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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
2
Grange County Observer reports Hon. W W Kitchin and Hon. Locke Craig as Democratic nominees opening campaign in Wadeboro. Ashley Horne unable to attend but sent a letter. Editorial praises North Carolina’s achievements and ship named after the state.
Prof Gray reports Gov Glenn has accepted an invitation to speak at Bingham School Commencement on May 5 at 8 p m. The governor’s high position and eloquence are expected to draw a large audience. The school adds an administration building with auditorium and gymnasium. Six Smith Premier typewriters arrive for the Commercial Department. A sociable by the Y M C A drew about 100 attendees in the dining room.
George Moore of Grimestand, North Carolina, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe bout with consumption. He reports rapid improvement from the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. The remedy treats coughs colds and lung troubles and is sold by W A Hayes with a trial bottle free.
A Tar Heel recalls Miles Darden born 1798 in North Carolina who grew to seven feet six inches and weighed 871 pounds in 1845. By 1857 he died in Tennessee with reports of weighing around 1000 pounds. his coffin measured eight feet long and thirty two inches across the chest.
Folka voices swing between right and wrong while stating Providence brings ups and downs. The notice proclaims Joys Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not all regulated under the National Pure Food Drug Law as it contains no harmful drug additives and is safe for children and adults. Sold by W A rogpist Hayes.
An advertisement claims Cloth All Wool and Paint All Paint cost less than shoddy cloth or shoddy paint. It promotes L. M. Zinc Oxide paint made from white lead and linseed oil in thousand gallon grindings, priced at 1.20 per gallon, with Webb brothers as L. & M. paint agents.
A mixed page letter discusses Devoe paint value and costs, with testimonials about kidney remedies and household products. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar and DeWitt’s remedies, then advertises Mrs M L Taylor & Sister millinery offering fall and winter hats and accessories.
Fragment lists several farm implements and brands including Phoenix Buggies Durham Buggies Chase City Buggies Zell s Guano Hubbard s Uano and Chattanooga Plows. The text appears as a partial catalog of farm hardware names from a historical newspaper page.
The piece lauds the creation of Lee County as a favorable onset for a new region, praising its people, leadership, and potential political and industrial success. It celebrates the name likeness to a major figure and expresses optimism for steady growth despite future challenges.
Fragmentary notice cites plans for a hospital near Patience Keeping Orry Bong, with unclear site details and promotional tone. It mentions life pills at Hayes' drug store and urges action without clear dates or authorities.
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