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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1906

Page

2

Eleventh Confederate Veterans Reunion to be Held in New Orleans

The paper notes the Eleventh Annual Reunion of Confederate Veterans scheduled for April 25 to 27 in New Orleans. It also reports on January 27 testimony to the House Interstate Commerce Committee authorizing the ICC to set just and reasonable rail rates upon complaint. A poem and quotes from Dr. W. B. Kingsbury are included.

New Orleans Hepburn House of ‘Representatives Inerstate and Foreign Commuerty Committee House Interstate Commerce Commission

Arkansas man's tribute to Dr King’s New Discovery

A Bruno resident praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption after his wife’s long coughing and bleeding. He claims rapid improvement after one bottle and full cure after twelve. Medicine offered with money back at a local drug store with trial bottles available.

Arkan‘ean Stanley Bruno King

Charlotte Plans 131st Anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration

Arrangements are under way in Charlotte to celebrate the 131st anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence on May 20. The city will observe the historic event without needing Cape Fear Mercury for proof.

Wimington

Coatser.ains Coven Reedy the Mother's Favorites

The soothing remedy with pleasant taste provides quick relief for colds croup and whooping cough and contains no opium or harmful drug. A favorite with mothers for children and adults. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. A. Hayes Duggist

Foley's Honey and Tar Adendorsed Remedy

An old Raleigh Evening Times item touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat remedy from Foley & Co Chicago. It warns against imitations and recommends Foley's for children and delicate persons, sold locally by W. A. Hayes, druggist.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley W. A. Hayes

Abolition Pledge and Pneumonia Claims in Vintage Ad

A fragmented notice mix praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for preventing pneumonia with a testimonial from W D Wilcox of Loggav New York and touts a Abraham Lincoln Total Abstinence pledge signed by Lincoln. It warns of theater disasters and heavy pneumonia deaths in Chicago and urges abstinence from intoxicating liquor.

Chicago Chamberain Chamberlain Laura Abraham Lincoln

Health Tips and Local Advertisements Mix

A scattered collection of health urges and product pitches notes kidney cure claims from W. A. Hayes Drugstore and Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup by Reynolds and Walker. The piece also touts a rabbit catcher named Will Parsons and mentions the Yellow Fever germ discovery and Dr King’s New Life Pills as cures.

Reynolds & Walker

Market Prices for Farm Goods and Livestock

Prices listed for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter kays veas beuoa hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and assorted country produce in active demand. Notes include per bushel or per pound figures and ranges across several staples.

Devoe Paint Adversary Letter and Irish Joke

A short letter from F. W. Devoe & Co. discusses paint pricing and the Devoe lead and zinc mix, arguing for proper application over cheap work. It contrasts consumer expectations with industry standards and closes with an Anecdote about an Irishman at Ellis Island and a quip about voices.

Hillaboro Lumbermen Hillaboro N.C

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs and Lung Issues

Efforts to find a better remedy fail as testimonials claim Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughing heals the lungs and prevents complications from colds. J N Pausen of Nashua Iowa credits two thirds of a bottle with curing a severe winter lung cold after other medicines and physician care. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Foley J. N. Pauersen Nashua Iowa Foey W. A Hayes Drougist

North Carolina Anti Saloon League chief to step down

Mr J W Bailey, three years chairman of the Anti-Saloon League of North Carolina, retires effective February 8. He will join Wake Forest College President W L Potear to pursue a $150000 endowment. A successor has not been announced.

J. W Bailey Anti-Saloon League of North Carolina W. L. Potear Wake Forest College Baily

Governor's pledge to enforce Watts and Ward acts

Governor Glenn writes to every Sheriff urging strict enforcement of law and order under the Watts and Ward acts. He asks newspapers and citizens to report officers who refuse or neglect duty, promising district solicitor investigation and prosecution if found failing.

Watts Ward Raleigh Glenn Wat Cayenne Tre

Electric Bitters Praised by Local Pastor in Georgia

The Rev J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Church in Belsie Ga calls Electric Bitters a God send to mankind. He says it cured his stomach and joint ailments and boosted his strength enabling longer walks. The remedy is sold under guarantee at W A Hayes' Drugstore for 50 cents.

Hexcine Gosret J.¢. Warren Sharon Baptist Church Belsie W. A. Hayes’ Diagetore

Patent medicine fakirs targeted by authorities

A short item notes the Force of Life Company and similar firms advertising a medicine claimed to resurrect the dead. An alleged California testimony is cited, and five authorities have taken action against the dubious promoters.

Fatire Force of Life Company Bae California

Relief Without Pills With Chamberlain's Pain Balm

Many suffer rheumatic pains and avoid strong medicines. Quick relief may be found by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm, avoiding internal medicines. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Roosevelt confers plans after presidency to Central Africa

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt told a friend he will travel to Central Africa to hunt elephants and tigers upon leaving office. The piece promotes Pine-ales as a kidney and bladder remedy though the ad warns of female troubles and neuralgia. Reynolds & Walker sell the product.

Mr. Roosevelt Washington Dispatch Central Africa Reynolds & Walker

Greensboro Female College plans dormitory addition

At a recent semi annual board meeting the Greensboro Female College trustees voted to add a dormitory wing to the east side, addressing crowding from the past year. Construction to begin this summer. the circular front work nears completion and will open soon.

Raleigh News and Observer

Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild gentle remedy. It claims easy to take and certain to act, with W. A. Hayes, Druggist, as the seller.

W. A. Hayes Druggiet

Rougemont School Fire Attempt Sparks Outrage

An arson attempt aimed at burning the new Rougemont school building drew strong condemnation. Observers note the act as exceptionally depraved given the property’s value for the community and education.

Datham Recorder Rougemont

Foley Honey and Tar Promoted for Grippe Coughs

Advert mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as preventatives for pneumonia and consumption after la grippe. Customer testimonial from Mr G Vacher of Chicago cites a 50 cent bottle curing his wife’s cough. Also notes ad for ManZan piles relief and Winston-Salem tobacco shipments.

la Griers Foley W. A. Hayer

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