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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

2

August 27 1903 Hillsborough Observer highlights education and labor

The Hillsborough newspaper notes Ern est F Eilerts article in September Woman's Home companion praising Lutheran work. It reports Venable's university summary of record attendance and funds, calls water supply good, requests more lab space, and laments labor scarcity while predicting impact of a state education push on white women and children.

Ernest F. Eilert September Woman's Home Companies Limtheran Church Crowell Publishing Company Springfield Ohio Venable The State University Apd Wilmington Messenger

Two physicians give up on my lung illness then cure with discovery

J. F. Hughes of Du Pont Georgia recalls a long fight with an abscess on his right lung. After doctors gave up he used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and quickly recovered. W A Hayes druggist sells it for 50 cents to 1.00 with free trial bottles offered.

J. F. Hughes du Pont Dr. King W. A. Hayes

Hon. B. H. Bann Admitted To Hospital For Eye Troubles

The Raleigh News Observer reports that Hon. B. H. Bann has entered a hospital for treatment of a serious impairment of his eyesight. Friends and admirers hope for a successful outcome and his speedy return to active practice with restored vision.

Raleigh News-Observer B. H. Bann

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted for Children

An advertisement claims 99 of 100 childhood diseases stem from stomach disorders and praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as equally effective for children and adults. A Nashville mother Testimony says her three year old improved after one bottle, with local druggist W A Hayes selling the product.

Henry Carter Central St Nashville Tenn W. A. Hayes

Cotton buying spree hits Newton county fields

Mr P M Drum of Caldwell township reports a Lincolnton man is traveling the county offering 11 cents for cotton in the field and ginned. He says few are selling now while some expect 1 cent a pound this fall.

Newton Enterprise P. M. Drum Caldwell's Newton Lincolnton

Consumption Threatened Told by C Unger in Champaign

A letter from C Unger of 211 Maple Street Champaign Illinois describes a yearlong coughing illness mistaken for consumption. He claims Foley's Honey and Tar cured him after medical care and a bottle of the remedy. W A Hayes is referenced next.

C. Unger Maple S Champaign Ill Foley W. A. Hayes

Panama Canal Treaty Rejected by Colombian Congress

The Colombian Congress overwhelmingly votes down the Panama Canal treaty, rejecting the accord and altering plans for regional maritime governance.

Columbian Congress

Death of Major Chas. Smith known as Bill Arp at Cartersville

The Raleigh News and Observer notes the death of Major Charles Smith, widely known as Bill Arp, at his home in Cartersville, Georgia, on August 24. It also reports that a Bishop co adjutor will be elected for the Eastern North Carolina Diocese with Bishop Watson ill and the associate to perform most duties except appointing examining chaplains and presiding at councils, the election set for Goldsboro on October 7.

Chas. Smith Bill Arp Cartersville, Ga Raleigh News and Observer North Carolina Watson Goldsboro Superior Court Caswell County State of North Carolina Sarah C. Miles John K. Miles N. W. Miles A. G. Miles Caroline Miles Orange County Jas. H. Thompson Mary E. Durham Elizabeth Hayes Jasper Sykes W. W. Murrie

Cure Found For Dysentery Says Drummond Merchant

T A Pioner of Drummond Tennessee says a single small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after a harsh dysentery spell without a doctor. He praises its efficacy for adults and children and notes it is pleasant to take. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

T. A. Pioner Drummond Tenn W. A. Hayes

Cider Drinking Sparks Town Talk in Monroe

The Monroe Enquirer denounces hard cider as a nuisance fueling fights and folly. It notes drinkers fail to get truly drunk and warns the drink’s social harm, saying the cider drunk sticks closer than a brother.

Monroe Enquirer

Death Penalty and Preparations in High Point

The notice urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a life saving remedy and lists W. A. Hayes Drug Store in Washington Street as a retailer. It also reports that High Point's M E Church is undergoing painting and improvements ahead of the Western North Carolina Conference gathering on November 9 with 360 homes spoken for and many ministers to attend.

W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store Washington Street M. E. Church High Point Western North Carolina Conference South

Grove's Tastelosa Chill Tonic Exposed as Iron and Quinine

The label on Grove's Tastelosa Chill Tonic proclaims the formula as iron and quinine, described as tasteless. Advertisement promises No Cure No Pay with a bold, salesy claim about the product.

Grove

Paper missing from office prompts bonnet trimming chatter

In a New York Weekly item, a daughter notes her father forgot the paper at the office. The mother questions it and jokes the issue contains plenty about how women can trim their bonnets, reflecting light gossip in a domestic vignette.

New York Weekly

Fotey's Kidney Cure Claims Cure All Ailments

The New York Times notes a claim by W. A. Hayes that Fotey's Kidney Cure will cure Bright's Disease diabetes stone in bladder and kidney and bladder diseases. A student joke about czars and Poles is included.

