Press power and politics in the 1903 South
The Orange County Observer notes a rising press influence praising Prof. Bassett and discusses school funding per child at about 14.4 cents from the first 100000, while Maryland shifts back to Democrats. It predicts Democratic control of Southern governors and senators after early 1904.
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Bassett
Trinity College
Booker Washington
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Maryland
United States
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
Disastrous wrecks and careless habits blamed for throat and lung troubles. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds reportedly saves lives, including Mrs Lois Crag of Dorchester Massachusetts. Guaranteed for all throat and lung diseases by W A Hayes Druggist, price 50c and 1.00, trial bottles free.
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Dr. King
Lois Crag
Dorchester
Mass
Rural mail carriers seek higher pay in Sibley bill
Col Olds reports North Carolina rural tree delivery carriers want an increase from 600 to 850 dollars for 432 workers. Routes here exceed those in other Southern states. average route length about 27 miles. Nationwide, about 20 000 rural carriers exist, with unions common except in North Carolina.
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Sibley
North Carolina
United States
Kodol Dyspepsia Core Promises Digestive Relief
A historical drug advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Core as a cure that supplies natural digestive juices and aids the stomach by digesting food, relaxing nerves, and allowing inflamed muscles to rest. It is sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. D. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Motto of North Carolina and the value of sincerity
The quote argues that Esse quam videri should guide all people, praising sincerity over pretense. It contends that living truthfully is better than displaying virtue you do not possess, urging individuals to be genuine even if flawed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
South Peoria St
Carcano, Illn
Bright
St. Louis
Cardus
Policeman Testimony Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Patterson testifies that after failing with several cough medicines and two doctors a friend’s recommendation of Foley’s Honey and Tar cured two thirds of a bottle. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world. W A Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Man from Cape Fear Township Never Visited County Seat
A man born and raised in Chatham, now living in Cape Fear township, married three times and father of 12, has reportedly never been to the county seat despite living in the county all his life. The Observer notes his long dedication to marriage and childrearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Cape Fear Township
Death of Hon. Samuel F. Phillips U S Solicitor General
Hon. Samuel F. Phillips, Solicitor General under Grant to Arthur, died at his Washington home on November 18 at age 79. He served on the United States and Venezuelan mixed claims commissions of 1888 and 1891 and was buried at Chapel Hill last Saturday with town faculty and citizens in attendance.
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Samuel F. Phillips
United States
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Washington City
Judge Phillips
C. P. Spencer
Chapel Hill
New Way of Using Chamberlains Cough Remedy
South Africa report from Durban Natal shows a two month old baby with a bad cough rapidly relieved by Chamberlains Cough Remedy given via a dummy teat. The remedy is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
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Arthur Chapman
Durban
Natal
South Africa
W. A. Hayes
Hotel bedbug injuries barred from accident insurance
Wisconsin county court rules injuries from bedbugs at a hotel do not qualify for accident insurance but allow damages from the proprietor. Observers warn North Carolina hotel owners. The piece also notes a Nebraska burglary convict appealing to the state Supreme Court over bloodhound witnesses for lack of oath cross examination and confrontation.
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Wilmington Star
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Observer
Nebraska
Supreme Court of the State
Readable Ad Snippets and Viewer Letters From Newspapers
A fragmentary OCR passage includes diverse notes such as tonic bottle labeling claims and a Beeston subscription for a Chapel Hill minister, plus testimonials praising Foley's Kidney Cure and a humorist quote about a school position on whipping children, illustrating miscellaneous clippings.
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St. Louis
Local farm prices and goods in market listing
Prices for Wheat Corn Oats meal and livestock show wide ranges. Goods such as flour butter eggs beef and wool appear with per unit figures in a regional market column, noting strong demand for country produce.
Letter on paint quality from Devoe & Co
A Hillsboro letter discusses paint choice, arguing price does not determine quality. It warns poor paint leads to rust and decay, stressing the need for good paint to keep interiors dry and structures sound. The note concludes with confidence that Devoe paint yields better results, mentioning Parks & Hedgpeth as sellers.
