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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Senator Proctor of Vermont died in Washington City on March 5. The fifth district race for Congress narrows as candidates plan personal outreach before the primary. A note on North Carolina’s May 26 1908 prohibition vote suggests no change to current dry laws regardless of referendum outcome.
A Rashboro Pennsylvania woman touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and lung disease, with a trial offer at W A Hayes Drug Store. A Pipe Mill Texas resident, 132, Mrs L Kilcrease born 1776 in Halifax NC celebrated birthday near here and recalls Washington era as oldest white person in world. A Georgia Warden praises Kodol for Dyspepsia with a letter from Atlanta. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
The bill to execute all death sentences at the Richmond penitentiary by electricity has passed the Virginia Legislature, abolishing hanging in the state.
Notice to Ovx customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Sold by W. A Hayes, Draggint. The Philadelphia Press notes the government treasury holds a billion dollars in gold, signaling prosperity.
The March issue features a charming cover with a Japanese girl and is the Spring Fashion Number. Grace Margaret Gould edits fashion pages, Dr. Edward Everett Hale contributes Home Reading, Kellogg Durland writes Women of the Revolt, and Dr. Woods Hutchinson discusses The Mental Growth of Babies.
The fleet will reach San Francisco by August 18 marking Admiral Evans's retirement as his term ends. Captain Richard Wainwright will lead the Pacific crossing and the President will promote him to Rear Admiral to succeed Evans.
An old newspaper ad block touts L M paint with zinc oxide for 15 year exterior wear offered by H W and J C Webb. It promotes Kodol stomach remedy and Urino Laxative Syrup sold by W A Hayes Druggist, plus adage lines about cheerfulness and salvation.
Advertisement claims the Lucky Quarter buys a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills delivering health beyond jewels. Promises relief from headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a cheerful refund offered at W A Hayes’ drug store.
A vintage letter from Devoe & Co. urges Clerk George Co. Lynch of Hillsboro North Carolina to choose their paint. The note asserts Devoe takes fewer gallons to cover a job and lasts longer than competing brands. O. J. Forrest and B. B. Forrest are listed as local sellers.
The Salisbury Post notes that Hon. E. Spencer Blackburn plans to seek a Fifth District congressional nomination this year if he secures the party nod. The piece questions why he left the Eighth District.
An advertisement and public notices fragment health products and a tragedy report. It notes 174 deaths from the Lake View School fire in Collinwood, Ohio on March 5, mostly children aged 5 to 15, alongside druggist promotions for Foley's products. It mentions Jackson Training School construction at Concord with a cottage plan adoption.
Mle saving whe puulty inspects stock of Fall and Winter Millinery. Complete line includes Hats, trim hats, collars, handkerchiefs, combs, children's clothing, neckwear, and jewelry novelties. Prompt mail service and best effort for customers. Mrs M L Taylor and Sister.
H W and J C Webb advertise mugs arriving at low prices with emphasis on value and quick sale. The compact notice promotes immediate availability and suggests a family business handling domestic goods.
The longtime Methodist Episcopal Church South leader, prominent in Spartanburg, dies at home on March 2 after half a century of service. A San Francisco architect extols Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier while local pharmacist W A Hayes promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
A long list of names, residences, stores, farms, and offices across towns including Eno Cotton Mills Occoneechee Farm and Southern Railway Station. Sunday hours shown as morning 8 to 10 80 and afternoon 1 to 3 30 with requests for prompt phone responses to Central.
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