Japanese Generals Christians Presbyterians and a rail boom noted
Orange County Observer reports that generals Oyama Togo Oku and Kuroki are Christians and elders in the Presbyterian church. The piece also notes the last Legislature chartered banks towns railroad companies graded schools and power firms, applauding North Carolina’s material and educational progress with rail expansion highlighted as phenomenal. Raleigh Christian Advocate is cited.
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Oyama
T Go
Oku
Kuroki
Presbyterian Church
Raleigh Christian Advocate
Dr King's New Discovery touted for pneumonia cure
J W McKinnon of Talladega Springs Alabama writes he was gravely ill with pneumonia under two doctors yet improved after starting Dr. King's New Discovery. He reports the first dose gave relief and one bottle cured him. It is pitched as a sure remedy for sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds. Available at W A Hayes Drugstore with 50 cent and 1.00 prices and free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Haye
Insurance Commissioner Reports Strong Year So Far
Raleigh Morning Post notes eleven months of the current fiscal year show Insurance Commissioner Young turning into the State Treasury $44,702.49 for February. Total collected now stands at $190,000 in seven months, with March expected to push the yearly total above $200,000, more than double the department's first year.
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Young
State Treasury
Treasury
Wil
Death Rate in New York and Chicago in 1903
During November and December 1903 one fifth of the deaths in New York and Chicago were from pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Do not risk a cold wearing away. Foley's Honey and Tar will cure you quickly and prevent serious results. Sold by W. A. Hayea, Druggist.
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New York
Chicago
Foley
W. A. Hayea
Dragait
The Mayor’s Court May Hear Whence The Whiskey Comes
A Gastonia News item notes defendants tried for drunkenness before mayor or justice must name where and from whom they obtained whiskey. A Stee law statute permits magistrates to oath witnesses on such questions, with refusal costing 30 days in jail. The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Imperi
Transient Customer Sparks Rivalry Over Toy Goods
In Philadelphia the exchange shows a transient customer mocking a manufacturer as poverty, while the other boasted better wares. A quick retort asks if the rival is in the toy business, prompting a boast they make superior goods despite the ribbing.
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Philadelphia
Taxing Dogs for Education in South Carolina
The Columbia State reports a proposed capitation tax of 35,000 dollars aimed at funding education in South Carolina this year. It argues dogs should contribute a dollar per year for street access, swill-tub raids, and public nuisance roles, praising owners who can afford it while proposing penalties for those who cannot.
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Charlotte Observer
Columbia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Cured Hemorrhages Lubi es By Foley’s Honey and Tar
A. M. Ake of Wood, Indiana, recounts years of lung hemorrhages cured after trying several doctors. He credits Foley’s Honey and Tar with stopping the cough, healing the lungs, and preventing serious relapse from colds. Sold by W. A. Hayes Drug Store.
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A. M. ‘Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Farmers plan big yields and corn contests this year
The Goldsboro Argus reports farmers organizing to maximize corn yields per acre, some riding together to compare outputs. The piece notes shifts away from cotton and cites local optimism about better conditions, plus ads for remedies and a Raleigh hospital expansion.
Unread Will Leaves Questions After Uncle's Death
The exchange hints at possible eccentricity and unsettled fate as the will remains unread. A local newspaper brief records a conversation about the late uncle, noting uncertainty until the will is officially read. The piece underscores unresolved estate matters in the community.
WAKEFIELD MARKET REPORT LISTS PRICES FOR LOCAL GOODS
Weekly market report shows prices for wheat corn oats and meal with per bushel rates. Pork bacon beef flour tallow beeswax butter and other commodities listed with ranges and unit measures. Beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and country produce noted as in good demand.
Letter to Dr J Sper Geon Hillboro N C on paint pricing
A promotional letter discusses buying paint by the gallon and the value of quality. It argues that choosing the lowest price often costs more in the long run, citing Devoe paint as a superior option and noting Parke & Hedgpeth as sellers. The writer urges selecting by brand name and emphasizes the cost of not painting.
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N. Avery
Delhi
N.Y
Devoe
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Relief
StaRtaine MaxTauiry highlights startling mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a sole remedy. M Finbnery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago claims they cure constipation and biliousness, with pills priced at 250 at W A Hayes Drugstore.
Gold Hill Copper Company to ship 100 tons daily
W G Newman, president, said the Gold Hill Copper Company will begin shipping 100 tons of ore daily starting next Monday. He told Salisbury Post that ore quality is improving and will net about 40 dollars per ton, with no let up anticipated.
