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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
2
The Raleigh liquor dispensary reported three months ending September 20 with total sales of 67,473 dollars. Asheville voters approved prohibition by a 1,700 vote to 426, closing saloons by December 31. The piece also notes county wealth figures and various local anecdotes and ads from the ARANGE COUNTY OBSERVER.
Earl Shamburg recalls hard times in Cadell Kansas and credits Dr King s New Discovery with ending his cough and nightlong coughing. He reports relief after less than a bottle and calls it the safest most reliable cough and lung healer. Trial bottle free.
Ida Honstead Harper argues in the Delineator that lax marriage laws fuel divorce by allowing underage marriage, minimal consent, and cross border loopholes. The piece critiques state policies as encouraging rapid unions over consequences. Also promoting Dr Shoop's Health Coffee imitations as a quick product plug with a free sample offer from W. A. Hayes.
The text notes that most stone marbles used by boys are produced in Germany. Only marble and agate refuse are used, treated to eliminate waste almost entirely. This highlights efficient material use and German involvement in marble manufacture.
Certification promises refunds if Foley s Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs and colds. It claims lung healing and pneumonia prevention with no opiates, in a yellow package sold by W A Hayes. Also promotes Cascasweet as a gentle stomach remedy for babies and children, sold by the same druggist.
A testimonial says Ma feels much better after using Hollister's Roovky Mountain Tea at night. Her head pain is gone and she is happy with improved health and a bright temper. Written by W. A. Hayes.
A dense price table lists Wheat at 1.00 per bushel, Corn 0.85, Oats 0.50, Meal 0.90, Pork 9 cents per pound, Bacon 12 to 17 cents, Bees 5 to 6 dollars per barrel, Tallow 4 to 5 cents, Beeswax 22 cents, Butter 20 cents, Eggs 20 cents per dozen, Peas 2.50 per bushel, Beans 200 per bushel, Hides 8 to 14 cents, Chickens 15 to 40 cents each, Feathers and Geese 60 cents per pound, Wool 30 to 88 cents washed, 15 to 25 cents unwashed, Coffee 10 to 25 cents, Sugar 5 to 6 cents. All country produce in good demand.
A letter to Jno W Ray from Hillsboro, N C, discusses Florida as a tough climate for paint. It cites Gilmore Davis Co of Tallahassee and Devoe claims of ten year durability, notes lead and oil usage, and argues cost differences for Florida versus Maine markets. The writer signs Forrest.
The article cites North Carolina consuming 733,608 bales of cotton in mills last year and contrasts with South Carolina. It claims Andrew Jackson was born in Union County, NC, praises South Carolina, and markets Preventics and Urino Laxative Syrup by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, detailing benefits and prices. It ends with a homespun reflection on health and family welfare.
A Philadelphia Inquirer piece lists a long traditional education for girls, emphasizing sewing, gentleness, time management, neat dress, secrecy, self-reliance, faultless housekeeping, patience, care for illness and baby, home happiness, temper control, and being a “womanly woman” under all circumstances, with emphasis on moral and domestic duties.
A Wilmington Messenger notice states Foley s Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist. The item also promotes Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea for indigestion and related ailments at 35 cents, available as tea or tablets.
An elderly Dublin Georgia woman, eighty three, reports strong appetite and sound sleep after two years on Electric Bitters. The ad claims benefits for female weakness debility and stomach, liver, kidney troubles with guaranteed results. Foley Kidney Cure is also advertised as a universal kidney remedy sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
A Washington Herald squib mocks a floral dispute with a staged dialogue about painting lilies and roses. The witty exchange hints at vanity and artistry, leaving readers with a sly nod to editorial humor rather than a serious event.
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