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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1898

Page

2

Senate Bill on Nicaragua Canal Faces Senate and House Action

Senator Stewart introduces a bill for the U S government to construct and own a Nicaragua Canal. The House passes the bill, and the Senate has previously approved it. The piece notes debates on political disabilities per the third amendment and personnel questions for General Wheeler. It also reports North Carolina attracting Northern plumbers and fruit business interest, citing Secretary Ramsay.

Stewart Senate Nicarauga Canal United States House Wheeler Latley Texas Department of Agriculture North Carolina Ramsay Raleigh News and Observer

Klondike Discovery Praised by Texan for Cure

Mr A Thomas of Marysville Texas reports Dr King's New Discovery cured his consumption with hemorrhages after years of suffering. He claims gold would be less valuable than this remedy and would pay any price. The medicine cures asthma throat and lung ailments with free samples at W A Hayes' Drug Store. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed.

Tan Klondike Thomas Marysville Tex Klondike de. King Ile

Water flow estimate at Niagara Falls

The flow of water over Niagara Falls is estimated at 215.00 cubic feet per second. This equals 1,103,500 wallops weighing 1,143,270 pounds.

Niagara Falls

DeWitts Little Merryl Risers Praised in Milesburg

In Milesburg Pa VP Jones reports forty years of housekeeping with DeWitts Little Marly Risers praising their laxative effects and cathartic results without side issues. He notes the product’s long standing use in his family and strong satisfaction.

Jones Milesburg Waites DeWitt Uist

Sand equivalence of butter by the pound

A line states that one pound of butter yields work equal to five pounds of beef nine pounds of potatoes or twelve pounds of milk.

Salve advertised for skin ailments guarantees refund

An advertisement offers ANICA SALVE as the best salve for chaps and skin eruptions including sores ulcers and chilblains. It promises a full refund if not satisfying and states price in cents per box with W. A. Hayes as the druggist seller.

W. A. Hayes

Rise in U.S. periodicals surpasses seven thousand in decade

The report notes that newspapers and periodicals published in the United States grew by more than 7,000 titles over ten years, reflecting expanding press output and media diversification across the nation.

United States

Panneen Ointment sold by Hillsboro Drug Company

Advertised ointment claims cure for cats bruises sprains ulcerations sore nipples burns scalds chitins piles and sores. Previously made by Mrs Jos A Harris Hillsboro NC, now sold in Hillsboro through the Hillsboro Drug Company.

Jos A. Harris Hillsboro N.C Hillsboro Drug Company

Over 20 Patents Issued For Horseshoes Yet No Use

The report notes that more than twenty patents have been granted for horseshoe designs but none have achieved general adoption or practical traction.

North Carolina Officials Vote and School News

Durham elects James Crawford Briggs of Oxford as assistant law professor. Dr. R M Norment plans an independent bid after Dockery’s nomination. North Carolina State Fair set for October 24 with Jobn Cunningham leading preparations. Baptist Boy Brigade organized at First Baptist Sunday School with 60 youths. Thompson Orphanage Board accepts Rev E A Osborne’s resignation. Rev Walter Smith named interim superintendent until Osborne returns.

Durham NC. University James Crawford Briggs Oxford Briggs University Wadesboro R. M. Norment Col O H. Dockery Congress Rockingham Dockery Russell Raleigh News and Observer Jobn F. Cunningham North Carolina Agricultural Society Jobn Nichols Colonel Cunningham Asheville The Baptist Boy Brigade First Baptist Sunday School W.C. McConnell Dabney Yarboro Brand Starnes Litsl Capitol J IL. Tucker Charlotte Observer Thompson Orphanage E A. Osborne Walter Smith Scotland Neck A. L. Smith Col Osborne Col. Osborne

Prices of farm products and market report

Market notes list prices for wheat corn oats meal pork and more. Wheat 1.00 to 1.25 per bushel. corn 5 to 7 cents. oats 40 cents. meal 60 cents. flour 5.50 to 6.00 per barrel. beef and pork prices shown. various goods including potatoes beans hides chickens feathers wool and sugar are listed as in good demand.

Barry

Bryan to Lead Nebraska Regiment in War Effort

Clippings praise William J. Bryan for organizing a Nebraska regiment and potential command. They contrast his modest, tireless work with rival political figures and highlight his patriotism and leadership. The notice includes brief endorsements and a health nostrum advertisement.

William J. Bryan Washington Post Bryan Nebraska Ife Mr. Bryan Rourke Cochran Billy Bynum Democratic Party

Official War Sos promotion by Congressman Rankin Young

An advertisement touts a massive 600 page official war book on relations with Spain and the Navy. It highlights biographies of Dewey and other officers, offers a cheap price, and promises liberal agent terms with premiums and a two cent stamp for sample outfit.

James Rankin Young Spain Dewey Aim Jen PS. Ner Monroe Book Coo Dept M Chicago

Cuba thout queen the tyrant heel rally of hope

A historical poem invokes Cuba’s suffering under Spanish rule. It laments famine and oppression, prays for divine relief, and urges support to free Cuba while commemorating figures like Maceo. The verse portrays Spain’s brutal power and a hopeful, eventual liberation.

Cuba Spain

Free Life Pills Offer From H E Bucklen Co Chicago

Free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills mailed to your address. Trial promises to prove merits for constipation and headaches with a vegetable formula that tones stomach and bowels. Regular size 25e per box sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also Rice s Goose Grease claimed to cure rheumatism gout croup coughs and colds sold by druggists and general stores.

H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago Dr. King W. A. Hayes Congress

Unscrupulous ad copy promotes fresh line of goods

A damaged ad shows a merchant promoting diverse items from garden seeds to cucumbers and soaps. The text thanks past patrons and invites customers to visit the store east of the post office near the courthouse, promising a fresh selection and steady service.

Court House Tully

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