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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
2
Range County Observer notes publication cadence on Thursdays with publisher Joseph A Harris at the helm. Small town weekly section promises local notices and community updates in Hillsborough North Carolina.
The article notes Congress will use civil war instead of war of the rebellion. It cites a pension bill for 1903 at 138,138,500 dollars, against 140,245,500 last year. It mentions no explanation for the slight decline and includes Raleigh education funding of 160,000 dollars for a four month term and Orange County receiving 634.50 in aid for a longer school term.
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a severe cough after four one dollar bottles. The drug, sold by W A Hayes Druggist in dec, offers a free trial bottle. The note also recalls a Greensboro tale about a witty Irish resident who claimed water benefits for washing and boats but not drinking.
A mother notes the habit of keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy on hand for coughs colds and croup. It swiftly cures ailments in children and may prevent pneumonia if used early. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
Letter from Senator Simmong to legislators urges no session moves on liquor or anti liquor bills. Anti saloon league backs liberty to let well enough alone. Also notes Preventives cold cure tablets sold by W A Hayes Druggist as a safe early remedy.
A Winston Salem Sentinel editorial urges caution against extending state rules in the name of guiding right conduct. It argues that excessive legislative restrictions threaten individual and corporate liberty and questions the wisdom of legislating behavior beyond reasonable limits.
Debt collection notice directing debtors to call the office or contact P C Collins at The Bark of Orange during the owner’s absence in Raleigh. Provides directives for credit and payment toward Joan W. Graham and mentions the large indulgence given. Also includes an unrelated health ad and 1906 immigration statistics.
Jono Pleasant of Magnoli Indiana recalls a valuable lesson from six years ago and promotes Dr King s New Life Pills saying they please everybody and are guaranteed at W A Hayes drug store in Blore for 25 cents.
Asteville Gazette notes Dr Shoop campaigns against opium and narcotics in cough remedies. It mentions Dr Shoop has warned for nearly 20 years and now welcomes the Pure Food and Drug Law, urging mothers to insist on Dr Shoop's Cough Care sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
The University of North Carolina seeks bigger state funds to meet rising needs. Dr Venable presents the request in a dignified manner and returns to Chapel Hill as the Legislature debates the matter. Also notes on local ads and fur buyers N. W. Brown & Co.
The Durham area third quarter of 1907 promises growth with a $300,000 hospital funded by philanthropist Geo W Watts and new industries. Also promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a safe alternative to traditional coffee, sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
The Industrial News reports Judge Biggs secured a position while Kitchin and Brooks claim the papers assigned to them. The piece questions who seeks Senator Overman’s seat in 1909 and whether any official will admit pursuit of the claimed position.
An advertising note promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic muscle pain with vigorous rubbing and flannel binds for relief. It lists W. A. Hayes as the local druggist and claims fast benefits from Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, priced 35 cents, in tea or tablets.
Public notices announce March 5 1907 auction in Hillsboro for one third undivided interest of Louisa Frye in land at King and Occoneechee streets. Bidder may purchase whole tract. terms include one half cash and six percent interest with deferred payments. Another sale March 9 1907 in Cheek's township Orange County for 20 acre tract adjoining Mrs M A Smith etc, per Virginia Cheek case. sale at 12 pm cash. Also ad for rent a single room dwelling with garden ground at John Christmas location for $2.50 per month.
A cryptic notice from MORRIS TELEPHONE CO warns subscribers to not misuse the phone service and to pay for connections. It states nonpayment will result in denied service and requests respectful behavior for both residences and businesses.
Wa A Fertweil of Lacama NC reports a dramatic recovery after three bottles of Electric Bitters claiming relief from Bright's disease in the diabetes stage. The product, guaranteed by W A Hayes, Druggist, is priced at 50 cents. The note adds a line about the South's cotton crop totaling 11,000,000 bales.
Mild and gentle physio option promised to ease stomach and liver issues. Each box costs 25 cents and every box is warranted. Sample available at W A Hayes drug store to try them. It is surprising how many friends a man has until he needs one.
A weekly Hibussoro market summary lists commodity prices across grains meats dairy and produce. Wheat 90 per bushel sixty pounds corn 65 oats 50 etc meal 86 flour 4 80 per barrel pork 9 to 10 cents per pound bacon hog round 10 to 15 cents tallow 4 to 5 cents beeswax 20 cents butter 20 cents eggs 17 to 18 cents per dozen peas 1 50 to 2 00 beans 1 56 to 2 00 hides dry 4 to 10 cents per pound chickens 10 to 40 cents each live geese feathers 40 cents per pound wool 25 to 35 cents washed 15 to 20 cents unwashed coffee 10 to 25 cents per pound sugar 5 to 6 cents per pound good demand for all country produce.
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