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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1907

Page

2

Simmons to resign as State Democratic chairman

Raleigh News and Observer reports Senator Simmons plans to resign the State Chairmanship of the Democratic Party after governing since 1898. Simmons cites the heavy labor and long campaigns as reasons though he believes a senator should not hold both roles. He notes his acceptance came from unanimous requests of state leaders and emphasizes his loyalty to the party.

Simmons Democratic Party Senate State Committee Raleigh ‘News and Observer

Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Fort Edward Resident

A Fort Edward resident praises Dr King’s New Discovery for asthma and consumption cures seen in his family. He cites a successful six year outcome for himself and his daughter in law, noting a cough ending after one bottle and overall improvement. The ad advertises guaranteed full price and a trial bottle.

Alexander Berton Fort Edward W. A. Hayes Draggiet

High Point Population Doubles in Five Years

A census of High Point shows about 15 000 residents, indicating the population has doubled over five years and signals rapid growth in the town.

High Point

Health remedies and coffee imitations promoted by local druggist

An aged newspaper ad touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia risk, and promotes Dr Shoops Health Coffee as a real coffee substitute. It urges readers to visit W A Hayes Druggist for samples and purchases, noting a government expert praise for whiskey in bottles.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Rise in Gold Production Reported for 1906

The World’s Work cites a 1906 gold yield near 410 million dollars, compared with 876 million in 1905 and 846 million in 1904. The United States and Alaska contributed about 95 million, ranking second to South Africa, with Transvaal still leading global gold output.

United States Alaska South Africa Transvaal

Stomach trouble cures praised by Falsonia resident

Mia Sue Martin, a long respected resident of Falsonia Michigan, suffered stomach trouble for over six months. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured her, allowing her to eat anything and feel like the proudest woman. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist with free samples.

Mia Sue Martin Falsonia Mies Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Dr. Shoop's Restorative Adverts Warn on Digestive Ailments

A dated newspaper clipping touts Dr. Shoop's Restorative and a Book on digestion and kidneys. It also references Dr. King’s New Life Pills and Dr. Shoop's health claims, with a Racine Wisconsin address and local druggists.

Fight for Eastern Normal site pits Kinston and Greenville

Dorham Herald notes towns pursue the Eastern Normal and Industrial School location in a businesslike clash. The item ends with local notices about a coughing parishioner needing Foley's Honey and Tar and a humorous quote about mothers and incubators.

Eastern Normal and Industrial School Kinston Greenville

Prices of farm produce in weekly Newark market

Wheat 90 ots per bushel 60 lb Corn 65 ots per bushel 56 lb Oats 50 ots per bushel 32 lb Meal 80 ots per bushel 46 lb Pork 9 ots per pound Bacon hog round 10 to 15 ots Flour per barrel 4.80 to 6.00 dollars Tallow 4 to 5 ots per pound Beeswax 20 ots per pound Butter 20 ots per pound Eyes 17 1 2 ots per dozen Peds 1.50 to 32.00 per bushel Bears 1.56 to 200 per bushel Hides dry 4 to 10 cents per pound Chickens 10 to 40 ots each Feathers live geese 40 ots per pound Wool washed 25 to 35 ots per Unwanned Wool 15 to 20 ots per Coffee 10 to 25 ots per pound Sugar 5 to 6 ots per pound All kinds of country produce in good demand.

Was Dreicorn Right to Use Devoe Paint

A letter to Reverend H Bradshaw contemplates a painter, Dreicorn, who chose Devoe lead-and-oil alternatives for the Holy Family Institute project in Holyoke Massachusetts. It weighs whether the decision saved costs or sacrificed future work, noting the institute’s cost, longevity, and a later favorable outcome for Donohue.

Ev. H. Bradshaw Hillaboro N. C D. Foreborn Holyoke Maes John J. Donohue Springfield Donohue Holy Family Dreisorn Dreicorn Devoe Catholic “Hospital Hide Siz

Sore Nipples Treated With Chamberlain Salve

A cure may be effected by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is finished nursing. Wipe off with a soft cloth before allowing nursing. Many trained nurses use the salve with the best results. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. A. Hayes Draggit

Peaches in Moore County Suffer Cold Damage

In Moore County the latest checks show that nearly all peaches were killed by the continued cold weather this month despite earlier signs that fruit might escape damage.

Moore County News

Local Remedies Promoted In Colonial Commerce

A fragmentary ad heavy with patent medicine claims cites Foley’s Kidney Cure as a cure for kidney trouble by Alvie H Stimpson of Washmantic Conn and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a general health booster praised by W A Hayes.

Hollister W.A. Hayes Foley Alvie H. Stimpson Washmantic, Conn W. A. Hayes Wollister Rocky Mountain Borusoren Drive

Flatterer’s Tongue and Preventics Cold Cure Ad

An advertisement touts Preventics as a safe candy like cold remedy with no quinine or laxatives. It promises free samples and a booklet mailed on request from Dr Shoop and W A Hayes Druggist. It notes early use prevents colds or La Grippe and mentions installment payment appeal.

Shoop Racibe W. A. Hayes

Eczema and Kidney Cure Advertisements Highlight Patient Praise

A reader from Henrietta Pa credits Electria Bitters with transforming a five year eczema case in a child after multiple doctors offered no help. The ad claims strong relief and a complete cure after several bottles, endorsed by druggist W A Hayes. Another testimonial from Mrs Joyce of Claremont NEF lauds Foley's Kidney Cure for long standing kidney trouble and endorses the product.

N. A. Adams Henrietta Luoge W. A. Hayes Mra Joyce Sullivan St Claremont Nef Foley

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