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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1905

Page

2

State Fair parade honors President Roosevelt in Raleigh

Joseph A Harris reports attending the Raleigh State Fair parade with President and Mrs. Roosevelt, noting Confederate veteran Geo Julian Carr leading in a Confederate uniform as a highlight. Dr George W Greshams forthcoming book The Mecklenburg Declaration and the Lives of its Signers is expected soon, with shipment to readers in the near future. Charlotte Observer notes local interest in the volume from a prominent city author.

Raleigh Roosevelt Fayettaville Street Geo Julian 8. Carr George W. Gresham Mecklenburg Ite Charlotte Charlotte Observer

New King's Discovery Promises Quick Cure for Coughs

Advertisements claim Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds instantly relieves and permanently cures throat and lung diseases, prevents grip and pneumonia. W A Hayes Dragatores offers guaranteed remedies with trial bottles free and prices of 50 and 1.00.

J.H. Simmons Casey Dr. King W. A. Hayes

Insomnia and Indigestion Cured Claim by John Dixon

John Dixon of Tullamore Ontario Canada reports a severe indigestion attack last year with sleepless nights and excruciating post meal pains. He credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with immediate relief after about three months of symptoms. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Chamberlain John Dixon Tullamore Ontario Canadas W. A. Hayes Druggiat

Printer’s Eight Bouts vs Farmer’s Eleven Cent Cotton Demand

The Dorham Herald quotes a debate on pricing in labor and cotton markets. Printers seek eight bouts, publishers offer nine. farmers demand eleven cents for cotton, mills offer nine or two. The exchange highlights tension over fair pricing in early industry negotiations.

Dorham Herald

Prominent Trainman Recovers Using Haley's Kidney Cure

G H Haugan engineer of L E and W R R, now in Lima Ohio, reports recovery from threatened kidney disease after using Haley's Kidney Cure. He recommends the remedy to trainmen and notes it is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist. The Wilmington Messenger cites a quip from the New York World about drinking and prohibition towns.

G. H. Haugan L. E Lima Haley Soldy W.A. Hayes Wilmington New York World

North Carolina Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting in Raleigh saw President Homne decline re election. K L Daotridge of Edgecombe elected president, Joseph E Pogue re elected secretary, and Clawre Denson re elected treasurer. Attendance at the fair last week exceeded all previous years.

The North Carolina Agricultural Society Raleigh Thoreday Homne K. L. Daotridge Edgecombe Joseph E. Pogue Clawre Denson

Seasonable Advice on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A brief notice urges readers to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy this season for prompt relief. It claims early use after a cold yields better results and recommends Hayes, Druggist, as the place to buy the remedy.

Roosevelt urges faster plan for Panama Canal completion

President Roosevelt directs canal engineers to settle on a plan for completing the enterprise in the shortest possible time, stressing urgency in finishing the Panama Canal project.

Roosevelt Panama Canal

Presidential Cure Trade Pitch In Colonial Ad Copy

An 19th century advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal cough remedy. It claims election results won't affect its popularity and features a Batesville Indiana testimonial praising rapid cold relief and pneumonia prevention. The piece notes local druggist W. A. Hayes sells the product.

Human behavior ideals amid reputations melting away

In a reflective note the Winston Journal observes that many people strive to live honestly. while reputations dissolve under heat, the majority of humanity remains on track and mostly succeeds in leading a straight life.

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Quick Energy Boost

Advertisement snippet claims the pills remove "clogging" materials to restore energy, cure headaches and dizzines, promising a "new start." Sold at W. A. Hayes' Bragstore for 25 cents with guarantee.

Dr. King W. A. Hayes Bragstore

Durham Sac and Prosperity Warning in North Carolina Farms

A column proclaiming a big Hog and hominy year as proof of genuine prosperity for North Carolina farmers who raise and sell their own supplies. An ad promotes Holliseer's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets for stomach and digestive ailments at 35 cents, by W. A. Hayes.

Durham Sac North Carolina Holliseer Rocky Mountain W. A. Hayes

Prices of farm goods and staples in Hillsboro market

Markets in Hillsboro show a wide range of prices for farm products. Wheat 60 cents to 1 dollar per bushel. corn 70 cents. oats 40 cents. Pork nine cents a pound. flour 5 to 6 dollars per barrel. butter 20 cents. eggs 17 cents a dozen. Various livestock and goods listed with regional demand noted.

Devoe Paint Firm Seeks Why Pure Paint Sells

A historical letter to H. Wilson from Devoe & Co questions how Devoe can offer pure paint cheaper than adulterated rivals. The writers argue that price parity comes from lower selling costs and strong reputation built over 80 years, urging to rely on brand name over price. The note ends noting OT and B B Forres as sellers.

