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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1904

Page

2

State Prohibition Ruling Affects North Carolina Territory

Supreme Court ruling on jug law applies to prohibition territory statewide aiding the State Antibassoon League. Distillers and shippers face a setback as a knockout to their current trade. Senator Simmons calls March 17 Raleigh meeting to set dates for the Democratic State Convention. Greensboro State Normal and Industrial College to borrow 80,000 to rebuild dormitory destroyed by fire, adding to 32,768 insurance.

State Antibassoon League Supreme Court North Carolina Simmons Democratic State Executive Committee Democratic State Central and Executive Committees Raleigh Council of State State Normal and Industrial College of Greensboro

Just in Time Cure for Coughs and Colds

Pleasant City Ohio resident Mr W Watkins reports his child cured from pneumonia and a terrible cough with Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The medicine is advertised as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with guaranteed results and free trial bottles offered by W A Hayes druggist.

Mr. W. Watkins Pleasant City Ohio Doctora Dr. King W. A. Hayes

Andrews Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination

S W Andrews declares his intent to enter the Democratic Convention in Orange County for the sheriff race. He states eighteen years of party service, openness to supporting the chosen candidate, and willingness to serve if elected, seeking party leaders' consideration.

Orange County Yuis S. W. Andrews

A Favorits Remedy For Babies

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds and prevents any danger of pneumonia or other serious consequences. It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the croupy cough appears will prevent the attack. For sale by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

W. A. Hayes Draggist

Religious education strong in America say observers

The Raleigh News and Observer notes 16 000 000 children in public schools and 18 000 000 in Sabbath schools, arguing religious education is not neglected. It cites church school and home instruction as prevalent in Christendom and quotes rural opinion on tobacco and crop shifts in Lenoir County.

Raleigh News and Observer America Christendom Slive Kinston Free Press Lenoir

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured Report

Dennison Ohio brakeman William Shaffer describes healing inflammatory rheumatism after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. An odd line notes Ohio losing a champion lax map and starvation from jaw fatigue. Fo leys Honey and Tar praised for curing colds and preventing pneumonia.

Brest Remedy For Constipation

A Frankville New York resident praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the finest remedy for constipation. He states they act gently with no unpleasant effects and restore natural bowel function. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

Brest Chamberlain Eli Butler Frankville N. Y W. A. Hayes

Record of no theft trials in Warren County praised

The Warren Superior Court has had no larceny cases for trial in two years, a record hailed as a credit to the county and state. The piece notes Warren County lies in the black belt and contains many African Americans, whose overall moral improvement is cited.

Littleton Warren Superior Court Warren County

Batesville man credits Foley’s Honey and Tar cure

A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Ind says a severe cold lasted three months until Foley’s Honey and Tar cured him after eight doses. He urges refusing substitutes and credits the product for relief.

Monroe A J. Nusbaum Batesville Ind Foley C.D. Jones N. Jackson Danville Ill C.D Jones

Advice on daily habits from Abraham Lincoln

The speaker urges simple routines for well being and happiness. He emphasizes regular meals, prayers, courteous dealing with creditors, good digestion, exercise, and steady, moderate living as a personal uplift.

Abraham Lincoln

No Man Moves This World Until He Is Profitably Moved

A compact aphorism stresses personal initiative and transformation as the driver of progress. The line links motivation to tangible gain, urging self-driven change as a catalyst for broader movement.

Local country prices for staple goods in market report

The list shows farm prices per unit for staples: corn 60 to 90 cents per bushel, oats 60 cents, rye 60 cents, meal 75 cents, pork 7 1 2 cents, bacon 12 1 2 to 15 cents, flour 5 to 6 dollars per barrel, beeswax 20 cents, butter 20 cents, eggs 20 cents per dozen, peas 70 cents, beans 1.06 to 1.50, hides 4 to 10 cents, chickens 10 to 25 cents each, goose 40 cents per pound, wool 26 to 85 cents, coffee 16 to 30 cents, sugar 5 to 6 cents. All country produce in good demand.

