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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
1
Build a lace curtain stretcher using four wood pieces two ten feet long and two six and a half feet long with four thumb screws. Attach muslin strips two inches wide along the wood with tacks, fold and staple, then place on the back of four chairs to hold size with one thumb screw at each corner. Attach brass pins to each scallop to secure curtains. Two pairs can be made at once.
Richmond Va Special The National League for Highway Improvement adopted a bill asking Congress for a 1 million dollar appropriation. The plan proposes an eight member body appointed by President Taft to establish headquarters in Washington and begin by building a highway from Maine to the nation’s capital.
Orange County sheriff announces a cash sale at the Hillsboro courthouse on Monday, June 7, 1909, at 12 M. for all parcels with unpaid taxes. The list includes numerous townships with hundreds of acres and varying tax assessments, uniting many named owners and estates across Cheeks, Little River, Cedar Grove, EnO, Hillsboro, and more, reflecting the county wide lien clearances.
American ambassador John G. A. Laishman urged Ferid Pasha to restore order in Adana province so refugees can return to their farms. Ferid Pasha promised extra steps to reassure Armenians and provide protection where needed.
Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, commander of the ill fated Maine, spoke at a Maine Memorial Association fundraiser. He reflected on public sentiment toward the Maine, defended the ship’s mission, described the Havana explosion night, and offered views on a possible final destruction to end the issue.
A Sunday fire of unknown origin plus an explosion wrecked the Seaboard Air Line Railway general warehouse in Portsmouth Virginia, causing an estimated loss of 100000 to 150000 dollars and injuring four men, including Fireman Walter Bissett and Night Yardmaster Matheson.
In Washington the Senate voted 44 to 35 to uphold the finance committee and maintain the existing quarter cent per pound duty on pig lead. The day featured debates on the tariff bill, glass and lead schedules, and calls for reform of tobacco and sulfur duties as part of broader revenue measures.
A Raleigh report defends the U S Weather Bureau amid claims of high cost and vague forecasts. It cites congressional scrutiny of budgets, high accuracy rates, and significant meteorological advances including Mt Weather kite research. It argues forecasts are specific, transparent, and improving local predictions, citing Galveston and Portland warnings as evidence of timely action.
Hickory based Special A stock company buys the Times Mercury with J Y Killian as president and R G Mace as business manager It will remain published as a strictly Republican paper Mr Click no longer connected and will focus on the Nutshell semi monthly begun a few months ago
J Hodge Krider former sheriff of Rowan county died at his Salisbury home Friday from heart failure He was 52 years old and survived by one son seven daughters two brothers and a sister The funeral will be held with Masonic honors.
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