Governor Aycock rejects race convention proposal
In the Hillsborough newspaper item Governor Aycock maintains a level head by refusing involvement in any convention to settle the race question. The feature praises Senator Pritchard for earning respect from Southern leaders and notes his influential stance in the U.S. Senate. Also highlighted is a piece on city cleanliness in New York from the March issue of the Woman's Home Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aycock
Durham
Pritchard
United States Senate
South
Woman's Home Companion
New York
Crowell Publishing Co
Springfield
Ohio
Sewin
Chicago
St. Louis
Atlanta
Trampy AVERTED by Dr Kings New Discovery
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio says her boy cured from pneumonia and a terrible cough by Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He improved after treatment and is now sound. The ad claims it cures coughs colds and lung diseases and offers trial bottles free. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist at 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W Watkins
Pleasant City
Ohio
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Tax fairness debate on North Carolina county fund flows
Dr. Geo W Graham shows half the counties draw more from the state treasury than they pay in. The Wilmington Star calls the situation outrageous and radical, urging equalization of taxation as a needed correction amid counties paying more or less than their fair share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Graham
Wilmington Star
North Carolina
Severe Coup For 3 Months Tells Its Own Story
A Batesville Indiana man describes three months of severe cold. After trying a druggist prepare and a physician, he did not improve. He then used Folys Honey and Tar and eight doses cured him. Refuse substitutes. W A Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Charity and Children in the Watts Law Debate
The piece likens the Watts temperance law to the Raleigh Christian Advocate and calls it a weak measure. It argues politicians feared the liquor power and notes the old influence of liquor interests in politics has faded. It questions whether liquor leaders will reemerge.
Witch Hazel Salve Promises Cure All Skin Ailments
Advertisement asserts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is a specific remedy for piles eczema burns and skin diseases. It warns of counterfeit products and urges asking for genuine DeWitt’s. Endorsed by W A Hayes, Chicago manufacturer E C DeWitt & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
DeWit
W.A. Hayes
Rastus Visits Cabin Echoes Old Arguments
A dialectal anecdote describes Uncle Rastus visiting a cabin, where a man with a club uses force to back him against the wall and secure a confession before resuming his familiar arguments and reliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Rastus
Insects Cause Massive Crop Damages Across Nation
The Wilmington Star notes twelve varieties of insects annoy farmers and cause about 358 million dollars in annual damage. The chinch bug is blamed for 100 million, grasshoppers 50 million, and the Hessian fly 50 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
One Bottle Cures Severe Grip Says Editor Perry
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York reports a severe grip attack cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says a teaspoonful eased coughing at night and with a second attack the duration and pain were reduced. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberberlain
Chamberlain
Frank W. Perry
The
Enterprise
Shortsville
N. Y
Orphanage Fund Nears $60,000 As Work Resumes
Treasurer Joseph G. Brown of the Methodist Orphanage at Raleigh reports gifts and subscriptions totaling sixty thousand dollars. Work halted for two months will resume this month and will continue until the main building is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Brown
Methodist
Raleigh
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures sore leg in five days
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia reports a six month frightful running sore on his leg healed in five days by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims it cures Ulcers Wounds Piles and guarantees cure for 25 cents sold by W A Hayes Druggist. John G Powell near Tillery grows 790 bushels Spanish peanuts on ten acres and eleven bales of cotton on ten more acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
W. A. Hayes
Scotland Neck Commonwealth
John G. Powell
Tillery
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Iron Quinine Formula
An advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains iron and quinine, printed on every bottle. It asserts no care, no pay terms and promotes the tonic as tasteless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Fruit outlook favors a very large crop this year
The Newbern Journal notes current conditions are favorable for a very large peach plum and pear crop though predicting exact yields from tree appearance is unsafe.
Foley's Honey and Tar Featured In Family Remedy Claim
N Jackson of Danville Til recalls a daughter’s illness and says Foley's Honey and Tar provided relief after many remedies failed. The item contrasts women’s comfort in fine clothes with hunger, citing remarks from the New York Press and Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Jackson
Danville, Til
Foley
W. A. Hayes
New York Press
Washington Post
Prices of staple goods and country produce listed
The notice lists current market rates for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter egg peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and other country produce. Demand remains strong across all commodities with varied per unit prices.
