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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1906

Page

2

Indigent Insanity in State and School Fund Allocations

Governor Glenn reports about a thousand indigents insane in North Carolina needing hospital care. State Superintendent J Y Joyner allocates the second $100,000 from the school fund for a four month term, with applications totaling $125,524.15 and $95,000 available after rural library deductions. Checks totaling 1 287.25 are issued to county treasurer Calvin R Parish after Orange County’s share deduction.

Glenn J.Y. Joyner Orange County Calvin R. Parish

Remarkable Recovery of Ken McIver in Vanceboro Maine

Ken McIver of Vanceboro Maine credits a near fatal illness with three doctors giving him up to die. He was treated with Dr King s New Discovery which he says saved his life. The medicine cures coughs colds bronchitis throat and lung ailments and is sold by W A Hayes Drugstore with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.

Kenneth McIver Vanceboro Maine King W. A ‘Hayes

Aim High for Large Ambitions and True Success

The article urges youths to aim high and pursue large ambitions rather than settle for small goals. It argues that lofty aims lift people higher, and persistent effort turns desires into reality, expanding limits as confidence and capacity grow.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children and Cattle

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and cattle, claiming no danger and reliable relief. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Return of Berthin State Archives to North Carolina

A Senate resolution agreed to by the House provides for the return of the Berthin State archives of North Carolina, currently held by the State Department in Washington.

Senate House Berthin North Carolina State Department Washington

Lunas Leser Offers Lung Health Testimony

A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports severe lung trouble years ago and says Foley's Honey and Tar cured his cough and healed his lungs. He warns against substitutes and endorses the remedy sold by W A Hayee, druggist.

A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley W. A. Hayee Droggiet

China unrest irks United States amid suspected Japanese meddling

The text notes that American lives and property in China suffer from outrages and petty annoyances. Some scholars of the East scene believe Japan may be covertly stirring trouble behind these disturbances.

China America East Japan

Joint Press Association Meeting Notices

North Carolina and Virginia Press Associations plan a joint meeting at Charlotte City from June 25 to July. The Secretary of State issued 120 certificates of incorporation from December 1, 1904 to February 9, 1905, and 194 certificates were issued later that year, signaling growth in business.

North Carolina Virginia Press Associations Chare City West Secretary of State Ine Corporation

A Curcaco Alderman Owes His Election to Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Hon John Shenick of Chicago credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving his voice during a heated political campaign. After overheated effort irritated his throat, two doses eased inflammation and helped him finish speaking, leading to winning his council seat. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Chamberlain John Shenick Peotia St Chicago W. A. Hayes

Rumors Stir Over North Carolina Politics

Rumors of a startling nature regarding state politics circulate in Winston-Salem. The season’s political activity in North Carolina appears unusually lively for this time of year.

Winston-Salem Sentinel North Carolina

Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy praised amid imitations

Foley & Co of Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and long remedy. The ad warns against imitations and urges asking for Foley’s Honey and Tar as no other preparation equals it. It notes mild laxative effects and no opiates, safe for children. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Durham hears a rumor that American Tobacco Company offices may move from New York to Durham, with sixteen hundred clerks employed.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley W. A. Hayes Durham Prinipal American Tobacco Company New York City ESE Ae & Walker

Old Time Remedies and Local Notices From Graham

Short notes advertise Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach bowels and liver, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea for children, Pine-tiles for backache, and local death notice for Mrs. Mary C. Mebane in Graham aged 89. Reynolds & Walker sell Pine-tiles.

Mary C. Mebane Giles Mebane Graham Reynolds & Walker

Market Prices for Wheat and Farm Produce in National Trade

Rates listed for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter and other goods. Prices shown in cents and dollars per bushel or pound with ranges. country produce in good demand.

Devoe Paint Letter to Major Juc Graham Shared

A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co. discusses paint mixtures and longevity of Devoe lead and zinc paint versus mixed paints. It cites Charles Avery of Herkimer New York buying 51 gallons for five houses, with 86 gallons used and 15 returned. The note ends with a sales pitch and a per capita currency figure.

Chas. Avery

Pneumonia Rates and Patent Medicines Adverts

Death rates in November and December 1903 show pneumonia forming a fifth of deaths in New York and Chicago. Foley's Honey and Tar touted to stop coughs and prevent pneumonia, with Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar claiming safe pine tar and bowel-clearing action for colds and bronchial issues. Also mentions poll tax reminder and Southern Railway grading work between High Point and Spencer.

New York Chicago Foley W.’A. Hayes Draggidt Reynolds & Walker Southern Railway High Point Spencer

Panama Canal debate sways toward lock construction plan

The discussion favors a sea level canal cut through Panama’s mountains, but the practical lock option aligns with practical needs. The President endorses the lock construction plan, signaling a shift in official support.

Panama

Electric Bitters Cited As Kidney Cure In Maine Man Tale

W M Sherman of Cushing Maine recalls three months of kidney inflammation and credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with a complete cure. The tonic is advertised to treat liver complaints dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and is guaranteed by W A Hayes District. The piece also notes Congressman Blackburn of North Carolina indicted in federal court in Asheville for practicing before the Treasury Department and collecting fees.

Philippines W. M Sherman Cushing Maine W. A Hayes Blackburn North Carolina Asheville Treasury Department Washington

Champion Liniment for Rheum Featured by Mail Carrier

Chas Drake of Chapinville New Jersey touts Cham Verlain's Pain Balm as the champion liniment for rheumatism. He claims a single application relieves pain and brief use yields a permanent cure with small cost. Product sold by WA Hayes and Reynolds & Waker as indicated.

Chas. Drake Chapinville Genn WA. Hayes

Tobacco Growers Get Tax Free Twist Sale Bill

Congressman Kitchin introduces a bill to let tobacco growers make and sell twist tobacco from their own crops without tax or license as long as the tobacco remains in the grower’s prepared form. Any buyer may purchase or use without tax. Barlington News.

Kitchin Toster Boind Barlington

Loss of Appetite Seen From Digestion Faults

A health note promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to restore appetite and aid digestion with gentle laxative effect. Sold by W. A Hayes, Druggist, Raleigh’s Dr. Peter E. Hines, a respected Confederate veteran and former soldier, suffered a stroke at breakfast last Sunday, leaving one side paralyzed in his 79th year.

Chamberlain W. A Hayes Peter E. Hines Raleigh

Women Kidney Cures and Child Health Lures

An 19th century style adv from a druggist touts Gruantes Foley Kidney Cure for women with kidney disorders, nervousness, headaches, and back pain, claiming restores health and purifies the system. It also markets Bee’s Laxative Honey and Tar and a daylight cure for painters, then ends with a cautionary dog sign remark.

Gruantes Foley W. A. Hayes

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