Union General Wheeler Promoted for Philippine Duty
In Manila General Joseph Wheeler was ordered to charge toward victory with 10,000 cavalry and cut the cable to his superiors to end the war quickly. Also noted are the New York Star bicycle giveaway and the Ledger Monthly July issue celebrating American patriotism with a cover by a girl in Liberty cap and a veteran’s view of Fourth of July symbols. Dr. George T. Winston elected President of the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Raleigh. The Charlotte Observer lauds his return to North Carolina and predicts strong leadership to elevate the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wheeler
Manila
Otis
Philippines
the Ledger Monthly
Ledger Monthly
Robert Beaver’s Sons, Publishers
Ledger Building
New York
George T. Winston
University of Texas
University of North Carolina
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Raleigh
Charrotte Observer
Electric Bitters Promised as Miracle Cure
A salesman touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for lamp back, weak kidneys, malaria, nerves, constipation, headaches, insomnia, and melancholy. The product is described as vegetable, a mild laxative, and a blood purifier with Liver and Kidneys stimulant effects. Each bottle is guaranteed and sold for 50 cents at W A Hayes' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
A Grand Old Man Dr Worth Celebrates 88th Birthday
The Asheboro Courier honors Dr. J M Worth on his 88th birthday praising a long life of service benefiting many. The note wishes him happiness and peace in the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
J. M. Worth
Local Florida Reader Endorses Diarrhea Remedy
A reader from Coconut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea and credits four doses of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his attack. He says he recommended it to others who also praise its effectiveness. Available at W A Hayes Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
W. A. Hayes
Chamberlain
Kissing Bug Bite Reported in Wilson Area
Wilson News notes that cities north of Wilson announced the visiting Kissing Bag. Ernest Meredith woke from a nap to find his upper lip swollen after a bite, with Dr Nathan Allen confirming the incident as a bite from the pest known as the Kissing Bug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ernest Meredith
Nathan Allen
Meredith
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Doctor Hobbs
Dr Hobbs of Fort Valley Ga praises De Witts Witch Hazel Salve after twenty five years in medicine. he notes brow piles are hard to cure but says the salve has cured many cases and recommends it. He warns buyers to insist on De Witts as counterfeits are on sale sold by W A Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. WW. Hobbs
M.J
Fort Vailey
Saya
de Witt
W. A. Hayes
Chamberlain
W. A. Slayes
Florida
de Witts
Rich Square
Patton and
Gleaner
Dovid K& Fouts
Baltimore MD
Hillsboro
W A. Hayes
Right editor views medicines and Raleigh statue models
Editor raises question of editors recommending patent medicines while praising Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy based on two decades of use. The piece urges preparedness and physician absence in some cases. Also notes Raleigh meeting of the Vance Monument Committee selecting Ellicott's design for a bronze statue, with $5,000 legislative appropriation and $2,000 raised by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Vance Monument Committee
Ellicott
Capitol Square
New Kern Avenue
Vance Monument Association
Dr King’s New Discovery praised amid public generosity
Public gratitude noted for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds with over ten million trial bottles given away. Claims cure of asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest lung diseases. Also mentions Texas flood losses and De Witt’s Early Risers detox claim and free Manila schools opening with English instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Local Market Report From Wheat to Wool Prices
Market brief lists typical prices for Wheat Corn Oats Meal Pork Bacon Flour Tallow Beeswax Batter Eggs Pear Beans Hides Chickens Feathers Wool and coffee sugar. Notes a medical ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digesting what you eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waowashed
Barry
Phosphate Rock Found in Caswell County and Local Reports
A letter to the Agricultural Department notes phosphate rock discovery in Caswell County. Wilmington Messenger reports nationwide fear of cut worms threatening corn crops. Cohesive notes cover immigrant land offers, mining interests, smallpox in Gates County, and endorsements for One Minute Cough Cure. W.A. Hayes promotes De Witts products and Chamberlain remedies amid varied local notices.
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Agricultural Department
Caswell County
Fatore Cor Wilmington
Keith
Neith
Vender County
Raleigh Post
Join W Thompson
Thompson
E. Cozad
Cleveland
Ohio
Commissioner of Immigration
Cozad
Groner
Union Mercantile Co Offers for Women Education and Goods
The notice promotes educational and industrial training for young women with stipends and expenses while inviting applicants across counties. It mentions faculty, regular students, and a September-august timetable with a call for catalogs and correspondence, inviting readers to visit Hillsbury store headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piaet
Dermiree-Taithon
Porerhouse
Union Mercantile CO
Hillsbury, N
Cancer Cure Versus Hairline Breast Tumors
A testimonial-ad style notice touts Swift 8. S. S. as a cure for cancer, claiming blood poisoning is the root cause and that eighteen bottles cured a Winston sale of the disease. It promises a free booklet from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
8.S. S
SM. Ipo
Winston
N. C
Atlanta
Georgia
The Bingham School Catalog Announcement
The Bingham School offers a thorough home school for boys with seven teacher staff all graduates. It promotes athletic programs and outdoor sports with no extra tuition fees. A Bible, classical, scientific and business course includes penmanship shorthand telegraphy bookkeeping typewriting and more. Catalog details available upon request.
Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines Ad Promotes Reliability
An advertisement extols Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines as costlier than cheap brands but more satisfying. It cites endorsements from John Shaw Rev L S Bradshaw Deputy Sheriff Eugene A Slughes and others. The piece also promotes Peoples Mutual Benevolent Association of North Carolina life policies via local Orange Division officers and agents with names and titles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaw
Rev
L. S. Bradshaw
Eugene A. Slughes
Peoples” Mutual Benevolent Association of
North Carolina
Orange
Durham Counties
Samuel M. Gattis
Thurry Lish
K. Hughes
Wthomas
Notable Local Firm Practices in State A Prompt Attention
A fragment notes JOHN W. GRAHAM of GRAHAM & GRAMAM with emphasis on prompt professional attention. The text suggests a small law or consulting firm operating in the state, signaling typical 19th or early 20th century professional services.
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N. C
Joseph A. Harris
William Astor Chanler
New York Star
Amos J. Commings
Asa Bird Gardner
Hogg
Texas
Fred. Feigl
Wilson News
Hell
Christ
W. H. Newman
Sylvan Valley News
Brevard, N. C
STATE
NEWS
South Carolina
Wilmington Messenger
Beckesn
Ansia Saave
Eures
W. A Hayes
Dustrial College OF
McIver
Grreensboro
M. Idol
THE
Bingham School
Orange County, Neamebane, N. C
Wheeler & Wilson
J. M. Hayes, Granama, N .C
Deo
Cy the
Micelree
Cardus
Ladies’ Department
Chattanooga Ine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rrliabie
New Home Sewing Machine Co
Csros Socame
St. Louis
Sas Financisco
Cal Atlanta
J. 8. Murray, Agest
Durham
N.C
Es Dale
Jackson’s
Wreas
Nash
Attorney-At- Aw
W. Grallan
Oxford
Durban
Supreme Court
S M. Lattis
John W.graham
Graham & Gramam
Hilsboro, N.C
Caswell
Durham, Gringille
Enn I. Cooley
Cooley Fy Room
J.S Spurgeon
Chur
Parks & Hedgpeth
Wright
Duran Soutiler
California
Cuba
Porto Rico
Peman Palace
R. L. Vernon
Charlotte
N.C. Ashesse
Qiu
Washinggton, Dp. C
Mtete OF
Norte Akosty Onanutst Superior Court
Emma Tepea
Tos Ph Hamiet Ae Clerk
Paver Board
Lam
Henry Bil Haki
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