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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
2
The Orange County Observer of Hillsborough North Carolina dated July 23 1903 publishes weekly under publisher owner Joseph A Harris outlining local notices and community items of the era.
The vestry of Trinity Church Asheville accepts Rev. McNeely Dubose resignation after his appointment as president of St. Marys College at Raleigh. His departure is noted as regrettable. The State Board of Education designates Winston Salem Franklington Elizabeth City and Fayetteville to continue colored normal schools with state support, consolidating from Salisbury Plymouth and Goldsboro. A&M College Raleigh catalogs 505 students across engineering and technical majors.
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports severe cough and blood spit from consumption. After failed medicines three 1.00 bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained 58 pounds. Trial bottles free at W A Hayes drag store.
The Wilmington Star notes a man named William Gregory of Mt Olive North Carolina, described as a resilient eater, reportedly consuming five dozen bananas in one hour and forty six minutes on a recent wager before returning to work the next morning.
An advertiser claims De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cures bleeding protruding and itching piles, citing a Sumter, South Carolina user who says two boxes cured after twenty years of trouble and no relapse in eighteen months. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
Hon W W Kitchin departed for Washington to join the Naval Committee as a member and begin an inspection tour of Atlantic Coast naval stations. The committee will later inspect Pacific Coast stations.
Foley's Honey and Tar is criticized for claiming it cures consumption in early stages while offering comfort in severe cases. W. A. Hayes brands the product a major threat and long remedy and accuses it of false advertising and refuge substitutes.
The Thomasville Baptist Orphanage plant including buildings land and permanent endowment funds total 150000 dollars.
The Geo. Bargwyn Anderson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy placed unbestowed Southern Crosses of Honor with Alamance and Orange County clerks for distribution to eligible veterans. One hundred four crosses went to Alamance County via Mr Kennedy and 55 to Major D H Hamilton for men from Orange Person Vance and Durham counties. Pope Leo XIII died in Rome on Monday July 20 at 4 04 p m.
Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as the cure for infantile cholera infantom. Claims it can cure if properly treated and directs purchase from W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
Tax values for Darham County rise to an estimated total near fourteen million dollars this year. Returns indicate an increase of over three million dollars from last year’s eleven point six million.
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama says a terrible case of piles with 24 tumors was cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The salve is touted as good for burns and various pains and is sold at W A Hayes’ drug store. Mr T W Vincent named Deputy Collector in the 4th District with higher pay. HQ in Raleigh and eastern territory.
Bruner states North Carolina will present a grand apple display at the St Louis Exposition. A $1,000 fund has been raised to support the project, contributing to the planned showcase of North Carolina fruit.
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy when other medicines fail and says W. A. Hayes endorses it. The note adds an extra session of Congress is to be called to meet November 9th.
A market notice shows current rates for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans dry hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and other country produce in good demand with per unit prices and ranges for each item. It notes receipts of various staples and reflects a general commerce tone of a rural trading post.
Gaither Collins announces a new barber shop in Messrs Parks and Hedgpeths furniture building on Churton street one door north of Dr Spurgeons Dental Parlors. Offers shave shampoo haircut latest style and cleaning and pressing clothing with satisfaction guaranteed.
The retaros to date indicate that the average valuation of property for taxation throughout the State has been advanced at least 25 per cent. This is gratifying information, and if the assessors have properly distributed the burden of taxation they have indeed done their State good service.
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts six years of chronic diarrhoea suffering and failed remedies before trying Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle purchased for a few cents cured her completely, according to the testimonial. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist in Bosque county.
A railroad man notes about fifteen families move to Greensboro weekly, counting only those who ship household goods by rail. This hints at rapid growth of the city based on railborne migration.
Advertisements praise Foley's Kidney Care as the effective remedy for rheumatism by curing kidney issues. Personal endorsements claim dramatic relief after years of doctoring, alongside unrelated notices about land sales and local bills.
For rent or sale within 112 to 3 miles of Hillsboro North Carolina, three valuable farms including one adjacent to the Southern Railway. Apply to John Berry Hillsboro for details. Also advertisements seek trustworthy representatives for a long established wealthy business house with salary and expenses paid weekly. references required. Colonial Co. Chicago invites applications with self addressed envelopes.
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Ia reports kidney trouble lasting about two years, but two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure effected a permanent cure. The Southern Railway Company filed a contract copy with the County Registrar in Chattanooga Tenn for 147 new engines and 700 freight cars costing 3 235 170 dollars. Blair & Co of New York are the contractors with 700000 cash payable.
The advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the foundation of health, claiming it enables the stomach to digest and assimilate foods, transform them into nourishing blood, and cure indigestion and digestive disorders. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
Our new stock of spring and summer millinery for ladies and children has arrived with hats Bonnets ribbons feathers and trimmings. A fall line of notions and dress trimmings is offered along with tab belts and shirt waist sets. Public invited to inspect. mail orders receive immediate attention from Mrs M L Taylor and sister.
A Colusa California man Joe Golobick reports 15 years of intractable rheumatic pain and credits Scrose Electric Bitters with complete relief and cure. The ad touts it as best for liver kidney troubles and debility, priced 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by W A Hayes. It also notes only eight of thirty to forty whiskey distilleries in Yadkin county remain after Watts law.
A testimonial claims stomach catarrh results from overload and bad digestion. The narrator says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved years of indigestion after doctors failed, with a local druggist selling the product.
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