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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

2

No Paper Next Week in Hillsboro Observer

The Orange County Observer announces it will suspend publication for one week at Christmas, a longstanding custom since 1878. Publisher Joseph A. Harris extends season’s greetings to patrons readers and delinquent subscribers, noting holiday humor and local notices.

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Court of beverage eludes Dr. King cure claims

Advert presents Dr King New Discovery for consumption with testimonial from T. R. Beall of Beall Mississippi and Gov G W Atkinson endorsing Kodol Dyspepsia Care. Noting prices 50c and 1.00 per bottle plus free sample. Also quotes Tolstoy on happiness and lives to serve others.

Dr. King T. R. Beall Beall W. A Hayes

Kidney Cure Restores Worker From Painful Ailment

A. H. Thames of Baffelo Ohio says kidney and bladder trouble plagued him for years with gravel and stones and excruciating pain. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he reports brick dust stones and now no kidney pain and feels anew. He claims it has done him a thousand dollars worth of good.

A. H. Thames Baffelo, O Foley W. A. Hayes

Rector Testifies To Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The rector KEA Lancretpt of St Luke's Ashburnham Ontario testifies to the rapid cure of a cold and cough after using Chamberlain Cough Remedy. He cites preaching Easter Day and attributes relief to the product. The notice notes sale by W A Hayes Druggist.

Ashburnham Ontario Chamberlain Ont KE. A. Lancretpt St. Luke’s Church Chamberlain Medicine Co W. A. Hayes Draggict

Negro farmer in Anson county rises from cropper to landowner

A Raleigh News and Observer note praises a local negro farmer in Anson county who paid all debts last year and now holds 70 bales of cotton, fifteen horses, and owns his farm, claiming he has done more for the race than “problem solvers” in the country.

Raleigh News and Observer Anson County

Foley Honey and Tar touted as top throat remedy

A timely topic promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best throat and lung remedy for coughs and colds. The piece notes rapid relief and prevention of serious results from colds. It mentions a 24 bank incorporations under a secretary of state charter act and a foreign corporation tax producing revenue.

Foley W.A Hayes Secretary of State

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and editorials cited

An advertisement and opinion snippet critique tonic ingredients Iron and Quinine in Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. A columnist comments on newspaper space value and public notices, while a testimonial from W. A. Hayes promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney or bladder trouble.

Grove Foley W. A. Hayes

Mississippi Education Dominates State Revenue Share

The Mississippi education budget has absorbed sixty percent of the state's total revenue over the past four years, a fact noted for North Carolina readers skeptical about school taxes.

Charlotte Observer North Carolina Mississippi

Winter Millinery Arrives With Fashionable Hats and Notions

Our new stock of fall and winter millinery for ladies and children has arrived. Latest styles in hats bonnets ribbons feathers and trimmings plus a fine line of notions dress trimmings jewelry tab belts and shirt waist sets. Public invited to inspect. orders by mail receive immediate attention from MRS. M. L. TAYLOR & SISTER.

Devoe Paints Go Farther Than Competitors

Hillsboro North Carolina letter compares two house painting scenarios using two paints. It states Devoe outperforms average paints in go far and suggests Devoe is "go far ther" while others are less effective. The note ends with a signature from Devoe and mentions Parks Hedgpeth as local sellers.

MO. R. Kenson Hillsboro N. C Go-Far Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO New York Parks & Hedgpeth

Trained Nurse Edith Caviness Leaves for Philadelphia

Miss Edith Caviness of Burlington North Carolina daughter of Rev D N Caviness former Hillsboro Circuit pastor travels to Philadelphia to enter the Woman's Hospital to become a trained nurse.

Edith Caviness Burlington, N. C D. N. Caviness Hillsboro Philadelphia Wowan’s Hospital

Health remedies and quick relief adverts from early 1900s

A collage of patent medicine claims sells Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for bilious attacks and stomach troubles. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is praised for piles and skin ailments. Electric Bitters advertised to restore digestion and liver function. W A Hayes and W A Kind credit the products to readers.

H. A. Tisdale Summerton S. C DeWitt W. A. Hayes E Chattan Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn

Membranous croup relief praised by Winchester citizen

C W Lynch of Winchester Indiana reports his young son recovered after one Foley's Honey and Tar dose. W A Hayes promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the recommended remedy. The note includes a jab at charity and cites a Yoakum Texas firm head J M Haller touting the pills.

Bove C. W. Lynch Winchester Ind Foley W. A. Hayes Texas Yoakum J. M. Haller Haller DeWitt

Indigestion blamed for heart trouble with remedy promo

A medical claim links organic heart disease to indigestion and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a cure, while a county report lists numerous outstanding balances on state cases and judgments in Orange County. The ad portion markets the remedy with price details and a testimonial from D Kauble of Nevada Ohio.

D. Kauble Nevada E. 0. Dewitt & CO Chicago Orange County North Carolina Bill Boy State Wilkerson Barbee State McCauley Harvard State Brewer Lloyd Purefoy State Atwater Fountain State Markham Robert Hoage Stone Stone R Lloyd RL Strowd John O Daniel Hall Freeland Markham State Clegg Daniel State Roach James Norwood

Arnica Salve Promoted For Quick Healings

An advertisement touts Back len e Arnica Salve as the best for burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles. It claims rapid relief and soothing effect, priced at 25 cents at W A Hayes' Drug Store. A social maxim about listening and wisdom completes the item.

W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

One Minute Cough Care Promises Fast Relief

The remedy claims immediate relief for coughs croup and la grippe by acting at the source and easing inflammation. Dr Arm Strong of Delia Lex prescribes it daily and praises its effectiveness while W A Hayes, Druggist, sells it locally. A cautionary line notes beliefs not fit for living.

Arm Strong Delia Lex W. A. Hayes

Croup Remedy Advocated For Quick Child Treatment

A local druggist promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to rapidly stop a croup attack once hoarseness begins or when the cough appears. The advertisement claims the remedy never fails and is pleasant and safe to take, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hillsborough, N. C Pustisoep Joseph A. Harris Grover Cleveland Trinity Park High School Washington, Lee Lincoln Washington Nanes G. Washington B. Washington Gov. G. W. Atkinson W. Va Yolstoy Goethe St. Luke’s MRS. M. L. Taylor & Sister Heap Ascot J. W. Smith Juliff P. Brookington The Lone Star State D. H. Hamilton Superior Court OF Teer Harvard Parker Wilson Breeze Vas Wynn Harvard TJ Oldham RL Smith OJ Parris McAdams State Powell John A Daniel Harthcock Allen John H Mebane Vanhook Simms Brewer Et al Roberson Fickard Jr Cates Ivey Kirk State Roberts James Webb Walker Whitted Taylor Joe Blalock Temple State Faribault Julian State Jones John O'Daniel Dezern Markk State John O’daniel JS Riggsbee Jones Coach Hall Turner Dues H Jordan Tapp L'App Due Woods McDade M Woods Sykes Sheriff Cook Cates J H Watson Lawson Gillis Venable Moreland Uakes Frank NASA Attorney-At- AW Hillsboro, N. c Dr. Str W. Granaan Oxford, N Cou Person Durham Grenvng Supreme Court SM. Saattis Hillsboro, N Federgy Coma John W. Graham Paul Cumeaham & Granay Attorneys-At-Jay Almay Granville, Perso Spurgeon Churton Street Gaither Collins Lake Toxawayr Europe Asheville Hot Springs Hendersonville Wayneaville Brevard Lakes Toxaway Fairfield Sapphire Tlighet Rockies Watlway H. Hardwick L Pass D.C A. Hayes
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