Panama Canal Treaty Signed and Notable Reports Noted
The Orange County Observer notes the U S and Colombia treaty for Panama Canal construction has been signed. It lists reports to Governor Aycock including the Sixth Biennial Report of the North Carolina School for the Deaf and Dumb Morganton and Joyner Public Instruction report plus the Morganton State Hospital for Insane board report. It also promotes the Confederate Veteran magazine as a valuable read, offering sample copies upon request.
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United States
Colombia
Panama Canal
Aycock
North Carolina School For the Deaf and Dumb
Morganton
N. C
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. Y. Joyner
State Hospital For Insane
Nashville
Tenn
S. A
Marvelous Invention and Dr King’s New Discovery
A curious note highlights a wallpaper cutting and hanging machine as a marvelous invention. It extols Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, claiming it has helped thousands overcome grip bronchitis pneumonia and consumption. Trial bottles are free and every bottle is guaranteed by W A Hayes, Druggist.
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Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Liquor Law Earns Broad Statewide Approval
The Washington Gazette notes that the proposed liquor law is broadly approved by state papers and by public opinion. It says no recent issue has prompted as much change and that the law is regarded as meritorious.
Woman Dislocates Shoulder At Fergus Falls
Mrs Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota fell and dislocated her shoulder. A surgeon reset it quickly but pain remained. Her son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm for sprains and soreness, which relieved her and helped her sleep. He recommends it to others. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Johanna Soderholm
Fergus Falls
Mino
Chamberlain
Soa
W. A. Hayes
Large Hog Weighs 750 Pounds in Burlington
Burlington News notes H. V. Simpson killed a pig weighing 750 pounds gross and 661 pounds net, calling it among the largest hogs seen this winter. It encourages locals to raise big hogs through diligent effort.
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Burlington News
H. V. Simpson
Letter from Indiana man touts Foley’s Honey and Tar relief
In four weeks with la grippe in Angola Indiana, Rey Kemp writes that after many remedies and physician bills he found relief with Foley’s Honey and Tar. He claims two small bottles cured him and now uses it exclusively for his family. He warns to take no substitutes.
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Rey Kemp
Angola
Ind
la Grippe
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Tobacco trade notes steady demand and rising employment
In Louisburg Timex the Tobacce continues to roll and stemmeries stay busy day and night. Several hundred more steimmers could get employment here as prizehouses fill with tobacco and buyers would rent more facilities if available.
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Louisburg
State Labor data shows 276 cotton and knitting mills in state
The report by State Labor Commissioner Warner lists 276 mills under one management, including 220 cotton and 46 knitting mills and 14 woolen mills. It records 1,748,481 spindles and 38,501 knitting machines, with 46,569 workers, 23,011 men and 22,629 women over 12, plus 109,781 dependents. Child labor figures and wage ranges are given, with 84 percent of adults and 71 percent of children able to read and write. The piece also notes Roosevelt’s stance on Reed Smoot’s Utah Senate bid.
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Warner
Honey and Tar Ad Promotes Safe Cough Remedy
An advertisement argues children are harmed by opiate cough syrups and promotes Haley's Honey and Tar as a safe non opiate medicine. It notes the Youth's Companion editors praised North Carolina for improving school houses and grounds and urges continued progress.
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Mary
Haley
W. A. Hayes
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement notes Wonderful NERVE displayed by many men during pains from cuts wounds bruises burns scalds sore feet or stiff joints. Claims arnica salve kills pain and cures trouble and that it is best salve on earth for piles. Priced 25 cents at W A Hayes drag store.
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Bucklen
W. A. Hayes
Kentuckian tale and tonic bottle claim in Wilmington Star
A Kentuckian story about a bottle of whiskey said to be 42 years old circulates in the Wilmington Star. The piece notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains iron and quinine. Also, Oxford Orphan Asylum reports 247 children, up 26 from last year.
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Wilmington Star
Grove
Oxford Orphan Asylum
A Life At Stake Pneumonia Threat and Honey Tar Note
A caller urges Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive remedy for pneumonia or la grippe, claiming its splendid merit and possible life saving value. The piece also cites a Sunday school enrollment figure for the United States totaling 13,092,703.
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Foley
E W. A. Hayes
United States
Prices for Farm Commodities and Provisions in 19th Century Markets
The list shows current per unit prices for grains, meats, dairy, fibers, and staples. Wheat 80 85c per bushel. corn 65c. oats 60c. meal 80c. pork 7.5c per lb. bacon 12.5 15c. flour 4.00 5.50 per barrel. tallow 4c. beeswax 20c. butter 20c. eggs 17.5c per dozen. peas 1.25 1.75. beans 2.00 2.50. hides 4 10c. chickens 10 25c. feathers 40c. wool 25 35c. unwashed 15 20c. coffee 18 20c. sugar 5 6c.
Fewer Gallons Paint Longer Wear Promised in Hillsboro
The ad proclaims Devoe Lead and Zinc paint lasts longer than mixed paints, saving money for Hillsboro residents. It asserts homes stay brighter and people gain purchasing power, with Parks & Hedgpeth selling the paint and promising nationwide proof of longevity.
