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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
2
At the Philadelphia convention in June Senator Wolcott is named temporary chairman while Senator Lodge is chosen permanent chairman. Senator Foraker remains as a key figure with ABMs and AGRE noted in the proceedings.
Witness I L Martin of Dixie Ky testifies about persistent coughing and throat pain before praising Dr King's New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and chest and lung troubles. He notes its effectiveness in his family for four years and mentions trial bottles at W A Slayes' drug store with a price of 50 cents and 1.00.
Secretary Mebane publishes a programme for the State Teachers Assembly to be held at Morehead City June 12 to 17. Prominent educators will speak on topics of interest and benefit to education.
The article notes ancient views of rheumatism as demonic and advertises Chamberlains Pain Balm claiming quick relief. It also reports Andrew Carnegie pledging 3 600 000 dollars to build the Carnegie Library and Institute of Pittsburgh, Pa, poised to be the world’s largest.
J Q Hood of Crosby testifies that One Minute Cough Cure can do what it claims. He notes his wife could not breathe until the first dose relieved her and adds it has benefited his whole family. It acts immediately curing coughs colds croup grippe bronchitis asthma and throat and lung troubles.
The exchange casts weather as the joke driver with the Gust noting shifting antics and the Cow replying that ice cream one day and boiled milk the next reflect the unsettled climate. The Judge concludes with a wry smile.
A local retailer advertises a broad stock of spring and summer goods direct from factories at cash prices. The catalog includes dress fabrics, men and youth clothing, shoes, hats, notions, shirts, hardware, glassware, tinware, crockery, groceries, fertilizers, buggies, wagons, furniture and cook stoves. The store offers easy showings, asks customers to compare prices, and pledges fair treatment and full service.
An article notes 17600 square feet set aside for printing presses for The Ladies' Home Journal in Philadelphia with eight stories height. The plant will house mechanical departments and expand printing and mailing capacity to support growing circulation and future expansion.
The Republican State Convention in Raleigh on May 2 nominated the state ticket led by Governor Spenser Adams with Claudius Dockery for Secretary of State James F Parrott for Treasurer L L Jenkins for Auditor Thomas S Rollins for Attorney General Zebulon V Walser for Superintendent NC English for Randolph as Corporation Commissioner C A Reynolds Forsyth and J A Franckin Swain as Agriculture Commissioner Thomas S Malloy Rockingham for Labor and Printing Electors at Large AH Price Rowan and J R McReary Davidson Delegates to the National Republican Convention Jeter C Prochard James E Boyd E C Duncan and Charles McNamee.
In a recent letter Bill Arp criticizes Carnegie and Rockefeller for urging charity to the rich and colleges while dismissing aid to the poor. He argues many poor are women and children left helpless without work and face begging or starvation.
An advertisement for Bucklee's Arnica Salve claims rapid pain reduction from sprains cuts burns and injuries. Sold by W A Hayes Drogist with a money back cure guaranteed and a suggestion it treats hands lips ulcers and bites.
Notice of house and lot on Tryon Street Hillsboro previously occupied by Dr Parris. Applicant Major John W Graham sets terms due December 5 1899. Authority and filing indicate a legal notice for property transfer or occupancy.
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