Roosevelt landslide prompts reform rhetoric in Orange County
The Orange County Observer notes President Roosevelt’s 343 electoral votes to Parker’s 133 and laments the outcome as a nightmare. It cites the Reform paper’s sharp warnings to deter “blind tigers” selling liquor to boys, plus musings on social mores, fashion trends, Thanksgiving meal guidance, and a reminder of local political shifts. It also covers regional updates on agriculture, education, pension warrants, and a growing death roll.
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Roosevelt
Judge Parker
Reform
New Idea Woman's Magazine
Perdita
New York
Cupid’s
Holland
Curacao
Dutch West Indies
Dr King s New Discovery Saves Life in Dorchester
Disastrous wrecks and lung ailments are addressed by Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits the remedy with saving her life. guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by W A Hayes Craggist. Price 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottles free.
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Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Maas
King
W. A. Hayes
Crag
Biltmore Poultry Exhibit Wins 23 Premium Awards
At St Louis the Biltmore poultry show awarded twenty three premiums to Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Leghorns turkeys and cocks. The event highlighted prize winners across multiple breeds with notable placements for the listed birds.
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Biltmore
St. Louis
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
The Best Linient Promotes Quick Relief Says Bliss Georgia VI
Post ds Bliss of Georgia VI extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for quick relief from rheumatic pains and deep seated aches like lame backs and chest pains. It promises dramatic results and urges a trial from W A Hayes, Druggist, with note on rising money in circulation from 1.6 to 2.5 billion dollars.
Foley's Honey and Tar Named Best for Croup, Mother’s Trust
An anxious mother describes the worst hours when a child has croup and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the most effective remedy. The product is said to soothe throat and lung troubles without opiates or poisons, according to C. D. Jones.
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Foley
C. D. Jones
Wealth of United States Rises From Seventy-Five to One Hundred Five Billion
Over ten years the total wealth of the United States increased from 75 billion dollars to 105.096 billion dollars. The gain reflects sustained economic growth and asset accumulation across households and industries.
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United States
Runaway Bicyle Cure Featured at Local Drugstore
A Franklin Grove Illinois man J B Orner suffered a four year stubborn ulcer from a runaway bicycle accident. Backlen's Arica Salve cured the ulcer and is advertised as effective for barns, scars, skin eruptions and piles. Available for 250 at W A Hayes' Drug Store.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Ill
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Army to dishonorably discharge Private Smith over interracial marriage
The Greensboro Telegram reports Private Smith, a U S soldier, will receive a dishonorable discharge after marrying a Negro woman. The action ends a debated issue, described as a surprising but wise course by authorities.
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Greensboro
Smith
United States
A Policeman's Testimony About Foley's Honey and Tar
Nashua night policeman J N Patterson recalls a severe winter lung cold. He tried multiple cough remedies and two doctors without relief before using Foley's Honey and Tar, which he credits with curing about two thirds of a bottle and calls the greatest cough medicine in the world.
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J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Foley
C. D. Jones
Population Imbalance Sparks Wry Comment in Wilmington
In a Wilmington Star note a reader jokes that twenty boys to one girl are being born locally. he warns minority rule could threaten the country as the idea of female importance grows.
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Wilmington Star
Testimonial for Foley's Kidney Care by Illinois man
P H Daffy of Ashley Illinois writes that Foley's Kidney Care helped him after trying many remedies. He says he could hardly get up before using the product and credits it with curing his kidney issues. C D Jones signs the testimonial.
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P. H. Daffy
Ashley
Illinois
Foley
C.D. Jones
North Carolina real estate value rises 2024 total reaches 220 million
The North Carolina real estate value totals 220,308,830, up from 178,892,819 a year ago. The text also references President Roosevelt's election and calls for resilience, quoting W. A. Hayes on continuing hopeful effort and firm resolve.
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North Carolina
Fastest Running Train Set for Paris to Nice Service
The Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean Railroad plans a winter service between Paris and Nice covering 647 miles in thirteen hours and fifteen minutes. The Twentieth Century Limited on the New York Central and Lake Shore lines holds a long distance record at twelve hours forty-two minutes for 1,000 kilometers, while the Ear Nice Express reduces the time by eight minutes.
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Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean
Paris
Nice
Twentieth Century Limited
New York Central
Lake Shore
Ear Nice Express
Constipation Relief Promoted by Chamberlain’s Tablets
An editorial style notice argues that constipation stems from dehydration and harsh laxatives worsen the problem. It praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as milder, naturally acting, recommending a 25 cent bottle. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Sale of 75 Acre Land In Hillsboro Under Proceeds
In a special proceeding of A J Ruffin and H W Webb as Administrators against Miley Green and others to pay Gaston Green debts, the court set Monday December 4 1904 at the Hillsboro courthouse for sale of 75 acres adjoining Jesse W Cole Cr Holt Mrs Jus Day and Mrs K Morehead. Terms require one third cash with balance at 6 and 12 months with interest from sale date. Title retained until purchase money paid or secured. This 5th day of November 1964. KE A Dickson Commissioner.
