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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
2
The Farmers State Convention is scheduled for July 10 11 and 12 in Raleigh right after the State Summer School. State Chairman Simmons calls a Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Raleigh on April 25 to set the convention date. About 1500 farmers and their wives are expected to attend. The notice urges voters to pay poll tax by May 1.
A horror tale recounts marks of human blood at the Bac Ky home of J. W. Williams, a well known merchant. He claims severe hemorrhages twenty years ago nearly killed him until Dr. King's New Discovery cured him. The ad promotes this cure for hemorrhages bronchitis and weak lungs with a 60 cent to 1.00 price and a free trial bottle.
The Manufacturers Record notes Richmond Cedar Works of Richmond Virginia has asked the forest service at Washington to investigate a 2000 acre tract in Dare county North Carolina. The land is low soil deep and rich in timber including cypress gum and red cedar. It laments the loss of forests and their future value.
Provincial constable Chapleau Ontario touts Cham berlain s Cough Remedy as a quick cure for coughs and colds after a forest patrol. It is sold by W A Hagen Druggist. Separately holders of 1869 North Carolina bonds offer donations to Michigan, which refuses to receive them.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports long lasting lung hemorrhages improved after Foley’s Honey and Tar. He praises its effect in advanced lung trouble after failing other doctors. The product stops coughing heals the lungs and prevents serious cold outcomes. Sold by W A Hayee Druggist.
Contract awarded for two main exhibition buildings at Jamestown Exposition. Each structure exceeds 00 feet in length and 250 feet in width, totaling 160000 square feet of floor space, with completion set for September 1.
Editor of the Times of New Harmony Indiana appeals to readers to find six year old son of Dr S L Byers of Seeleyville Indiana. The boy was stolen about one year ago last May and a reward is offered.
A drug store sold Chamberlain's Pain Balm promising relief from rheumatic pains after one application and long use would bring permanent cure. It emphasizes comfort at home and coincides with a sales pitch from W A Hayes, a druggist.
The Weekly Tar Heel states the situation has developed to prevent the bloodied bondholders behind Mr. Butler from capturing the next North Carolina General Assembly. The paper says the balance will lean to the credit of the state, prompting gratitude.
Foley and Co Chicago originate Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. With many imitations offered, consumers are urged to demand Foley's Honey and Tar, as no substitute provides the same satisfaction. It is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. When the average man can't sleep he frets about money and clings to what he has. They call us sane.
Mrs. Alexander of Cary Maine says Dr King’s New Life Pills keep the stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. The ad promises painless purifiers with life refreshing benefits and a 250 price under W A Hayes druggist guarantee.
A Hillsboro letter from F. W. Devoe & Co asserts their paint is a true lead and zinc blend ground together unlike tub mixed versions. They claim their process bonds lead and zinc, protects each pigment, and improves exterior mill work care. The note ends with Salem items and a Salem anecdote about a hen that allegedly laid 7,000 eggs.
The notice reports November and December 1903 death rates showing pneumonia accounting for one fifth of deaths in New York and Chicago. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy that heals lungs and prevents pneumonia, sold by W. A. Hayes. A separate item notes Rowan county planning a new jail at about 15000 dollars.
The list shows current rates for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Meal, Pork, Flour, Tallow, Beeswax, Butter, Keys, Peas, Beans, Hides, Chickens, Geese, Wool, Coffee, and Sugar. All country produce is reported to have a good demand and prices range widely by item and weight.
A father in Indiana appeals through the press to find his son Richmond Byers age about one year old last July missing since rural Seeleyville. The boy has light complexion gray eyes a small notch near the left ear and a sharp chin. Dr. S L Byers believes the boy may be traveling with moving traders or beggars but not with genuine gypsies. The family offers a $500 reward for information leading to his return.
The Winston Sentinel emphasizes road conditions as key for attracting immigrants. It urges a broad roads campaign and state aid to road building, hoping the next Legislature acts if land is available.
Mr J S Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa describes severe grippe season illness and how he and his wife used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a double dose of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to quickly knock out the grip with relief from aches fever and runny nose.
The note discusses whether the moon could host life given its atmosphere and contrasts human limits on Earth with ideas about remedies and tonics. It references a druggist endorsing a tonic and ends with a clubside exchange about a husband and his wife.
Mr Arthur Strickland of Unatrannoga Tennessee says he was cured after taking Johammerain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He suffered severe pain back headaches typhospia and constipation requiring cathartics for years. The ad claims relief for indigestion belching and related symptoms. Sold by Keynolda & Walker.
A man explains his wife threw flowers at him for coming home late and accidentally left the flowers in the pots, which led to the punchline about the black eye and the floral mishap.
Women face kidney disorders often misattributed to sex conditions. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as restoring health and regulating urinary organs. The page also notes a Veterans Association meeting in Atlanta with Gen. Julian S. Carr as Commander in Chief. Bee's Laxative for children is praised as a superior liquid cough and cold remedy.
A humorous remark questions whether marriage fails, noting the outcome may only be clear after viewing the wedding presents. The quip hints at skepticism about nuptial success based on material symbols.
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