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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
2
The Harrisburg County Observer lists presidential and state offices with candidates from North Carolina counties, including Bryan Kern Grimes Joyner and Aycock. A quote from Cyrus B Watson warns against scratching a Democratic ticket. Also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery via local store and a quip about talking to people.
An old advertisement touts Kodol as a digestive remedy that mimics stomach function and cannot go out of order. It claims the product can restore the stomach to good order and is guaranteed. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for backache caused by rheumatism. It claims quick relief when applied two or three times daily and massaged into the affected area. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
An old ad touts DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as quick relief for bruises scratches and cuts and claims it also treats piles. It notes W A Hayes Druggist sells the product and warns buyers to get DeWitt's.
Sheriff S. W. Andrews urges timely tax payment before September 11. He announces a series of campaign-style meetings with county candidates at multiple locations from October 14 to October 30 to discuss debt due to bridge damages and collect taxes.
In 1863 George M. Felton of South Gibson Pa suffered chronic diarrhoea during army service. After trying many remedies he found lasting relief with one bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, recommended by A W Miles. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.
The Democratic Convention is called to meet in Hillsboro North Carolina on Monday October 12 1908 at 12 oclock pm to nominate two candidates for the 19th Senatorial District for the next General Assembly by order of the Committee R A Freeman Chairman.
A Georgia farmer from Rural Route 2 Em pire says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg. He values it highly and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Also notes a December gathering of the Baptist State Convention in Wilson North Carolina and committees preparing.
An advertisement promotes L and M Paints claiming defect coverage for 10 to 15 years. It states the paint uses pure linseed oil binder and oxide or white lead, and consumers mix three quarts of linseed oil per gallon. The ad cites a cost of $1.20 per gallon and lists H W and J C Webb as paint agents.
A vintage ad urges readers not to accept substitutes for Dr Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. It promises a week long trial to treat weak hack backache rheumatic pains inflammation of the bladder and other kidney and bladder disorders. W A Hayes is listed as the local druggist.
In 1906 at the Republican State Convention in Greensboro Taft urged that the party would be stronger if federal offices were held by Democrats. The exchange questions whether a Taft presidency would appoint Democrats to these posts.
A warning that ordinary colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and other infections in children and adults. It touts Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as the easiest cure and notes its wide sale through W A Hayes. The Atlantic battleship fleet entered Manila harbor October 2 passing Corregidor Island at 12 10 PM.
L A Bartlet of Guilford Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills after three years of use claiming better health. Kennedy s Laxative Cough Syrup marketed for throat irritation and coughing combines a laxative to aid cold recovery. A casual note observes more lawyers than clergymen and more physicians than lawyers in the United States.
The piece discusses tropical sleeping sickness in Africa caused by tsetse fly bites and features a testimonial from George Hayes of Union City about Vind, claimed to restore appetite and sleep. The second item outlines North Carolina election ballot standards set by the Orange County Board of Elections for November 1908, detailing ballot size, content, and printing rules.
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