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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1903

Page

2

University honors Venable. Aycock to speak at NEA meeting

The University of North Carolina awards Doctor of Laws to President Venable. Governor Aycock is slated to speak at the National Educational Association gathering in Boston from July 6 to 10, delivering an address on Education in the Southern States. In other notes, a Durham Herald cash drawer robbery of $85 is questioned by the Wilmington Star, with local editors musing on wealth and longevity.

University of Pennsylvania Venable University of North Carolina Aycock National Educational Association Boston Durham Herald Wilmington Star The Southern Railway Company Asheville N. C Southern Educational Association Athens Atlanta B. Y. P. A. of America Mass Knoxville Tennessee Monteagle Tenn Bible Society Nashville Peabody College Tuskegee Ala Sumimer Southern Railway R. L. Vernon

Fresh testimony touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption

Testimony from T J McFarland of Benterville Va claims long standing bronchitis cleared after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad states the remedy also cures lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist.

Dr. King T. J. McFarland Benterville Thad Brocchitis W. A. Hayes

Watts bill sparks debate on distillers impact

The Greensboro Record notes mixed forecasts from officials and observers on the Watts bill. Critics claim the law will cut hundreds of storekeeper and gauger jobs, while others predict added employment. Thomas S. Rollins, NC Republican chairman, is cited as asserting job losses but continues to receive petition letters from those seeking work.

Thomas S. Rollins State Republican Committee

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad

A serious mistake to use any other Witch Hazel Salve. De Witt's heals without scarring and cures piles burns eczema and skin diseases. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

E. C. de Witt & Co de Witt's de Witt W. A. Hayes

Wake County Divorces Rise Noted In Correspondence

Col Olds reports at least 23 divorce suits on Wake county docket with 25 divorces obtained in the past year. NC divorce growth over five years is startling, prompting the senator to remark that state laws are as lax as South Dakota and few objections are raised.

Olds Wake County North Carolina South Dakota

Otterville man credits Foley’s Honey and Tar relief for asthma

Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa writes that after years of asthma and trials with doctors in New York and other cities Foley’s Honey and Tar gave him immediate relief and he would not be without it. He sincerely recommends it to all.

Daniel Bante Otterville Iowa New York Foley W. A. Hayes

Rev Dr Egbert Smith Elected Pastor at Richmond Church

The Greensboro Telegram reports Rev Dr Egbert W Smith pastor of First Presbyterian Greensboro has been elected church of Richmond at a salary of 34030 a year.

Greensboro Egbert W. Smith First Presbyterian Church That City First Presbyterian Church of Richmond

Debt and Its Danger Says Abbott on Spending Before Earned

Lyman Abbott urges readers to avoid debt, arguing debt harms progress and distorts values. He compares indebtedness to a swimmer weighed down by a stone, hindering forward movement and undermining future prospects.

CHAMBERLAIN CHOLERA REMEDY PRAISED FOR CHILDREN

Chamberlain's Comic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is extolled as universally dependable and pleasant to take. It is touted as especially valuable in summer and for diarrhoea in children and claimed to save many young lives yearly. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Examinations for A and M College admissions held statewide

Examinations for admission to the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Raleigh will be held July 9 at 10 a.m. in every county courthouse by the County Superintendent of Schools. Results will influence scholarship awards at the college. Each county may receive as many scholarships as it has members of the House of Representatives.

Agricultural and Mechanical College Raleigh County Superintendent of Schools House of Representatives

Arnica Salve Sold At Local Drug Store

A remote family faces desperation after accidents and injuries. The advertisement urges stocking Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts bruises and ulcers, calling it the best on earth and available for 25 cents at W A Hayes' Drug Store.

Bucklen W. A. Hayes

Gold discoveries draw miners to county lands

The Troy Examiner notes new gold finds excite miners and attract workers to the county. Land titles in gold districts are changing as values rise, with some unimpressive parcels fetching high prices.

Farmers suffer crop damage from Nashville hail storm

Farmers near Nashville Nash County report severe hail Friday afternoon that destroyed cotton and tobacco crops in parts, with notes of widespread damage and distress among growers.

Nashville Nash County

Kidney Care Claim Promises Cure for Kidney and Bladder

WakaNna. If you have kidney or bladder trouble and do not use Foley's Kidney Care, you will have only yourself to blame for results, as it positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. W. A. Hayes, Ex Associate Justice Charles A. Cook, of Warrenton, has closed out his affairs in this State and on July 4th will locate at Muscogee, Indian Territory, as an attorney.

Foley W. A. Hayes Charles A. Cook Warrenton Muscogee Indian Territory James B. Blackwell Elijah Malone Jennie Harris L. E. Merchant Ida May Merchant Charles Mitchell Laura Mitchell Will Wood Bessie Wood John Henry Cook Myrtle Cook Julia Cook H. B. Cook Hetty Cook John Ed Crossett W. J. Faucett Bettie Faucett John Ed Warren Superior Court of Orange County Hirjah Malone Distri- Lans Hillsboro

Market price list of farm products and staples

Wheat 80 to 90 cts per bushel. corn 70 cts. oats 60 cts. meal 70 cts per bushel. Pork 7 to 12 cts per lb. bacon 12 to 15 cts. flour 4 to 5.5 dollars per barrel. Tallow 4 to 5 cts. beeswax 20 cts. butter 15 cts. eggs 15 cts per dozen. Peas 1.25 to 1.75. beans 2.06 to 2.50. hides dry 4 to 10 cts. chickens 10 to 25 cts each. feathers live geese 40 cts per lb. wool washed 25 to 35 cts. unwashed wool 15 to 20 cts. coffee 8 to 20 cts per lb. sugar 5 to 6 cts per lb. All country produce in good demand.