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Sahel
Hilsboro
Grea
United States
Hillsboro
Parks & Hedgpeth
Hawaii Population Mix The Islands Diverse
A Wilmington Star observation notes Hawaii with a 160000 population where 60000 are Japanese 30000 Chinese and 15000 from other countries. It argues the native population often takes a back seat in this diverse blend.
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Wilmington Star
Hawaii
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guarantee Ad
An old ad proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best treatment for la grippes coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It guarantees refunds after two thirds used and claims prevention of pneumonia with a pleasant safe formula sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Droggist
Migration critique voices in Wiceton Sentinel
The Wiceton Sentinel notes 250 disappointed Negroes walking south from New England. It argues their exodus would more effectively curb unskilled labor northward than editorials urging the race to stay in the Sunny South.
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Wiceton Sentinel
New England
Electric Bitters Sold To Cure Hidden Ills
A woman suffers from backache and dyspepsia misattributing symptoms to fatigue until a breakdown occurs. The ad urges immediate use of Electric Bitters, claiming to revitalize the system and cure stomach liver and kidney troubles, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by W A Hayes, Druggist.
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W. A. Hayes
Hospital Planned by Catholics for Greensboro
The Catholics will erect a $60,000 hospital in Greensboro operated by the Sisters of Charity. A Raleigh Christian Advocate note mentions Pneumonia and La Grippe cures by Foley's Honey and Tar, a marriage in Little River township between Wm. T. Roberts and Vir gin F. Laws, and G H Hassan Rogiveer's recovery from kidney disease aided by Foley's Kidney Cure. Dr J. T. Gibbs moves from Raleigh area to Durham as Presiding Elder, with district funds arranged for travel and housing until the district parsonage is ready.
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Greensboro
The
Sisters of Charity
Little River Township
Rufus Bradley
Hillsboro
Methodist Church
Wm. T. Roberts
Virgin F. Laws
Orange County
Rogiveer
L. E
Lima
Foley
W. A. Hayes
J. T. Gibbs
Raleigh
Durham
Raleigh Christian Advocate
Murder Verdict in Wilcox Case Sentences 30 Years
After a twenty hour jury deliberation at Hertford in Perquimans County North Carolina the jury found James Wilcox guilty of murder in the second degree at 2 pm on January 21. Judge Council sentenced him to thirty years in the penitentiary and his attorneys gave notice of an appeal to the Supreme Court. He will be returned to Elizabeth City to await further orders.
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Wilcox
Hertford
Perquimras County
N. C
James Wilcox
Judge Council
Supreme Court
Elizabeth City
Domestic Troubles and Hotel Manager Change Near Hillsboro
Domestic troubles are addressed with Dr King’s New Life Pills said to relieve and cure stomach and liver ailments. At W A Hayes drug store 25c. Arlington Hotel manager Alex A Springs to leave March 1 to run Louise hotel in Washington NC. Springs formerly from Hillsboro, married to Fannie Phillips.
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Dr. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Alex. A. Springs
Arlington
Charlotte
Washington, N. C
Springs
Hillsboro
Mises Fannie Phillips
Cure for croup recommended by mothers and doctors
The cough indicating croup should be treated promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Do not waste time on untried remedies. give the medicine as directed and all symptoms will quickly disappear. For sale by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Dress Century Old Ancestral Gown Draws Cedar Grove Interest
The Observer notes Annie Elizabeth Woods of Cedar Grove township owns a dress said to be over a century old. Passed through generations from great great aunt to the Woods family, the white jaconet garment is hand embroidered and treasured as a family heirloom. Melard F. Craig of Middlegrove NY praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and constipation, saying they work without causing g harm. A separate note records Judge McNeill’s August term ruling to set aside a 350 judgment against Greensboro hotelman W F Clegg, with appeal to the Supreme Court.
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the Observer
Annie Elizabeth
H. P. Woods
Cedar Grove Township
Fannie Cameron
Chamberlain
Melard F. Craig
Middlegrove
N. Y
W A. A. Hayes
S. G. Pepper
Southern Railway
Hillaboro
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Youth’s Companion
North Carolina
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Orange
Mass
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Chi Il
St. Louis
Atlanta
Dallas
Tex
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Cal
Foutz
Baltimore
Charlotte Observer
Caldwell & Tompkins Publishers
J. P. Caldwell
Washington
the Sunday Observer
Observer
Charlotte, N. C
Witness
Geo. R. Scott
Talmage
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Bagster
John Dougall & CO
Nassau Street
Ida M. Snyder
Brooklyn East End
McElree
Lui
Thedford
Orcardus
C. Strudwick
Court Square
Greensboro, N. c
Yee K Nash
Hilsboro, N.C
Dr. Strudy
Vicky
W. Graham
Oxford, N. C
Oran Person
Durham and
Granville
Hillsboro, N. C
John W.graham
Paul C. Granny
Peas & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamance
Durban
Person and
D. J
Spurgeon
N C
Churton Street
van ‘Miller
McCalle Co
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New Idea
Woman’s Magazine
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Broadway
York, N
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