H. Wilson Caldwell Institute Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO

White Furniture lands Panama Canal duplicate order trainload

The Panama Canal Commission awarded a duplicate order to the White Furniture Company. A solid train load of furniture will depart from the factory to support canal operations, marking the second time in U.S. history such a shipment has been made. The company recently finished the South’s largest dry kiln, built with concrete bricks produced locally by B A White.

Mebineays Panama Canal B. A. White

Foley's Honey and Tar praised for coughs and consumption

A letter from A. A Herren of Finch Ark touts Foley's Honey and Tar as best for coughs and early consumption. Local druggist W A Hayes sells it. The Chapel Hill News reports University enrollment up with 6 new students, 200 freshmen, and President Vensble praising the class. Hol häTer's Rocky Mountain Tea promoted for indigestion and kidney issues at 35 cents.

Foley Jelief A. A Herren Finch, Ark Chapel ‘Hill Vensble Lcoming Trat W.A Hayes

Avoid Borrowing Trouble With Electric Bitters

A vintage ad warns against debt and promotes Electric Bitters at W A Hayes Drug Store. It claims the remedy relieves dyspepsia biliousness Bright's disease and internal disorders. The pitch emphasizes relief from sorrow and bodily weariness with a guaranteed product priced at 50 cents.

Daughters of the Confederacy Urged to Erect Monument

The proposition from Mrs. Melborn of Lexington proposes erecting a monument to Lee Randolph A Shotwell. The hero suffered much for the State and deserves the token of appreciation. The project should be pushed to immediate success.

Melborn Lexington Confederacy Randolph

Traveling druggist favors Chamberlains Cough Remedy

A traveling man cites druggists often asking customers if cough medicine is for a child or adult noting Chamberlains Cough Remedy is commonly recommended for children as it is safe and effective for coughs colds and grip. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also a land sale notice dated October 23 1905 details sale at Hillsboro Court House Orange County. One tract of 98 acres with terms one third cash and balance in 6 and 12 months at 6 percent.

North Carolina Orange County Cedar Grove Township Stephen Whitted J. P. McAbams Ishd Speangape H. H. Stewart L. C Jordan, Susanne Henry P. Pops Saoie Court of Perial P. H. Pope A. PR. Pope John W. Pope H. P. Pope Dewer W. A. Hayes Draggist Court House Hillsboro N. Guy Hillsboro Township Frank Damerop A B. Parish Allien Ampbell Smith John A. Bivins P. G. Es Walker R. B. Bain James H. Parish H. J. Parith Sele Stephen Archey Charles W. Johnston Watson's Creek Lee ‘Thompson Meredith Haithcock Old Jene Archey Place B. H. Bell Joseph Pratt Sidney Scablett Archey Mortzagee Frank H. Cameron Register of Deeds N. C County of Orange State of North Carolina Cad Jones Josiah Turner, Jr Henry Faucett William Lockhart Hart’s Mill Road Thomas Crabtree Thompson Wilfidin Whitted White Oak Hurt’s Mill Road Lockhart D. C. Parks F. H. Cameron, Sr Office of the Register of Deeds Unner Rene C Cheek’s Isboro Kuo Col. Wilkinzon Pavilla Samuel M. Wilkingon Superior Court Ander Samuel M. Wilkinson Superior Court of

How to Cure Corns and Bunions

Soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it, pare it down without drawing blood, and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing vigorously for five minutes each time. Wear a cord plaster a few days to protect from the shoe. Pain Balm is also suggested for sprains bruises and rheumatism sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Japanese Army Death Toll Stated At Seventy-Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty

The Charlotte Chronicle reports an official total of 72,450 Japanese military deaths in the war, noting earlier accounts suggested higher losses at Port Arthur during the action.

Dssadlta Port Arthur

Foley's Honey and Tar Promotes Safe Cough Relief

Potey & Co of Chicago originator claims authentic Foley's Honey and Tar offers true throat and lung relief amid imitators. Advertises mild laxative effect, no opiates, safest for children and delicate persons. sold by W A Hayes, druggist.

Potey& Co Chicago Foley W. A. Hayes

Witer Millinery Offers Fall and Winter Hats Styles

Witer Millinery presents a ready stock of fall and winter millinery with updated quality and styles. Includes trimmed and untrimmed hats for all ages, flowers, ribbons, collars, handkerchiefs, combs, jewelry, and mail orders with promised prompt attention and satisfaction. MRS. M. L. TAYLOR & SISTER announce. Lochiel farm near Hillsboro listed for sale with seven-room residence and outbuildings, bid rejection right reserved, sale at 1:23 PM this October 6, 1906.

Witer Millinery

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