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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
4
A 35 000 strong business men petition from New England, largely Massachusetts Republicans, says future industrial policy depends on broader markets. It argues that trade gains should be achieved through reciprocity with Canada. Excluding locomotives, 30 000 engines of 2 000 000 horsepower are produced annually.
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney issues with a testimonial from Mrs. J. H. Bowles of Durham North Carolina. It promises a free trial by mail and lists Foster Milburn Co as the seller, price fifty cents per box. The page also contains miscellaneous short items about Japan streets Danish shoe trends Congo rubber Saxony schools locksmiths a teething syrup and a Russia Japan population note.
Toby Claude argues that small stature helps women in musical comedy and opera. She cites numerous successful shorter actresses and singers like Nielsen, Hopper, Calve, Melba, Nordica, and Mrs. Fiske as proof. She notes the ease of moving through crowds and the world’s admiration for small people.
An article observes a shift from plain leather prayer books to ornate volumes with gold, diamonds, and pearls, reflecting a trend where the church costume emphasizes the book cover as a grand, stylish accessory for brides and elderly ladies alike.
A page of religious maxims urges personal faith and daily virtue. It emphasizes confidence in Christ, prayer, fear, humility, truth, and charity, noting spiritual life surpasses mere ritual and that character shapes influence more than wealth or status.
The article notes a Japanese Chinese and Siamese botanical marvel called the changeable rose. It is white in shade, blue and pink in sunlight, then turns red in open air, varying with sunlight and warmth as petals brighten from pale blue to deep pink and finally red.
Miss Mary Burns of Halifax sends a testimonial endorsing Peruna for indigestion and stomach trouble. She states she suffered years with poor digestion, tried many remedies, and after three months on Peruna recovered her health and strength.
Residents of Southern California form partnerships to harness sunlight as fuel. A solar water heater concentrates sun rays with mirrors to heat water in roof troughs for domestic use, offering nearly boiling temperatures and eliminating conventional fuel costs. An Austrian torpedo factory at Flume built a slender 23 foot long missile capable of 3800 yard precision discharge.
A New York Herald report notes the umbrella tree from Ceylon grows tallest and fullest in very wet climates. It forms a complete shelter under its spreading branches and thick foliage, often keeping off rain even in heavy showers.
Antiquary acquires the Queer Old English Tithe Barn of Boroughbury Peterborough England a 650 year old structure built to store tenth produce for monastery. Notable timberwork lacks iron nails and side supports are carved from solid timber.
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