Japanese Warships Bombard Port Arthur Reported
Fifteen Japanese warships bombard Port Arthur on the morning of the 29th, with three Russian ships badly damaged. Gen Charles M Dick elected by Ohio Legislature to succeed Hanna in the U S Senate for both terms. Panama treaty ratified by Senate 66 to 14 with mixed party support. Senator Simmons spoke in favor. Senator Overman was paired against. People of Ohio and the state show division on the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Charles M. Dick
Legislatore
Ohio
Senator Hanna
United States Senate
Panama
Senate
Simmons
Overman
Just in Time A Little Boy Saved by Discovery
Mrs Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio writes that pneumonia and a severe cough afflicted her child. After doctors failed to improve him they used Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and the darling was saved. He is now sound and well. The advertisement claims it is the only safe cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with guaranteed price 50 cents and 1.00 and trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Pleasant City
Ohio
Dr. King
Darling
W. A. Hayes
Novel by Mrs Ruffin Set in Viking Era to Be Published
Mrs M K E Henry Ruffin of this city wrote a novel titled The Northern Star now with publishers Little Brown Co of Boston and likely to appear early in 1904. Set in the tenth century Norse world, it draws on Olaf, Erik, and Harald legends and the transition from heathenism to Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Register
Olafs
Eriks
Haralds
Scandinavia
Finest remedy for constipation praised by Eli Butler
Eli Butler of Frankville NY extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They act gently and leave bowels natural. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. A Davie county school teacher reportedly whipped twenty six unruly boys last week, contradicting the saying spare the rod. A Batesville Ind letter says Foley's Honey and Tar cured a three month cold after other medicines failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Eli Butler
Frankville
N. Y
W. A. Hayes
Raleigh News and Observer
Davie County
A J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
C. D. Jones
Woman's Way. Judge recalls Thompson Jones tattler
A brief courtroom exchange reveals Mrs Thompson anxious about a prior revelation. Mr Thompson confirms telling her last week that Mrs Jones is a tattler and should not be told anything again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thompson —Jones
Mrs. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Andrews Announces Candidacy for Orange County Sheriff
A letter from S. W. Andrews declares his entry into the Democratic Convention race for the Orange County sheriff nomination. He states decades of quiet party service, asserts he seeks the office, and pledges full support to the chosen candidate if not his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Sapirante
Ss. W. Andrews
Favorite Remedy for Colds and Coughs Endorsed by Mothers
The advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children praising its pleasant taste and quick relief from coughs colds and croup. It claims to prevent pneumonia and serious illness when used at the first sign of a whooping cough. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive against pneumonia and urges avoiding substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Foley
C.D. Jones
Public mood cited as officials voice mixed: Col Glean hopeful
The report notes Col Glean is hopeful Major Stedman is satisfied Gen David son's friends are encouraged and Mr Turner has no reason to complain, questioning why the public should be satisfied given divergent official sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Glean
Stedman
Gen. Davidson
Mr. Turner
Pain Balm Heals Rheumatism Says Dennison Brakeman
William Shaffer of Dennison Ohio chronic inflammatory rheumatism kept him bedridden for weeks. He used Chamberlains Pain Balm from McCaw's drug store and within a week could return to work. A granite monument will honor Dr Calvin H Wiley as North Carolina's first Superintendent of Public Instruction on the West Winston graded school lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaffer
Dennison
Ohio
McCaw
W. A. Hayes
West Winston
Calvin H. Wiley
North Carolina
St. Por Wa
Cardus
Portland
Carnegie to donate library to NC State Normal College
Andrew Carnegie informed President McIver that he will donate a library building to the North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College. A medical ad touts Fo ley's Honey and Tar as a cure for pneumonia and consumption from a lingering cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Mclver
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Market Prices for Wheat Corn and More at Weakly Hilisboro
Daily market notes list wheat at 80 to 90 cents per bushel 60 pounds corn 60 cents per bushel oats 60 cents meal 75 cents pork 7 12 cents per pound bacon hog round 12 to 15 cents flour 5 to 6 dollars per barrel tallow 4 to cts per pound beeswax 20 cts batter 20 cts eggs 20 cts per chosen peas 70 cts per bushel beans 1.06 to 1.50 dollars per bushel hides 4 to 10 cts per pound chickens 10 to 25 cts each feathers 40 cts per pound wool 25 to 35 cts washed and 15 to 20 cts unwashed coffee 10 to 30 cts per pound sugar 5 to 6 cts per pound good demand for all country produce.
