Harris and Aycock Seek Democratic Nominations in 1908
The Ang County Observer notes Joseph A Harris publisher and owner presents candidates for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the district. It highlights Hon Reuben D Reid of Rockingham County for Congress and Hon B F Aycock of Wayne County for State Corporation Commissioner, detailing Aycock’s long service and past candidacy for State Treasurer. The issue also previews the April Women’s Home Companion with articles by Kellogg Dourland Jane Addams and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, plus artistic features and Easter cover art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben D. Reid
Rockingham County
B. F. Aycock
Wayne County
E. C. Beddingfield
Aycock
General Assembly
The
Woman’s Home Companion
Kellogg Dourland
Jane Adams
Edward Everett
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Hermstn C. Wail
Florence | Scovel Shinn
Ellen’ Macauley
Death on His Heels in 1906 Close Call
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia endured pneumonia with a harsh cough that doctors feared consumption. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with his recovery after using about two and a half bottles. He praises it as the best remedy for coughs and lung disease and notes it is sold with a guarantee at W A Hayes drug store with trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Immendias
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
A Turkish boy bests English swearing claim
A travel note from New York Sun quotes an English traveler in Turkey who recalls a 12 year old boy who boasted he can swear at his mother in English whereas the visitor cannot in Turkish. The passage also advertises Kodol for indigestion and related ailments sold by W A Hayes Drag pitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Turkey
Donouried Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Not Affected
Notice to customers proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults, sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Druggiet
Uncle Remus Magazine April cover by R J Dean
The April cover design of Uncle Remus's Magazine showcases Sis Rabbit carrying a basket of Easter eggs. Son Rabbit accompanies her while Daughter Rabbit blushes over broken eggs, in a clever nature-taking illustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Remus
R. J.dean
Sis Rabbit
Son Rabbit
Rabbit
Taft delegates claim lead in Republican convention race
In Wilmington the Taft camp asserts 216 delegates have been appointed with 174 pledged to their man. They say 26 seats will be contested and that their tally has risen by 80 votes since last week. They predict their candidate will keep advancing past all rivals as conventions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
Taft
Value Gained From Linseed Oil and Paint Mix
Pure linseed oil is cheaper when sold by the barrel than in tin cans. The text notes 60 cents per gallon for oil versus 1.60 dollars per gallon for tin can use. It describes mixing 8 gallons of linseed oil with 4 gallons L. M. Paint to yield 7 gallons of ready heat paint at 120 dollars per gallon, completed in 2 minutes.
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H.W
DeVoe paint ad and albino crow notice from Raleigh
Letter to N W Brown from Hillsboro N C discusses paint costs and moralizing on price. It contrasts gallons used with money paid to owner painter dealer and manufacturer. A Devoe & Co notice urges buying their paint. A white crow albino is reported at the State Museum Raleigh, fear among local people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
State Museum
Raleigh
Wake County
Local papers praised for community coverage and ads
The excerpt extols the value of a home newspaper for detailing local churches societies and community events versus city papers and includes a testimonial about Kodol for Dyspepsia from U N Cornell of Roding Georgia praising its stomach relief and tonic benefits with a Chicago publisher for guidance.
President Winston to Visit Europe Before Easing Busy Schedule
President George T. Winston of the Agricultural and Mechanical College Raleigh plans a European tour in about a week. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a new remedy promising no griping or nausea and is sold by W. A. Hayes. Some recall Gabriel’s horn as a reminder of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Winston
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Raleigh
W. A. Hayes
Draggis
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted Amid Detection Of Yellow Package
An old Wilmington Messenger notice urges using Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with warnings against imitations in a yellow package sold by W. A. Hayes. It highlights the paper's suspension and promotes DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for cuts, piles, and blemishes, with Druggist W. A. Hayes selling both remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitte
W.A. Hayes
Foley
W. A. Heyes
Druggiat
Notice of Partition Sale in Orange County Court
In the Superior Court J B Moore M D Winningham and wives Eula Carson Johnson and wife Carrie John Burns and wife Bertta and Charles F White versus David Holmes and wife Della Dr Cleeves and wife Maggie Walter Moore Susan Hayes and Rufus White. A special proceeding is commenced by summons returnable April 18 1908 to sell for division among tenants in common the land of the late Margaret C Sykes in Bingham Township about 92 acres bounded by Tom Thompson John Macauley Macauley heirs and M C Moore. If absent the court will grant relief demanded. March 24 1908. John W Graham Paul Gkanan Graham & Graham Hillsboro NC.
