Numbers and notices from North Carolina 1908
The piece reports counts for North Carolina newspapers and circulation, school enrollment in Raleigh, demographics of the state’s school children, and upcoming tax and district matters. It notes 292 newspapers overall, 683,526 total circulation, 462,689 white and 221,545 colored children, plus 230 districts with local taxes. It mentions a dramatic story in Woman's Home Companion and corporate publishing details.
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North Carolina
Woman's Home Companion
Sally
King of
Coston
Standard Oil
Lawson
Crowell Publishing Company
Springfield
Ohio
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Throat and Lung Ailments
A local advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it saves many from throat and lung diseases. It cites Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass as a saver and offers trial bottles free with guarantees and prices.
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Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
W. A. Hayes
Craggist
North Carolina Day to be observed in public schools on Friday
The date for North Carolina Day in state public schools is fixed for December 23, with future observances on the last Friday before Christmas. The yearly theme is "The Pamlico Section" and Superintendent Joyner is arranging the program for pamphlet distribution by November 10.
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Raleigh News and Observer
North Carolina
Pamlico
Joyner
Chamberlains Pain Balm Sold by Local Druggist
The Best LINIMENT Chamberlains Pain Balm is praised as the best liniment on the market. It heals cuts and bruises promptly and gives quick relief from rheumatic pains. It is touted as valuable for deep seated pains and chest pains. Sold by W A Heyes, Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Post & Bliss
Georgia
W. A. Heyes
Cotton price hope grows for Edgecombe farmers
The Tarboro Southerner states the paper’s prediction for 30 000 bales of cotton for the county remains, with prices around two cents helping Edgecombe farmers to stay in good spirits despite a rough market outlook.
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Tarboro Southerner
Edgecombe
Foley's Honey and Tar for Child Croup Shown Safe
Anxious mothers seek relief for croup with Foley's Honey and Tar praised as most effective. It relieves throat and lung troubles, contains no opiates, and is safe for household use, according to C. D. Jones.
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Foley
C. D. Jones
Greensboro's central roadblock noted in Raleigh plans
The Raleigh discussion centers on a new auditorium and hotel improvements, while Greensboro faces criticisms about central planning. The exchange highlights differing regional views on development and infrastructure.
Census Report on Education Shows Public School Reach
Washington October 30 The Commissioner of Education reports for the year ended June 30 1904 that 16 009 361 pupils or 90 percent of the population attended public schools. Total public school cost 251 457 625 an increase of 16 million. Male teacher share fell to 26 percent with average pay 745.98 for men and 40 51 for women. Private school enrollment 1 098 876. Colored pupils in former slave states and DC 1 578 982. Expenditures for colored and white schooling shown since 1876 reaching hundreds of millions.
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Washington, D.C
Commissioner of Education
District of Columbia
Buckleo’s Arica Salve for Burns and Skis? No
A damaged notice describes a bicycle accident near Franklin Grove Illinois ending with an ugly leg ulcer four years, treated unsuccessfully until Buckleo’s Arica Salve cured. Sold for 25 cents at W A Hayes' Drug Store.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Ill
Buckleo
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Catholic Hospital Rising in Three-Story Block
Work on the new Catholic Hospital progresses well and will be completed in a few months. The four-story center portion remains, and the Sisters of Charity are building it at a cost of about 125000 dollars including furnishing.
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Greensboro Telegram
Sisters of Charity
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Pleases Readers
The ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy made with granulated leaf sugar and maple-like flavor. W L Roderick of Poolesville Md commends its safety and likeability for children. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. President Roosevelt proclaims Thanksgiving for November 24 as a day of festival and bankegiving for all Americans.
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W. L. Roderick
Poolesville
W. A. Hayes
Roosevelt
The
United States
Foley’s Kidney Cure Praised By Patient From Ashley Illinois
P H Duffy of Ashley Illinois reports two bottles of Foley's Kidney Care improved his condition significantly. He says previous remedies failed to relieve his illness and that Foley's Kidney Cure cured him after he could hardly get up before using it. C D Jones
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P. H. Duffy
Ashley, Ilinois
Foley
C.D. Jones
Winter Millinery Rushes Hillsboro Shop
Our Fall and Winter Millinery is ready for inspection with the latest styles and best quality. We offer stylish hats trimmed and untrimmed, fancy veils and veiling, flowers and ribbons, fancy collars, trimmings for shirt waists, handkerchiefs, combs, jewelry, and a full stock of millinery goods. Out of town orders will be filled promptly. Mrs M L Paylor and sister.
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Hillsboro
Seed house wins Grand Prize at World Fair and poetry note
The piece notes T W Wood & Sons of Richmond Virginia winning the Grand Prize at the St Louis World’s Fair and mentions a poem by Mr Irkoeh fore of A poem. It also references a consul general and a Vermont line about Rocky Mountain Tea.
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T. W. Wood
Raleigh Post Office Receipts Signal Progress in 1904
October 1904 postal receipts exceeded October 1903 by more than 4300 dollars, with officials saying the figures tell a strong story of progress for Raleigh and the postal service.