Letter to Fancy Grocery Company in Hillsboro N C

A letter to Fancy Grocery Company Hillsboro North Carolina notes Devoe lead and oil paint used on two houses. Charles Hollenbeck of Fair Haven NC painted a large house three years ago. his father painted his house at the same time. The father's house shows chalking while the son's is chalked. The writer urges continued use of Devoe paint and mentions Y S Parke and Hedgpeth as paint sellers.

Devoe Charles Hollenbeck Fair Haven N. C

Died Inmate Of Piscataway Poor House Claimed 132nd Birthday

Noah Raby longtime inmate of the Piscataway New Jersey poor house died in March. He claimed in life that he would have reached 132 on April 1 if he lived to next month. Born in Gates county New Jersey on April 1 1772 he enlisted in the navy in 1805.

Noah Raby Piscataway N. J

Dangers of Pneumonia Warned By Cold Weather

A letter notes that a cold can lead to pneumonia which is often fatal and weakens lungs, making consumption more likely. It claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs, heals and strengthens lungs, preventing pneumonia. Signed C. D. Jonge.

Corp Foley C. D. Jones C. D. Jonge

Republican rhetoric skews receipts and bills for blame

A Burlington newspaper summary notes Republicans urge citizens to compare tax receipts with rising grocery and hardware costs. The piece mocks claims of prosperity and questions whether wages have kept pace with price increases.

Burlington News Repsebliosns

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Said to Ward Off Pneumonia

A doctor from Sanders Alabama endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for pneumonia prevention and treatment, stating he has used it for six years with the best results. The article warns against self treatment and urges consulting a physician. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Chamberlain W. J. Smith Sanders Alabama

Panama Canal Property Deal Nears Completion

Negotiations to determine the title to the Panama canal property appear close to conclusion. Within about thirty days the United States is expected to assume full possession and the agreed monetary consideration will be paid to Panama and the new Panama company.

Panama Canal Witthin United States Republic of Panama Panama Company

Tobacco Shipped and Prices Improve in Winston-Salem Month

Tobacco manufacturers in Winston-Salem shipped 3,321,500 pounds this month, up 948,784 from February 1903 as gales totaled 2,282,916 pounds. Leaf tobacco averaged $7.98 per hundred pounds, better than January and last Fall. Planters remain with about half of the 1908 crop. Manufacturers aim for 380 million pounds of plug tobacco this year.

Winston Sentinel Winston-Salem

Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for six month leg sore

The ad says P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia was cured in five days by Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers wounds and piles. It claims 25 cents OTC and lists W A Hayes as the druggist. Also notices a Confederate Veterans reunion in Nashville June 14 15 16 and a sheriff tax collection schedule across Orange County with locations and March dates 1904.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen W. A. Hayes

Parish Webb Seek County Offices in Announcements

Calvin R. Parish declares candidacy for Treasurer of Orange County and James O Webb announces for Register of Deeds. Both pledge faithful public service if nominated and elected.

Orange County Public Sheriff Convention Announcement

A voter notice from R. L. Smith announces seeking the Democratic county convention nomination for Sheriff. Smith pledges to serve the public to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.

Orange County R. L. Smith

King's Daughters Propose Reformatory Sites in North Carolina

The King's Daughters plan a white children reformatory with sites offered in Lakeview Moore County fifty acres near Roxboro Person County a third of fifty acres near Rocky Point on the Wilmington and Weldon line one and one half miles from Rocky Point by Mrs Alice Spell.

King’s Daughters Wilmington Star North Carolina Lakeview Moore County Wilmington Burgaw A. H. McLendon Roxboro Person County T. L. Lowe Wilmington and Weldon Rocky Point Pender County Alice Spell

Electric Bitters touted as cure all for nervous disorders

An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the remedy for liver and kidney disorders and general nervous weariness. It promises relief from Nervousness, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and malaria germs, with a 500 price and satisfaction guarantee by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. Also notes a $400,000 Southern Railway shop project at Spencer creating 1,200 jobs and includes a testimonial about Foley's Honey and Tar curing a severe cough in a Danville, Illinois child.

W. A. Hayes

Also Mentioned on This Page

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