Smoking evils and civic actions noted in Hillsboro paper
The Hillsboro and Ashe County notices report that city attorneys plan ordinances to curb boys cigarette smoking, with concern that minors evade sale laws by paying adults. Additional items include Col Bennehan Cameron’s election as President of the Farmers National Congress and a paint advertisement from Devoe’s Co. emphasizing adulteration warnings.
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Bennehan Cameron
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Farmers' National Congress
Col. Cameron
J.m-Stab
Congress
Debt of gratitude from Westfield resident amid medical cures
G S Clark of Westfield Iowa credits Dr Kings New Discovery for saving his life after a near death illness. The ad touts New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds and throat and lung complaints and promotes bottles priced 50c and 1.60 with a free trial bottle. Also features Dr Shoops Restorative a remedy for weak stomach heart and kidney nerves and urges readers to request a free sample from Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin. Reverend J Ossian Avies calls for more house to house visitation.
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G S. ‘Clark
Westfield
Iowa
King
W. A. Hayes
Shoop
Racine
Wisconsin
Dr. Shoop
Europe
New Pare Foodxp Cave Law Announcement
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pare Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by W A Hayes Draggiet.
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Foley
W. A. Hayes
Draggiet
Shoops
Germany leads world in chémicale production claim
An OCR fragment touts a chemical product for babies and children named Casca sweet sold by W. A. Hayes, a druggist. Claims it calms a cross worried baby quickly with ingredients printed on the bottle.
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Germany
W. A. Hayes
Spain Brightens as Sunlit Utopia Among Nations
A brief note proclaims Spain as the sunniest of all utopian countries, highlighting its radiant climate and idealized status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Purges and Patent Remedies Highlight 1900s Ads
Advertisements tout Dr King s New Life Pills for purging and health benefits. Also promote Health Coffee Imitation by Dr Shoop with claims of real coffee replacement. Political notes mention Republicans winning several states and Taumany winning New York City mayoral race. Maryland listed as Democratic.
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Kentucky
New Jersey
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Taumany
New York City
Maryland
Cure for Briant's Disease and Digestive Warnings
A testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure claims dramatic dropsy relief and eyesight improvement after three bottles, tested by Robert O Burke of Einers NY. The ad then cautions on stomach health, promoting Kodol for Dyspepsia as a safe digestant sold by W A Hayes, Druggist, with claims of rapid relief from heartburn and indigestion.
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Briant
Robert O. Burke
Einers
Foley
Bright
W.A Hayes
Draggist
W. A Hayes
Prices of farm goods and commodities in local market
Wheat 1.00 per bushel 62 pounds Corn 0.85 per bushel 56 pounds Oats 0.50 per bushel 32 pounds Meal 0.90 per bushel 46 pounds Pork 9 ounces per pound Bacon 12 to 17 cents per pound Flour 5.00 to 6.00 per barrel Butter 20 cents per pound Eggs 20 cents per dozen Peas 2.50 per bushel Beans 2.00 per bushel Dry goods 8 to 14 cents per pound Chickens 15 to 40 cents each Wool 0.38 to 0.80 per pound Coffee 0.10 to 0.25 per pound Sugar 0.05 to 0.06 per pound All kinds of country practice in good demand.
City government spending rises faster than New York growth
The Wilmington Messenger reports that Greater New York expenditures climbed from 116 million in 1906 to 130 million in 1907 and an estimated 143 million for the current year, with annual interest charges up by 3.8 million in a single year. It notes millions of property values not on tax books, and criticizes city finances and retrenchment rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
New York
Electric Bitters Praised By Gettysburg Veteran
Fayelte New York resident David Parker who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with major health gains. He cites relief from long stomach trouble and strong value of the tonic, saying he would not trade it for three thousand five hundred dollars.
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Gettyssura
David Parker
Fayelte
N.Y
Gettysburg
W. A. Hayes
Greensboro Population Reaches Fourfold Declared 42179
In a bold announcement on the Hill's Directory title page, Greensboro and environs is listed with a population of 42179. The bulky directory, pressed into the press, notes this figure in the main title area.
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Hill
Greensboro
Danoine Proves Fatat Many Die At Dances
An article notes many men and women fall ill with fevers and consumption after dances. It urges Foley’s Honey and Tar to prevent or break colds, warns to buy only genuine products, sold by W. A. Hayes. Major W. A. Graham reports strong crops and credits his Prolific corn yield.
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Foley
W. A Hayes
Smoln Journal
W. A. Graham
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Joseph A. Harris
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F W. Devoe‘& CO
B. B. Forrest
Arctic
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Ohouse
J. Ossian Avies
Dr. King
New Life
Haven’ Drug Store
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
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Great Britain
DeWitt
de Witt
W A Hayes
Winteh
Susan C. Pope
Wm. J. Miller
Orange County
Hillaboro
Eno
E. A. Hughes
Ndera
John W. McKerall
Thomas IL Jackson
Joan K. Turner
WH Bacon
W.F. Jackson
DU Sham
Rish Company
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Attorney-At-Lay
Hillsboro, N
John W. Graham
Paul GC
Graham & Graham
Granay
Attorneys-At-Law
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Orakigy
W. Graham
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Oxford, N
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Durham Snd Granville
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Brown Mig. CO
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Greeneville, Tenn
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Raleigh, NC
Trave
Foutz
Pave & Tours
S. Baliibere
Hilieboro
W A. Hayes
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Churten Street
Majo
W. A. Hays
Charlotte
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