Local notes from Hillsboro and area in Orange County Observer
The Orange County Observer mentions Judge Adams ruling on asylum cases with Supreme Court appeal, Camero resignation from NC Av Society, and Ro Rate elected. Southern Presbyterian Church Assembly to meet in Charlotte May 20 with possible North Presbyterians union. Also notes Civil War era parade plans, wheat prospects, local visits, Easter events, Purgatory picnic preparations, Sabbath school, and UNC lecture schedule items for April 23 and May 7.
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Adams
Supreme Court
General Assembly
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
Charlotte
Southland
North Presbyterians
Wilmington Messenger
Macgie Murdock
Hillsboro
McCracken
Valines
Ua Oo
Effie Morris
Durham
Richard
Berry's Grove
Free Health Sample Promises for King’s Life Pills
An offer for a free sample box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills via H. E. Bucklen & Co. Chicago. Claims ease of action, relief for constipation and sick headaches, and benefits for malaria and liver troubles. Pills are vegetable and non deleterious, with a regular size per box advertised. Sold by W. A. Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
New Discovery for Consumption Promoted by Editor
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as cure for consumption coughs and colds with trials and guarantee. Trial bottles offered at W A Hayes’ Drug Store amid local efforts to boycott farming implements bought by county groups. Arnica Salve advertised for cuts bruises sores and other ailments with money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Repine
Tyskilwa
Pi.Chiet
W AO Hayes
Market Report from Hillstone Weekly Prices
The weekly Hillstone market shows varied prices for farm goods and staples. Wheat 80 to 100 cents per bushel. corn 59 cents. oats 40 cents. pork 4 to 6 cents per pound. bacon hog round 7 to 11 cents. flour 4.50 to 6.00 per barrel. butter 16 to 20 cents. peas 7 to 10 cents. chickens 10 to 20 cents. wool 10 to 20 cents per pound. sugar 0 to 5 cents per pound. Administrator notices call debts and estate settlements with payment deadlines by late April.
Incubator Question Sparks Agricultural Editor Exchange
A conversation in a Chicago Daily Tribune column features a playful exchange about the meaning of incubator. The agricultural editor defines it as an egg plant, illustrating a humorous misinterpretation in horticultural lore.
Sore healing ointment praised after years of use
The ad notes a soothing quick healing ointment for cuts, bruises, sprains, and other sores once made by Mrs Jos A Harris of Hillsboro NC and now only sold by the Hillsboro Drug Company. The piece also mentions a huge sturgeon caught in the Pamlico River weighing about 300 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos A. Harris
Hillsvero
N.C
Hilsboro Drug Company
North Carolina
Farkerton
Vpambes River
Moravian Easter Observances At Salem
Moravian Easter rites at Salem attract visitors from across the state. The article describes dawn processions, trombonists, and a solemn march to the church and burial ground, culminating in a sacred service of song as the sun rises and the Resurrection theme fills the town. Jacob B. Rosemond notes the reverent observances and the distinctive simplicity of the Moravian rites.
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Salem
Ana Ag
Old Town
Ladies’ Home Journal
Beth m. Ps
Moran
Theo
It a 3 Then You said It
Incomplete fragmentary text discusses ridicule over railroad fare and a financial remark about paying $120 a year. The passage mentions a loss and hogs to fatten on acne and references the Democrats, with no clear events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pepic
Ade
Canned Goods Bulging and Poison Risk Warns Households
A historical notice explains bulged cans indicate air intrusion and potential spoilage in canned foods and warns to discard suspicious items. It notes common poisoning risks from spoiled fruit and emphasizes careful inspection before consumption.
Lightning and Smoke in Early Industrial Areas
The article discusses lightning strikes on smokestacks and tall structures, noting only a fraction are hit yearly. It suggests that smoke dispersion around towers reduces electrical attraction, explaining lower strike rates near smokestacks and spires as storms approach.
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N.C
Joseph A. Harris
Tee
Bennehan Cameron Haa Foond
North Carolina Av Society
Ro H Rate
Grant Monument
New York
Horace Porter
Napoleon
Sto [Llena
Tavatides
Caldwell
University of North Carolina
Grerard
Williams
Cobb
Free Prius
Beek Len’s
Arnica Salve
Emmaurels
Hillstone
Ae Ee Notlor
Atanas Aleenisend
Coor
Morrow
Ned Stroud
Murs Smith
Minan
Hinsley
John
Bupared Inc
Chicago Daily Tribune
Dpavsnercrasae
CASTO
RIA
Sor
Jacob B. Rosemond
W. L. Douglas
Svurgeon
ONS Bortli
Poentist
Hillaioro
Nee
Cbhromee
Hayes’ Drugstore
Jesus
Ett
I. Tso
Featherbone Corset Co
Bote Menufacturers
Kalamazoo
Michigan
ML Taylor & Sister
Vladozeen
Strayhorn
Strusbern
Trade Marks, Munn & Co
Broadway
Ted Ta Fet
Adam
Attorndy
Anak Nasi
Hibishora
Onmee
Joten W. Graltast
Vrawam
Ation Is
Hieber NX
Ty Caswell
Darttas
Ona
Minion
Pype
Eachers
Kent Freer
Carfe Onis
Atte Peutier
Chinaworth Eeasnners
Mina “ Hvist
Pee i
Nassau Si, New York
N. BL
Nelwetre
NEW Business
Ieee Hills
Boro
Drus
Alsua
Wien
Paine
Pats
Thassia
Bank of Eng
Bank of France
United States
Charlotte Observer
Nonti Caholis
A's
Foremost Newspaper
Pr TV
Vabaly Rey and
Natronal
DIE
the Weekly Observer
Charletts
Wedata Lien
Don G
Rejoice Witte
Western Aledicise Company
Ralamaz
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