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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1906

Page

2

May 10 1906 Orange County Observer News Brief

Cotton crop to date reaches 9 981 331 bales. House vote 153 to 58 preserves free distribution of garden and dower seed. William Jennings Bryan praised by Washington Star as a patriotic leader. Salem Female College receives 2000 donation for a pipe organ in memory of C. H. Fogle to be installed in Memorial Hall costing 50000.

House of Representatives Washington Salem Female College F. H. Fries Eaima ‘A. Fogle F. A H. A. Pfohl C. H. Fogle

Fortunate Missourians Praise Dr King’s New Discovery

In Li vonia Missouri T J Dwyer of Graynville recounts three customers cured of consumption by Dr King’s New Discovery. One nearly moved to Arizona but stayed after using the medicine. The ad touts it as a perfect cough and cold remedy and throat and lung healer, guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist with 50c and 1 trial bottle free.

Livonia T. J. Dwyer Graynville W A. Hayes

May Celebration Promises Large Charlotte Crowd

The 20th of May festival draws high expectations for a huge turnout. Charlotte is famed for attracting crowds when she appears in earnest, with the Marine Band, one company of marines, a cavalry troop, and two infantry troops expected to draw thousands to the city. Traveling salesmen confirm that everybody is coming.

Charlotte Marine Band

Canagrous Colds and Red Men Session Noted

A warning that neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia cites Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective and pleasant to take available from W A Hayes Druggist. The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men met in Raleigh reporting 20 new lodges and 1200 members. next year’s meeting shifts to Greensboro.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Driggist Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men Reservation North Carolina Raleigh Red Men Greensboro

Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Promoted

A pleasant harmless liquid cure marketed for children claims to soothe coughs colds croup whooping cough and bronchial complaints by acting on the bowels. Described as superior to other syrups and sold by Reynolds & Walker.

Reynolds & Walker

Dinner Dilemma in Family Exchange

In a playful kitchen moment, a mother asks Willie what to cook for dinner and he responds that he wants anything but company, cheekily noting he won’t receive any dish if guests arrive.

Mamma Willie

Change in State law shifts railroad damage suits location

The Greensboro Record highlights a change in state law on railroad damage suits. Suits must be filed in the county where the damage occurred or in an adjoining county, replacing the old rule that allowed filing in any county the road runs through. The change aims to reduce docket congestion and curb alleged anti railroad centers' burdens.

Greensboro Dasssze Charlotte Chronicle

Pain Balm Relieves Twenty Years of Torture

For over twenty years J B Massey of Minneapolis endured severe sciatica. A single application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave relief and sleep, with less than one bottle providing a permanent cure. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

J.B Massey Clinton St Minneapolis Minn Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Cotton acreage to drop as profits shrink in Dixie

Charles Moore, president of the North Carolina Cotton Association, warns acreage will fall at least twenty five percent this season. He notes profits below twelve cents a pound prevent cotton farming in many areas, with some regions needing fifteen cents. Moore adds Sully harmed the market more than any recent speculator and Dixie’s cotton industry has not recovered from the blow.

Charles ©. Moore North Carolina Cotton Association Sully Dixie

King Line Pills Promise Vigor After Constipation Relief

The advertisement claims Dr. King's New Line Pills help with danger from constipation and offer quick painless relief. It asserts lasting strength and vigor after use and is guaranteed by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, priced at 25 cents.

Dr. King W. A. Hayes

Funeral praise and elixir ads mix in small-town column

A Durham column praises a respected local man at his funeral and notes the minister’s grateful tribute. The item then shifts to advertisements for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Pine ales, touting health benefits and urging charity and local purchase from Reycelds & Walker.

Weekly market prices for grains and farm products

A list of current prices for Wheat Corn Oats Meal Pork Bacon Flour Tallow Beeswax Butter Eggs Peas Beans Hides Chickens Feathers Wool Coffee Sugar and more. Overall demand is described as good for all kinds of country produce.

