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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

2

State Farmers Alliance Session at Barracks Hillsboro

The State Farmers Alliance meets at the Alliance Headquarters near Hillsboro this week. Heavy rains limited attendance at the Jouoty Institute held at the Barracks, with about fifty present. Rail officials report a looming boxcar surplus as prosperity returns, while Pittsburg interests in railroads awaken to the shift.

State Farmers Alliance Hillsboro Jouoty Institute Pittsburg Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Vanderbilt

Mrs Mary Lee Endorses Dr King's New Discovery

In Zanesville Ohio rural route 8 Mrs Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee was saved from severe lung illness believed to be consumption by Dr King's New Discovery. She cites a friend recommendation and notes quick relief and restored health. The ad claims throat and lung remedy superiority with a guarantee and trial bottle.

Zanesville Ohio Mary Lee James Lee Dr. King A. Hayes’ Drug Store

MAKES A FINE OFFICER OBSERVER ENDORSES SHERIFF BID

Fellow Democrats of Orange County urge support for the incumbent Sheriff 8 W Andrews at the upcoming August 22 primary. The letter praises his honesty courtesy and efficiency and notes his help to the County Board of Education with timely school fund vouchers.

Observer Orange County W. Andrews County Board of Education

Wise in the mat who knows what to csy and then doesn't say it

Mrs. Chas. E. Smith of West Franklin Maine praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle family laxative. The ad highlights W A Hayes drug store selling the 25 cent product and touts DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the sole original for cleansing and soothing effects.

Chas. E. Smith West Franklin Maine Dr. King W. A Hayes’ Drug Store DeWit DeWitt’s W. A. Hayes

John Robinson's Big Circus Will Exhibit At Durban NY

Indications point to a large turnout at Durban on August 20 for John Robinson's big circus tour now in its eighty seventh year. The show features a monster parade with 500 horses and a vast menagerie, with actors from Europe and America, including Captain French's cavalry troupe and James Datton Co. The event promises low rail rates and announces no price increase, marking a premier attraction of modern times.

Durban N. Y John Robinson America Arenia James Datton & Co Europe Momus Circus Trust Durham

Electric Bitters Praised by Mrs Davison in San Jose

Mrs M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California extols Electric Bitters as a superior family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She asserts one bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy she knows. Sold under guarantee at W A Hayes drug store.

M. M. Davison Gifford Ave San Jose Cal Guarpre W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Kodol Advertises Quick Aid for Stomach Troubles

An old ad asserts that many summer stomach complaints stem from the stomach and urges keeping a bottle of Kohol at hand. It claims Kodol should be taken only when needed to prevent sour stomach belching gas bloating dyspepsia and indigestion with W A Hayes as the local druggist. It ends with a provocative line about women.

W. A. Hayes

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sore Feet

W Stone of East Poland Maine: Arnica Salve suits sore feet burns sores and all abrasions. He also claims it helps piles. Sold under guarantee at W A Hayes drug store. 250. Some men avoid reaching the top by choosing company.

W. Stone East Poland Maine W. A. Hayes Drug Store

Letter from Cicero H. Jones seeking Orange County treasurer seat

The 1908 notice appeals to voters of Orange County for support in Cicero H. Jones's bid for county treasurer. He states he will move to Hillsboro if nominated and elected, emphasizes belief in democracy over party service, and pledges faithful service to the people.

N.C Orange County Sibve North Carolina Hillsboro Cicero H. Jones

Telegraph Operator School Ad Promises Quick Training

A Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan Georgia advertises rapid training for telegraph operators. It cites the 8 hour law and expanding railroads as creating demand for about 20000 new operators in ten months. The program promises 4 to 6 months to qualification, guaranteed positions, and earnings starting at $50 weekly.

Newnan United States Southern School

Sale of Latta Real Estate in Hillsboro North Carolina

Public auction by James D. Long administrator of Miss Fanny Latta offers two tracts near Hillsboro. Fanny Latta Home Place covers 114 acres with J O Turner and John W Juatta as neighbors. John W Latta land covers 99 acres with George A Durham and Harvey Clark neighbors. Terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months at 6 percent interest. August 1, 1908.

Court House Hillssoro N. C Fanny Latta Plac J. O’turner John W. Juatta James D. Long Hl. A. McGraw Regi Deeds Orange County N.C Joith Neville Cheek H. A. McGrah Mortgar E. D. Ee Morty Superior Court of Samuel V. Meattie Nichols David, Nichol Han P. Nichols Nellie Nichols Bel Duke Nichols Guar J.W. Mangum Ber- Orange County County of Orange Carolina Berty William N. R. Laws J. F. Cote i

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