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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
The Orange County Observer announces no issue next week honoring a thirty year tradition since 1878 at Chapel Hill. Publisher Ephas A Harris extends season's greetings and thanks patrons including delinquent subscribers and those who promised wood.
Mrs A C Williams of Bay Kentucky recalls a graveyard cough that nearly killed her. After using Dr Kings New Discovery her health returned and she gained 58 pounds. The medicine is advertised as a universal cure for coughs colds lung and throat diseases and pneumonia prevention at W A Hayes drug store. Trial bottle free.
Representative Doughton of Alleghany favors a short thirty day session to handle all essential business and to pass a rapid revenue act then adjourn. He argues a long session is unnecessary and costly and Raleigh should be told the state needs a rest from legislation.
An advertisement touts Kodol for dyspepsia as a unique blend of digestive juices and vegetable acids that will completely digest all foods under any condition. It guarantees prompt relief from stomach trouble and urges readers to try it, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. The copy also notes most men stay busy patching up things around the house.
A 19th century pitch asserts Woaper Chamberlain's Liniment eases rheumatic pains lame backs sprains and bruises with quick relief. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist at 25 cents and 50 cents for the large size. Weather note follows with a candid acceptances of whatever comes.
The original DeWitt salve is advertised as superior to imitators for barns scratches and darts. It is promoted as especially effective for piles and sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
The Observer reflects on ending winter and the approaching New Year. It urges charity, town development, road improvements, and civic effort to boost Hillsboro, hoping for growth, harmony, and modern adornments in years ahead.
The season for coughs and colds is at hand and children are at risk of diphtheria or scarlet fever if ill. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is trusted by mothers, with many reporting good results for kids and adults alike. It contains no opium and is sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
The 1908 North Carolina pension roll lists 15 579 old soldiers receiving four classes of pensions with widows adding a fifth. Class amounts are 72, 60, 48, and 25 dollars annually. widows receive 25 dollars. Total annual appropriation is 400 000 dollars. A special list pays 120 dollars yearly to 86 veterans who are totally blind or missing both limbs. The notice ends with an unrelated medical ad for DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and a concluding line about limelight not making the hero.
A satirical note on removing the appendix by a surgeon and a joking jab at Dr. King's New Life Pills. The ad claims the pills cure constipation headache biliousness and malaria and mentions a drug store price. It ends with a quip about wheat as a weed cure.
Miss Rosaline Strudwick, daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Strudwick of 409 South Eugene street, wed Peter A George of Mt Airy in a ceremony by Rev Melton Clark at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon. The couple left for Mt Airy then Birmingham Alabama to begin their life together.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibron St Buffalo New York says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and all traces disappeared. Sold under guarantee at W A Heyes drug store for 25 cents.
The piece notes a cultural contrast with the Fourth of July in the South and nationwide. It mocks public speeches by dignitaries and the festive display of fireworks and horns at Christmas, describing how people become loose and playful, if not reckless, and humorously referencing fleas.
A newspaper blurb promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent chronic catarrh from repeated colds. It cites Mrs White of Butler Tennessee praising its quick throat and lung relief. Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup is also endorsed for soothing throat inflammation and aiding cold elimination.
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