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A. J. Ruffin
H. W. Webb
Mil Y Green
Gaston Green
Gaston , Green
Court House
Hillsboro
Miley Green
Jesse W. Cole
Cr. Holt
Superior Court of
Orange County
C. D. Kirkland
J. W. Kirkland
Cc. D. Kirkland
Chapel Hill Township
R. O. Cate
G- Bishop
C. F. Andrews
Win. Weaver
I. J. Kirkland
Mary C. Andrews
Johnn Webb
Co. D. Kirkland
Notice to John G Clark on summons in Orange Co action
The Clerk of the Superior Court of Orange County issues a summons requiring John G Clark to appear on Thursday November 24 1904 to answer or demur to a complaint seeking sale of his former real estate to raise assets for debts. Witness dated October 24 1904.
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John G. Clark
Superior Court of
Orange County
Dgmur
John Clark
Orphans' Day Thanksgiving Offering Emphasized
Thanksgiving Day is described as a special donation day to the orphans homes of the State. The piece argues that supporting orphanages is a noble act of gratitude to God and essential for training homeless children for useful lives, urging people and especially children in homes to participate actively.
Doesn’t Respect One AGE in Dr King’s New Life Pills
A raspy 19th century advertisement asserts the pills cure dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation regardless of age. It claims the medicine is perfect and lists W. A. Hayes’s drug store as the seller with a price of 250.
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Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Vanderbilt Gift Funds Buncombe County Tax Revenue
George W. Vanderbilt’s annual gift to Buncombe County and North Carolina totals a sizeable sum. This year the Vanderbilt tax is reported around $16,000, a figure notable for its impact on local finances and state revenue.
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County of
Buncombe
State of
North Carolina
George W. Vanderbilt
Physicians Prescribe It For Throat And Lung Trouble
Many physicians recommend Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable remedy for throat and lung troubles. C. D. Jones notes the medicine's trusted status and wide use among medical professionals.
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Foley
C. D. Jones
C.D. Jones
Heaven Bound Faith and the Widow's Orphans
A Raleigh Times reflection warns that those who seek heaven remember the widow and her orphans, the Old Ladies Home, and the Confederate soldier as sacred figures never to be mocked in the public column.
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Old Ladies Home
Hillsboro News Briefs Include Vagrant Law And Raids
Canton prices and regional notes report 984 cents per pound for Canton middling white at Hillsboro. Postmaster Rosemond returns from Spencer to Hillsboro. Promoted freight conductors on the Southern include George Hooker and Dr Stone with runs Spencer to Selma. Vagrant law to be enforced at Hillsboro. Henry Richards and family to move from Hickory to Duke, NC, with hotel duties. stopover at Hillsboro en route. Special Agent Banks and Deputy Marshal Stone raid local spots, find seven and a half pints of whiskey and hundreds of empty bottles, seize about 60 gallons of corn whiskey nearby. Rain Saturday night into Sunday turns to snow, three inches unlikely due to wet ground. earliest snow in 26 years official record per Charlotte Daily Observer.
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George Hooker
Dr. Stone
Spencer
Selma
Hilleboro
Henry Richards
Hillsboro
Hickory
Oase
Duke
Barnett County
N. C
Richards
Charles A. Banks
J. T. Stone
U.S
Greensboro
Charlotte Daily Observer
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cures Baby in Durban
A Durban reader reports chamberlains Cough Remedy cured a two month old infant with a severe cough. The parents used the remedy by applying it to the dummy teat and observed quick relief. The advertisement notes sale by W A Slater Druggist.
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Arthur Chapman
Irom
Durban
Natal
South Africa
W. A. Slayer
Fall and Winter Millinery Show in Hillsboro
Our fall and winter millinery collection is ready for inspection featuring stylish hats trimmed and uptrimmed for all ages. The shop offers veils, ribbons, collars, trimmings for shirt waists, handkerchiefs, combs, jewelry, and a full stock of items from a first-class millinery establishment. Out of town orders will be supplied promptly.
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Hillsboro
M. L. Tay1
OR & Sister
North Carolina Tobacco Output Reaches High Levels
The Winston Sentinel notes North Carolina now produces about seventy million pounds of manufactured tobacco annually, with around eight million pounds of leaf processed after stems are removed. The report asserts the state manufactures at least half of its tobacco crop.
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Winston Sentinel
North Carolina
Trespass Notice in Orange County lands Cheek’s township
The law makes it a misdemeanor to hunt upon lands in Orange County without written consent of the owner. All persons are notified not to trespass on Wy lands in Cheek's township. The law will be enforced against offenders. This 10th day of October, 1904. Mrs. Thos. J. Freeland.
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Orange County
Cheek’s Township
Thos. J. Freeland
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