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Raleigh News and Observer
Raleigh
Quality of valuable land in special proceedings sale notice
Under judgment in the special proceedings of A J Ruffins and H W Webb Administrators against Miley Green Executor to make assets pay debts of Gaston Green I will on Monday December 5 1904 at the court house Hillsboro offer for sale subject to life estate Miley Green a tract of land adjoining lands Jesse Cole north by Holt east by Mrs Ta8 Day and south by lands of Mrs K Morehage containing 65 acres more or less Terms one third cash and balance at 6 and 12 months with interest from day of sale Title retained until purchase money is paid or secured This 5th day of Sons 1964 Dickson Sagaleg
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A. J. Ruffins
H. W. Webb
Mil Y Green
Gaston Green
Court House
Hillsboro
For &Alé
Miley Green
Jesse
Wi Cole
Superior Court of
Orange County
C. D. Kirkland
J. W. Kirkland
Chapel Hill Township
Chapel Hill‘Township
R. O. Cate
M. ‘G. Bishop
C. F. Andrews
Wa. Weaver
I. J. Kirkland
Mary C. Andrews
John Webb
Co. D. Kirkland
Notice to appear for sale of John Clark real estate
State of North Carolina Orange County Superior Court notice issued October 1904. William Strain as administrator of John Clark deceased, requires the respondent to appear November 24, 1904, to answer a complaint to sell John Clark's real estate to make assets for debts. Clerk D H Hamilton signs the notice.
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Tate
North Carolina
Orange County
William Strain
John Clark
Superior Court of
D. H. Hamilton
Blind Tigers and Town Reform Sparks in King Street
A letter to the editor accuses local taverns of illegal sales and warns of vigilantism. The writer cites blind tigers near business districts, asks for mayoral action, and urges proof for warrants to prosecute lawbreakers. The mayor states readiness to act if evidence is provided.
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The
Observer
King Street
Atole
Hilfsbordfiand
Old Town
Potrcemas Testimony On Cough Remedy Victory
J N Patterson Nashua night policeman writes of a severe lung cold last winter and how Foley's Honey and Tar cured two thirds of a bottle. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. C D Jones notes a state school superintendents meeting in Raleigh from Wednesday November 30 through Thursday December 1.
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J.N. Patterson
Nashua
Foley
C. D. Jones
State Association of County Superintendents of Public Schools
House of Representatives
Raleigh
New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Fixes
Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as a remedy for various maladies from dyspepsia to jaundice and fever. The ad claims the pills, 250, can cure many ailments irrespective of age and notes physician approval. W A Hayes’ Drug Store sells them.
Nine Die In Winston Water Works Reservoir Break
A municipal water works reservoir near central Winston North Carolina broke around 3 a m Wednesday November 2 causing nine deaths and eight injuries. The deceased include Mrs Martin Peeples Mrs Vogler Mrs Fotn Poe and her 12 year old daughter John Southern and others with two African American victims named Lagille Malone and Caroline Marlin. The nine bodies were buried Thursday while the eight injured were reported as recovering.
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Municipal Water Works
Winston
Martin Peeples
Vogler
Fotn Poe
Southero
John Southern
Mica Octavia Bailey
Lagille ‘Malone
Caroline Marlin
Thureday
Chamberlain Cough Remedy praised for infant cure and Chicago hotel plan
In Durban Natal Arthur Chapman recounts giving Chamberlain Cough Remedy to a two month old with a bad cough, claiming quick relief. The notice also reports a Chicago syndicate planning a $10 million hotel of 22 stories, described as the largest hotel in the world. Both items mention Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds from C D Jones.
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Arthur Chapman
Durban
Natal
South Africa
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Draggiat
Chicago
Probate business focus in State and Federal Counts
Attorney W. Graham practices in state and federal courts with special attention to probate matters. Office located next to Dr. Strudwick, near the hotel, inviting clients with prompt attention to their business needs.
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Dr. Strudwick
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough
N. CG
Joseph A. Harris
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Wilson
Stategf
Greensboro 18
Census Report On
M. L. Paylor & Sister
Kert Arphy
T Main
Germany
Ir Koeh Fore
Nfert
As & Ww
Thole
N. Clark
John G Clark
Mortgage Walk OF Land
W. E. Lineberry
Margaret A. Linberry
John A. Suit
Key of Deeds
Bingh
New*-Hope
John
Hollister Rocky Mountain
Gonstipe
Monsey Mountain
Hollister
Madison
Osted Lands
Cheek’s Township
Thos. J. Freeland
Africa
Cardus
Cardui
Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn
NEW Home
Orange
New
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
San Francisco
Cal
Hamilton
Rebecca Cameron
G. B. Anderson Chaptre
NASA
Hillsboro, N.C
Oxford, N.'G
Orange Person
Dufrham and
Granville
Supreme Court
S M. Gattis
John W. Graham
Paul
Graham
Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N. C
Alamance Durham
Granville, Petaon and
Orange, Ee
Spurgeon
Churton Street
Parks & Hedgpeth
Ehen
Gaither Collins
Alvin R. Parish
H. L. Eye
H. L. Parish
H.l.paaryesh
Kentucky
New York State
Franklin” “Sporting Club
Old Virginia
Virginia
J. S. Spurcrow
A. Scott
Paut C
Collins
Bank of Orange
FE. M. Armiel
Shepperd Strudwick
D.H Hamilton
T. Norfleet Webb
Spergeon
O. J. Forrest
M. Gattis
C. A. Scott
Cc. A. McDade
Foutz
Is Pald. Re. Ait
W. A Hayes
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