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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
2
The Orange County Observer notes Joseph A. Harris as publisher and owner with a weekly schedule published every Thursday in Hillsborough North Carolina.
The Summer School at the University of North Carolina runs June 13 to July 8 with a faculty of twenty five and specialists from top colleges. Forty two courses cover training to teach and advanced study with special lectures and evening entertainments. Fees are five dollars, board and lodging ten dollars for four weeks, and round trip rail fare is one dollar plus 25 cents. Catalogues available on request.
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown narrowly escaped death until Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption saved him In a testimonial he credits immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure This remedy is advertised as effective for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with trial bottles free sold by W A Hayes Druggist at 50 cents or one dollar and ten cents guaranteed.
The Raleigh Morning Post lauds the penitentiary noting it holds enough profits to cover the $60,000 state four percent bonds issued years ago. The editorial says this demonstrates good management and offers a point of pride for the administration.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective against coughs colds and croup. It claims prevention and cure for whooping cough with no danger when used, touting success in epidemics. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
A fragmentary satirical note questions if an old bachelor is seen in Sorlington. It recalls a prior question about Black people sneezing and asserts there are no Black bachelor candidates in the locality.
Mrs. Ellen Harrison of 300 Park Ave Kansas City Missouri reports severe whooping cough in her two children with nosebleeds during paroxysms. After trying various remedies she and her doctor used Foley s Hovey and Tar and saw improvement from the first dose, credited with saving their lives.
A Mount Airy Leader column laments the current generation’s neglect of the Sabbath, contrasting it with the behavior of forefathers and urging a return to stricter observance.
The New York Democratic State Convention resolves to nominate Judge Parker and instructs delegates to support the choice. The Missouri battleship, under Captain Wa S Cowles, suffered a catastrophic Pensacola accident on April 18 with 2000 pounds of powder exploding, 29 killed instantly and others fatally injured. The Fifth Congressional District Democratic Convention will meet in Greensboro on June 22 at 8 30 p m at Guilford courthouse with no opposition to Hon W W Kitchie and a move for unanimous renomination.
E H Waldron of Wilton Junction Iowa testifies that after years of aciatic rheumatism his joints were stiff and painful and that Chamberlains Pain Balm cured him thoroughly with no pain for months. The product is sold by W A Hayes Druggist. The King’s Daughters accept a fifty acre land gift near Saxe View Moore County for a reformatory for young white criminals.
Joseph Coffman of Montmorenci Indiana says ten years of chronic bronchitis left him unable to speak at times until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. He reports many followers using it with satisfaction. The piece also notes Congressman W W Kitchin faces no renomination opposition from Republicans in his district.
Mrs. T. V. Williams of Sainsburg Michigan proclaims stomach and liver tablets cured her sour stomach and vomiting spells. The ad guarantees cures for such stomach troubles and lists W. A. Hayes as the local dealer. The Stanly Enterprise reports a farmer in the county earned $200 profit on a single acre of sweet potatoes last year.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co explains a buyer in Hillsboro NC chose a $1.25 gallon paint over $1.30 full gallon, noting the $1.25 paint was short by 18 percent and adulterated by 45 percent with benzine in the oil. The writer warns against cheap paint and cites Devoe as lower cost per gallon and per year.
Chattanooga physician Robt J Miller proprietor of the Read House Drug Store writes that Foley's Honey and Tar has the most merit among cough syrups and that sales exceed those of any other. Evangelists Sam P Jones and George R Stuart plan a union meeting in Greensboro starting May 1 at the Banner warehouse seating about 4 000.
Mrs. B Cooke of Nederlands Texas touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective for children and urges following directions. W A Hayes Druggist sells it. Confederate veterans in Grenada Mississippi condemn mob violence and support Governor Vardamanns act. Foley's Kidney Cure promoted for kidney and bladder issues. C D Jones.
The Ressian battleship Petropr avlovek was sunk by a mine in Port Arthur harbor. Vice Admiral Makaroff was lost and only a few of the seven hundred men aboard were saved. A heavy blow to the Russian navy.
An old ad market piece touts Burklen's Aruba Salve for skin issues including sores bruises boils ulcers and eruptions at 25 cents with a satisfaction guarantee by W A Hayes druggist. It also notes a Graham North election result anti saloon vote 101 for 167 against and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia protection and a note from C D Jones.
George C. Ray announces candidacy for Sheriff of Orange County and will be presented at the Democratic County Convention for nomination. Calvin R. Parish declares intent to run for Treasurer and vows to serve the public faithfully if nominated and elected.
A public notice declares James C Webb seeking the office of Register of Deeds and outlines his pledge to serve faithfully if nominated and elected. The message also announces a Democratic County Convention for the Sheriff race with R L Smith stating his intent to serve to the best of his ability.
Over fifty years of steady sales across the South prove L. and M. Paint's quality. Testimonies from A B Edgell, H F Smith, W S Barr, H S Scofield, and J E Webb praise durability, lasting color, and cost effectiveness. Sold by C J and B B Forrest.
Progressive Farmer notes the North Carolina Sunday School Association annual convention in Greensboro from April 26 to 29. The event promises a strong program and attendance by leading Sunday School workers, touted as the state's largest gathering of its kind. A testimonial for Dr King s New Life Pills appears as a local remedy endorsement.
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