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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1903

Page

2

Stedman Leads in Democratic Governor Nomination

The Hillsborough paper notes Hon Charles M Stedman leading the Democratic nomination for Governor. It cites a W W Kitchin resolution to add a constitutional clause banning any religion establishment or restriction on free exercise and a repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment. It also reports a November Treasury per capita money supply near $30 and a population around 80.946 million.

Charles M. Stedman W. W. Kitchin Treasury Charlotte Observer

Trusty Cure Restores Throat and Lung Health

Disastrous wrecks and careless errors ruin lives, but Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds saves many. Mrs Lois Crag of Dorchester Massachusetts credits the remedy with her recovery. guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by W A Hayes Druggist. Price 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free.

Dr. King Lois Crag Dorchester Masse W. A. Hayes

Civil Service Exam Planned for Cadet Positions

Senator Simmons announced an civil service examination will be held in Asheville Charlotte Raleigh and Wilmington on January 4 5 and 6 1904 for cadet in the Revenue Cutter Service Applicants must be 18 to 25 years old physically sound unmarried and able to endure a rigid mental test Further details to the U S Civil Service Commissioner Washington D C

Simmons Asheville Charlotte Raleigh Wilmington Revenue Cutter Service U.S. Civil Service Commissioner Washington, D. C

Kodel Dyspepsia Cure Advertises Digestive Aid

A vintage medical ad claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helps the stomach by supplying digestive juices and relaxing nerves. It asserts the product digests foods, aids digestion, and transforms food into rich red blood, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Good for Judge Neal Enforcing Law Cuts Lawyer Speeches

Raleigh News and Observer notes Charlotte reports that Judge Neal enforces the new law limiting lawyers speeches to the jury. It argues business leaders avoid jury duty to escape long-winded courtroom oratory and urges wider enforcement to spare jurors from boredom.

Raleigh News and Observer Neal Charlotte Jury Baoty

A Policeman's Testimony on Foley's Honey and Tar

Nashua night policeman J N Patterson recalls a severe winter cold and failed treatments before trying Foley's Honey and Tar. Two thirds of a bottle cured his cough and lung symptoms, which he calls the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.

J. N. Patterson Nashua la Foley W. A. Tiayes

North Carolina Day plans feature Cape Fear Section study

State Superintendent Joyner and four members of the State Literary and Historical Association are preparing a program for North Carolina Day to be celebrated in December. The focus will be the Cape Fear Section and an effort will be made to secure observance in all North Carolina schools both public and private.

Oxford Joyner State Literary and Historical Association North Carolina

The Woman's Home Companion for November review

The November issue runs sixty four pages with fiction and special features. Highlights include a new prize contest serial The Trilemma of Albertine where readers pay to help decide a love choice for a Chicago heiress, plus articles by Lincoln’s law clerk, Rabbi de Sola Mendes, and about Buchanan and Old Home Week.

Chicago Lincoln United States de’ Sola Mendes Buchanan Iiace Margaret Gould Nature Study Club Crowell Publishing Company Springfield Ohio

New Use of Chamberlain Cough Remedy in Durban

Arthur Chapman of Durban Natal reports Chamberlain s Cough Remedy cured a two month old baby with a severe cough via application on the dummy teat, claiming quick relief. The remedy is sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Arthur Chapman Durban Natal South Africa W. A. Hayes

North Carolina Ties Highlighted by Cannon and Williams

Political figures are linked to North Carolina roots as Speaker Cannon hails from Guilford County and John Sharp Williams, a Democratic leader, is described as North Carolina stock. The Mississippi man prefers public acknowledgement, while Cannon remains guarded.

Raleigh News and Observer North Carolina Cannon Guilford County John Sharp Williams

Electric Bitters credited with cures and local deaths

B F Bass of Fremont NC reports kidney relief and full cure after using Electric Bitters. Neighbors cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and debility. 50 cents at Hayes Drug Store. Col William T Blackwell of Durham died November 12 after paralysis struck November 8, buried November 15.

B. F. Bass Fremont, N.C W. A. Hayes Wm. T. Blackwell Durham

You Know Where You Are TakIne At Salisbury Election

A garbled taste for tonic and quack claims fills a column about Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic showing false safety notes. It notes saloons and distilleries won in Salisbury last week. A Finch Ark reader reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured a severe kidney bladder case. W A Hayes sums it as misused time over a dime.

