State and national statistics and NC inauguration plans
The piece cites 91 158 post offices in the United States as of June 30 1908. It notes 19 million students in US schools per the Commissioner of Education. It mentions North Carolina General Assembly convening in Raleigh and Governor Kitchin's inauguration next Tuesday with reduced fare rail travel planned for the ceremonies. It lists federal costs for internal revenue education and revenue actions including 1180 illicit distilleries seized 328 arrests and 73151 gallons seized valued at 198610.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Raleigh
Kitchin
A Horrifie Horse and Digestive Charms Advertised
A Norfolk style ad recounts a brother cured of consumption after using Dr King s New Discovery and promotes its relief for lung ailments. It also touts Kodol for indigestion as a safe digesting remedy sold by W A Hayes, with a quip about risk of penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K R. Lipscomb
Washington, N.C
Dr. King
Tle
W. A. Hayes
Chamberlains Liniment touted for rheumatism relief
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Liniment as a cure for muscular rheumatism and sprains. It claims quick relief with twice daily applications and notes prices of 25 cents and 50 cents. Sold by W. A Bayes, Druggist. Men who fail to get the best of themselves can rest assured that some other fellow will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. A Bayes
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement urges readers to enjoy all foods with Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion digesting any food at all times. It guarantees prompt relief and notes W. A Hayes, Droggist, sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Hayes
Man warns against false hopes after marrying a grass widow
A terse proverb cautions that a husband should not expect easy riches or comfort simply by marrying a grass widow. It reflects social attitudes toward marriage and economic prospects in the period.
Newspaper expands to public notice of larger issue
The OnaNaE Codury announces a size increase to accommodate more telegraphic and state news, markets, legislative proceedings, stories, sermons, and day to day topics. It asks patrons to support with timely payments and to broaden subscriptions and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OssEnvei
Sample Local Remedies and Hospital Plans in Raleigh
Secretary Wilson defends drug labeling law and confirms Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no habit forming drugs. Raleigh hosts a Rex Hospital Building cornerstone ceremony funded at fifty thousand dollars, while W. A. Hayes promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and DeWitt's Carbolised Witch Hazel Salve. A photographer urges patrons to look pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
W. A. Hayes
de Witt
Letters and advertisements note Hillubore post office items
In Hillubore on Sameagy-9 1900 a list of unclaimed letters includes Brasher Mise Rite Jahae Fore J. W. Plemmons and others with instruction to say advertised. An advertisement promotes Backen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and skin conditions sold by W A Hayes. A closing quip suggests religion stays in the head while its echoes come from lips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backen
Hayes
Bad cough remedies and aging ad copy from a 19th century paper
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as effective cures for coughs, colds, and throat irritation. It notes wide US and international use and lists W. A. Hayes as the local druggist. A stray line comments on flattery and aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
United States
W.A Hayes
Kennedy
W.A. Hayes
Auction Notice of Oakley Estate land in Hillsboro
Under a decree of the Orange County Superior Court in Special Proceedings W F Oakley administrator and heirs will sell at public auction 1/4 interest of 97 acre Hillsboro township tract described by bounds. Sale to pay debts. Terms: one half cash and half in six months with interest. December 30 1908 W E Oakley Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Orange County
W. F. Oakley
C.T. Oakley
W. E. Oakley
W. R. Oakley
Lillie F. Oakley
Court House
Hillsboro
C.I. Oakley
Hillsboro Township
Defi. Taylor
R. J. Taylor
C. LD. Turner
B. F. White
J. ©. Scott
C. 'T’, Oakley
Mortgagee Sells Forty Lands in Orange County at Public Auction
W E Thompson mortgagee will sell for cash to the highest bidder at the courthouse door Hillsboro on Monday February 8 1909 a tract of about sixty four acres in Orange County Cheek Township bounded north by Sarah Terrell east by James Terrell south by Robert W Terrell and S J Crawford estate west by I Banks Holt formerly Jane Carden. Sale to satisfy mortgage and costs. January 5 1909. W E Thompson mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E.thompson
Edward Johnson
Mary Johnson
Sarah Terrell
James Terrell
Robert W. Terrell
S. J. Crawford
I. Banks Holt
Jane Carden
W. «. Thompson
Mertgagee
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Oisnea
Hillsborough
N.C. Jalsborquge
T. Joseph A. Sarris
Abla
Wner
Commissioner of Education
Washington City
Emer Ellsworth ‘Brown
Tae Pore Foopy Law
Grand Lodge of Masons
Rex
Charles, Manly
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
DeWatt
Draggiat
Repoetion Salle — Snacbaesses
DeWitt
Vinol
Waayes, Draggist
Gs Liu
H. W
J. C. Webb
Rowan
Orfe Mide
Vane
T ‘and Sale
Court of
John G. Walker
Unda
Oniugley
Morlay
Coug ‘Township
Walker
Tsi
Frank NA
COOR
Commissi Jt
TI. Browning
J. UW. Hanne
Sue W
J. F. Turne
Hill RO Township
Road Commissioner
Bank of Orange
Hillsbo C
T N. Webb
H. L. Parish
Maury Mayes
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