Devoe & Co Adverts Paint Quality Truth

A candid marketing letter from Devoe & Co. defends paint superiority while acknowledging competing brands. The author emphasizes Devoe as the essential choice and highlights knowledge gaps in rival products. The note ends with a sales push for their brand.

Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Endorsed for Colds

An agricultural and moral appeal urges parents to invest in country schools and qualified teachers. The ad touts Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar as a safe original remedy for colds, coughs, croup, and bronchial issues, claiming it clears colds by acting on the bowels and is sold by Reynolds & Walker.

Living costs cited as highest in 16 years by bureau

Washington bulletin notes the cost of living has reached a 16 year peak. The report says price increases affect households as shoppers adjust daily spending.

New York World Bureau of Labor Washington

Warnings and Remedies Advertised in 19th Century Notice

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve for sore wounds and a nurse’s care, plus Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for pains and digestion. It promotes products sold by W. A. Hayes, a local druggist, highlighting low prices and common ailments.

Administrator's Notice to Settlers of Sidney Knox Estate

Having this day qualified as Administrator of the late Sidney Knox I notify all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and all persons with claims against the estate must present them properly authenticated on or before April 3 1907 or this notice will be pleaded in that of their recovery This 3rd day of April 1906.

Sidney Knox Carden S.J. Hale

Local Climate Fears Stir After Eruptions and Locust Warnings

The Charlotte Chronicle notes a string of natural disasters this year including eruptions and earthquakes and reports two locust species expected this summer. The 18 year and 27 year swarms differ markedly with the earlier feared to bring famine and the latter described as ferocious and crop damaging.

Baid

PostmaSTER ROBBED AND HE AVOIDS DEATH IN RIVERTON

An Indiana postmaster at Riverton nearly died from a robbery attempt and loss of comfort, citing a letter about chronic liver issues cured by Electric Bitters. The drug is advertised as a tonic for biliousness neuralgia weakness and stomach liver kidney and bladder problems at W A Hayes drugstore.

G. WY. Fouts Riverton W. A. Hayes’ Drugstore

Stomach Troubles Cure Promotes Local Praise

Mrs. Sue Martin of Fallon, Missouri, credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing six months of stomach trouble. She proclaims the medicine allows her to eat anything and calls it wonderful. W. A. Hayes Drugist offers samples. Cherokee Indians in North Carolina number about four thousand and live mainly in Cherokee, Graham, Swain, Clay and Macon counties.

Sue Martin Falvonia Mis Chamberlain W. A. Hayes North ‘Carolina Cherokee, Graham, Swaio, Clay Mavon Counties

King’s Dyspepsia Tablet Ad Worded for Digestion Aid

For bloating belching indigestion eat a King s Dyspepsia Tablet after meals sold by HKey nolds Waker.

Hkeynolds & Waker

Heaven Heévealed. by Bensany Fife's Banegtr

Book listing notes limited period offer at trade rates AO Cenia with 9 cents postage for mailing. Large type edition in fine cloth binding and 383 pages.

Bensany Fife Banegtr AO Cenia

The Origin of Angels and Heaven’s Nature Explored

A historical analysis outlines the essence of heaven the character of angels and the path to eternal life. It covers scripture testimony the environment of heaven relationships beyond earth and the growth rejuvenescence and attire of angels. It discusses homes garments and work in heaven and asks how heavenly life relates to human existence including marriage and societal structure.

Morton to Manage Atlantic Hotel at Morehead City

Ma Feane P Morton and Frank P Morton announce the Atlantic Hotel at Morehead City will open to the public on June Set 1906 with Frank Morton as manager bringing prior success at Princess Anne and Franklin Hotels. The article touts Morton and notes Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a superior domestic medicine and urges families to have it.

Feane P. Morton Mamaaze Atlantic Hott More Head City Frank P. Morton Washington, D.C Atlantic Morehead City Morton Atlantic Hotel Virginia Beach Franklin Hotel Puxaway N. C Greensboro

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