Grange County Observer Publisher Publishes Pension Figures
The Grange County Observer notes the 1905 U S treasury transfers with figures from July 1 1897 to July 1 1905 showing a large increase in funds and a current deficit cited from the New York World. It references Joseph A Harris as publisher and owner and mentions pension roll figures from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
D. N. Morgan
Elise Roberts
Roberta
Charles H. “Treat
New York World
Dr King's New Discovery Featured As Cure For Cough
A reader recalls a fearful night cough that resisted all remedies until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Doubs and Colda relieved it completely. The ad claims instant relief and permanent cure for throat and lung diseases, preventing grip and pneumonia, with trial bottles free at Hayes Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Simmons
Casey
Dr. King
Dougbs
W. A. Hayes
Census figures show wide racial disparities by state
The 1900 census reveals black populations per 1000 in states from 2 in New Hampshire to 585 in Mississippi, with District of Columbia 311 and North Carolina 880. The stark differences, from Vermont to Alabama, underscore why patience is urged toward white southerners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Register
Massachusetts
Mane
New Hampshire
Vermont
Iowa
Nebraska
Michigan
New York
Connecticut
Illinois
Rhode Island
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucdy
Delaware
Maryland
Texas
Tennessee
Arkansas
District of Columbia
North Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Mississippi
South
Insomnia and Indigestion Cured by Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Canadian man, John Dixon of Tallamore, Ontario, explains he suffered three months from severe indigestion and sleepless nights with excruciating pain after meals. After taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets he received immediate relief. Sold by W A Hayes Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John Dixon
Tallamore Ontario
Canada
W A. Hayes
Governor's Cotton Toll Quip Sparks Regional Echoes
A New York Commercial contributor relays a monikered exchange between the North Carolina governor and the South Carolina governor. The line quoted references cotton mills and mutual tension. The report implies regional pride and commerce stakes.
Prominent Trainman Recovers from Kidney Trouble
Friends of G. H. Haugan engineer L. KE and W. A. R. living in Lima Ohio report his recovery from threatened kidney disease. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure and recommends it to all especially trainmen. Sold by W. A. Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Haugan
L. KE
Lima
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Southern States Lead In Sweet Potato Production
The Old North State tops production with 5665 891 bushels, followed by Georgia at 616 317 bushels. New Jersey is the exception among states growing sweet potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Old North
Georgia
William J. Bryan Praised by Jefferson Club in Chicago
The Raleigh Christian Advocate notes William J. Bryan's strong standing as a leading statesman and his fervent reception at the Jefferson Club gathering in Chicago on the 12th. The piece highlights his influence in religious and political circles and his clear, moral character reflected in evangelical addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
William J. Bryan
Jefferson Club
Chcago
Seasoned advice on stockpiling Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Urges readers to store Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for winter. claims rapid relief if taken at first cold. Notes remedy is sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also mentions President Roosevelt’s Raleigh visit to the State Fair on Thursday October 19 with a 11 o’clock address and luncheon hosted by the North Carolina Agricultural Society and marshals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Roosevelt
Raleigh
North Carolina
Patent Nostrum Ads and War Figures Highlight 1904-05 Era
An assortment of early 20th century ads tout Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and colds with a Batesville reader’s testimonial. The piece also notes Russia and Japan’s 1904 05 war with troop figures and costs, plus ads for Dr King’s New Life Pills and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea from W A Hayes, including a note on a Bryan world trip.
Prices for farm produce and administration notice
Wheat and corn prices in cents per bushel and pounds. oats meal and other items listed with varied figures. All kinds of country produce in demand. Sidney Haithcock estate: administrator 3 J Hall notifies debtors to pay and creditors to present claims by September 25, 1906, or risk loss. dated September 25, 1905.
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Sidney Haithcock
J. Hall
Samuel Chirk
William Strain
H. P., Pope
P. H. Pope
Devoe & Co Letter on Historic Paintings and Agents
A letter from Devoe & Co to C R Parish discusses historic houses in Portland Maine and Rockland Maine painted with Devoe paint in 1888 and 21 years ago. The note mentions agents Farrand Spear & Co and Enclave stamp and signs off from Devoe & Co with Dr and B B Forrest selling their paint.
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C. R. Parish
Hillsboro
N. C
Oliver Gilderaleeve
Main Street
Portland
Conn
Devoe
Farrington
Rockland
Maine
Messrs
What makes a girl beautiful according to The Wilmington Star
The Wilmington Star counters that beauty comes not from a new face, figure, or clothes but from sincerity, gentleness, purity in the heart, and devotion to one's mother, a view the writer calls well conceived.
