orders sale for division as tenants in common of about 92 acres in Bingham Township. Defendants are J E Moore M D Winningham and wives, Carson Johnson and wife, John Burns and wife, Charles F White, and others. Returnable April 18 1908. If not answered the plaintiffs seek relief. Dated March 24 1908.
A fragmented ad style item cites Electric Bitters as a remedy for weakness and coughs and praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough suppressant. It warns against whining and urges personal action and salvation through works. References W A Hayes druggist and a yellow package warning.
An advertisement endorses Kodol for indigestion and sour stomach, claiming natural stomach juices and toning properties. It cites a Ravenswood resident, touts relief of dyspepsia, and notes DeWitt’s kidney and bladder pills. It includes a Prohibition note and local druggist W A Hayes.
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