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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1898

Page

2

Judge Dick Resignation Filed and State Politics Discussed

The Orange County Observer reports Judge Dick’s resignation filed with the Attorney General in Washington as candidates line up for the office. C. J. Aycock remarks eastern NC seeks to purge the state of the current Radical administration, while P. W. Arirett keeps $1,250 fees from Russell's lease suit. The paper notes a 99 year NC Railroad lease, four hundred thousand Fort Carolina sheep, twenty thousand killed by dogs annually, and advocates strict dog taxes to reduce losses.

Washington Aycock Raleigh North Carolina P. W. Arirett Gov Russell North Carolina Railroad Fort Carolina

Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic and blood purifier

A vintage testimonial claims Electric Bitters restore tired nerves and vigor by toning stomach nerves, stimulating liver and kidneys, improving appetite and digestion, and purifying blood. Sold at W. A Hayes' Drug Store for 50e or 100 per bottle.

W. A Hayes

Economic coinage clash to settle at the polls

The Louisville Dispatch notes silver and gold standard factions across parties unite as in 1896. The contest will narrow to two well organized groups by 1900 and the coinage issue will be decided at the ballot box.

Louisville Jane Mississippi Brice’s Glachester

Mrs Ford Sails From Ruddell’s With Cure Story

Mrs M B Ford of Ruddell's Newfoundland had eight years of dyspepsia and chronic constipation. She was reportedly cured by De Witt's Little Early Risers, a renowned remedy for stomach and liver troubles, as promoted by W A Hayes.

M. B. Ford Ruddell’s de Witt W. A. Hayes DeWitt W. A. S Tayes Supreme Court Raleigh Aliie Hughes Norfolk Oliver H. Dockery S. A. Ashe Duncan J. A. Perkins Henry C. Dockery Rockingham North Carolina Senate John Evans

Steam ship travel in US last year carries 650 million passengers

The steam craft of the United States last year carried 650,000,000 passengers, with a loss of 46 passengers and 137 men belonging to the crews.

United States

Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments and Piles

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best treatment for cuts bruises sores ulcers dermatitis chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Bucklen Aknica W. A. Hayes Droguist

Explorer predicts Sonora to rival California as gold producer

An explorer who has been researching the topic states that Sonora, Mexico, will ultimately match California in its golden era of mining. The claim frames Sonora’s future as a leading gold region comparable to historic California yields.

Sonora Mexico California

Panacea Ointment Sold by Hillsboro Drag Co

A noted healing preparation promises relief for cuts bruises sprains ulcers sore nipples burns and all wounds. The Panacea Ointment long kept by Mrs Jos A Harris Hillsboro NC will be sold hereafter only by the Hillsboro Drag Company in daily use for years with entire satisfaction.

Jos. A. Harris Hillsboro N. C Hillsboro Drag Company

Navy Secretary’s daughter to christen first Japanese warship in US

Miss Helen Long, daughter of the Secretary of the Navy, will christen the first Japanese warship launched in the United States. The ceremony occurs at Cramps shipyard on the 20th instant and is noted for its novelty and interest.

Helen Long Secretary of the Navy United States Cramps

Appointed Summer School Superintendent from Wilmington

Prof M C S Noble of Wilmington is named superintendent of the University Summer School for the upcoming session. The Raleigh and Western North Carolina citrus and tobacco notes, plus local officials and court actions, fill a busy regional update with several named people and places.

M. C. S. Noble Wilmington University

Penates and Dr. King's New Discovery Endorsement

Ancient Greeks revered the Penates as family welfare gods and household worship. The modern household god is Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and chest ailments, claimed to cure or refund. Free trial bottles at W A Hayes' Drug Store, regular sizes 50c and 100c.

Dr. King W. A. Hayes

Pole seeker to the South after polar crown claim

Lieut. Peary declares the man who discovers the North Pole and first stands on it must face south for direction. He argues the pole winner will have no north east or west to guide him, only the southern horizon.

Lieut. Peary North Pole

Weekly Hillsboro Market Report Updates Prices Across Staples

A dense market column lists local prices for Wheat Corn Oats Meal Pork Bacon Flour Tallow Beeswax Butter Eggs Peas Beans Hides Chickens Feathers Geese Wool and Barry Wool. Coffee and Sugar quotes appear with a note that all country produce is in good demand.

Barry

Browns' Iron Bitters Advertised as Strength Restorative

Advertorial claim saturates readers with rhetoric on weakness and wasted tissue. It asserts Brown's Iron Bitters will restore strength, calm nerves, and enrich blood, claiming it outperforms costly cures and urging purchase from all dealers.

Camera Department at New York Ledger Opens

Lepcer Bellpvne presides over the camera department in the New York Ledger office, with plans to expand photography coverage and improve image quality for the NY newspaper. Officials indicate stronger visual reporting will accompany daily pages.

THE NEW York Ledger Lepcer Bellpvne N. Y Cry

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