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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1905

Page

2

Peace envoys head to Washington for talks at Portsmouth

The peace envoys are en route to Washington and will hold sessions in Portsmouth New Hampshire. A yellow fever outbreak in New Orleans totals 304 cases with 64 deaths by August 1, prompting strict precautions. The government signals possible easing of the Chinese boycott through immigration policy tweaks while Commerce and Labor plans to send two officials to China to investigate the boycott’s causes.

Washington Portsmouth N. H New Orleans Department of Commerce and Labor China Effe Sewin

A Touchine Story of Saving a Cumberland Baby Girl

Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland recalls his 11 month old daughter's decline in throat health. Two physicians gave her up until Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds provided relief after four bottles. Now in perfect health. At Hayes Drugstore 50c and 1.00 guaranteed. Trial bottle free.

Geo. A. Eyler Cumberland W. A. Hayes

Postoffice Receipts Rise Across States Post Offices Raise Salaries

Forty seven post offices in the state report increased receipts and salaries for the next fiscal year. The rise signals marked development and improved business conditions across cities and towns, with postoffice income seen as a reliable indicator of overall state financial health.

Wilmington Messenger

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Ad

Obe Witmer a Joplin draggist endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as unsurpassed for bowel complaints in a customer circular. W. A. Hayes, Druggist, offers it for sale.

Chamberlain Obe Witmer Joplin W. A. Hayes

Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad bridge plan eyed

The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad plans a Newport river bridge two and a half miles long linking Morehead and Beaufort with an estimated cost of 200000 dollars. The project has drawn no public opposition to date and is described as a major development.

Lcharlotte Observer Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad Newport River Morehead Beaufort

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Consumption Cure

All nations strive to curb consumption described as a waste plague. Foley's Honey and Tar is claimed to cure coughs and colds perfectly with no danger of consumption. Hay es Drug Store urges customers to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and to insist on it.

Haley Foley W.A Hayes

China Rejects Disposition of Manchuria by Japan and Russia

China declares Manchuria evil to China and commits to recognizing no disposition they may make in the peace convention. The note to Japan and Russia asserts sole sovereignty and rejects any external claims.

China Japan Russia Manchuria

Regional political buzz across states lightens in North Carolina

The Charlotte Observer notes hot Senate race in Virginia between Martin and Montagne and discusses tense dispensary debates in South Carolina, Tennessee gubernatorial race, and Georgia contest. It adds North Carolina politics seem paused save for occasional Industrial News or Daily Tar Heel remarks.

Charlotte Observer Virginia United States Martin and Montagne South Carolina Tennessee Georgia North Carolina

Castor oil and cholera remedy advised for infant bowels

Summer health guidance warns small children need careful care for bowel troubles. Use fresh castor oil first, then Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy if needed, followed by castor oil. Keep remedies ready for instant use and rely on this treatment, even for suspected cholera infantum. Also reports July 24 meeting between Czar of Russia and Emperor William on German yacht near the Swedish coast, linked to Japan peace talks with Kowara pessimistic.

W. A. Hayes Czar Russia Emperor William Germany Swedish Japan Baron Kowara

Was Wasting Away by Kidney Disease Cure Testimonial

Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri recounts five years of kidney trouble and failed remedies before Foley's Kidney Cure restored his health in under two bottles. Summer kidney irregularities often arise from excess drinking or overheating. attend to the kidneys promptly with Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

Robert R. Watts Salem Foley W. A. Hayes

Oregon Senator Mitchell Convicted and Fined

United States Senator Mitchell of Oregon has been convicted of using his office to advance the law practice Mitchell and Tanner of Portland. He is sentenced to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail, with execution delayed pending Supreme Court review. Bail set at $2,000 during the delay.

United States Mitchell Oregon Mitchell & Tanner Portland Supreme Court of the United States Mitchel

Peculiar DisaperaaRANcr and Orphanage Contract

J D Ruoyan of Butlerville Ohio blames indigestion and biliousness on symptoms cured by Dr King's New Life Pills sold at W A Hayes' Drugstore for 25 cents. Trustees of the Christian Orphanage chaired by Rev Dr W S Long met at Elon College on July 24 to let the contract for the main building.

J. D. Ruoyan Butlerville The Christian Orphanage W.S. Long Elon College

Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted by W A Hayes

A short promotional note touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a washable complexion aid. It asserts the product does not rub off and invites readers to try Hayes advertised to be associated with the remedy.

W. A. Hayes

Market Prices and Country Produce Rates Decline in 19th Century Ledger

Weakly market listing shows prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and other country produce. Demand noted as good across items with varied unit measures and cents per pound or bushel.

Timeless Advice on Speech and Conduct From Dr W W Stetson

A devotional quotation urges careful listening, patient judgment, and kindness toward all people. It extols avoiding gossip and anger, seeking pardon, and giving relief to the distressed, embodying a moral exhortation in a period voice.

W. W. Stetson

Personal Interest in the Boys at Bingham School

Rev T J Allison of Sugar Creek NC writes praising Bingham School near Mebane NC for its teaching and discipline. He notes the personal interest of faculty in the boys and the free social relations between teachers and students, hoping the school grows in numbers and good work.

T. J. Allison Sugar Creek N C Bingham School Mebane Charlie

Testimonial on Foley's Kidney Cure and Rural Delivery Order

G B Burwan testifies that Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney trouble four years ago after two bottles. The note, sold by W A Hayes, mentions a July 3rd order suspending rural free delivery on major holidays. A postcard to Gus offers Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for a mother-in-law, priced at 35 cents.

Cortelyon Washington’s Gus Hollister W. A. Hayes

Hillsboro Dispensary Election Set For August 14 1905

Notice invites Hillsboro voters to decide on dispensaries in a July 3 1905 filing. Election held at the town court house from 8 AM to sunset with judges John Christmas and J M Carr and registrar D M Laws. Voters must choose For or Against Dispensaries by ticket wording. Registration opens July 28 and closes August 5, 1905, at 9 PM.

Hillsboro N. C John Christmas J.M. Carr D. M. Laws Board of Commissioners Arthur W. Ray The Beard

Registration Notice for Hillsboro Election

Appointment of Registrar for determining disperearies in Hillsboro. Registration Book opens July 1905 and stays open seven consecutive days after, excluding Sunday, closing August 5 1905 at 9 pm. New registration not required but all eligible voters not registered must register to vote under municipal election rules.

Hillsboro

Star Promises Dunnite Added to Delinquent Subscriptions

The Wilmington Star jokes about sending a ton of Capt Dano's explosive dunnite with delinquent subscribers. The line notes readers have become immune to prior blasts and claims future dues will be accompanied by the explosive to enforce payment.

Wilmington Star Dano Star

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Ulcers Sores and Cancers

A reader from Flat Rock claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures ulcers sores and cancers as the best healing dressing he has found. It soothes burns and scalds and is sold for 25 cents at W A Hayes’ Drugstore with a guarantee. Also Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are touted as restoring health by strengthening digestion and regulating bowels, available from W A Hayes.

Wao Bedell Flat Rock Mivh Bucklen W. A. Hayes Chamberlain Druggiat

Estate notices and land sale in Hillsboro

Administrator invites debts settlement from Ara E Hall and P I Hughes estates with deadlines in July 1905 and 1966, and announces August 10 1905 land sale in Hillsboro Orange County including 93 acres and a life estate remainder of 60 acres with neighboring land descriptions.

Court House Hillsboro N. C Orange County Hillsboro ‘Township Frank Cameron Serena B. Parish Allen Campbell P. A. Smith John A. Bivins P. G. W. Walker

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