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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1904
Page
2
The OCR shows the title page of a Hillsborough NC paper dated Thursday May 25, 1904 listing publisher Joseph A Harris. The readable fragment notes a recurring item titled Pustisoep Every Thursday and provides no additional news content.
General Garr's committee to answer Judge Christian's challenge on North Carolina furnishing the most Confederate troops nears completion. Chief Justice Clark, chairman, says the report will be released to the public on Thursday August 25, the anniversary of Ream's Creek battle where North Carolina earned glory.
In Du Pont Ga two physicians battled a stubborn abscess in a patient’s right lung. After being given up, the patient used Tr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and recovered quickly. The remedy, guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist, costs 50 cents to 1.00 with free trial bottles.
A editor circulated letters to married men asking why they wed. Responses reveal motives like companionship, loneliness, social pressure, and the search for love, with remarks on experience, desire for company, and changes in perception after marriage.
A bridge crew member near Littleport fell ill with cramps and cholera like symptoms on Thursday night. Mr Gifford prescribed Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after several doses the patient could move about again the next day. The Elkader Argus praises the medicine and notes its life saving potential. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
Up to date 833 free libraries exist in state public districts. Igecombe County raises 800 by taxing dogs for library funding and will establish one library in every school district, per Colonel Olds.
A Cham paign Illinois resident C Unger reports a year long hacking cough presumed consumption. After trying many remedies and physician care, one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar relieved the cough and prevented further trouble. CC D Jones concurs.
The season sees about 643000 acres planted with rice in the United States, with North Carolina contributing around 1800 acres. This reflects crop area distribution across states and hints at regional planting patterns for the season.
The text notes ongoing Japanese assaults on Port Arthur with thousands of lives lost. It mentions an upcoming Lawn Party hosted by the Junior Auxiliary of St. Matthew's at Masonic Hall on Thursday August 25, promising a delightful time for attendees. It also references H. B. Warner, State Labor and Printing Commissioner, sending a copy of his Seventeenth Annual Report for 1903, described as valuable to manufacturers mechanics and the printing fraternity.
The Tarboro Chronicle notes three farms near the area producing exceptional cotton. Owners C M Parks Judge Howard of Oak Spring and J C Powell are praised for their large fruiting crops. Judge Howacé is cited as a top farming authority beside Parks, with Parks’ reputation and extensive local support also mentioned.
John J. Patton of Patton Alabama recounts a violent diarrhea attack that nearly killed him before Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved his symptoms after three doses. He calls it the best bowel remedy in the world and notes it is sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
A quirky note asks if a governor could originate from the balt gents who wear swallow-tail coats and large shirt fronts, remarking that while none come to mind many have hauled teils in the rain and ertilizars.
Dr Geo Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky after over thirty years of practice reports kidney and bladder trouble and enlarged prostrate gland relief from Foley's Kidney Cure. He states three bottles completely cured him and he prescribes it in his practice and recommends it to other physicians. C D Jones remarks.
The Wilmington Star cites a wheat crop shortage as context for a political rebuke of the Republican party. The piece links the shortage to calls for Parker to aid wheat growers and criticizes party leadership.
This cholera remedy claims to ease bowel complaints in infants and children with uniform success. Sold by W A Hayes, druggist.
Our Spring and Summer millinery is ready for inspection with the latest styles and best quality. The collection includes stylish hats. veils. veiling. flowers. ribbons. collars. trimmings for shirts and waists. handkerchiefs. combs. jewelry. and a complete stock for a first-class millinery establishment. Out-of-town orders will be supplied promptly at short notice. Mrs. M. K. Taylor & Sister.
Dispatch from Chief Hill reports Ne. Craig of Rocky Mount slipped and fell at a step, suffering injuries. She is not expected to recover. two relatives and Rev. Jack Craig are at her bedside.
Sick Hearncd suffered years of severe headaches and illness despite aid from eminent physicians and high costs. About a year ago she began taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and now weighs more and is real well, according to Mr. Ge Wright of New London New York. Kor sale by W A Hayes Jr druggist.
In a Raleigh Tipe clipping the readers note crowded seaside and mountain getaways this season. The piece mentions visitors learning there is limited room and highlights a general sense of abundance enabling outings and recreation. An ad snippet touts Foley’s Kidney Care and Foxey’s Cure products via testimonial-style lines.
The Greensboro Telegram lauds Chief Justice Walter Clark for completing the State Records after twelve years of work. It notes his prior six years writing Regimental Histories with over 4,000 letters, highlighting his exceptional energy and industry amid numerous duties.
A personal testimonial claims severe illness from dizziness back ache liver trouble and constipation ended by Dr King s New Life Pills. The ad promises gentle thorough action and guarantees by W A Hayes Druggist for 25 cents.
Capt. Charles Price of Salisbury, a notable Republican, endorses the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Eighth district, signaling cross party opposition to Blackburn and suggesting both parties doubt his electability. A testimonial from Marion Lee of Dunreath Ind praises Foley's Kidney Cure after diabetes, while C. D. Jones adds.
At the Gen George B Anderson Chapter meeting the committee reports that Orange County public school histories and readers contain no inaccurate or objectionable statements about the War Between the States. Alamance members also find Chamber's Histories admissible and the readers well written. The UDC praises the state effort to review Southern history and notes support from Superintendent J Y Joyner.
A startling notice claims a preventive of death by own action has been discovered. Despondency precedes suicide and Electric Bitters is promoted as a tonic that strengthens nerves and builds the system while regulating stomach liver and kidneys.
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