Willisbough Observer Issue June 20 1907
Willisborough weekly paper dated Thursday June 20 1907 with publisher Joseph A Harris listed as owner.
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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
Willisborough weekly paper dated Thursday June 20 1907 with publisher Joseph A Harris listed as owner.
Governor Glenn notes North Carolina’s wealth and population surge since 1870 with property values rising from 260 million to 1.1 billion and the state debt plus railway value figures. The UNC catalog for 1906-07 lists 733 students, 74 faculty, and departments in Graduate Collegiate Applied Sciences Law Medicine Pharmacy. The Summer School for Law opened June 18 and the next session begins September 9, 1907. readers are urged to check the university advertisement on page three.
In Fedora Tennessee C Pepper recounts his illness with lung and throat hemorrhages. Doctors failed to help him until he used Dr King s New Discovery. Relief was instant with coughing ending and bleeding diminishing in three weeks he returned to work. Guaranteed relief for coughs and colds. 50c and 1 9 0 at Hayes drug store trial bottle offered. The text notes world races languages and religions in a closing aside.
A noted method suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at hourly intervals at first signs of a cold to counteract symptoms. The ad asserts the cold can be broken up within one or two days and that the remedy restores health. It also notes that about 4,000 acres of cedar trees are cut yearly for lead pencil material.
Free sample promoted at the store for Dr Shoop Health Coffee Imitation. Claims to imitate real coffee using toasted grains and cereals with malt and other ingredients. Sold by W A Hayes, druggist, noting quick preparation and claimed stomach heart and kidney suitability.
A proverb-style line offers a reflection that true measure lies in concern for others rather than self-regard, emphasizing altruistic mindset over inner thoughts. The quote frames character as outwardly directed compassion and service.
A letter from A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs cold and throat trouble asserting it has cured consumption in early stages. W. A. Hayes also endorses the product.
A concise aphorism notes that knowledge gained today mirrors yesterday’s understanding, implying patience and persistence. It reframes learning as a continuous loop where no new insight was gained yesterday, suggesting time spent learning was simply a repeat.
The Democratic State Executive Committee is called to meet in Raleigh on Monday July 8 to elect a Chairman to succeed Senator Simmons who will resign at that meeting. The Orange County Observer nominates for State Commissioner of Labor and Printing all Democratic editors and publishers in North Carolina. The Rural Mail Carriers of North Carolina will hold their annual meeting in Durham starting July 8 for two days.
A Fortunate Texan in Dallas touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative for stomach nerves and malarial weakness, offering free samples and a book. The ad claims the product treats internal nerves and other ailments, with distribution via W A Hayes drug store in Dallas and Racine Wisconsin.
116 of 130 applicants passed the examination before the State Medical Association at Morehead City last week. The notice promotes Foley's Kidney Cure by W A Hayes and mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy. A large new army balloon reportedly sailed from Washington to Linglestown, Maryland in 4 hours 37 minutes covering 140 miles.
Wheat 1.00 per bushel 60 Ike. Corn 0.85 per bushel 46 Ibe Oats 0.50 per bushel 32 Ibs Meal 0.90 per bushel 46 Ibs Pork 0.09 per pound Bacon 12 to 17 cts per pound Flour 3.50 to 6.00 per barrel Tallow 0.04 to 0.05 Beeswax 0.22 Butter 0.20 Eggs 0.20 per dozen Peas 2.50 per bushel Beans 2.00 per bushel Hides 0.08 to 0.14 per pound Chickens 0.15 to 0.40 each Feathers Live Geese 0.50 per pound Wool 0.30 to 0.38 per pound Wood 0.15 to 0.25 per unit Coffee 0.10 to 0.25 per pound Sugar 0.05 to 0.06 per pound Demand strong for all country produce.
Grace Margaret Gould notes a new trimming method in Women’s Home Companion, featuring a rough core colored straw poke hat with pink ribbons and rose clusters. The piece highlights the rose motif as a defense of fashion, pairing elegance with delicate floral placement.
An 19th century style testimonial claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes a woman appear younger. It praises improved complexion and a round, plump, handsome face, advertising a price of 85 cents for Tea or Tablets by W A Hayes.
Ex Judge Robert W. Winston of Durham sailed from New York aboard the Majestic for six weeks to visit England and the continent. His trip aims to attend Oxford where his son Horner Winston graduates.
United States Senator John Tyler Morgin, a 30 year Senate veteran and Confederate brigadier general, died at his Washington home. Ex-Congressman AC H Bankhead to succeed the unexpired term. Also notes promotion of railroad building in North Carolina as the state progresses.
A Cedar Grove resident praises Electric Bittern after suffering liver and kidney trouble. The letter claims relief in 10 days and credits three bottles with completing the cure. W A Hagen, Druggist, guarantees relief. Also notes North Carolina Bar Association annual meeting set for Hendersonville July 10 12 and Judge Parker from New York will give the annual address July 10.
A M Ake of Wood Indiana recalls years of severe lung hemorrhages and futile treatments before using Foley’s Honey and Tar. He reports the remedy stopped coughing, healed the lungs, and prevented serious outcomes from colds. Refuse substitutes. W A Hayes endorses. It notes the line between sympathy and curiosity.
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