Beavoe Lead and Zinc Paint Ad Praises Quality and Longevity
A 149 year old Bevoe Lead and Zinc paint advertisement claims superior coverage and longer wear. It cites testimonials from Smith & Wilber in Cambridge Springs and notes dealers like Parks & Hedgpeth sell the paint, asserting painters drive town painting contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
R. M. Graham
Devoe
Smith & Wilber
Cambridge Springs
F. W. Devoe & CO
New York
Parks & Hedgpeth
Judge Graham Praised as Leader of State Legislature
The writer extols Judge Graham as a leading figure of the recently adjourned session. He is credited with guiding bills entrusted to him and earning broad, state-wide endorsement for his safe yet bold public stance. The piece lauds his influence in what is described as one of the best legislatures in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Public Ledger
Graham
Cough Remedy Promises Pneumonia Prevention
An advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a prevention against pneumonia and the fastest cure for colds and grip. It claims thousands used it with no pneumonia cases, praising its safety and pleasant taste. It ends with a quip about human perfection.
Cough Remedy Promises Lung Health and Pneumonia Prevention
A testimonial-style notice urges use of Foley's Honey and Tar to stop coughs, heal and strengthen the lungs, and prevent pneumonia, asserting the remedy guards against lingering illness and consumption after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Southern Railway to double shops at Spencer
The Southern Railway announces expansion at Spencer with a plan to double its shops, creating about 6,000 jobs in the area. A second item adverts a DeWitt's Little Early Risers pill claiming as a liver tonic and purifier with claimed permanent cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Railway
Spencer
Stars and Stripes
DeWitt’s
DeWitt
W. A. Hayes
North Carolina U D C Seeks Local Support for Richmond Bazaar
Mrs J P Allison directs NC cash contributions for the Confederate Bazaar while articles go to Miss Blanche Morgan in Richmond. President Mrs F A Olds urges each Daughter to send a donation or article to bolster the state booth and restore NC prominence in Davis monument support. Georgia has now taken the lead in contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Richmond
Blanche Morgan
Booth
Confederate Bazaar
J. P. Allison
Concord
Miss Morgan
Davis Monument
Georgia
F. A, Olds
N. C. Div
WorKing Overtime and School Aid Notices
WorKing overtime lashed by an ad for Dr King s New Life Pills promising relief from indigestion biliousness and other ailments. A second note reports the State Superintendent of Public Instruction awaiting county applications to access a $100000 school aid fund with total requests at $140000 and warrants to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Remedy for Lockjaw From Smoke Treatment Promised Relief
A Richmond Virginia woman shares a Durham Sun inspired remedy for lockjaw from toy pistols injuries. Heat live wood coals, tear wool cloth into strips, place on coals, hold wound over the smoke for twenty minutes, then repeat once or twice for relief and possible cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Richmond
Remarkable Case of Penumonia Cure by One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs. Gertrude K Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep seated lung ailment described as catestens pneumonia and was nearly weakened by coughing. She credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing the cough strengthening her lungs and restoring her weight from 92 to 148 pounds after four bottles. W A Hayes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
W. A. Hayes
Tobacco Trusts Net Earnings Soar Across $32 Million
The three major tobacco combines the American Consolidated and Continental report total net earnings of 32 518 967 for the year. Advertisers tout Fourys Hanger and Tak Cures claim to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup hoarseness pneumonia and grip. Electric Bitters promoted as a universal tonic for nervousness rheumatism neuralgia and general rundown conditions sold for 50 cents with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American
Consolidated
Continental
W. A. Hayes
Parish brothers business revival at King street stand
Alvin R Parish Saving and H L Parish announce continuation of the firm at the old King street stand under H L Parish. They boast enlarged stock of dry goods notions hats caps and gents furnishings with popular brands like Battle Axe Shoes Jefferson Hats and Old Dominion Hats. They promote flour coffee and groceries with wide hardware cigar lines and school books.
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Alvin R. Parish
H. L. Parish
King Street
H.L. Parishi
Kentucky
New York State
Franklin
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough
N.C
Joseph A. Harris
Charlotte Observer
Castoria
Boust
Lee
Newbern Journal
Hillsboro
DaneErRs
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Fred Unrath
Country Club
Bente Harbor
Mich
Cardus
Foury
Spurgeon
N C
Churton Street
Cy Parks & Hedgpeth
Ees J. Miller
AVING
Grahham-Yearby Drug Co
Colognes
Hooker
C. D. Jones, Droggist
Hillsboro, NY
Maas
M & Co
Court Square
Greensboro, N
Es Nash
Attorney-A-Law
Hillsboro, N.C
Dr. Office
Strudwicy
W. Graham
Oxford, N.C
Person
Granville
Supreme Court
Andy
Hillsboro, N. C
John W.graham
Paul C. Graing
Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamaney
Person and
Orangy
Sto Grove
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