Agricultural College gains US approval for engineering graduates
The Agricultural and Mechanical College at Raleigh is placed on the approved list by US officials, allowing its engineering graduates to be eligible for national appointments without further exams. In Chatham county rabbit season ended January 81, 40,000 rabbits at 8 cents each, total 3200 dollars, shipped from Sner City and other stations. The Charlotte Observer is referenced mockingly for calling corn whiskey lactopeptin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Raleigh
United States
Chatham County
Sner ‘City
Charlotte Observer
Warn Against Counterfeit Dr King�s New Discovery
Fravup Exposstp warns of counterfeiters selling imitations of Dr King�s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds to profit from a proven remedy. The notice urges buyers to look for Bucklen�s protection on wrappers and to avoid imitations from unidentified sources in Chicago and Windsor, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
H Bucklen & CO
Chicago
Windsor
Canada
The Insane First in North Carolina Debate
The piece argues that state hospitals and charitable needs should be funded before higher education. It notes proposed sums for the University and a new building, with Raleigh institutions requesting about two hundred thousand dollars each, and urges prioritizing care for the mentally ill and public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal College
A. & M. College
Raleigh
North Carolina
Remedy for Croup Cited by Kentucky Mother
Mrs P L Cordier of Mannington Kentucky says Foley's Honey and Tar gave instant relief to her three year old with severe croup, the doctor feared for her life. Refuse substitutes. C D Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
P. L. Cordier
Mannington
C D. Jones
Fragmented Editorial Clash on Hangings
A Raleigh era editorial argues harsh punishment, claiming a Vermont woman should hang solely for being a woman while condemning hanging as monstrous for anyone. The piece contrasts gender bias with the broader brutality of capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Durham Herald
Charlotte Observer
Reform Dilemmas: Removing Offenses vs Temptations
The remark argues reforms fail when aimed at curbing personal taste rather than eliminating temptations that entice others. It emphasizes prioritizing broader moral risks over subjective preferences.
War Year One of Russo Japanese Conflict Noted
The February 7 issue recalls the first year of the Russo Japanese War with figures from Collier's Weekly. It notes two thousand tons of shells, thirty million dollars spent, forty million bullets, seventy five thousand deaths, and immense losses in Port Arthur. It also includes a testimonial praising Foley's Honey and Tar from C. D. of Plainview Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Port Arthur
China
Collier's Weekly
Gaston County man seeks payment over pond task for inmate
A Gaston County man presented a $25 bill to County Commissioners claiming payment for removing an inmate from a pond. He argues local authorities failed to reimburse through the custodian of the Carnegie hero land, and requests action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston County
Grave Trouble Foreseen and Cure by Electric Bitters
Mrs John A Young of Clay NY suffered liver stomach trouble and weak heart with loss of appetite. Electric Bitters relieved and cured her, hailed as best medicine for weak women. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Young
Clay
N. Y
W. A. Hayes
Unadvertised Alley Shop Sells Patent Remedies
The piece critiques hidden storefronts behind back rooms on alleys and promotes remedies. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by W. A. Hayes and Posey's Kidney Cure by C. D. Jones as cures for headaches constipation and kidney trouble. Edward Everett Hale is cited on bearing trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
W. A. Hayes
Posey
C. D. Jones
Sale of Valuables in Hillsboro Court House District
Notice states that on Monday March 6 1905 at the Hillsboro court house door a special sale will offer Lots 141 66 83 in the town plot of Hillsboro about one acre each and a 42 acre land tract adjoining other properties. Terms are one third cash with balance due at 6 and 12 months bearing interest from sale. sale by order of the Superior Court in the Strayporn Ex Perte case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangé Céimty
Charles S'Rayhurn
Devoe Paint Marketing Letter to Builders and Painters
A promotional letter from F. W. Devoe Co to R. M. Graham discusses painting efficiency. It cites J Hall of Sheffield PA using 40 gallons for two houses, claims Devoe goes further, and compares cost per gallon versus per foot along with wage considerations. V S Parks & Hedgpeth are named as paint sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Graham
Hillsboro
N. C
Devoe
F. W. Devoe Co
Poisons In Food and Kidney Cure Advertisements
A condensed ad fragment endorses Dr King s New Life Pills claiming a cure for sickness from undigested food and offers money back. Includes a local note on High Point banquets without alcohol and promotes Foley s Kidney Cure to prevent fatal disease if taken early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Foley
C. D. Jones
Rosky Mountain Tea Promises Bright Eyes
An old advertisement notes Hollister's Rosky Mountain Tea as a remedy for bright eyes. It claims the original creator of the cake walk is dying and hints that the right man enters the hopper soon or late, with endorsements of beauty. Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star.j
Mills of the Gods
Hollister
Our Charitable Institutions in North Carolina Hospitals
A Raleigh reader discusses state charitable institutions, focusing on the Morganton State Hospital. It details cost, land value, capacity for about 1000 beds, the colony system, patient recovery rates, and the Orange County census figures. Also notes Durham resident Calvin O Briant's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer
House of‘ Representatives
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Morganton
Morgartdh
D&c
Orange County
Ansleigh
Orange
Eee
State Institutions Display Charity Across Raleigh and Morganton
A letter recalls the care at Raleigh Hospital and Morganton with per patient costs around 145 dollars highlighting cheaper maintenance due to patient mix and land for supplies. The writer admires state efforts to aid mentally afflicted citizens, praising physicians and the devotion of the people, and hints at Deaf Dumb and Blind institutions visited during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Morganton
Worled
General Assembly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N. C
Joseph A. Harris
Statesville
W. W. Baker
Plainview, Ney
Wilmington Star
Edward Everett Hale
Ey Secutor
Nopich
James B. Daniel
John Thompson
V.S Parks & Hedgpeth
High Point
Wood
Jean Doe
ST. Louis
Paris
Cale
Die Orange
Mass
New York
Chi AL
Ste . Mo
A .Te
Dallas Toneno
Washington, B. C
Southern Railway
Washington
D. C
aNe
J. H. Wood
Asheville
N.C
H. Hardwick
1. C
W.H. Taylor
Washington, D. C
King Foey
D. Jones
Ira ED. Andrews
Australia
Calvin O’briant
Durham
M. L. Taylor & Sister
Thedford
Danville, Ill
Woodford
Ira H.eader
Specford
Chattanoogs Medicine
Chattanooga
Tenn
Peet
Edford
Etre Yy Hs
Ae Ane Nash
Hillsboro, N
Dr. § Offive
Strudwigy
W. Gratian
Oxford, N
Cran Ae
Supreme Court
S M. Sattis
Hillsboro, N. 9
Prom
John v. Granam
Paul
Graham
a-Jay
Ala Durham
Granville, Pergoy
Spurgeon
N Q
Churton Street
Parks & Nedgpeth
Gaither Collins
Alvin R. Parish
H. J. Par
Hah Stand
King Street
HH. L. Parish
H.L. Parish
Han
Cas
New York State
Atel Rettes
Franklin
Sporting Club
Virginia
H. i. Parish
Foutz
Hilevore
A. Hayes
Kidne
Righ
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!