University of North Carolina finances and enrollment report
Trustees in Raleigh note total resources for the year at 150 023 74 dollars with expenditures of 147 190 46 and a 30 000 dollar increase in requested annual appropriation. Enrollment nears 800 with 93 percent from North Carolina and Orange county contributing 33 students. Methodist attendance 224 and Baptists 157. Executive Committee named for two years. R. H. Lewis re elected Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina
Raleigh
Venable
North Carolina
Orange County
A B. Andrews
Charles B. Aycock
R. H. Battle
Julian S. Carr
Josephus Daniels
Claude Dockery
John W.graham
T. Shenan
R. H. Lewis
Hopeful Cure for Consumption and Digestive Aid Adverts
A testimonial from W. K. Lipscomb of Washington NC recalls his brother’s recovery from consumption after six bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad touts its safety for lungs coughs colds bronchitis and asthma with trial bottles available via W W Hayes. A second promo promotes Kodol digestives as a cure for indigestion promising relief and better health from proper digestion.
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W. KR. Lipscomb
Washington
N.C
King
WW. A. Hayes
Chamberlains Liniment and Kodol Digestive Aid Ad
A 19th century style advertisement promotes Chamberlains Liniment for muscular rheumatism sprains and bruises urging twice daily application with prices. It also promotes Kodol Digestive Aid promising to digest any food and ease worry over dyspepsia with a guarantee of prompt relief. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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W. A.hayes
Chamberlain
Vy W. A Hayes
Xodol
W. A Hayes
Wheels Go Around in Gotham Daily Counts Grow
A quirky exchange notes rapid rate of life in New York with recurring figures: visitors arrive every second, immigrants every forty two seconds, passenger trains every fifty two seconds, arrests every three minutes, births every six minutes, funerals every seven minutes, weddings every thirteen minutes, new businesses every forty two seconds, buildings catch fire every forty eight minutes, ships depart harbor every forty eight minutes, new buildings erected every fifty one minutes, accidental deaths every eighty one and a half hours, divorces every eight and a half hours, and self-inflicted deaths every ten hours. Restaurants spend large sums each night while three hundred fifty new citizens move in daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Under Scrutiny by Food Law
Secretary Wilson states the law requires listing habit forming drugs on bottle labels and shows Chamberlain's Cough Remedy fails to mention chloroform opium morphine or other drugs. The remedy is claimed safe and effective, sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Wilson
W. A. Hayes
Draggiat
Legislature urged to adopt electrocution in NC prisons
The Charlotte Observer endorses replacing hanging with state prison electrocution, citing broad support in other states including Virginia and praising outcomes where enacted. The piece also promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for urinary and back problems, with local dealer W. A. Hayes.
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Charlotte
de Witt
W. A. Hayes
Draggnet
Judge Grants Divorce for Ill Temper and Bad Breath
A western judge issues a divorce decree citing ill temper and bad breath as the cause. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation and related ailments, claiming relief from bad breath liver trouble and headaches. 25c at W A Hayes' drug store.
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An old time ad touts DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for cooling healing for piles and minor injuries. It notes sign painters credit, soothing painful conditions, and recommends the product sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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DeWitt
W. A. Hayes
Good Deed: Let Me Do It Now Motto of Charity
A concise paraphrase of the classic maxim urges immediate good acts as the speaker notes life is finite and one chance to help others. The message stresses urgency and the value of benevolence without delay.
Brave Fire Burn Relief Salve Ad Claim
An 19th century style advertisement touts Buéklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns scalds wounds cuts and sores. It promises instant relief and claims efficacy for a range of ailments including skin eruptions old sores boils ulcers felons and piles. Available for 25 cents at W A Hayes drug store.
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Buéklen
Earth
W. A. Hayes
Fragmentary New Bern Note Reflects Youth and Regret
A damaged snippet from New Bern reflects on youths with potential wasted by lack of timely guidance. The fragment notes that many boys could have avoided trouble if given a timely push or chance, hinting at regret and missed opportunities.
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New Bern
Cough Remedies and Cotton Crop Report
An old advertisement urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup to prevent chronic bronchitis and pneumonia with sore throat relief. It notes sales across the United States and abroad, selling by W. A Hayes, Druggist. Also mentions the 1908 cotton crop reaching 12,920,900 bales, up over 1907 by more than a million.
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Chamberlain
United States
W. A Hayes
Kennedy
W. A. Hayes
Land auction in Hillsboro heirs of C T Oakley
Under court decree in Orange County Special Proceedings W B Oakley administrator of C I Oakley deceased and others offer at Hillsboro court house a fourth interest in a 9F acre Hillsboro township tract. Sale February 1 1909 at 1% oclock highest bidder. Terms one half cash and one half deferred six months with interest. Proceeds to pay debts. December 30 1908 W E Oakley Administrator
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Superior Court of
Orange County
W. B. Oakley
Hillsboro Township
Jeff. Teyidr
R. J.saylor
C. L. Turner
B. F. White
J. G. Scott
W. E. Oakley
C. T. Oakley
W. E.thompson
R Howard Johnson
Mary Johnson
Register of Deeds
Court’ House
Hillsboro
Chee
Sarah Terrell
James Terrell
Robert W. Terrell
S. J. Crawford
L. Banks Halt
Jane Carden
W. &. Thompson
Clery Superior Court of Orange
Eliza C. Tughes
Sity
Dar Grove ‘Township
Orange N.C
Superior
N.C
Charles Strayag
Counsy
Court of
John G. Wal
Unity
Iecs
Hillsbor
Dinterest
Stephen Taylor
Pettiford
JA. Giles
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Taft
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Tae
E.C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Vittel
Bagaia
Tommy
Willie
Dsy
Tye
C. M. Hughes
A.W. Hughes
A. W. Hughes
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John G. Walker
Cook Commi
Edutor
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