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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1898

Page

2

Raleigh Democrats Refuse Fusion with Populists

The Raleigh Democratic Convention rejects fusion with Populists and effectively severs cross party ties. Harbor of Havana cited as among the world’s finest with a narrow three-eighth mile channel to enter and capacity for 1,000 vessels. Senate votes 18 to 5 to keep census clerks outside civil service for the upcoming censuses, while adopting nonpolitical appointment rules for later counts. Cipher messages between Populists and Democrats suspended, and no communication is believed possible since Park Street’s Room No. IV.

Havana Park Slotei

Electric Bitters Sold As Miracle Cure

A claim that Electric Bitters can cure a range of ailments including back pain kidney weakness malaria and nervous trouble is advertised. The note states the tonic tones the liver and kidneys purifies the blood acts as a nerve tonic and laxative with a money back guarantee. Only available at W A Hayes' Drug Store.

W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Laxative Endorsed in 40 Years Use

A Milesbore Pa reader claims long experience with DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a reliable laxative. An additional note quotes a dialogue about being provided for after death, reflecting the era's rhetorical tone.

P. Jones Milesbore, Pa Waites DeWitt

California and Florida to supply Spain’s annual fruit trade

Spain has long imported 33 000 ONG worth of oranges nuts raisins and wines from this country. This year the trade will be supplied by the people of California and Florida as an alternative source.

Spain California Florida

Beek Lens Arnica Salve Advertsed Cure Claim

An old line advertisement touts Arnica Salve as the best treatment for cuts burns sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and promises a remedy for piles. Sold by W A Hayes.

Beek Lens Arnica W. A. Hayes Krist

Indignant Patriot Fires Call for Help Against Spain

A Washington Star quote shows an impatient patriot urging action while pugilists chant they wait for Spain to gain a reputation, reflecting wartime sentiment and public pressure.

Spain Washington Star

Sure Cure Ointment Sold by Hillsboro Drag Company

A long used soothing ointment for cats bruises sprains burns and all sores is now sold locally. Previously made by Mrs Jos A Harris Hillsboro NC it will be distributed hereafter only by the Hillsboro Drag Company in Hillsboro NC.

Jos. A. Harris Hillsboro N.C Hillsboro Drag Company

Erie Canal Length and Cost Evident in State Records

The Erie Canal in New York is described as the longest canal, running from Albany to Buffalo. The source notes a distance of SS1 miles and a construction cost of $62 040 suis.

Erie New York Albany Buffalo

Missionaries face backlash in West Railroad street services

Rocky Mount Argonaut reports Mormon missionaries faced rejection as they held afternoon services on Kicks lot, West Railroad street, with locals dismissing their attempts as futile and harmful to the community.

Rocky Mount

Preparing for War Uses All Efforts to Aid East and North

An article notes Congress will mobilize all efforts to reduce suffering in the East and North while the South is not assisted. It mentions Rice's Goose at phare atism gout cronp coughs and colds sold by druggists and general stores with a guarantee.

Congress

Deputy captures goods in Lincoln county Tuesday night

Deputy Collector Albright seized a mule team a Nissen wagon two barrels of whiskey a horse and buggy in eastern Lincoln county Tuesday night. No deputy marshal was present and the raiders fled. The note adds a testimonial praising DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for itching piles with quick relief.

L Newton Enterprise Albright Lincoln County Mea Iredell County S. FE. Parker Sharon, Wis W. A. Itayes W. A. Hayes W. A. Layes San Francisco Examiner

Illicit Escape Romance Sparks Maryland Wedding

Miss Evangeline Cisneros, famed for escaping a Spanish prison to Havana, wed Carlos F. Carbonel at the Hotel Rennert in Baltimore at noon. Carbonel died in her rescue, and the couple departed for Washington an hour later.

Iler

Weekly Hillstorno Market Prices for Wheat to Sugar

Market report shows prices for Wheat 80 to 90 cents a bushel. Corn 55 cents. Oats 40 cents. Meal 60 cents. Bacon 7 to 8 cents. Flour 8.50 to 35.00 per barrel. Tallow 4 cents. Beeswax 20 cents. Butter 15 to 20 cents. Eggs 10 cents a dozen. Peas 75 cents to 1.75. Beans 75 cents to 1.40. Hides dry 4 to 8 cents. Chickens 10 to 25 cents each. Geese 41 cents per pound. Wool washed 1.25 to 1.25. Unwashed 10 cents. Coffee 10 to 20 cents. Sugar 6 to 7 cents. Strong demand for country produce.

Susar

Marines Seize Fortifications at Guantanamo Cuba

American marines landed at Guantanamo Bay and occupied the fortifications in the lower harbor. They were attacked by Spanish forces last Saturday evening. fighting continued all night and the Spaniards were repulsed. Our forces reported four killed.

Guantanamo Cuba

Bryan's Regiment Ready for Service Amid War Debate

Omaha Nebraska June 6 Bryan's regiment was offered to the war department and ready within forty eight hours though lacking guns and field equipment. Governor Holcomb defends appointments of silver men and says the unit will go South within ten days likely to Cuba or Porto Rico. Bryan predicts active service once matériel arrives and notes he will command the regiment.

Holacmb Omaha Neb Holcomb Géyan Cuba Porto Rico

Patrick Murphy Hero of Manila Steamroom Sacrifice

Poem tribute to Patrick Murphy a stoker in the Manila conflict who dies at his post while keeping ship heat and steam pressure. Lament condemns lack of recognition while praising his courage and duty alongside fellow stokers and seamen. Lizzie Holden signs the piece.

Patrick Murphy Manila Pat Murphy Falbon Bord Murphy Lizzie Holden

Dr Kings New Discovery Gives Away Millions Bottles

The ad boasts that Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and Colds has given away over ten million bottles and cured thousands of cases. It invites readers to call on W A Hayes Druggist for a free bottle, with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund of price.

Dr. King Cail W. A. Hayes Drugeist

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