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Charlene
Chrobbie
The
Wilmington Star
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement and College Enrollment
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough and lung remedy with claimed relief even in advanced consumption stages. It quotes A Herron of Finch Arkansas praising its effectiveness. The piece also notes St Mary’s Female College Raleigh reporting 136 boarding pupils, including 100 local students, with dormitory space needed. Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea is offered as a general health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Gove Foley
A. A’herren
Finch, Ark
W. A. Hayes
St. Mary’s Female College
Raleigh
City
Electric Bitters Promise Relief From Dyspepsia
A Raleigh style advertisement notes Electric Bitters sold by W. A. Hayes Drug Store at 50 cents with the claim of permanent relief from dyspepsia and related internal disorders. The text also mentions political gossip from The Charlotte Observer about Lov Robert Glenn and Lee Overman and a gubernatorial/seat speculation, ending with a wry regional remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
How to Cure Corns and Bunions with Pain Balm
An advertisement explains soaking the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it, trimming closely with care, and applying Cham berlain’s Pain Balm twice daily with vigorous rubbing. A corn plaster is worn a few days for protection, and the Balm is pitched as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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W. A.hayes
North Carolina business shift and Foley’s Honey and Tar
North Carolinians wake to home business and stop sending money out of state. Foley & Co Chicago originated Foley’s Honey and Tar for throat and lung relief and many imitations appeared. Foley’s is praised as safe for children and delicate persons with no opiates. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Forrest’s old stand Hillsboro opens a fresh general merchandise line inviting inspection and price comparison. Remnants from Mr Parish to be moved at special prices. Cash payment promised and trade accepted.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
W.A. Hayes
Forrest
Hillsboro
Parish
Callon
Sowie Danse
Mass
New-York
St. Louis
Francisco
Cale
District Attorney Holtom Faces Revenue Officers Case
Washington reports District Attorney Holtom will not compromise in the indictment of revenue officers. The defense appears large with notable counsel, indicating a fight over conviction rather than settlement. A traveling druggist notes Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy is favored for safety and efficacy with children and adults. Guilford Superior Court convicts a white man of stealing an umbrella from three Black individuals, sentencing him to four months on the roads.
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Sharlone Chronicle
Washington
Holtom
Revenuera
Holton
S&e
Guilford
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Grange County Observer
Hillsborough
Peeren
Joseph A. Harris
Pubtigher
Ponte de
Leon
Durham Law
New York Commercial
A. J Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Russia
Japan
Rick
Dragatore
William Jeevings
Bryan and
Jamily
Hollister
B. B. Forrest
Consumerives
Courorr
Erty
Ébort House
John Graham
Eno’ River
George Laws
Jno
John W. Graham
PARTI
TION
Iuperiol Court of
Orange County
E. T., Wrenn
W. T. Riley
J. Riley
Little River ‘Township
J. J. Wilson
W. K. McKee
T. J. Wilson
W A. Hal
Bauuister Dive Company
Madison
Wis
News and Observer
Associated Press
Daily News and Observer
Charlotte
Observer
Robert'b
Glenn
Lee S. Overman
Congress
Greenville
Wenter
Onur
M.L Taylor
Superior Court
Orkinge
S. J. Hall
N. P. Hall
K.N. Hall, Jr
Orange
Said County
Cheek’s Township
Nannie ‘Thompson
J. J. Taylor
Towit
Nannie Tompson
Faucette
John J. ‘Taylor
J. W. Faucette
Reynolds & Walker
Draggier
Caldwell
Gedar Grove
Carr
Eland
Orange Grove
White Cross
Chapel Hill
Panteron’s Mill
S W. Andrews
Sherif
Norte
Admene
Cheek’s
Eho
C. ©. Wilkinson
Pailla Clark
W. J. Hawkins
Alive Hill
C. Willingon
Henry E. Clark
Co. C. Wilkinson
Whhad
Omics
F St
Fife
S M. Gattis
ATTORNEY+AT-Law
Hillsboro, N. C
Paul C. Graham
Gpeans & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
N.C
Alamance
Durham
Granville
Person
Tae NASA
S Attorney-At-Law
Oxford, N. C
Will Prangie
Courts of Orange
Supreme Court
Spurgeon
Churton Street
L Aw
Sens
Gaither Collins
Foutz
David
Rowie
Hayex
J . Spiegel
Virginia St
Evansvil Ind
Flesk
W A Hayes
Colle
Chotera
Chambe
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