Why Do Honest Men Evade Taxes Says Chatham Record

The Chatham Record notes how some men evade property taxation through tricks and subterfuge while urging all to pay just taxes in proportion to true property value. It argues taxation funds good government and that everyone should list property honestly, noting value discrepancies between insurance and tax listings.

Raleigh News and Observer The Chatham Record

Oklahoma Pioneer Recalls Diarrhea Cure Noted in 1889

An Oklahoma early settler recounts severe illness from bad water and heat in 1889. A neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, used twice, which promptly eased his pain and restored sleep within an hour. W A Hayes Drugist advertises the remedy.

Sentinel Gebo Mont Oklahoma Fortune Éleim Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Reconstruction Period Study by J. G. de Roulhac Hamilton

Hillsboro resident J G de Roulhac Hamilton, a Columbia University student nearing his Doctor's degree, will study the Reconstruction period in North Carolina. He will review old newspapers at the State Library and interview former leaders to gather primary sources.

J. G. de Roulhac Hamilton Hillsboro Columbia University North Caroling Hamilton

Was Wasting Away

Letter from Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri describes five years of kidney disease with weight loss and poor health. After trying multiple doctors and remedies he credits Foley's Kidney Cure with complete recovery in under two bottles, stating he is now sound and well.

Robert R. Watts Salem Fesh Foley W. A. Hayes

Plowman Seen With Overcoat in Heat as Family Watches

A Halifax county farmer was spotted plowing cotton in an overcoat while his wife and children sat by a blazing fire, a strange mid June scene the paper confirms is real.

Weldon News Halifax County

Kidney Irregularities Prompted by Heat or Drink

Summer kidney irregularities often stem from excess drinking or overheating. Attend to kidney health promptly with Foley's Kidney Cure. W. A. Hayes.

Foley W. A. Hayes

Statesville to become dry town and druggists taxed

The notice states Statesville will enforce dryness with a $750 tax on druggists selling whiskey for medicinal use. It includes testimonial from Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis of Lee, Massachusetts praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and sour stomach and suggests they are available for sale through W. A.

Statesville Sarah W. Curtis Lee Mass Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

New Barber Shop Opens in Messrs Parks and Hedgpeth Building

Gaither Collins advertises a new barber shop at Churton Street one door north of Dr Spurgeon's Dental Parlors offering shaves, shampoos, haircuts in latest style and clothing cleaning and pressing. Also an employment notice seeking trustworthy reps for a wealthy Chicago firm with salary $21 weekly plus expenses, horse and carriage provided.

Messrs Colonial Co Dearborn St Chicago

Ten Years In Bed Originates Kidney Cure Testimony

R A Gray of Oakville Indiana reports ten years of confinement to bed due to kidney disease. After no relief from top doctors, he was advised Foley's Kidney Cure, which he calls a God send. Trustees of Greensboro Female College decide to close the institution due to insufficient patronage to cover current expenses.

Bep R. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley W.A Hayes Greensboro Female College

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promotes Digestive Strength

An old advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables digestion and assimilation of wholesome food and nourishes nerves, tissues, and muscles. It claims to cure indigestion, dyspepsia, catarrh of the stomach, and all stomach disorders, sold by W A Hayes, druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Summer Millinery Opens With New Spring Stock

Our new stock of spring and summer millinery has arrived offering the latest styles for ladies and children. Fashionable hats bonnets ribbons feathers and trimmings plus notions dress trimmings jewelry tab belts and shirt waist sets. Public invited to inspect goods and mail orders receive immediate attention from Mrs M L Taylor and sister.

M. L. Taylor & Sister

Electric Bitters cures severe stomach and bowel troubles

Mrs. S H Newson of Decatur Alabama suffered three years of agonizing indigestion and organ pain until Electric Bitters relieved her instantly. She claims complete recovery from liver kidney stomach and bowel ailments and endorses the tonic as the sole remedy. Guaranteed by W A Hayes, Druggist.

S. H. Newson Decatur Ala W. A. Hayes

Moral valuation and property taxes rise nationwide

The article argues that across the country property valuations are increasing and that this will boost revenues. It frames the change as a moral advancement, asserting that real value and listed value should align. It also advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a stomach remedy sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

The Robesonian

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Orange County Observer WN. C Joseph A. Harris Lyman Abbott Henry Ward Beecher Plymouth Troy Examiner Grove WakaNna Werely New Garber Koppu D. Kauble Nevada E. 0. Dewitt & CO Thedford Bright Mullins S.C A. G. Lewis Cee Superior Court W. Jesse Hughes Ida L. Hughes D. H. Hamilton Giakes Roweer c. Strudwick Court Square Greensboro, N Weaux Nash Hillsboro, N. c Drs W. Graham Oxford, N. c Durham Granville Supreme Court Adie John W.graham PauLeg — Rabay, Graham & Graham Attorneys-At-Law N.C Alamay Granville, Person and Orgnoe Churton Street Oq Parks & Hedgpeth’s J. Miller Caldwel Institute Aving Graham-Yearby Drug Co Colognes Hooker Wll Charton Street C. D. Jones Draggish Hillsboro, N Davin E. Fout A. Bayes
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