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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1897

Page

2

Orange County Observer Title Not Found

OCR fragment from Hillsborough Nebraska issue shows publisher Joseph A Harris and weekly schedule note. No readable event or person besides names.

Political Shift and Fiscal Figures Highlight Early Victory Speech

Republicans now control all departments and institutes in the State while the Winfield era of spoils is cited by critics. Worth estimates the Legislature cost the State at least 950000 dollars. Grover Cleveland leaves office valued at about seven million dollars. The Wilmington Messenger notes ducks and fishsucker activity and complains Congress sat idle Monday. President McKinneys message centers on finances and a tariff plan to fund current government expenses and pensions.

Grover Cleveland Wilmington Messenger Congress McKinney

Wanamaker Donation and NC Democratic Outlook

John Wanamaker contributed 30900 for a Y M C A building in Madras India. Ex te’s 500000 gift to the Republican campaign is cited, and he was named Postmaster General. General M W Ransom notes a discouraging North Carolina political scene with Democrats seeking reorganization to end Republican Populist control.

John Wanamaker Madras India Exte Republican Campaign Fund North Carolina M. W. Ransom

Dr Kings New Discovery and Beekens Arnica Salve Ad

Testimony from James Jones of Jones & Son Cowden IL praises Dr Kings New Discovery for la grippe and consumption with rapid improvement after starting treatment. Beekens Arnica Salve advertised for various skin issues and pains with a money back guarantee. Both products sold by W A Hayes Druggist with free trials offered.

James Jones Jones & Son, Cowden, Tih Dr King la Grippe Dar Dr. King W. A. Hayes Drug Store Beeken W. A. Hayes Draggist

Centenarians Count in Census Snapshot

The Wilmington Star notes the latest census records 3,081 people in the country aged 100 and over, including 2,083 women, and remarks some women do not reveal their true ages.

Wilmington Star

Goose Grease Liniment Claims Divine Healing Power

An old advertisement asserts Rice's Goose Grease Liniment cures disease by delivering potent goose grease agents into tissues. It invokes biblical figures and asserts rapid, certain healing, urging trials and personal use. The piece ends with a note about pensions for bachelors.

Earth Aaron St Luke

Raleigh Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Amid Mixed Reactions

News roundup from North Carolina papers notes relief at sine die adjournment in Raleigh with criticism of some leaders, praise for Lincoln era economic aims, and commentary on the 1898 political climate. Also mentions Trinity College speeches, UNC Georgia debate, and a health ad for Electric Bitters.

Raleigh Charlotte News University of North Carolina University of Georgia Athens Iit Buiva

Country market price list for farm commodities

Early quotes show prices for Wheat Corn Oats Meal Pork Bacon Flour Tallow Beeswax Butter Eggs Peas Beans Hides Chickens Geese Wool and wool products Coffee and sugar. Markets indicate strong demand for all kinds of country produce with varied per unit rates and units such as bushels pounds and barrels.

Feats and Fatality At London Animal Show

A trained handler’s boa constrictor attack ends in the trainer’s death as the 35 foot serpent, grown from a two day old hatchling, tightens its deadly folds. The incident is framed as a cautionary tale about intemperance and control. Resolutions of respect follow for Prof Loudon A. Whitted with condolences to his family in Chapel Hill. An ointment advertisement notes a Hillsboro supply change.

W. A. Jayes London Tie Tna Serpent Jis Nas Cane Gedo Artes Loudon A. Whitted Chapel Hill Orange County Observer Raleigh Gazette P. L. LaCook Anthony Peden WiLson Caldwell HH. D. Allen Basil Jones

Hillsboro Suv Alliance Plans March Meeting on Factory

At a March 6 1897 Hillsboro Suv Alliance session members resolved to hold a called meeting March 20 at 3 p.m. to decide how to operate the Stoe Factory. Four discussion heads were set: property loan by W R Sosseman, a business agency fund by G F Cratehield, further subscriptions by E L Cooley, and member assessments by T Ivey.

Mrnbens HillsBoro Alliance Hillsboro Suv Alliance Said Alliance Stoe W. R. Sosseman G. F. Cratehield E L Cooley T Ivey

Unclear vintage medical claim prompts local notices

Fragmentary OCR text references a patent remedy bottle claim and cautions about cure assurances. Mentions local seller E A Kosey, Drte 9, Hillsboro printing, and court or legal references in Durham and Gravy. Details are garbled and no clear outcome or event is stated.

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Hillsborough Manon Joseph A. Harris Worth Jordan Jericho Tiberias Dead Sea Lake of Galilee Chicago Times-Herald State News Durham Sun Greensboro Advocate Solomon Poel Trinity Colleges R. C. Beaman Wilmington M. B Smith Tulane University New Orleans Stonewall J. Durham Bessemer City Charlotte Observer Southern Railway Avianta Constitution Democrat McKinley South Amerigan Werkkly Hillsboku Market Ke Port Jos A. Slarris Hillsboro Hillsboro Drug Company Weare Horst T. Ivey, BR A Hillsboro, NC Ro J. Roberson Laura A. Roberson Jesse W. Cole Office of Register of Deeds of Orange Couunty Court House Superior Court of Orange County Cheek M.A. Cheek Sarah B. Cheek Orange’ County T. Y. Metane Leirs Swan Joe Morrow Ned Stroud Mary Smith Dolph P. Tinsley Chebrator Jas F. McAdams Levi R. McCadams Blood Balm CO Atlanta LI Frey Dr. Hoffman Rus O. D Western Medicine Company Kalamazoo, Mica Joan McCracken John K. Hughes Washington C. L. Sits W.L. Douglas W. L. Douglas Russia W. L.douglas Brockton, Mass A. Rosemond Gilly Magdalene Rosalie Sweet Myrtle Lee Joan MOON Charles H. Harris Sical Prodigy Har Ris Brothers’ Co Philadelphia, Pa E. A. Rosemond D. J S. Spurgeon Dentist W. A. Hayes’ Drugstore W. F. Craig Isabel Craig J. T. Craig Rhea Acip Willemme E. A. KosEy W. Grauam Oxford, N Wil Cou Durham and Gravy The Supreme Court Chester D. Turner Real & Tate N. 4 Cs Co N.C E Coleg Hillsboro, N.C Dr. Str Idwieht S M. Sattis John W. Graham Pats Graham & Graham Attorneys-At-Law Hillsboro, N. cc County Caswell, Durham Orange KS Bible Amon Sun School Worth Leaguers Ad Christians General Tt Nassau St New York N.B Ree Hillsboro Drug Psrris & iHav
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