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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1909

Page

4

Confederate Monument Corner Stone to Be Placed in Oxford

Elaborate preparations are under way in Oxford for May 10 as the cornerstone of the Confederate monument is laid with Masonic honors. Grand Lodge of Masons members from Raleigh and Hillsboro Grand Master Samuel M. Gattis will preside and General Julian S. Carr will deliver the address.

Oxford Grand Lodge of Masons Raleigh Samuel M. Gattis Hillsboro Julian S. Carr

Worps To Freeze The Scout

Worps advertises Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for consumption and lung ailments. A Springfield merchant reports his son recovered after three weeks using the remedy. The ad touts 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a trial offer and druggist guarantee.

George E. ‘Blevens Springfield N. C Dr. King

Kodol for Dyspepsia Ad Promotes Digestive Relief

A vintage ad promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a remedy for sour stomach belching and weak digestion. It claims quick relief for minor stomach ailments and offers a guarantee, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. The copy includes dialogue on temper and self respect.

W. A. Hayes

Rheumatism Relief Through Liniment Trial

Most rheumatism cases stem from muscle rheumatism caused by damp weather or gold reactions. External treatment suffices, with Chamberlain's Liniment providing rapid relief. Priced 25 cents and 50 cents, sold by W A Hayes Druggist. The preacher's aim wasn't accurate when his sermon bit you.

Chamberlain W.A. Hayes

DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Promoted

The advertisement touts DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as ideal for fats burns bruises scratches and piles. It lists W A Hayes Druggist as the seller and urges belief in the product and in honest work for a living.

DeWitt W. A. Hayes

Engineer Harris Sets Splendid Greensboro Winston Record

The Twin-City Sentinel lauds Engineer Harris on 30 years of service on the Greensboro to Winston-Salem line. He reportedly averages 150 miles daily and 54 750 miles yearly, totaling 1 642 500 miles in 80 years between Greensboro and Winston. The piece notes track wear and praise for his safety record and hometown connection to The Orange County Observer publisher.

Es Harrie Winston Salem Greensboro Harris Orange County Observer Orange County Chapel Hill

Nature’s sharing instinct and remedies on market

A farmer's worm prompts hens to share the find while readers are urged to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Advertisements note W. A. Hayes Druggist offerings and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. A brief joke exchanges ends the page.

W. A. Hayes

Local Patent Medicines Featured by Vermont Atttorney

Pittsfield Vermont attorney N H Brown praises Dr King s New Life Pills for chills constipation biliousness and sick headaches sold at W A Hayes drug store. Kodol digestion aid promises natural relief and money back guarantee if no benefit. High winds liken people says a witty quip.

N. H. Brown Pittsfield, Vt Dr. King W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store W. A. Hayes Drug Gist

Trekly Hilussoko Market Report

Market report lists prices for grain meat and farm goods incl Wheat 1.10 per bushel Corn 0.85 Oats 0.60 Meal 1.00 Pork 0.10 Bacon 12.5 Bacon hogs Flour 5.50 6.50 Tallow 0.04 0.05 Beeswax 0.20 Butter 0.20 0.25 Eggs 0.175 Peas 2.00 Beans 200 Hides 0.06 0.08 Chickens 0.25 0.40 Feathers Geese 0.50 Wool 0.20 0.25 Coffee 0.10 0.25 Sugar 0.05 0.06 All kinds of country produce in good demand.

Prosperous Farmer and Local Notices From Mebane

A Prosperous Farmer profiles Mr Ham owner of a 250 acre Orange County farm near Mebane with 150 cultivated, anticipating 500 barrels of corn, ample meat and grain, and stock forage. he moved from Pikesville two years ago with his wife and nine children. Also ad copy for L and M Home Finish paints and a church class anecdote from Home Herald about the Prodigal Son.

Sw. Flam Orange County Mebane Mr. Ham

Calamities of Niagara and Kidney Warnings

Calamities from careless boating and river warnings are discussed with advice on kidney health. An old ad cites Electric Bitters as a cure with a testimonial from J. R. Blankenship. Other notices promote Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a child friendly remedy.

Monument and tombstone sales offer at Caldwell Institute

Notice from executrices Maria Berry and Ella Bell on the Elzie Berry estate. Creditors must present claims verified by law by April 10, 1910, or be barred from recovery. The notice also mentions W. J. Miller as agent for monuments and tombstones.

Harriet N. Dickey J. Hale Tate David L. Wells Wells W. J. Miller Caldwell Institute N. C Elzzie Berry Maria Berry Ella E. Bell

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Orange County Observer Hildsborough, NG Saes Joseph A. Harris Lacy Castor Bears Japan Italy Joadge Cassbtorr Zoe Tal Trekly Hilussoko Market Report L &M H. W J. C. Webb, Hillaboro Home Herald NiaGaRa Bright J. R. Blankenship Belk Tenn Charles Kingley Kennedy Robert J. Sherlock St. New York City Agnd Plete J. CG. Webb Bilesbors Board of Commies Ron N.C Board of North Carolina Insboro North Coouinal Columbus Iron Works Company J. E. Sharpe E. B. Sharpe Superior Court Sis Office of Register of Deeds III County Charles Strayhorn RB. A. Rosemond
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