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Devoe
North Carolina Faces 101,797 Out-of-School White Children
The Charlotte Chronicle notes Joyner states 101,797 white children in North Carolina are not in school, underscoring ongoing efforts needed by education campaigners.
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Charlotte Chronicle
Svpe Interdent
Joyner
North Carolina
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Pleases To Take
W S Roderick of Poolesville Maryland praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy saying it is the best type for children and has no after effect. The product uses granulated leaf sugar and maple like roots for pleasant flavor and is sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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W. S. Roderick
Poolesville
W. A. Hayes
Draggist
Cureup of Pires After Forty Years Promoted
Mr C Haney of Geneva Ohio bore pires for forty years before DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. The ad touts the salve for burns bruises sprains lacerations eczema tetter salt rheum and skin diseases. The packaging brand DeWitt is promoted as genuine while others are counterfeit. Sold by W A Hayes.
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C. Haney
Geneva
DeWitt
W. A. Hayes
Physicians Prescribe Foley's Honey and Tar
Broad minded physicians prescribe Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable throat and lung remedy. It stops coughs and heals the lungs, touted by W. A. Hayes. College bred is sometimes a four years loaf. Refuse substitutes by W. A. Hayes.
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Foley
W. A. Hayes
Ripton College
Receipts and Disbursements of Hillsboro Town 1903
Town of Hillsboro reports receipts for year ending June 26 1903. Tax revenue 436.80. licenses 148.50. liquor license 300.00. rent 15.00. penalties 46.80. cemeteries 70.42. miscellaneous 9.00. total 1026.52. cash on hand 25.63 making 1052.15. Little debt outstanding. believed less than 25 will pay all town obligations. J S Spurgeon Town Treasurer.
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Hillsboro
J.S. Spurgeon
Lown
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Croup Relief
Awnxrocs MOMENTS notes anxious hours mothers face with croup and praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the most effective remedy. It is described as safe for throat and lung troubles since it contains no opiates or poisons, endorsed by W. A. Hayes. The piece adds a quip about widows and caps reflecting changing fashions.
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Foley
W. A. Hayes
DeVitvs Little Early Risers Liver Pills Endorsement
W T Kast of Boerne Texas says the DeVitvs Little Early Risers are unequalled as a liver pill. Thousands use these pills for biliousness torpid liver jaundice sick headache constipation and related issues. They cleanse and strengthen without purging. Sold by W A Hayes.
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W. T. Kastov
Boerne
Texas
W. A. Hayes
Bucklen Amica Salve Promoted for Burns and Sores
A fragment advertises Bucklen's Amica Salve as effective for burns skin eruptions piles and other skin ulcers. It mentions J B Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois and a four year stubborn ulcer treated by doctors before using the salve. The ad notes a price of 25 cents at W A location in Seattle.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Ill
Bucklen
Seattle
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Mission-minded Methodists raise $1.5 million for world outreach
The Philadelphia Press notes Methodist worship remains strong with a collection plate. Last year the denomination raised about 1.5 million dollars for missions, signaling zeal, vitality, and global interest.
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Philadelphia Press
Remarkable Case of Cough Cure Restores Health
Mrs Gertrude E. Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep lung cough that led to pneumonia and weight loss to 92 pounds. After trying various remedies she credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing the cough strengthening the lungs and restoring her weight to normal. Sold by W.
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Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
W. A. Hayes
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Fremont, N.C
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Wilmington
University of North Carolina
W. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Hilusboro
S. M. Gattis
Hillsboro, N. C
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New York
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Chamberlain
Durham Herald
Greensboro
Winston
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Hillsboro Milling and Manufacturing Company
W. C. Noble
Orange County
L. C. H. King
M. D. King
Warren
Orange Counties
Orange Superior Court
Superior Court of
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Jsmas. Fall
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Washington
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Oxford, N
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Gainess
John W.graham
Onanesuam & Granan
Attorneys-At
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Parks & Hedgpeth’s Furniture Store
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