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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1904

Page

2

Death of Marcus A Hanns Prompts Public Notice

Marcus A Hanns United States Senator from Ohio died Monday evening at 6 40 in Arlington Hotel Washington City after two weeks illness Typhoid fever reported as major national event while Democratic State Committee schedules Raleigh meeting March 17 to set the State Convention time and place.

Democratic State Committee Raleigh Marcus A. Hanns United States Ohio Arlington Hotel Washington City

Dr. King's New Discovery Promises Cures for Consumption

Melbourne Florida resident Haggins credits Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with saving his life after a doctor said he could not be treated. The drug is sold by W A Hagee as a guaranteed remedy for throat lung and related diseases, with trial bottles free.

H. Haggins Melbourne Fla Dr. King W. A. Hagee

Pension Debates Over Expanded Union Army Service Pay

The Augusta Chronicle critiques projected service pension laws seen as widening benefits beyond civil war veterans. It cites a $140 million annual pension roll and argues such expansions threaten misused funds, referencing Garfield’s 1872 warning that pension costs should fall unless laws grow extravagantly.

Augusta Roosevelt Pension Cribander Garfield

Curep Arrer Surrenme 10 YEARS Health Cure Claim

An Ohio man sues ten years of dyspepsia before reporting relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He credits the remedy for improvement after two doses and endorses it to friends. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

B. F. Hare Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co Middleton Ohio W. A. Hayes

Trustees of Baptist Female University Plan New Dormitory

The trustees at Raleigh will convene on Thursday February 18 to receive the executive committee’s plans for a new dormitory costing 25000 dollars.

The Baptist Female University At Raleigh

Tribute praises Major Stedman from Kingsbury

The Greensboro Record notes Dr. Kingsbury’s praise for Major Stedman calling it a beautiful truthful tribute. The piece asserts Stedman’s candidacy is advancing, with him maintaining a steady record and broad public support over more than 30 years.

Greensboro Record Major Stedman Kingsbury Raleigh, News and Observer

Confidence in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Grows

A Poolesville Maryland mother testifies to perfect relief for her child’s croup using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes the remedy's consistent success. Item includes a nearby druggist selling the product. The piece also reports a State Farmers' Alliance rally call for February 27 to reorganize sub alliances and recruit eligible members.

Chamberlain M. J. Basford Poolesville Garland W. A. Hayes T. B. Parker State Farmers’ Alliance Alliance Sturday

Foley's Honey and Tar A Lifesaving Remedy Claim

In Plainview Nebraska W W Baker reports his wife suffered for fifteen years with ailments despite many doctors and over a thousand dollars in costs. After using Foley's Honey and Tar she recovered and improved beyond prior health. The note also mentions ex navy personnel leaving the United States Navy to join the Japanese Navy.

W. W. Baker Plainview Neb Foey Bksd Foley W. A. Hayes United States Navy

Panama treaty talk and local market prices in Hillsboro

Senator Simmons backs the Panama treaty while Senator Overman opposes. Raleigh lecture by Hon. William Jennings Bryan scheduled for Monday night February 22. Hillsboro market reports list prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens wool coffee sugar and other country produce with a generally strong demand.

William Jennings Bryan Raleigh

Devoe Paint Lesson From A Bridgeport Order

A letter to Henry Richards from Hillboro N J notes three gallons saved equaling 12 to 15 dollars earned. It cites Mr. Hanford Platt of Bridgeport Conn ordering 15 gallons Devoe to paint a house and returning 3 gallons. Hebbell Wade Co. claims widespread customer experience due to perceived poor paint. The letter ends with Devoe branding and a postscript naming Parks Hedgpeth as a seller.

Hanford Platt Bridgeport Covn Devoe Hebbell & Wade Co F. W. Devoe & CO New York P.S Parks & Hedgpeth

Coffin Gag Backfires In Humorous Exchange

A gentleman recalls a joke about giving away coffins to Black people. He said the idea was received with approval until recipients asked not to receive them, feeling it would make them feel uneasy. The humor aimed at mortality backfired.

Darkey

Foley's Honey and Tar Aids Severe Croup Says Mother

A Kentucky mother claims Foley's Honey and Tar gave instant relief in a severe croup attack for her three year old daughter. The ad warns that croup is deadly if not treated promptly and touts the remedy as a lifesaver, with a testimonial from Mrs. L. Cordier of Mannington.

Foley L. Cordier Mannington W. A. Hayes

Local Missouri area tale of a heavyset girl reported

A Roxboro Courier correspondent from Moriah in Person County describes a local story about an 11 year old black girl weighing 156 pounds, remarking on her size and contrasting it with phrases about fat hogs. The passage reflects crude rural caricature and sensational tone.

The Roxboro Courier Moriah Person County

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Piles

An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a specific remedy for piles and related skin conditions. It claims superior effectiveness over counterfeits and urges buyers to ask for the genuine product from W. A. Hayes, Druggist. The Lenoir Topic notes Miss Mary Estes collected and paid Caldwell county's entire State tax.

Hicago DeWitt W. A. Hayes Lenoir Mary Estes Caldwell County

Electric Bitters touted for digestion and female health

Lancaster NH resident F J Green credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after no other remedy helped. He notes his wife remains healthy and endorses the tonic for female troubles as a grand invigoration. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children.

Gopi F. J.green Lancaster N. H W. A. Hayes W. A. Hayer

The Working Girl

Commentary extols the working woman facing hardship and double standards. It discusses her daily burden and the need for independent earnings, noting society’s unequal judgments and the contrast with more affluent women.

Goldsboro

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Severe Leg Ulcer

A Franklin Grove resident J. B. Orner suffered a four year leg ulcer until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it. The ad also touts Bucklen’s for barns bruises skin eruptions and piles. Poll tax must be paid by May 1st to vote in November.

J. B. Orner Franklin Grove Bucklen W. A. Hayes

De Witt's Little Early Risers Promoted as Pocket Pills

An advertisement extols De Witt's Little Early Risers as a convenient pocket remedy. The pills promise relief from headache biliousness torpid liver and constipation and are sold by W A Hayes druggist.

de Witt W. A. Hayes

Mortgage Cleared for Baptist Female University at Raleigh

A mortgage of 31000 against the Baptist Female University at Raleigh has been cancelled after full payment, leaving the institution entirely out of debt. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar cures for coughs.

Baptist Female University At Raleigh

When You Have a Corp The First Action When You Have a Cold

This ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy to relieve a cold by liquefying mucus and expelling it from the lungs. It claims a complete cure soon follows and says the remedy counteracts pneumonia while leaving the system healthy. Sold by W A Haes Druggist.

W. A. Haes

Perhaps He Has, Dear Only You Haven't Found Him

A short exchange from the New York Times features Clara-O and Mother debating fate and gender with playful urgency. The dialogue hints at search, identity, and hope within a domestic frame.

Clara New York Times

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief and Health Claims

The notice touts One Minute Cough Cure as fast acting to stop coughing and heal inflamed areas, claiming it strengthens lungs and wards off pneumonia in all coughs colds and croup. It is sold by W A Hayes Drugget. A fire company of young ladies forms at Davenport Female College Le Noir.

D. Kauble Nevada E. O. Dewitt & CO Ghidagg W. A. Hayes Droggut Davenport Lenoir

Mysterious Circumstance Health Claim Promotes Pills

An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming they restore health and improve digestion by stimulating lazy organs. It argues one person stays pale while another rosy, attributing the difference to health maintenance. Available for 25 cents at W A Hayes Drag Store.

Dr. King W. A. Hayes

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