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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
2
The document notes President Roosevelt announcing Oklahoma as a state on Saturday November 16 after receiving a certified copy of the new constitution and election returns from Governor Frantz. It also highlights a small farmer's progress and includes letters and comments from the Progressive Farmer and a 1904 Roosevelt speech.
A Westfield Iowa man credits Dr. Kings New Discovery with saving his life after both lungs were severely affected. He reports immediate relief from a dry hacking cough after one bottle and full recovery after three, with guarantee and trial offer. Also promotes Dr Shoop Restorative as a nerve and stomach strengthener available through W A Hayes druggist Racine Wisconsin.
A Richmond Times Dispatch remark notes about ten thousand murders in the United States annually while some organ grinders appear similarly active through the season.
The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles as not containing opiates, recommended for children and adults. It states it complies with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and is sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. It also touts Cascasweet for babies and children as a safe remedy for fussiness, noting no opiates and clear bottle ingredients.
A collage of patent medicine claims promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills Foley's Kidney Cure and Kodol for Dyspepsia with testimonials and sales pitches. It lists local prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour beeswax butter and other country produce from Hillsboro market.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co discusses paint adulteration and profiteering with cheap fillers misrepresented as lead zinc and oil. It warns painters and buyers about fool, knave, and sick paints. The message also touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure and Electric Bitters with endorsements from W A Hayes Druggist.
A compact saying reflects how political power changes perceptions, noting that a small group gains influence while widespread opposition grows among broader ranks. The remark highlights the social cost of partisan action and leadership decisions across communities.
An ad page features medical tonics like Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and pneumonia, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to restore appetite, Kodol for stomach relief, and Odol promises heartburn relief. W. A. Hayes, Druggist, promotes various remedies and price points. The snippet ends with a proverb about the coming man.
Public invited to inspect complete Fall and Winter millinery stock featuring trimmed and untrimmed hats, fancy colors, handkerchiefs, combs, children and infant cloaks, shawls, neckwear, jewelry novelties, and assured prompt mail service by Mrs M L Taylor and sister.
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