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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
2
The Orange County Observer from Hillsborough North Carolina lists Joseph A Harris as Publisher and Owner. The fragment confirms ownership details for the weekly paper.
The page lists political figures for district and statewide seats including Kitchin Manning Craig Douglas with party lines blurred by local context. It promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from Darlington Wisconsin. It notes the death of Mrs Eliza Griffin Johnson and reports Tillmans North Carolina speech to 10 000. It also advertises Great South American Kidney Cure and a humorous London Tid Bits exchange.
Mr. Bryan spoke in 21 counties and 22 towns while traveling 475 miles on North Carolina soil, as reported by How ard Banks of the Charlotte Observer. The 16 to 1 business issue troubles supporters, with a dues to payment ratio of 16 to 1. H. K. Tharber of New York, longtime Republican booster, breaks with Mark Hanna and endorses Bryan and free coinage.
Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy for all headaches and habitual sick headaches. Claims permanent care and relief by improving bowel tone for constipation. Sold at W. A. Hayes' Drug Store for fifty cents to one dollar.
The Wilmington Star notes the forty five members of Mark Hanna's finance committee hold a combined fortune of 552 million dollars. Individual fortunes range from two thousand six hundred to 125 million dollars as Hanna leverages their assets.
Annapolis Maryland April 16 1894 I have used Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism and find it as claimed I believe it best preparation for rheumatism and deep seated muscular pains Mechanicsville St Mary County Md I sold a bottle to a man with rheumatism for years it made him well Sold at 50 cents per bottle by W A Hayes Druggist
In a Senate session Senator Sherman vowed to strip the poor to uphold the gold standard. The remarks attack the gold standard supporters and align with critics, while Senator Teller counters with remarks about currency value and price stability.
Cure for 5 Will Allh Syrup sold by druggists. Market prices listed: wheat 60 cts per bushel, corn 35-50 cts, date 35 cts, meal 60 cts, bacon hog round 7-10 cts, flour 3-4 dollars per barrel, tallow 4-5 ets, beeswax 20 ets, butter 15-20 ets, eggs 12.5 cts per dozen, hides 3-6 cts per lb, chickens 10-25 ets each, live geese 40 ets per lb, wool washed 20 ets, unwashed 10 cts, Barry wool 4 cts, coffee 15-25 cts, sugar 5-6 cts per lb. country produce in good demand.
In Huntsboro area on September 26 1896 the Observer notes cool nights, autumn beauty, and farm abundance while discussing economic questions. It questions over production and urges pursuit of sound money with gold and silver and endorses William Jennings Bryan after a New York cab driver survey.
A vintage ad extols Simmons Liver Regulator as superior for liver health, claiming a healthy liver keeps the blood pure, digestion perfect, and enables patient, intelligent daily decision making. It appeals to readers by asserting long familiarity and universal knowledge of the product.
The piece cites William Jennings Bryan’s Richmond speech arguing the value of money depends on supply and demand. It claims Republicans favor money scarcity and hoarding profits while Democrats seek change, framing McKinley as aligned with syndicates and “the fleecers.”
Corn harvests are in order. D. Caviness preached at New Bethel Sunday. Farmers should bustle to live another year. Miss Maggie Miller visits relatives near Rougenant. Rumor of Big Sleeves and New Hope last week. Wonder what happened to Free Silver of Cedar Grove. Mr W C Claytor plans to move his family to University Station Lois fall. Our school opened with forty three students and grows. praise Prof McCracken and his assistant.
The notice lists appointed registrars and judges of election for Orange County and several townships and precincts in Hillsboro Cedar Grove and Chapel Hill for the election day after the first Tuesday in November 1896. It also notes a new registration requirement in Hillsboro Cedar Grove and Chapel Hill townships and identifies attorneys and real estate agents offering services.
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