Local notes and political updates from Hillsborough
The paper reports the Democratic National Committee will meet in Washington on December 12 to set the time and place for the next year’s Democratic National Convention. It notes questions about Confederate veteran fatherhood and confirms Capt John F Lyon born 1814, now in Greensboro with his son James E Lyon of Durham. It also states Concord and Cabarrus County win the site for the Wall Jackson Manual and Training School with 227 acres and $1000 cash, and Walter Thompson becomes Training School Superintendent, a Lincoln County native and educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National C Committee
Washington City
John F. Lyon
Orange County
Greensboro
N. C
James E Lyon
Durham
Concord
Cabarros County
Walter Thompson
Statesville
Concord Public Schools
Lincoln County
Health tonics and cures advertised in old notices
An assortment of health cure pitches from Dr. King’s New Discovery to Dr Shoop’s Restoratives tout relief for coughs colds stomach and nerve weakness. Promotions claim dramatic cures with testimonials and free samples from Racine Wisconsin and local druggists. A stray joke from Detroit Free Press appears among the ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wisconsin
W. “A. Slayes
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Ad Promoted
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is safe under the National Pure Food and Drug law and contains no opiates, recommending it for children and adults. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, with notes on Cascasweet for babies and children and a claim that the product is labeled and non narcotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. A. Hayes
W. A. Slayes
W A Hayes
Lessons On Ambition And Virtue For Girls
The passage contrasts wealth and merit, urging girls to value effort, character, and perseverance over birthright. It argues the road to success is harder for the poor, but true wealth lies in ability and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiar
Health and oddities in 19th century notices
Advertisements claim Dr King s New Life Pills cure ailments from headaches to malaria and promise health products from Hayes drugstore. A bizarre 1860 anecdote tells of John Carmichael shaving off forty seven years growth of whiskers after vowing not to shave until 80 if Douglas won. A Wisconsin doctor promotes Health Coffee imitator made of toasted grains sold by W A Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Hayes
Stephen A. Douglas
United States
John Carmichael
Philadelphia
Republicans to set date for National Convention
The Republican National Committee is called to meet in Washington on December 6 to select the city and date for the Republican National Convention. The convention is not expected to meet until mid summer, creating anticipation among those relying on subsidies and spoils. Foley's Honey and Tar is marketed by W A Hayes, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Washington
Inheritance Beats Marriage For Profit, Stomach Troubles Cited
The text asserts inheriting money surpasses marrying for wealth and warns stomach issues signal indigestion. It promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia as a safe, effective digestant to relieve heartburn belching and related symptoms, claiming quick relief and pleasant taste, sold by W. A Slaye Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arisin
W. A Slaye Draggiet
Weekly Market Rates for Wheat to Sugar and More
The column lists current prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Meal, Pork, Bacon, Flour, Tallow, Beeswax, Butter, Eggs, Peas, Beans, Hides, Chickens, Feathers, Wool, Coffee, and Sugar. Markets show good demand for all kinds of country produce.
Oklahoma Cleaned of Lynching Threats Through Law Talks
A blend of national politics and local notices outlines growing talk of making lynching illegal in Oklahoma while President Roosevelt invites governors to a White House meeting on conservation. Advertisements tout Dr Shoop's Cough Cure and Orino Laxative and reminiscences from Civil War veterans accompany brief local musings and health tips.
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Roosevelt
White House
Inland Waterways Commission
Glen
Quack Remedies and Odd Tales From a 19th Century Ad Page
An assortment of dubious patent medicines dominates the page with claims to cure colds, pneumonia, indigestion, and stomach troubles. W. A. Hayes, a local druggist, hawks Foley's Huey and Tar and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea alongside Kodol digestion bottles, while a local man boasts of three wars and two marriages in a brief anecdote.
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G S. ‘Clark
Westfield Iowa
Draggist
Menander
Detroit Free Press
Bears Iin
Wilmington Messenger
Slarket RE
POLI
Charvote Observer
Oklahoma
American Union
Shyop
Nex
Fran Suray
Gettissunra
David Parker
Fayette
N. Y
Gettysburg
Sweet Sixteen
Ceeds
Drg
Lyor
Rocky Mountain
W. A
Dr. Shoop
Rae
Beeee
Noree
W. Hayes
Georgia
Hollister
Diuguist
DeWitt
de Witt
Fick
M.L Taylor & Sister
Susan C. Pope
Wa. J. Miller
Tereby
Hill&toro
Eno
A Hughes
Kno Township
Joan W. McKerall
Thomas H. Jackson
John K. Turner
W. T. Bacon
Jackson
M. Gattis
Hillsboro, N. c
John W. Graham
PAUL C. @Ranay
Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamance
Granville, Person
Orange
A.™ Grallas
Attorney At Law
Oxford, N. C
Verson
Granville
Supreme Court
Sammie’ Yoube
MT G. CO
Lee Oe
Greeneville
Can
News and Observer
Associated Presse Dispatches
Daily News and Observer
Carolini AN
News & Observer
Rale
Bright’s
W. A Hayes
Ob .J
Spurgeon
NCTF
Churton Street
Majoroten W. Graham
Charlotte
North Carolina
The
Observer
Pone the Sunday Observer
Charlotte, N. C
Mars Pitt
Scientific American
All Newsdeaiers NN & Co
Reatwns
New York
F St
Washington, D
Foutz
Paw
Hilleboro
W. Athayes
Droggiat
Yas Issi
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