Ex-President Roosevelt sails from New York for Africa
The Census Bureau Bulletin shows the 1908 cotton crop at 13,408,841 bales, up two million from 1907 and near 1906 levels. North Carolina produced 699,507 bales. The North Carolina State penitentiary board meets April 1 at Raleigh to organize and elect officers, with Governor Kitchin appointing a new board and likely a full management change. a new Superintendent Warden Clerk and other officials are to be elected, with few if any current officers expected to remain.
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Census Bureau
North Carolina
Lys
State
Raleigh
Thoreday
Kitchin
Near Death in Bie Ponp Mrs Ida Soper Recalls Cure
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa recounts a near death experience from a severe lung ailment. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and a permanent cure after other remedies failed, noting twelve years of good health. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds bronchial issues and related illnesses priced 50c and 100 with a free trial and guarantee by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Ida Soper
W. A. Hayes
Don’t Tattle Says Dorham Sun on Child Behavior
A Dorham Sun piece urges children to avoid tattling about peers even when faults are present. It promotes praising friends, keeping sins to God, and developing this virtue as a Christ like habit.
Sour Stomach Cure Adverts By W A Hayes Druggist
An advertisement claims sour stomach results from excess stomach acid and undigested food. It promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a universal digestant and urges readers to take it to keep the stomach well. Ends with a note on love as a shield.
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W. A. Hayes
Chamberlain's Liniment and Witch Hazel Salve Sold Local
Geog Liniment praised as a cure for muscular pains and sprains with 25 and 50 cent sizes carried by W A Hayes Druggist. DeWin's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve touted for chapped hands cuts burns bruises and piles sold by Hayes.
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W. A. Hayer
Hospitable Heroines in Civil War South
In wartime hardship Southern women showed remarkable hospitality. Mary Gay recalls DeKalb Georgia where a cavalry raid left homes empty. women scraped corn from floors and mahogany bureau cracks to feed others including a sick Federal soldier they cared for until recovery. Bryan in Uncle Remus’s The Home Magazine for March.
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South
Mary Gay
Dixie
Decatur
Bryan
Uncle Remus
the Home Magazine
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised for Croup Cure
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is unequaled for croup and helps prevent attacks when given at the first sign. The remedy is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist, and used successfully in thousands of homes.
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Chamberlain
Harry Wilson
Waynetown
Indiana
W. A. Hayes
Bread color debate and a kidney remedy ad
The Charlotte Observer notes a government ruling on flour bleaching and predicts bread will soon be brown again while keeping flavor. An accompanying advertisement touts DeWin's Kidney and Bladder Pills as unequaled for kidney and urinary issues, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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DeWin
W. A. Hayes
Poor Fellow Scratching for a Living
The line suggests hardship signs may reflect effort rather than a persistent problem. It frames poverty as circumstance rather than a personal flaw.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Fight Appendicitis Scam
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy preventing appendicitis by stimulating stomach and bowels. Claims cure for constipation biliousness chills malaria headache indigestion and promotes clear skin and rosy cheeks through healthy digestion. 25c at W A Hayes drug store. Also notes a moral about philanthropy and a generic praise of American values.
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Dr. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
North Carolina Adopts Seven Legal Holidays by Statute
The state adds seven legal holidays in a coming year through statute. The Halifax Resolution sets April 12 as a date linked to the new holiday framework. The measure formalizes observed days for government and public services.
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North Carolina
Halifax
Arnica Salve Cures Severe Skin Family Remedy
Watertown Wisconsin resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a decade long eczema that 15 doctors could not treat. The advertisement touts it as infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores wounds cuts and piles. Also includes a humorous note: a man tries to kiss his wife and receives a black eye prompting the quip about suspicion.
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J A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
W. A. Hayes
Howett Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy for Child
Prof H A Howett of Havana Cuba recalls his mother's trust in Chamberlain Cough Remedy. After his baby suffered a severe cold February 3, the remedy gave prompt relief and the child recovered within three days. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup promoted as a cure for colds with gentle laxative action.
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H. A. Howett
Havana
Cosa
Chamberlain
H. A. Howell
Howell
Cuba
W. A. Hayes
Kennedy
Vinci cures ailing child recovers health in Portland
A six year old girl in Portland Maine suffered measles and pneumonia with severe weakness and loss of appetite. After using Vinci the child rapidly regained strength and health, impressing the physician. VINOL marketed by J W Flagg in Portland and Hillsboro.
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Portland
Maine
Vinci
J. W. Flagg
Hillsboro
W. A. Hayes
Hillsboro Seeks Bids on 10000 Bond Issue for Town
The Hillsboro Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for a ten thousand dollar bond issue. The coupon bonds, in 500 or 1000 denominations, run 30 years at 5 percent interest payable semi annually, dated April 15 1909. Bids must include 1 percent good faith deposit and are due by April 5 1909 in the treasurer’s office. bids may be opened at 8 p.m. April 5. Hillsboro reserves right to reject any bid.
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Board of Commissioners
Hillsboro
George A. Durham
N. C
Frank Nash
Ncg
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