Grove Salisbury W. A. Herren Finch, Ark Foley W. A. Hayes

Market prices and farm commodities summary

The item lists crop and livestock prices including wheat 80 to 90 cents per bushel, corn 60 cents, oats 60 cents, meal 80 cents, pork 7 1 2 cents per pound, bacon hog rounds 12 1 2 to 15 cents, flour 4.00 to 5.50 per barrel, butter 15 to 20 cents per pound, eggs 17 to 18 cents per dozen, peas 70 cents per bushel, beans 1.06 to 1.50, dry hides 4 to 10 cents, chickens 10 to 25 cents each, geese 40 cents per pound, wool 15 to 35 cents per pound, coffee 8 to 20 cents per pound. Country produce in good demand.

Devoe Paint Claims Superior Longevity Over Lead and Oil

A letter to John W. Ray of Hillsboro North Carolina argues that lead and oil paints are inferior to Devoe paint. The writer cites a Philadelphia case where 40 gallons of lead and oil covered two houses, later replacing with Devoe and reclaiming 10 gallons, asserting Devoe provides true coverage and lasting quality. The note ends with a promotion that Pp. S. Parks & Hedgpeth sell Devoe & Co products.

John W. Ray Hillsboro N. C Devoe J. J. Hall Sheffield

Government pensions reach three billion dollars in payouts

Since the foundation of the Government the country has paid pensions totaling three billion dollars. The figures are startling, underscoring the scale of longstanding financial commitments and the burden on public finances.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Pleasnt to Take

The remedy uses granulated leaf sugar and maple syrup like flavor from roots. W I Roderick of Poolesville Md praises its safety for children, saying it is the best preparation of the kind he knows and children like it with no after effects. Sold by W.

W. IL. Roderick Poolesville W. A. Hayes

Chatham’s Small Man James Hancock Tall Tale

A short man named James Hancock from Chatham is described as 4 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 75 to 80 pounds, while his dead father reportedly weighed about 50 pounds and his living mother 250 pounds. The item blends odd anecdotes with an old advertisement tone. It notes a medical claim about cure for piles and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues, and mentions Centenary Church in St. Louis boosting a pastor’s salary to 4,000 dollars.

Asheboro Chatham James Hancock Centenary Church St. Louis Southern Methodist Church

Receipts and Disbursements of Hillsboro Town 1903

Town of Hillsboro reports for year ending June 26 1903 showing receipts from taxes licenses liquor licenses rents penalties cemeteries and miscellaneous totaling 1052 15 with cash on hand and minimal outstanding debt. Treasurer J B Spurgeon notes debts amounting to less than 25 will pay all town obligations.

Hillsboro Owen S. Spurgeon Streete

Foley’s Honey and Tar touted for children and mothers

A household favorite remedy Foley’s Honey and Tar is praised by W A Hayes as effective for throat and lung troubles in children and safe due to no opiates. The note mentions the Electoral College now at 476 votes requiring 239 to elect the next President.

Foley W. A. Hayes W.A. Hayes

DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Pills Endorsement

W T East on Boerne Texas asserts DeWitts Little Early Risers are unequalled as liver pills and give strength and energy. Thousands use these tiny pills as they are pleasant and effective, curing biliousness torrid liver jaundice sick headache constipation without purging. Sold by W A Hayes.

DeWitts W. T. Easton Boerne Texas W. A. Hayes

Weak Hearts linked to indigestion say experts

An article asserts most heart trouble stems from nonorganic indigestion. It cites a Nevada Ohio man who claims cure with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, asserting the product relieves stomach pressure and heart strain. Advertisement for the tonic and subscription rates follow.

D. Kauble Nevada E. O. Dewitt & CO Chicago

Runaway Biixory and Ulcer Treated at Hayes Drug Store

A stray ulcer on J. B. Oroer of Franklin Grove Illinois resisted medical care for four years until Backlen's Amica Salve was used. Advertises the salve as effective for burns scalds skin eruptions and piles and cites its sale at Wis Hayes Drug Store.

J. B. Oroer Franklin Grove Ill Wis Hayes

Powell adds top hog in Tarboro stock comparison

J C Powell shows stock progress with a seven weeks old pig at 60 pounds from Biltmore and notes sire growth to 1020 pounds at 22 months. The grandsire, bought by Mr Vanderpilt for 1350 dollars, underscores quality in the breed as the stock improves.

Tarboro Southerner J. C. Powell Biltmore Vanderpilt

Remarkable Case Of Lung Disease Cured By One Minute Cough Cure

Mrs Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Indiana recovered from a deep seated lung illness that caused pneumonia after using One Minute Cough Cure. She lost weight from 148 to 92 pounds but regained her strength and health after four bottles. Sold by W.

Gertrude E. Fenner Marion Ind W. A. Hayes

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