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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1907

Page

2

Jamesown Exposition finances and land value debated

The Finance Committee of Orange County reports receipts and expenditures of county trades and notes a forthcoming conclusion on public road land in townships. It cites Jamestown Exposition debt at two million with land valued higher and records 2.8 million admissions in seven months, about 1.5 million paid. Receivers plan to wind up the expositions offsite.

Finance Committee Orange County County Trnde Tucker ‘Edis Jamestown Company

Healing Cure Reported In Mound City

Mrs. E. D. Clapp says her son nearly died from throat and lung troubles but was saved by Dr. King’s New Discovery. A guaranteed remedy for coughs colds and lung issues offered by W. A. Hayes Druggist with trial bottle free.

South Dakota Mound City E. D. Clapp W. A. Hayes

Holt as Congressional candidate earns cautious optimism

A Greensboro dispatch to the Industrial News reports Professor J. Allen Holt of Oak Ridge school is hopeful about winning the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Fifth District. It notes many in the district feel equally confident, while offering general commentary on Holt’s prospects and the district’s politics. Also included are medical ads promoting Dr Shoop Restorative and Foley's Honey and Tar via W. A. Hayes, with health advice and product endorsements.

Wilmington Messenger Greensboro J. Allen Holt Oak Ridge School Holt

Foltys Honey and Tar Promises Cough Cure Claims

An advertisement touts Foltys Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia with no opiates and a yellow package. It notes W A Hayes Druggist sells the product. The text also makes a social comment about receptions as places where invited women may be unhappy.

Foley W. A. Hayes Folty

Just a Little Cascasweet for a Cross Baby

An advertisement promoting Cascasweet candy for soothing a fussy baby. It claims no opiates or harmful drugs and notes compliance with the National Pure Food Law. Sold by W. A. Hayes, druggist.

W. A. Hayes

The Prouder a Man Is of His Citizenship

A terse remark on civic duty notes that pride in citizenship often accompanies avoidance of jury duty and neglect of tax listing. The line frames civic obligation as a contrast to personal pride in national belonging.

Bank of Orange Statement Highlights Growth in Hillaboro

The Bank of Orange reports its total resources are higher than ever, despite a tight money market and regional liquidity strains. The statement notes that Durham and Alamance restrictions did not deplete Hillaboro’s cash reserve, underscoring strong financial stability amid rapid industrial growth.

Hillaboro Bank of Orange Durham Alamance Hitleboro

New Life Pills Sell Fast At Hayes Drug Store

An ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for congestion and lethargy with a money back guarantee at W A Hayes’ Drug Store. It also promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee Imitation as a fast, grain based coffee substitute. A note on state politics and a quip on women’s literacy conclude the snippet.

Dr. King W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Dr Shopp and other tonics touted in 1900s Charlotte ads

The page advertises Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure described as safe for children with no opiates, and Shoop’s Cough Care praised for soothing bronchial membranes. It also promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup claiming gentle bowel action to expel cold, and notes women’s votes in prohibition politics.

Tabre Shapp

Mixed Ue and Health Claims in 19th Century Ad Copy

An ad column cites Abraham Brown of Winterton New York praising Electric Bittera for curing various ailments after five doctors failed. The page promotes W A Hayes druggist and guarantees cures for blood power and stomach liver kidney issues. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and quotes on earning costs.

Abraham Brown Winterton N. Y W. A. Hayes

National Republican Convention Meets in Chicago 1908 Date Set

The National Republican Convention is called to convene in Chicago on Tuesday June 16 1908 to nominate a candidate for President and Vice President.

Chicago

Foley's Hutty and Tar Cough Remedy Sanctioned

An advertisement proclaims Foley's Hutty and Tar as safe under the National Pure Food and Drug Law, free of opiates, suitable for children and adults, sold by W A Hayes, Druggist. Additional notices promote Hallieter's Rocky Mountain Tea and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, urging readers to address vitality and kidney health.

W-1 A. Hayes DeWitt W. A. Hayes de Witte W “A Hayes

Prices for Farm Goods and Produce in Local Market

The list shows current prices for Wheat Corn Oats Meal Pork bacon pork, flour, tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool and more. Coffee sugar and various country produce in good demand. Prices range from 4 to 70 cents per unit depending on item and weight.

Notice to creditors of Margaret C. Sykes estate

Administrator James E Moore notifies all debtors to pay and all claims to be exhibited by November 7, 1907, or they may be barred from recovery. The notice dated November 7, 1907, confirms his role as administrator.

Margaret C. Sykes James £. Moore N. A. Morne Frank Nash

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