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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

2

State Legislature adjourns as Roosevelt Taft support noted

The North Carolina Legislature adjourned sine die on February 1. The Republican State Executive Committee met in Greensboro and set a State Convention for April 20 to choose a new State Chairman and delegates to the National Republican Convention in Chicago. President Venable reported UNC funding rose from 45000 to 75000 with 52000 for buildings and repairs, calling the aid generous yet insufficient for ongoing needs.

Greensboro Chicago Roosevelt Taft Adams J Venable University of North Carolina Board of Trustees Charlotte Observer

Remedies and harvest notes from a historical newspaper

An old advertisement column touts Dr King s New Discovery as a life saver for coughs and colds with testimonials from George Moore of Grimealand North Carolina. It also notes California orange harvest projections and promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia as a natural digestant sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Dr. King George Moore Grimealand N. C W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

National Food and Drug Law Notice on Foley’s Honey and Tar

Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by W. A. Hayes, druggist.

Srberal Foley W. A. Hayes Deaggist

Legislative Session Debates Prohibition and Rail Rates

The legislature ended a 12 day special session with a vote to put Prohibition to a May 26 election. Rail rates were set at 212 cents per mile, with shorter lines under 100 miles allowed 3 cents. The Orange County tale jurors provision was touched, and leaders supported rate settlement to avoid future disputes. An ad section promotes Kodol digestive aid and notes Denver 1900s convention seat arrangements.

General “Assembly Graham Corporation Commission Orange County

Harbor Maine tonic hailed as preferred remedy

Netcus or Hoop Favorite Mre an E D Charles of Harbor Maine praise a tonic noting quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. It acts as a blood purifier and is sold under guarantee at W A Hayes' drug store. Also advertisements for Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Orino Lax Stive and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve along with a quip about a man who never laughs.

Harbor Maine W. A. Hayes Draggint

La Gespez and Pneumonia Preventive Cure Ad

An old remedy claim touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a grippe cough calmer and pneumonia preventer. Emphasizes authenticity of the genuine yellow package sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Earliest practice notice from M Gattis advertises probate business.

Foley W. A. Hayes Boley Memph Temn Times de Gief

County Commissioners Set Fence Upgrade for Court Yard

The county board met in regular session with Chairman McAdams and Commissioners Pickett and Browning. They awarded a plain steel fence contract to Ward Fence Co of Decatur for about 250 dollars to enclose the courthouse yard and authorized sheriff Andrews to sell the surrounding defense at public auction on Saturday February 8 at noon. They prepared a list of jurors for the March term of Orange Superior Court and announced the March 9 convening date.

Board of County Commissioners McAdams Pickett Browning Ward Fence Co Decatur Indiana Court House Yard Sheriff Andrews R. T. Hayes D. W. Weaver G. W. Taylor Jesse J. Riggsbee Cain McFsrland James R. Dodson Ottavine Fox Thomas Pickett Jas Rhodes J. B. F. Jobe W. J. A.’Cheek S. W. Cole L. G. Sykes Sohn B.emerson W. Pink Lloyd Charles Lloyd Morris

Stupee Rewepy And Other Notices From Old Paper

An assorted local column notes health remedies and endorsements for Foley’s Honey and Tar and DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by W A Hayes. It also cites Bert Barber praising kidney pills. A Chicago University gift by John D Rockefeller totals 42,000,000 in benefactions.

John D. Rockefeller Chicago University

Fo ley's Kidney Cure Ad Clarifies Kidney Trouble

An old drug advertisement promotes Fo ley's Kidney Cure as stopping irregularities and curing kidney and bladder trouble. It notes the product is sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, and appeals to a broad audience in May.

Foley W. A. Hayes

Attorney at Law Practice in Orange and Surrounding Courts

Attorney will practice in the Courts of Orange, Person, Durham and Granville and in the Supreme Court, offering legal services across multiple jurisdictions.

Attorney At Law Courts of Orange Person Durham Granville The Supreme Court

Sale of 65 Acre Chapel Hill Township Land in Orange County

Under a deed of trust dated January 30 1907 and recorded in Orange County land records a public auction will be held February 22 1908 at Hillsboro court house door for cash. The tract lies in Chapel Hill Township adjoining Frank Cole G Hicks and others and contains 65 acres more or less with bounds described by Dudley Hicks and John Rickers lines.

KR. S. Carden and Wie Ora Register of Age Hillsboro Chapel Hill Township Orange County Frank Cole G. Hicks B. Lockhart Dudley Raney Richmand Hicks Charming Es White John

A Voice From The Boy In The Man Who Leads

A reflective line on enduring leadership traits from youth to adulthood. It hints that youthful drive remains core as a man guides others. The message centers on inner vigor and responsibility passed from boyhood to leadership.

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Srever Li Ie Hillsborough, N.C Joseph A. Harris California W.A. Hayes W. A Hayes Democratic Nationals Committee Denver Colorado John E Osborne Wyoming DeWitts Hillsboro, N. C Oxanar United States Bert Barber Etton Wis Mr. Barber DeWit W. A. Hayte Oxford, N. C W. Graham Spurgkon Hillsboro, NC Churton Street John W. Graham Ingepace Prue Wall Street Tobacas Bank of Orange Zooda Rock Thia H.W J.C Webb Birmingham Marehey Cage Océan Ravenswieth Dewitt Dewitt &Co Droggia Fannie P. Latta Elsims Foutz Teyana -S Uper, Saiior David Baltimore Hilleboro Droggiat Munn & Co Scientific American Air i New York MEW Home Sewing Machine Company Mass Saby
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