Fotey Bright W. A. Hayes

Weakly Hillsboro Market Report Summary

Local market bulletin lists grain prices for Wheat 80 to 90 cts per bushel and Corn 85 cts per bushel. Other items include Oats 60 cts per bushel, Meal 80 cts per bushel, Pork 7 12 cts per pound, Bacon hog round 12 to 15 cts, Flour 4.00 to 5.50 per barrel, Tallow 4 to 5 cts, Beeswax 20 cts, Butter 15 cts, Eggs 12 to 12 cts per dozen, Peas 1.25 to 1.75 per bushel, Beans 2.06 to 2.50, Hides 4 to 10 cts, Chickens 10 to 25 cts, Feathers 40 cts per lb, Wool 25 to 35 cts washed, 15 to 20 cts unwashed, Coffee 8 13 to 20 cts per lb, Sugar 5 to 6 cts per lb. All country produce in good demand.

Devoe Paint Promises Long Lasting Quality in Hillsboro

A letter from Hillsboro North Carolina discusses Devoe paint sold by Leachman and Edelin of Grafton West Virginia. It claims 11 gallons Devoe go as far as 18 gallons of other paint and that the paint lasts longer. It asserts $10 buys paint for a $1 500 house and cites widespread consumer endorsements. Parks Hedgpeth sells the paint.

J. J. Pleasants Hillsboro N. C Messrs. Leachman & Edelin Grafton W. Va Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO New York PS Parks & Hedgpeth

Boy cured of colic after physician's treatment

Four year old boy suffered stomach cramps. Doctor's morphine injections failed to help. After giving Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, the child fell asleep and began to recover within half an hour. F. L. Wilkins of Shell Lake Wisconsin reports. Sold by W. A. Hayes.

Chamberlain F. L. Wilkins Shell Lake Wis Wilkins Shell Lake Lumber Co W. A. Hayes

Watertown Woman Spots Night Thief in Husband’s Pocket

A Watertown woman awoke in the night and saw a thief attempting to search her sleeping husband. She raised an outcry to rouse him, and she privately laughed at the intruder, recalling her own experiences. The report appears in the Atlanta Constitution.

Watertown Atlanta Constitution

Notable Kidney Cure Endorsements Spur Public Confidence

Physician Dr George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky reports lasting relief after using Foley s Kidney Cure G W Hayes asserts 50 lives lost and 10 million dollars damaged by Jamaica hurricane The Baptist Female University Raleigh approves Hook and Sawyer designed Conservatory of Music costing 25000 Mollie Allen South Fork Kentucky credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with preventing cholera morbus attacks W A Hayes Drugist sells the tablets

Foley W. A. Hayes The Baptist Female University At Raleigh Conservatory of Music Hook and Sawyer Charlotte Mollie Allen South Fork Chamberlain

Foley's Honey and Tar for asthma relief claim

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as giving immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe stages and promises a cure if used promptly, attributed to W. Hayes.

Foley A Hayes

Buzzard Theft Tale From Raleigh Reporter

A Raleigh man recounts shooting a buzzard and two nearby buzzards allegedly lifting the wounded bird with their wings and carrying it away. He vouches for the story’s truthfulness.

Raleigh Harbinger

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Full Stomach Relief

Advertisement states that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure lets persons eat all they want by preparing the stomach for reception digestion and assimilation of food. It claims the remedy helps the digestive system convert meals into healthy blood. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. A. Hayes Draggist D. Kauble Nevada E. 0. Dewitt & CO Chicago Toc Jed

Preventive Against Death by Own Action Adverts Elixir

A newspaper notice promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive against self destruction. It claims a rundown system and despondency lead to such acts, and the tonic will strengthen nerves and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. The ad guarantees satisfaction via druggist W A Hayes. A humorous teacher and student exchange about tying a tin can to a dog’s tail follows.

W.A. Hayes

De Witt Witch Hazel Salve Brand Highlight

The advertisement urges buyers to seek De Witt on each box of Witch Hazel Salve. It claims the genuine product by E. C. De Witt & Co. of Chicago treats cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles and warns of counterfeit imitators sold by retailers like W. A. Hayes.

Dewitt de Witt E. C. de Witt & Co Chicago W. A. Hayes Droggist

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Orange County Observer Hillsborough Joseph A. Harris Daun Save For Children Castoria Russia New York Times Boy Curep Hap Faibep George Ewing Smith's Grove Jamaica MRS. M. L. Taylor & Sister M. L. Taylor & Sister Thedford Beret Mullins S.C A. G. Lewis Tommy Elijah Malone Cedar Grove Township Towit J. R. Hester Mollie A. Malone Goleman Bu James B. Blackwell Othes J. Hall Commissior T and Sale Atention D. H. Hamilton G. B. Anderson U. D.C Colonial Co Dearborn St Hillsboro, N. 9 Dr. Stradwiens W. Grahan Law Oxford, N. c Durham Supreme Court Gattis Hillsboro, N State Fed John W.graham Paul Gravingens & Graham Attorneys-At-Law Hillsboro, N.C Granville Spurgeon Hillsboro, N. Cc Churton Street Parks & Medgpeth Ees University OF N Carolina F. P. Venable Peesivenxs Chapel Hill Gate OF North Carolina Orange Co I. I. Strauss M. M Wallenstein Manufacturing Company J. A. Stone Admini Stone Dee Superior Court of HLF Stone Beteies i Y A. Hayes
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