ILLSBOROUGH NEWS OF 1844 CRISIS AND MARKET
Fragmentary OCR from the NGEOUNTY OBSERVER reports period details with a line about publisher Joseph A Harris. No clear events, dates, or names beyond the masthead.
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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR from the NGEOUNTY OBSERVER reports period details with a line about publisher Joseph A Harris. No clear events, dates, or names beyond the masthead.
Congress district and judges are named, Bryan is praised for his campaign vigor while patent medicines receive glowing testimonials. Advertisements tout Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with claims of quick cures. A new $0.00 soner to the Odd Fellows orphanage is named Vance Hall in Hillsboro.
A Bryan supporter in the street offered to take large long odds bets from McKinley backers, but no one would accept. The piece notes Republican scorn for fusion with Populists in Orange County and mocks McKinley’s reliance on trusts. It also advertises Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with local testimonials.
The Denver Republican extols Bryan as a superb temperance example noting his clean life keeps him fresh after months of camp experiences. It asserts his endurance and praises his moral stance across religious lines including Presbyterians in the era. A listed ad offers a free 61 page medical reference on sex related disorders from Dr Hathaway & Co in Atlanta.
The Democrats and Populists of Orange fuse on the county ticket with several shifts. S M Gattis yields to Albert R Holmes for the House. John K Hughes for Sherif. John Laws for Register of Deeds. Wa B York for Treasurer. D D Jones for Carouver. James O Webb for Surveyor. 11 county commissioners swap across parties. Populist Mangum nominated for Senate with Parker endorsed for the Senate. State Democrats call white unity to avert Negro rule.
The Populists in Hillsboro completed the Senatorial ticket by nominating D. C. Mangum and endorsing Capt. E. S. Parker, who was named by the Democrats last week. The move aims to unite silver supporters to advance reform and should be supported by those seeking the people's triumph.
An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as essential for a healthy liver and blood purity, claiming it keeps digestion perfect and enables steady daily action. The speaker asserts familiarity and long-standing trust in the product.
A weekly market report lists prices per bushel per pound and per barrel for wheat corn oats meal bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs hides chickens feathers wool and other country produce. Demand is noted as strong for all listed items.
The writer argues Christians should seek God's guidance through fasting and prayer during political fervor. He cites biblical examples of rulers and calls for a national day of supplication for the public good, urging Christians to rely on divine wisdom in national affairs.
A public letter criticizes the Republican stance on the gold standard and compares political loyalties. It argues for a united effort by citizens to oppose financial policies seen as favoring certain groups and calls for decisive action against perceived political manipulation. The writer mentions McKinley and urges black and white citizens to rise and resist.
The notice names registrars and judges of election for numerous precincts including Cedar Grove, University Station, Carrs, Sev Town, and others. It sets registration and challenge dates and notes supervisors and clerks guiding election procedures.
Attorney Taw Tan and Gand Rerai of Hillsboro announce their law office near the courthouse offering state and federal practice with special emphasis on probate and trust administration.
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