Gattis Named Grand Master Support Called For
In North Carolina headlines the Greensboro Record shows Hon. S. M. Gattis of Hillsborough as Grand Master and urges backing at a Durham nomination. The Supreme Court ruling from Raleigh May 25 limits poll tax to two dollars per person, striking down higher county levies as unconstitutional.
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Dr King’s New Discovery Promotes Health Claim
Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and aids throat and lung issues. The ad touts nearly forty years at the top of throat and lung remedies and calls it a preventive for pneumonia. Sold with guarantee at W A Hayes drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
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Lars
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
New Discovers
Hayes’ Drug Store
N.C
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Intemperance in Eating and Digestive Health Advice
A historical notice argues that intemperance in eating rivals alcohol abuse, urging moderation and caution for summer stomach health. It promotes Kodol Digestive Aid from W. A. Hayes, and includes endorsements for Dr King’s New Life Pills and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by the same druggist.
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W. A. Hayes
DeWitt
Kitchin Gains Ground in North Carolina Governor Race
The note predicts rapid gains for Governor hopeful W. W. Kitchin against Lothé Craig, asserting strong momentum and claiming a possible decisive victory if nominated despite opposition from Simmons and Aycock.
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W. W. Kitchin
Lothé Craig
State and County Officials Charged to Enforce Law
The Durham Herald notes officials must enforce the law with 40 000 supporters ready to back it, warning that the measure will not be ignored. The piece emphasizes civic duty and readiness to act.
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Durham Herald
Our Roads Coming
The Atlantic Coast Line resumes cash dividends as Southern secures 12 million for system improvements. Rumor cites double tracking and rolling stock expansion while Seaboard faces a 3 million receivers certificates issue, oversubscribed. Railroads show revival after months of dread among directors as expansions begin.
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Atlantic Coast
Seaboard
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Jimmy Hyde
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White House
Electric Bitters Praised As Grand Family Medicine
A Rochester era notice extols Electric Bitters for dyspepsia liver issues and general vigor guided by patient Frank Conlan of New York. The ad endorses Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion and notes the Alamance Fair Association hosting its 21st Annual Fair at Burlington Fair Grounds from September 29 to October 2, 1908.
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Houston St
New York
W. A. Hayes
Alamance Fair Association
Burlington
County Commissioners Settle Accounts and Route Plans
The county board met Monday with Chairman McAdama and commissioners Pickett and Browning approving quarterly settlement with County Treasurer H L Parieb. Road supervisors were elected for multiple districts and a special 20 cent tax was approved in Fairfield District 28. Public road projects were outlined from Stoke's Creek bridge to Mount Hermon Chapel Road, with a July 1 deadline on a Cheek township route report. General Stephen D. Lee, former Confederate leader, died at Vicksburg May 28 after seven days of illness following speeches at the Veterans reunion.
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W. H.‘Stubbins
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A. A. Lynch
Little River
Thomas Wilson
W. R. McKee
Cheek’s
W. R. Thompson
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Fairfield
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Hillsboro
Cedar ‘Grove
Chapel Hill
Stoke’s Creek
University Station
Mount Hermon Chateb
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Sidney Stragborn
Thos. Craig
Eaid
Tapp
Lewis Boggs
Cheek Township
Esiu
C. L. Smith
Stephen D. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Vickeburg
Miss
Gen. Lee
Iowa
Wisconsin
G. A R
National Park
Vicksburg
Paint Economics in 1908 Linseed Oil Prices
Advert mentions Pure Linseed Oil cheaper per gallon when sold by barrel versus in Tiny Cans as Mixed Paint. It cites 600 cents per gallon for oil and 1.60 dollars per gallon for the paint mix. Claims 8 gallons oil plus 4 gallons L M Paint yields 7 gallons ready paint at 1.20 dollars per gallon. H W & J C Webb L M Paint Agents.
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Prohibition Nearer If Prohibitionists Not Quick to Act
Short item notes that prohibition would advance if supporters do not push harder, suggesting minimal effort could bring closer total ban. Emphasizes cautious stance and potential delays due to lack of concerted action.
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Durham Herald
Boogen’s Arnica Salve Credited With Cure For Foot Sore
Rural Route resident Tom Moore of Cochran Ga reports Backlen’s Arnica Salve cured a sore on his instep after unsuccessfully trying other remedies. The 25 cent box allegedly provided rapid relief under a guarantee at W A Hayes’ drug store. The piece also notes the Raleigh Masonic Temple on Fayetteville Street as a planned magnificent structure.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
W. A. Hayes
Masonic Temple
Raleigh
Fayetteville Street
Mortgage and account notices from James W. Jr. & Bro.
A fragmented public notice lists judgments mortgages and accounts due to James W. Jr. and Company. It directs all indebted parties to pay at the office and acknowledges the value of services rendered. The message is signed by John W. S. Traat.
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James W. Jr. & Bro
John W. S. Traat
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