Bryan Week Nominated Governor Hope in Georgia As Primary
August 1908 notes Hoke Smith nominated for Georgia governor by a large majority in the August 22 primaries. Sheriff S W Andrews renominated for a second term without opposition, with expected election. Also mentions the North Carolina Biennial Report to Governor Aycock and a Texas resident praising Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with claims of cures and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Georgia
S. W. Andrews
Andrew
Negro progress in Durham and community vitality highlighted
An item notes Black residents in Durham building thriving institutions and owning homes, with Hayti suburb largely in Black ownership and the community described as stable and prosperous. The piece also mentions summer diarrhea guidance for children, endorsing Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
North Carolina grows bold in business ventures
The article notes constant new companies entering the state signaling growth among neighboring states. It promotes Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar from Reynolds and Walker, claiming it treats coughs and cleanses mucous membranes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds & Walker
Democratic ticket listed for New Hanover and nearby counties
The ticket spans multiple counties with candidates for Commissioner Judge Solicitor Congress Senate House Clerk Sheriff Register Treasurer Surveyor Coroner and County Commissioners. A Hillsboro constable is noted. A granite block, largest from NC, was shipped to New York as the base for the George Washington monument at the Brooklyn approach, weighing over fifty tons and costing $252 freight.
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Senate
John W. Graham
Orange
War House‘of Representatives
Ienac W. Pritchard
Superior Court
D.H. Hamilton
S. W. Andrews
John Lawn
Calvin R Parish
Webb
Tpr
C. N. Hughes
Sterling Browning
Johon X. Mo
Adame
Hillsboro
G Eorge
North Carolina
J. Airy
New York
George Washington
Brooklyn
New Washington Bridge
Constipation Troubles Prompt Patent Medicine Pitch
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for chronic constipation and stomach troubles citing a testimonial from Charles Baldwin of Edwardsville Indiana. The copy urges purchase for 25 cents with free samples and notes a local dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Baldwin
Edwardsville
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Draggiet
Mystery cures biliousness and constipation with King’s Life Pills
John N. Pleasant of Magoolis Indiana touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the solution to periodic bilious attacks and constipation. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and notes pills sell for 250 at W A Hayes Drugstore. The item also lists assorted farm goods and prices from a village weekly market including wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and other country products in demand.
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W. Goodloe
Datton St
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magoolis
Ind
W. A. Hayes
Preparatory School Endorsement and Local Observations
A historical notice reflects on the value of a prep school near Mebane North Carolina with Heath of Charlotte National Bank backing its environment and training. An unrelated ad promotes Man Zan hemorrhoid treatment with a collapsible tube delivery method and local merchant sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidgham
D. Heath
Spree
Charlotte Nat. Bank
Weather Troubles Dominate Greensboro This Summer
The Record notes persistent rainfall since early June with residents unable to agree on when the weather will end. One man predicts a single day, another offers a different date, while optimism lingers that the storm may cease next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Har Wwite THE Sow Shines Lesson for Thrifty Farmers
A thrift lesson notes sunshine lasts only a day, so households should preemptively store remedies for sudden illness. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is urged as essential, to be kept at hand for immediate treatment and possible prevention of fatal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rev. M
W. A. Hayes
Warrant Served in Assault Case and Local Notices
Warrant issued for W B Sorrell for alleged attempted rape on his daughter Carrie Womble, ruled as simple assault with a $30 fine plus costs. Also promoted are patent medicine claims for Electric Bitters and Pine-ules, plus notes on state convict counts, railway placements, and past escapes.
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Chapel
W. B. Sorrell
W. FE. Womble
Sorrell
Carrie Womble
Wardan
Raleigh
Raleigh ‘and
Pamlico’Sound
Raleigh and Southport
Campy
Wilkesboro Jefferson Turnpike
Wilmington
Caledonia No 1
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Joseph ‘A. Harris
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Charlotte News
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sPreaktie! MoNeilt
New Hanover
oBapheid
Crawford Biggs
Durham
T Aubrey L. Brooke
Guilford
Congress
William W Akitchin
Person
United States
Iredell County
Snow Creek
William ‘Burleigh
Hyllister
W.A Hayes
Stanly Oer A Pitta
Burg Corporation
Albemarle
Pine-Ule Medicine CO
Chicago
Durhan
Bill Heads
Oxanne County Onskiven
Hollister's
Rocky Mountain
Rene Vigor
Ned Hidney
Madi Houever
Wisiby
E. H. Wolfe
Beat Grove
Winston
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Hanny PiAiten
J. & P. Coats
Jung
International Clothing CO
Parish Company
D. C. Parks
King Street
Foutz
Druggiet
Enotzivo
Hilleboro
W. A Hayes
Droguist
Anderson
Whitted
James Whit
Whitfed, Sr
Marshall Hee
Yoan v. Arab Ay
Witantane
Nash
Btrudwick Dice
Att Orney-At-Law
Hilsboro, N. C
Paul C. Graham
Graham
Arrékners-at-Law
Hillsboro, N.C
Alamare
Granville, Pergon and
W. Graham
Arrokinny
Law
Oxford, N. C
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Granville
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