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Salisbury Post
Gold Hill ‘Copper Company
W. G. Newman
Salisbury
New York
Post
Women Kidney Troubles Warned And Remedy Promoted
Women suffer kidneys ailments often misattributed to female-specific diseases. Nervousness headaches dark circles back pain signal trouble which, if ignored, can lead to serious illness. Foley's Kidney Care has helped many women by restoring health, stopping irregularities and strengthening urinary organs. Sold by W A Hayew Druggist.
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Foley
W. A. Hayew
Promised Land of Wallowa: A Citizen's View from Promise Oregon
W H TILLEY of Promise Oregon writes from Wallowa County describing the county’s snow history and terrain, promising fertile wheat and fruit lands, timber, and a booming stock and cattle country. He notes deep canyons, a mountainous landscape, nearby communities, and that both farming and homesteading opportunities exist with schools and churches nearby. He urges readers to move west with families, seeking improved livelihoods in Oregon.
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The
Observer
Promise
Oregon
Wallowa County
Warlapi Canyon
Walter Miller
Wallowa
Baker
Wallowa Valley
United States
Orange County
N. C
W H. Tilley
IncreptiLE BrUTALITY and a Remedy Claim
A sensational fragment claims Chaes F. Lemberger in a distant town used Buck us Arsva Salve to treat a wounded eye and praises a Mountain Tea product for health. The text reads like an old pharmacy ad with dubious medical assertions and brand mentions.
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Chaes F. Lemberger
John Clark land sale in Patterson township Durham County
On March 24 1905 at noon the John Clark land in Patterson township Durham County will be sold at public auction under a Superior Court decree in a special proceeding Dey N Clark et al v Pleasant Clark et al. The 140 acre tract borders King Leigh Fowler Long and Nun. Terms are one third cash one third in months and one third in 12 months with interest on deferred payments. Proceeds divided. William Strain Commissioner.
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Patterson Township
Durham County
N. C
John Clark
Charlie King
Stanford Leigh
Joseph Fowler
Zoa Long
William ‘St Nun
Dey N. Clark
Pleasant Clark
William Strain
Largest egg farm in Hancock N H owned by C E L Hayward
The Keg Farm in Hancock New Hampshire claims to be the world’s largest egg farm with more than 8400 hens housed in 11600 small eight by eight foot coops. Hens never roam outside nor eat green feed, receiving beef scraps gluten feed and grains. They average 100 eggs per hen per year earning about 26 cents a dozen, totaling about 217 dollars.
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C. E. L. Hayward
Hancock
N. H
Ead
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Adverts
Foley & Co of Chicago introduced Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy praised for merit and popularity. The ad warns against imitations and urges requesting the genuine product, noting mild laxative effects and safety for children and delicate persons. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
W. A. Hayes
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Pustishep
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Caldwell
Hivgen
Raleigh Morning Post
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
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Waterloo
John M. Fuller
Honey Grove
Texas
State Hospital For the Insane At
Raleigh
Cieve
Wekely
H1itauspoku Asarket Report
P. G. W. Walker
Fet Smith
Adu'r
P.S Parke & ‘Hedgpeth
StaRtaine
MaxTauiry
T.W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
Virginia
Eee
Rew
ST. 40S
Paris
New Home
Orange
Mass
St. Louis
Atlalta, Ga
Cre Dalla Tex
Fen Frentiaco
Cal
County Observer
Maka
Hillsboro
M. L
J. S. Spureeon
C. A. Scott
Paul C. Collins
Bank of Orange
Uow
M. Armfield
Shepperd Strudwick
D. H. Hamilton
I’. Norfleet Webb
J.8. Spurgeon
J. Forrest
S. M. Gattis
C. A. McDade
Cardus
Syria
Daret
Ota
Howusrer Drue Company
Madison
Wis
Dr. G
Struy
W. Gralan
Oxford
Durham Ung Onan
Supreme Court
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An-Lsip
Hillsboro, N, C
Feder
Busine Seemey
John W. Graham
Paul
Gfi J Batam & Granay
Attorneys-At
Hillsboro, N.C
Durhaga
Granville
Pergo
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Spurgeon
Hillsboro, N
Churton
Eth Parks & Hedgpeth’s
Furnitam
Gaither Pe
Alvin R. Parish
Steck
H. L
King Street
H. L. Parish
H.L
New York Sun
Franklin
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Hill A. Bayes
Dragan
W A
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