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Superior Court
J.B. Moore
M. D. Winningham
Eula
Carson Johnson
Carrie
John Burns
Bertta
Charles F. White
Inna
Margaret C. Sykes
Margaret
Bingham Township
Said County
Tom ‘Thompson
John Macauley
Macauley
M C. Moore
Joseph H. Latta
Fanny F. Latta
Joseph S. Latta
Sarah C. Latta
Emma Thompson
W. [. Thompson
Horace Thompson
Martha B Thompson
Thompon
Arthur Latta
Thoms J. Latta
W. O. Latta
Ina Hageesal
Hagee
Elsie Devore
Devore
Mooresville
Ind
Mary Ann Latta
Monrovia
Sarah 4. Woodard
Woodard
Plainfield
Dora Tani
Tansy
Carne Waldo
Waldo Everett H. Moon
Ernest V. Moo
Laura Moon
Howard L. Moon
New Providence
Iowa
Arlie Dillon
Sidell
William C. Dillon
Martinsville
Anna Smith
Smith
Thomas H. Durham
Crocketts Mills
Tenn
James B. Long
Duville
Augustus W. Long
Princeton
N. J
Vernon W
St. Louis
Charles Long
Chestnut Street
Jesse L. Long
Terton Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Orange County
N. C
H. Hamilton
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Clean Liver and Bowels
Purge and purify without grinding or griping. Relieve headache biliousness and janadue by taking Dr King’s New Life Pills, a reliable purifier sold for 25 cents at W A Hayes’ drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janadue
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Lore of Valuable Town Lots Auction in Orange County
Under a decree of the Superior Court Bradshaw et al. versus Edmund Strudwick et al. a town lot will be sold at public auction on Monday April 20 1908 at 12 noon. Lot No 16 bounded by Margaret Lane Mrs Bradshaw George Craig and Alex Lloyd will be divided west half then east half. Terms one half cash and one half in 6 months with interest and early payment rights. March 16 1908 Frank Nasa Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Orange County
H. S. Bradshaw
Edmund Strudwick
Margaret Lane
Mrs. Bradshaw
George Craig
Local patent medicine story with names and cures
A fragmented reminiscence mentions Electrig Bitters and Fy Honey and Tar as cures for pain and coughs. Quoted lines attribute relief to electrig remedies and praise a Mill Creek speaker My Farthing. The piece reads like an ad with drugstore claims and a warning about seeking religion.
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Ange County
Hillsborough, N. C
Pustisher
Every “Taursday
Joseph A. Harris
Death
Dragpitt
Remus
N. W. Brown
Hilleboro, N.C
OS & B. JB. Forrest
Durham Son
K. C. DeWitt & Co
Georgia
U. N
Cornell
Roding, Ga
Gabriel
Tars
Wilmington
Qree
North Carolina
Orance County
David Holmes
Della
Dr. Cleeves
Maggie
Walter Moore
Susan Hayes
Rufus White
DH. Hamilton
John W. Graham
Paul Co. Gkanan
Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N. C
Alamance, Durham, Granville, Person and
Orange
S M. Gattis
Hillsboro, N.C
W. Graham
Oxford, N. C
Courts of
Person
Durham
Granville
Supreme Court
Pat Ina
Mer Weight
Dress Goods Department
Voila, Serges, Tafetas
Oxfords
H. W
J. C, Webb
D. J
Spurgeon
Hillsboro
Churton Street
Bravenley Inn
Gay Hayes
Basy
Evord
Mill Creek
W. A Hayes G Store
Zor Church
Amy
Tea
de Witt
Nowth Carolin
James D. Long
Abutinistearon
Green Wright
Bar Oleary
Riley
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