Penalty questions on shore-measure paint in North Carolina
Letter from Hillsboro North Carolina to Frank Nash questions penalties for short measure paint production and sale rules applies to whitewash mixed with paint and labeled pure mix ed paint. The writer declares intent to avoid business and cites Devoe read and zinc full measure. Parks Hedgpeth sell their paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nash
Hillsboro
N. C
Devoe
F. W. Devoe &‘O
New York
P.S ‘Parks & Hedgpeth
Tintype Saved Man From Ambush In Cincinnati
A man walking home in Cincinnati heard a shot but the bullet hit a tintype in his pocket, saving his life. His wife, discovering the tintype depicted another woman, nearly killed him herself. He now fears leaving or staying home, deeply unsettled by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
Cincinnati
Dangers of Pneumonia and Prohibition Statistics
A cold neglected may lead to pneumonia with fatal outcomes and weakened lungs. Foley’s Honey and Tar is claimed to stop coughs and strengthen lungs. Bailey reports 18 counties with dispensaries, 55 with prohibition, 29 with saloon licenses. liquor sales licensed in fewer than 40 cities and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. D. Jones
Bailey
The
Anti-Saloon League
Pneumonia Risk and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Claims
The ad warns against self treatment of pneumonia and urges calling a physician. It asserts pneumonia stems from cold or grip and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy wards off attacks and treats pneumonia with best results, supported by Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama who prescribes it for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. J. Smith
Sanders
Alabama
Aloo 4
W. A. Hayes
Oldest Inhabitant Predicts Cold Beyond February
An elderly resident states continued cold signals an early spring with a strong crop season including fruits. The person notes fear of further shivering but expresses hope for a plentiful harvest and abundant yields.
Fozzy’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Croup
An old advertisement proclaims Fozzy’s Honey and Tar as a universal remedy for coughs bronchitis asthma croup hoarseness pneumonia and grippe credited to C D Jones. Separately a plan moves forward to settle over two thousand Italians from New York at Palermo forty miles from Mobile along the Southern Railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Jones
New York
Palermo
Mobile
Southern Railway
Carr ends political career in Carolina paper note
The Charlotte Observer reports Geo George Julian S Carr declares he is done with politics. The piece states he will still aid his party and friends, noting his long service to North Carolina and that he will be happier out of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Geo
Julian S Carr
Democratic Party of
North Carolna
General Carr
Gudger Wins NC House Contest in 10th District
Danforth of LaGrange Georgia reports six months of a frightful running sore cured in five days by Backlen's Arnica Salve. It claims to heal ulcers wounds and piles with a 25 cent guarantee from W A Hayes. Gudger, Democrat, defeats Moody in the 10th North Carolina District House race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
W. A. Hayes
Gudger-Moody
North Carolina
Gudger
Announcement of tax collection by Hugh S. Irrirr
Public notice from Hugh S Irrirr announcing locations to collect delinquent Orange taxes. He urges taxpayers to meet him to pay before March 15th to avoid added costs. The message lists the places where collection will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Candidate announces sheriff bid at Orange County convention
R G Smite declares candidacy for sheriff before the Democratic County Convention in Orange County. He pledges to serve the public to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Caldwell
Sheek’s
White Cross
Chapel Hill
University
Hillsboro
John K. Hughes
Orange County
Calvin R. Parish
Register of Deeds
James 0. Webb
R. G. Smite
Population of Japan Outranks U S in 1860 Says Source
The Little Japs asserts that Japan's population reached forty three million in 1860, larger than the United States. It notes Japan can mobilize a vast army, uses modern warfare methods, and employs wireless telegraphy to advantage on ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Electric Bitters Promised To Heal Nervous System Disorder
Disturbances of strikers are not pearly as grave as an individual disorder of the system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous tension will be followed by utter collapse unless a reliable remedy is employed. Electric Bitters is touted as a nontertal tonic and cure for liver and kidney disorders, nervousness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria germs. Only 50c with satisfaction guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Drag Giet
General James H Wilson predicts prolonged war with Britain blamed for Japan
General James H. Wilson of the U S Army believes Britain is behind Japan and that the war will be long and bloody. He calls it folly to predict the outcome while noting the Star’s military editor already explored the chance of embroiling other powers during or after hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
James H. Wilson
United States Army
Great Britain
Japan
Saya
the Star
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited By Danville Mother
Mrs N Jackson of Danville Illinois recalls a severe cough that settled on her daughter's lungs and says after trying many remedies Foley's Honey and Tar cured her child. She endorses the product and warns against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Jackson
Danville
Ill
Foley
C.D Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N. C
Joseph A. Harris
Sastofa
Orange Coun
Henry Ward Beecher
Salisbury Law
Hilisboro
MONIA
Fozzy
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Mich
Qberirr
Hugh
Glen
Joan B. Gordon’s
Martin & Hoyt Cuy
Atlanta, Ga
Caldwell & Tompkins Publishers
J. P. Caldwell
Eprror
Washington
Atlanta
the Sunday Observer
Observer
Charlotte, N. C
Julia A. Clark
County Observer
Cardui
Gardai
News and Observer
Associated Press
Daily News and Observer
Raleigh, N.C
Opyrights &c
Ais
NASH
Hilsboro, N. Cc
Thor
D. ‘ Pifice
Stdying
W. Gkavan
Oxford, N.c
Durham and Gra
Supreme Court
Ville
Andy
M. Satis
State
Federa
John W. Granam
Paur
Besnam
Granam
Hillsboro, N
Durham
Granville
Pe Tson
D. J
Spurgeon
Churton Street
Parks & Hedgpeth’s
Farnitaese
Gaither Collins
VIA
Cuba
California
Mexico
St Augustine
Palm Beach
Jacksonville
Tampa
Port Tam Brunswick
Savannah
Dinine
Washington, D
K. Hardwick
Pass
Washington, D C
A. Hayes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!