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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
6
New York state librarian Melvil Dewey called for libraries to provide free music rolls for player-pianos, aligning with free books. He cited Toledo as a place where a related project is underway and shared a humorous anecdote about a seaside governor and a drum. He noted the public’s taste for music and education.
A Kansas man claims years of coffee use caused stomach trouble headaches and poor health. After switching to Postum he reports regained strength and weight, urging others with coffee issues to try Postum and water. The letter, attributed to a Postum company reader, ends with a prompt to read more.
In Rawlins, Jim Bushwick a lazy husband deceives neighbors into signing a breach of promise for future kindness to his wife Sarah. After his death the widows, Deacon Harrison and others are tricked into marrying her, yielding a cash payout to the widow and a final reversal by the deceased’s bluffing, now celebrated.
The Manila Times notes the Ifugaos are exceptionally hospitable, offering gifts of chicken and eggs and a strong drink called cong cong at all occasions. Etiquette requires one to take a drink, making the continual invitation the most disagreeable part of the journey.
In a playful exchange, Ernest insists his indulgent aunt will give him a penny anytime, but he plans to ask other people for a nickel. The aunt contends she may grant pennies while others won’t. Ernest responds with a sly, easygoing air.
The piece notes 146 distinct denominations actively engaged in saving souls in the United States. It excludes followers of Confucius, Buddha, Mohammed, Shintoism and other sects that existed before Christianity gained a foothold in this world.
Archaeologists and mining engineer Charles R. Kehler report Peruvian tombs near Arequipa dating back at least 8,000 years B C. A princess’s well preserved mummy, gold ornaments, and cocoa bowl with leaves were found, with idols suggesting shared features with Egyptian art and embalming methods, hinting at a possible common civilizational origin.
The Navy begins forming a corps of efficient radio operators. Under an order from Acting Secretary Beekman Winthrop, assignments of wireless operators will be permanent and personnel should not be shifted to other work except in emergencies.
Fayetteville NC Spivey Bullard, facing death by self harm after his wife died leaving two children, changed his mind and was found hanging over a 65 foot chasm. He cried for help and was rescued as exhaustion set in.
A sermon on 1 Corinthians 15 argues that without the resurrection Christ is not risen, making preaching vain and faith futile. It claims apostles would be false witnesses, undermining belief in God and leaving humanity without a trustworthy deity. The piece stresses the necessity of resurrection for truth about Christ and God.
A humorous exchange about irrigation leads to a patient plea for parental warning as a cottage incident inspires advice. Burwell & Dunn Co., Charlotte, N. C., promotes King's Diarrhoea Cordial claiming cures for dysentery and related disorders with testimonials available on request.
Instance asks about labor-saving devices. Bocker responds humorously that a fishing pole would avoid needing to lift the carpet. The exchange showcases light comic banter on domestic chores.
Hicks Capucine advertised as a cure for summer headaches from heat draughts fever or other causes priced 10c Sc and Buc per bottle. The ad notes parental fatigue and baby waking at 2 a m prompting a wish for water.
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