Hillsborough Observer reports political moves and trade tone
The Hillsborough Observer notes a factory trade uptick in January and above average business south of the region. It reports Senator Butler opposing H. G Ewart’s nomination to the U S District Court in place of Judge Dick, who resigned. State Democratic Chairman Manly calls a February 22 meeting at Raleigh to discuss the State Convention and related matters. The paper also mentions a New York Sun dispatch on Hawaiian treaty ratification and includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery curing consumption with a free trial bottle offer.
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Bradstreet
Butler
North Carolina
Senate
H. G Ewart
U. S District Court
Manly
Ralemah
The
New York Sun
Washington
Rob Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
Monroe Euyalier
North Carolinas
Union County
California claims to be champion from state disputed by Missouri
Missouri disputes California's claim to the championship with fruit production values cited. The piece notes California's crop worth about 2.5 million more than Missouri and mentions a $12 million yield from apple trees. The passage ends with an unrelated medical advert for One Minute Cough Cure.
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Wilmington Star
California
Missouri
World population estimate reaches 1.62 billion
Statisticians estimate the world population at 1.62 billion. The growth rate is eight percent per decade.
Bucken's Arnica Salve Advertising Card
Bucken's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cats benties sores ulcers rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin emotions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W A Hayes Dragwist.
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Bucken
W. A. Hayes
Dragwist
Which Chicken Breed Is Best According to Residents
A brief and humorous note from the Indianapolis Journal comparing chicken breeds with humorous dialect. It suggests white chickens are easiest to handle first, followed by dark varieties, reflecting lighthearted community commentary.
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Indianapolis Journal
Panacea Ointment Offered by Hillsboro Drag Co
A long standing remedy advertised as a cure for cats bruises sprains ulcers sore nipples burns scalds chilblains piles and all wounds. The ointment has been used for years and now will be sold by the Hillsboro Drag Company in Hillsboro North Carolina instead of Mrs. Josh Harris.
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Josh Harris
Hillsboro
Consul General Lee Says Cuba Ports Open to Relief Supplies
Consul General Lee in Havana announces that the Cuban government consents to admission of relief supplies for the destitute and suffering Cuban ban victims into Cuban ports without delay.
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Lee
Havena
Orange Superior Court Opens with Jurors Drawn for Term
The Spring Term of Orange Superior Court begins Monday March 21 with Judge W S O B Robinson presiding. Jurors drawn for the term include M essra John A Sykes George Carden R H Sharp C M Parks and many others. Also notes a Chapel Hill marriage at Mrs Maggie Hendon’s home and various local notices about land grants and health ads, including Chamberlains remedies and Electric Bitters.
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Orange Superior
Chas. McDade
George P. Stubbins
Warren
Robert A. Davia
A. W. Kenson
S T Pittard
T Hearce
J.E. Merritt
A. S. Lloyd
W.D Woods
Jesse King
Charles Yates
John A Wuaikerson
H M Crabtree
W. Li. Warward
L W. Pritchard
James A Walker
Chapel Hill
Dth
Maggie Hendon
East Franklin Street
Geo Emsley Donnell
Mt. Mornab
Loula
Hendon
D J. Curre
Presbyterian Church
Prices from Hillsboro Market Report Waffle
Wheat 90 cents to 1.00 per bushel 60 pounds corn 45 cents per bushel oats 32 pounds per bushel meal 46 pounds. pork 5 to 6 cents per pound bacon 7 to 10 cents per pound flour 3.50 to 6.50 per barrel tallow 4 cents beeswax 20 cents per pound bu per 15 to 20 cents eyes 12 12 cents per dozen peas 75 cents to 1.00 beans 75 cents to 1.50 hides 4 to 8 cents chickens 10 to 24 cents feathers live geese 40 cents per pound wool washed 18 to 25 cents unwashed 10 cents burr y wool 5 cents per pound coffee 10 to 29 cents per pound sugar 5 to 7 cents per pound country produce in demand.
Local Advertiser Offers Groceries Seeds Shoes and More
S L Wherted promotes a diverse shop near the post office detailing fresh groceries soap perfumes writing paper garden seeds notions dry goods shoes and hardware with cucumber pickles at a cent a dozen He thanks patrons and invites continued visits plus subscription offers for the News and Observer and the North Carolinian newspapers.
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Court Howe
S. L. Wherted
Local readers note political shifts and ads abound
The column cites readers turning toward the Democratic ticket amid perceived corruption and expensive governance in North Carolina and Union County. Advertisements urge remedies from De Witts Witch Hazel and One Minute Cough Cure, touting cures for coughs, piles, skin diseases, and other ailments.
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W.A Hayes
W. A Hayes
Local Outrage Over Chinese Influence in Raleigh
A Raleigh area comment denounces Chinese as not present while targeting Governor Russell and a local group. The piece claims the capital has become a Joss house due to non Christian influence.
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Raleigh
Don’t Neglect Your Liver Health Ad
A Hygienic ad urges care of the liver warning that neglect leads to serious complications. It promotes Browns' Iron Bitters as a remedy to maintain liver function and claims it cures liver disease and restores strength. Sold by all dealers.
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W A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Mormon Elders Detected Safe From Racial Tensions
The Danville Register interview with a Mormon elder claims Utah has no Negro residents and no law requiring them to live there, asserting Mormons believe degrees are doomed to eternity. The piece suggests colored preachers are not alarmed by Mormon visits and that Mormons will avoid interactions with Black people.
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Charlotte Observer
Danvile Register
Utah
Oranami
Renaud Seeks Receipt After Paris Hotel Payment
San Francisco readers recount Renaud's first Paris visit as a senator. He rents a room at a hotel paying 150 francs in advance and, when asked for a receipt, declares God witnessed the payment. The host asks if he believes in God, to which Renaud affirms and then requests a receipt.
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San Francisco
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