Observer notes on prohibition support and local politics
Willisboro paper reports Gompers backing Bryan for president and nominates James S. Manning for North Carolina Democratic chairman. It notes Mayor Graham’s pro prohibition stance, calls for a state convention, and mentions UNC Summer School progress and Peary Arctic expedition aboard Roosevelt with Commander Robert E. Peary.
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the Observer
State
Democratic Executive Committee
James S. Manning
Durham
Mr. Kitchi
Remedy Taat Doss Promotes King's New Discovery Cure
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa touts Dr King's New Discovery as a healing remedy for long standing threats and lung trouble saying it cures when other treatments relieve only temporarily. The cough and cold remedy is sold at W A Hayes drug store for 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
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W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Prohibition Spreads Across States Quickly
The Union Republican notes North Carolina joins eight states with prohibition, up from three a year ago. Maine Kansas and North Dakota led. soon Georgia Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma and North Carolina joined, signaling a rapid regional shift.
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Union Republican
North Carolina
Maine
Kansas
North Dakota
Geogia
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Kodol and Life Pills Advertisements Spur Relief Claims
A collage of medical product pitches touts Kodol digestion aid for stomach disorders and Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation and biliousness. W A Hagen and W A Hayes Drug Stores are named as sellers with testimonial blurbs from local customers.
Cicero H Jones Seeks Orange County Treasurer Post
A campaign card from Mebane North Carolina dated July 1 1908 appeals to Orange County voters. Cicero H Jones declares Democratic loyalty and commitment to public service and states intent to move to Hillsboro if nominated and elected.
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Mebane
Hillsboro
Cicero H, Jones
Electric Bitters Praised by North Carolina Teacher
C M Harden of SilverCity NC extols Electric Bitters as unmatched for stomach, kidney, and liver troubles. He credits it for strength, backache, and chills, stating it is the best medicine with a guaranteed sale at W A Hayes drug store.
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C. M. Harden
SilverCity
North Carolina
Hillsboro and Cedar Grove urged to supply House member
The piece urges Hillsboro Cedar Grove and surrounding townships to nominate a man for the state House, noting Chapel Hill has furnished representatives twice and praising their past incumbents. It ends with an advertisement style testimonial for Kodol for Dyspepsia from Jake C. Moore of Atlanta dated August 10 1904.
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Chapel Hill
Hillsboro
Cedar Grove
Jake Moore
Georgia
Br.g” DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Kodol
Jake C. Moore
Atlanta
W. A. Hayes
Druggiast
Bryan Nominated as Democratic Presidential Candidate at Denver Convention
The National Democratic Convention in Denver began July 7 with Theodor A. Bell of California as temporary chairman and Clayton named permanent chair. Bryan was nominated on the first ballot with 892 1 2 votes. Gray, Towne, Kern and others were considered for other posts before Kern was left as vice presidential nominee by acclamation. The convention adjourned sine die at 4 23 p m.
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Theodor A. Bell
California
Denver
Colorado
Jaly
Clayton
Cleveland
Republican Congress
Delaware
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Bryan
Georgia
Gray
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Maryland
Connecticut
Arnica Salve Praised By J. W. Jenkins Of Chapel Hill
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina extols Backien's Arnica Salve claiming it is the best salve in the world. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and reliably heals sores burns and wounds. Sold for 251 cents at W A Hayes' drug store. A stray moral line about love and hate appears at the end.
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Board of Aldermen
Graham
Durham
North Carolina
Blind Tigers
Old Man Frapps
Raleigh
Backien
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N.C
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
No Honing Offer From Webb Company
A terse ad offers simple service with a prompt invitation to inquire and a price of five dollars from H. W. and J. Webb. The note implies customer interest and direct contact for details.
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Roosevelt
Wenty Fourth Street
New York City
Robert E. Peary
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A. A. Felton
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Sali
Z. W. Wood & Sohs, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Webb
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Superior Court
North
Forrest
A. W. Jordan
Mary E. Jordan
Court House
Lwillsboro
Polly Nobbs
Cheek’ Township
George Faucetts
D. BE. Forrest
Aeinistrator
Raving
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R. T. Gray
Walter Bingham
Raleigh, N.C
Raleigh Christian
United States
Canada
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John W. Graham
Paul
Graham Granam & Granay, AE
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N.c
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S. M. Gattis
Hillsboro, N
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Oxford, N. c
Durham and
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Spurgeon
Churton Street
Uiversity OF Norte
Clin A
Francis P. Venable
Caper Hill
N. C
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Greensboro, N.C
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Mass
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