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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1906

Page

2

Harris Publisher Leads Hillsborough Paper in 1908

The Hillsborough Observer announces Joseph A Harris as publisher and owner for the Postisoep weekly edition dated Thursday June 7, 1908.

Joseph A. Harris

Reformatories for youthful criminals urged in the South

The Wilmington Messenger notes a growing push in Southern states for reformatories to handle youthful offenders. It cites a Roosevelt proclamation urging governors to back the Jamestown Exposition and reports J. D. Rockefeller's pledge of one million dollars for such institutions, contingent on state and charity cooperation.

Roosevelt Territories J. D. Rockefeller South Willmington Massenger

New Discovery Proclaims Health for Soldiers Abroad

Wil lis T. Morgan of Rural Roster Concord N H recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him healthy. He calls it the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and long diseases now sold in New Hampshire by W A Hayes Druggist with a trial bottle free and guaranteed.

Fras Cuba Philippies Willis T. Morgan U.S A Concord N. H Philippines W.A Hayes

Our Millionaires' Club

A Charlotte Observer article cites Ira Bennett noting 36 of the 90 U S senators are worth over a million dollars each, tallying to about 343 million. William A. Clark tops with 200 million, followed by Elkins and Alger at 20 million each, with several others in the two million or one million ranges. Three Southern senators Bailey McCreary and Martin are in the million class, while Overman is described as well fixed.

Millionaires’ Club Wilmington Messenger United States Senate Charlotte Observer Ira E. Bennett Washington City William A. Clifk Montana Senator Elkins West Virginia Alger Michigan Scott Gorman Maryland Messrs Bailey Texas McCreary Kentucky Martin Virginia Overman Senate

Break Ur a Corp Cold in One or Two Days

The article claims a severe cold can be broken in one or two days. It advises taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy hourly at first symptoms to counteract the cold. It notes sale by W A Hayes Drugist. It also mentions the Senate passing the Post Office Appropriation bill at 192,495,000 dollars.

W. A. Hayes Draggist

Bee’s Laxative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar Ad

An old time medicine advert promotes Bee’s Laxative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds and throat and chest irritation. It claims to act on the bowels drive out the cold clear the head and strengthen mucous membranes. Sold by Reynolds and Walker.

Reynolds & Walker

Features of the railroad rate bill outlined by the Herald

The Interstate Commerce Commission would fix maximum freight rates in disputed cases. Rates require five days notice and a three judge hearing to suspend. Rates take effect within thirty days, last up to two years. The commission may set joint and through rates. Carriers can be penalized for rebates, with fines or imprisonment.

New York Herald Inter State Commerce Commission Supreme Court

Very Best Remedy for Bowel Trouble Advised

Blafton Indiana resident M T Burroughs endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best bowel trouble remedy after years of use in his family. He predicts demand before summer ends and urges timely purchase from W A Hayes, local druggist. The note closes with a moral about boomerangs and jealousy.

M. T. Burroughs Blaffton Lodiana Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Gentle Stomach Relief

Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best regulator for stomach and bowels with a 250 price. Claims to cleanse kidneys and bladder, relieve back-ache, and expel impurities. Sold by Reynolds & Walker and W. A. Hayes, draggist.

Dr King W. A. Hayes Yona Reynolds & Walker

Prices Current at Weakly Hillsboro Market in Broad Range

Market notices show grain prices for wheat corn oats and meal with per bushel rates from 60 to 70 cents and barrel flour from 85.00 to 600. Other staples include pork bacon hog round beef and lamb prices per pound eggs beans wool and coffee with sugar and country produce in good demand across the market.

Ninth Judicial District Convention Nominees Sought in Durham

The Ninth Judicial District Democratic Convention meets in Durham on June 14 1906 at 42 o'clock in the county courthouse to nominate candidates for Judge of the Superior Court and Solicitor. Chairman John N. Welson and Secretary A M Garweop preside.

Ninth Judicial District Durham John N. Welson

Testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

Many users praise Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for its splendid results in treating diarrhoea and bowel troubles. Friends encourage others to keep it at home as a trusted cure, with W. A. Hayes druggist selling the remedy locally.

Ty W. A. Hayes

Democratic County Convention Set for Hillsboro Next Saturday

The Democratic County Convention will meet in Hillsboro on Saturday, June 9, to organize committees and set the framework for the election season. Sheriff Andrews reports tax land sales of 47 tracts with about half sold to the county. Visitors to Raleigh include Mrs John W Graham of Hillsboro and Mrs Lewis of Tallahassee with Mr William Bailey of Louisburg. Browne Roffis Webb plans to move to Denver Colorado this week. The Fifth District Congressional Convention is called for Greensboro on July 2 at 8 o clock to renominate Congressman W W Kuehnm and seek unanimous renomination.

Hillsboro Andrews John. W. Graham Lewis Tallahassee Fla William Bailey Louisburg A. B. Hawking Raleigh Browne Roffis Webb Denver Colorado Hin Treensboro D&c W. W. Kuehmn

Rumor of injunction amid Fourth of July festivities in Charlotte

The Charleston paper notes rumors that Charlotte may seek another injunction during Uncle Sam's Fourth of July celebration. It then advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a baby medicine that makes infants eat, sleep and grow, priced at 36 cents, with W. A. Hayes named as contact.

W A. Hayes Charleston News and Courier Charlotte N. C Hollister W. A. Hayes

Notice to Creditors of Martha Copley Estate

Admin istratrix announces administration of Martha Copley estate and calls all debtors to pay promptly. Claimants must present verified claims by May 22, 1907 or be barred from recovery. This notice dated May 22, 1906.

Martha Copley

Conference condemns liquor dispensary as immoral institution

The Genoral Conference declared a liquor dispensary an immoral institution not to be tolerated by the Church. Speakers urged its removal with no voices in support. A law now makes liquor dispensers subject to immorality trials, condemning the dispensary and its backers.

Raleigh Christian Advocate Church

Electric Bitters and Stomach Remedies Featured in Local Ads

Local notices promote Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach and liver disorders with testimonials from A. Brown of Bennettaville. Also advertised are Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Ring's Diapepsia Tablets for indigestion, with druggists W. A. Hayes and Reynolds & Walker selling them. The Greensboro Female College announces Carnegie funding for a $100,000 endowment.

India 5. A. Brown Bennettaville S. C W. A. Hayes Greensboro Female College Andrew Carnegie Reynolds & Walker

Limited Period Book Offer at Trade Rates 60 Cents

Advertises a book on heaven and angels with topics including the origin and nature of angels, heaven’s environment, earthly relationships in heaven, meetings with friends, garments and homes in heaven, and eternal progress. Mentions 9 cent postage for mailing and a focus on religious guidance.

Angela

Rural mail flag rule to aid postoffice carriers

The Postoffice Department in Washington orders rural routes to place a flag at mail deposits so carriers see at a glance if there is mail to deliver. If no flag is raised, carriers proceed without stopping, saving time on distant boxes along routes. Also mentions Cade's Little Liver Pills as a remedy replacing harsh laxatives. Reynolds & Walker sell it. other druggists and a book-seller are noted as competitors in selling medicines.

Reynolds & Walker Postoffice Department Washington

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