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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

2

Resignations and North Carolina Education Plan Mentioned in Observer

The article notes Fifth District Representative W. Kitshin resigning to become governor on January 12 1908. It highlights North Carolina Day activities December 18 featuring The Settlement of the Germans by Prof D W Connor. Assistant Attorney General Hayden Clement urges that criminal executions occur in the penitentiary with capital cases pending appeal but does not favor electrocution yet.

Hon. W Kitshin Dictrich Genn North Carolina Department of Education D. W. Connor The Hayden Clement Raleigh Oranngee Covst J.C. Walker Sallie B. Wil D. M. Walker May Walker H. C. Walker Wilttie Walker R. I. Walker Estelle Walker L. S. Walker Daisy E. Walker A. T. Walker Vey Walker J. N. Walker B Walker Myrtle Wall N. Hester Minnie S. H. Paschal Jennie Alonzo Ingle Ray McAdams J. C. McAdams W McAdams Lizzie McA G. H. McAdams R. W Josephine McAdams M. Katherine Gregson Lilian G. Salter Susha M. Salter John K. Crawford Fannie Crawford UU. F Ford W. C. Crawford Crawford 2. P. Crawfon Lilla Crawford Walter Crawor Susie Crawford I. L Crm Annie Crawford Orange County Cedar Core Walker Jobo

Marked For Deal Promises Cure For Coughs And Colds

Mrs A C Williams of Backy says a graveyard cough nearly killed her but Dr Kings New Discovery restored health. She gained 58 pounds and recovered fully. The medicine is claimed to hold world records for coughs and lung ailments and to prevent pneumonia. Sold at W A Hayes drug store 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.

W. A Hayes’ Drug Store

Dry year in Atlanta touted to lower crime by prohibitionists

The piece notes that Atlanta's first dry year allegedly reduced drunkenness and crime, claiming a fair test due to Atlanta's size. An ad for Kodol for dyspepsia promotes its digestion aid with guarantees of relief and curing dyspepsia. The text ends with a quip about a girl marrying a persistent suitor.

Atlanta

Remarkable Relief Claims For Rheumatism Liniment

WonDEk notes Chamberlain's Liniment relieves rheumatic pains back sprains and bruises with quick effect. Price 25 cents for small and 50 cents for large bottle sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also DeWitt Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve endorsed for burns scratches and piles sold by W A Hayes Druggist. A sly jab ends with a remark about choosing relatives.

W. A. Hayes Druggidt

Orange County Board of Commissioners accounts 1908

The board approved payments at the December 7 1908 meeting including care for County Home and jail transport, support for multiple individuals, lumber for bridge, local notices, and minute books. An outside support list paid $100 each to several named individuals, plus receipts and expenditures for macadamizing Churton Street totaling 3085 47 with notes from P N Webb chairman.

Board of Car Commissioners Board of Commission Orange County Jordan Brothers W W Warren Nancy Woods Mary J Andrews Betsy Ann Willis’Cates Elizabeth Lloyd Cot Riley L C Sykes J M Whitaker Mary E Sykes George and Rachel Paul Chapel Hill News May Hicks Letha Crabtree Edwards & Broughton Saltie Lloyd Miss Picket Hill Bynum Johm Richerson Mra Molhouse Mra Ellis Ronie ‘Kyle Zilman Carr Bell Yarboro Anna White W A V Dorberty Henry Pratt Mary Ann Smith Julia Roberte Lewis Walton Prior Warren Harper Alison Bank of Orange H. W. J. C. Webb Bank of Orange

Goop Coven My Epicme For Children

The season for coughs and colds is at hand and children are at risk of serious illness like diphtheria or scarlet fever. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised by mothers for curing colds quickly without opium, and is marketed by W A Hayes, Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

North Carolina Tobacco Output Ranks Second in Nation

The Charlotte Observer notes the national crop fell 106 percent this year while North Carolina and neighbors rose. North Carolina produced 117,870,000 pounds, ranking second to Kentucky, with Virginia 98,543,004, Tennessee 45,756,000, and South Carolina 22,376,600. Also a brief health note promotes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills for back pain and bladder issues.

Charlotte Observer North Carolina Kentucky Virginia Tennessee South Carolina

United States Germany Set New Letter Rate Change

The United States and Germany agreed to cut international letter postage from five cents to two cents. The lower rate will take effect January 1, 1909.

United States Germany

Dangerous operation advertised as painless appendix removal

Dr King's New Life Pills promise painless relief from constipation headache biliousness and malaria. The ad claims the pills work quietly and solve many ailments and lists W. A. Hayes drug store as the seller for 25 cents.

Dr. King W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Cynical Bachelor Quips on Friends and Marriage

A sly remark notes that a woman's closest ally can become her spouse, suggesting that marriage may separate best friends as life changes unfold.

Bucklen’s Amiga Salve Praised For Cold Sore Cure

Leo F Zelinski of 68 Gibaon Li Buffalo NY says Bucklen’s Amiga Salve healed a severe cold sore after applying once daily for two days. Sold under guarantee at W A Hayes drug store for 25 cents. Also notes Russia’s population with 100 million peasant country people.

Leo F. Zelinski Gibaon Li Buffalo N. Y W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Beware of Frequent Colds and a Cough Remedy Choice

A historical fragment discusses frequent colds leading to chronic catarrh and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee. It also mentions Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and local druggists, plus a humorous quip about cleanliness.

Chamberlain W. A Hayes

Vinol credited with reviving child after measles pneumonia

Portland Maine mother recounts six year old girl weakened by measles and pneumonia. Vinol reportedly restored appetite, strength, and health, with a doctor's approval and further endorsement by local druggist.

Portland Maine Vinci J. W. Flagg W A Hayes Hillsboro

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Range County Observer Hillsborough N. C Isabserhursday Abana Arom A Joseph A. Harris Industrial News By Uty Churton Street Ors Omce P. N. Webb DeWitt W.A Hayes Raussia France Kennedy AL Heyes Druggiet Harry Weil Laidy Alty Sfoper C. Dewitt & CO Chicago Gauked Plete Nourth Carolina Dresa Webb Jackson Concord LWO Satan Borla Cigares Scarlett Attorney-At-Lary Durham D. C Dutch Orange Counties John W. Graham Paul, Grayl Qe Graham Attorneys-At-Law Hillsboro, N. c Alamay Granville, Person ‘and Orn I S. M. Gattis W. Graham Oxford, N Oran Person Durham and Granville Supreme Court Danes Oncomes P* J Spurgeon Ffice Drogg
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