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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1907

Page

2

Charlotte favored for Democratic State Convention next year

The Orange County Observer supports Charlotte as the site for the Democratic State Convention citing accessible transport, ample facilities, and absence of local candidate barker influence. It notes North Carolina property valuations rising by a large margin and endorses Charlotte for its auditorium and hotel accommodations.

Wilmington Charlotte Charlotte Observer Orange County

Cadell Resident Praises Dr King’s New Discovery

Kerr Shambarg of Cadell recalls the hard times of drouth and grasstrips in Kansas and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his persistent cough after trying one bottle. The product is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist, with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a trial bottle offered.

Kansas Cadell Kerr Shambarg Dr. King W. A. Hayes

Dr Shoop Health Coffee Imitation Promises Real Flavor

An advertising note from Greenville urges readers to try Dr Shoop Health Coffee Imitation as a quick coffee substitute made from roasted grains. It claims flavor similar to Java and Mosha Coffee with no real coffee, and offers a free sample at the local store run by W A Hayes Druggist.

Dr. Shoop Nate W. A. Hayes

The Easiest Way in Times of Hustle

The Wilmington Dispatch notes that while the simplest method is best, the rush and bustle of modern life offer no easy path, emphasizing practicality over complexity.

Wilmington Dispatch

Foley's Honey and Tar and Casweet Advertisements

An OCR fragment markets Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and a Casweet remedy for babies. It claims no opiates and warns against substitutes. W A Hayes is listed as the druggist selling both products in Niagara Falls.

North Carolina Exposition work praised by press

A letter to John Laws lauds the North Carolina Commissioners for the Jamestown Exposition for their diligent and wise work with a modest appropriation. It notes state pensions for Cherokee Indians and cites various health ads and opinions from figures like Edison and Olds.

Wineton-Salem North Carolina North Caroline State Pension Office

Prices for Wheat Corn and More at Hillsboro Market

Prices listed for Wheat at 0 pounds per bushel, Corn 56 pounds per bushel at 85 cents, Oats 32 pounds per bushel at 50 cents, Meal 46 pounds per bushel at 90 cents, Pork 9 cents per pound, Bacon hog round 12 to 17 cents, Flour per barrel 5 to 6 dollars, Tallow 4 to 5 cents, Beeswax 22 cents, Butter and Eggs per dozen 20 cents, Peas 2.50 per bushel, Beans 2.00 per bushel, Hides dry 8 to 14 cents, Chickens 15 to 40 cents each, Feathers and Geese prices, Wool prices, Coffee and Sugar ranges, country produce in good demand.

Electric Bitters Prove Beneficial For Aged Mother

A letter from W B Brun of Dublin Ga praises Electric Bitters noting his eighty three year old mother has used them for two years with improved appetite strength and sleep. The same tonic is recommended for female weakness general debility and weak children with promised stomach liver and kidney relief from W A Hayes Druggist. 0c.

W. B. Brun‘son Dublin W. A. Hayes

Woman Testifies of Husband Abuse in Court

In a courtroom exchange, Ms. Maloney confirms her husband has become a physical wreck after striking her, while a physician notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a treatment and local druggist W. A. Hayes sells the remedy.

Ms. Maloney

Farewell English Sparrow Debate Draws Attention

Dr. C Hart Merriam reports 168 in favor 837 against the English sparrow, noting harm to native birds like the wren bluebird and thrushes. Steps may be taken to remove the unwanted birds amid mixed public opinion. Also an ad promotes Preventics for colds and feverish children. Mrs. Thomas R Purnell wife of Federal Judge Purnell dies in Richmond after operation. she had been ill for three years.

C. Hart Merriam Department of Agriculture Thomas R. Parnell Purnell Raleigh Richmond

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Safe Remedy

Advertising copy touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles as safe under the National Pure Food and Drug Law, claiming no opiates or harmful drugs. It markets to children and adults, sold by The Alternative, plus quoted moral sayings and a note on Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Enrollment at the State University at Chapel Hill reaches about 750.

Foley W. A. Hayes

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