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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
2
The ARANGE COUNTY OBSERVER from Hillsborough North Carolina dated October 31 1907 presents a publisher note by Joseph A Harris. The page features a humorous exchange about a grocery wagon sign reading families supplied. This brief item reflects period newspaper voice and local humor.
The Masons of North Carolina arrange a grand demonstration at Raleigh on St John’s Day June 24 1908 to celebrate the temple completion. Grand Secretary Drewry reports nearly 20000 Masons in the state by next January with a hoped 2000 member increase this year. Dr Edward Everett Hale’s Thanksgiving piece for Woman’s Home Companion lauds Puritan roots and modern observances in a nostalgic pace.
The Cadell citizen Earl Shamburg recalls a period of hardship with coughing and breathing troubles. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a rapid, complete improvement after using less than one bottle. The ad touts it as a safe cough and cold remedy available at 50 cents and 1 dollar, with a trial bottle offered.
In a small magistrate’s court Pat is questioned for disturbing the peace. The magistrate asks about his visible means of support. Pat asserts he has support, and a dramatic line about Briget forthcoming follows. An advertisement for Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee claims to imitate real coffee with no caffeine.
Drug gists authorize refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough. The preparation tops the cough and protects lungs, prevents pneumonia. Contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Sold by W A Hayes, Drogist, Winston, Wilmington, Salisbury and other towns. Casersweet marketed for babies.
A collage of patent medicine pitches fills the column with claims for Dr King s New Life Pills Dr Shoop s Restorative and Foley s Kidney Cure from W A Hayes Drug Store. The page also cites New York farm losses and a proposed 40 story Pittsburgh tower while quoting Edison on diet and health and ending with a testimonial about Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea.
Wheat 31.00 per bushel 60 pounds Corn 85 cents per bushel 56 pounds Oats 50 cents per bushel 32 pounds Meal 90 cents per bushel 46 pounds Pork 9 cents per pound Bacon 12 to 17 cents per pound Flour 5.00 to 6.00 per barrel Tallow 4 to 5 cents per pound Beeswax 22 cents per pound Butter 20 cents per pound Eggs 20 cents per dozen Peas 2.50 per bushel Beans 2.00 per bushel Hides dry 8 to 14 cents per pound Chickens 15 to 40 cents each Feathers Geese 50 cents per pound Wool washed 30 to 38 cents per pound Unwashed wool 15 to 25 cents per pound Coffee 10 to 25 cents per pound Sugar 5 to 6 cents per pound All kinds of country produce in good demand.
A letter to Paul Collins mocks deceptive pricing for Devoe paint with inflated gallon figures and hidden labor costs, noting how half the market uses the cheaper mix. It cites 10 gallons for a large house, extra gallons for $8.75 or $17.50, plus $4 per gallon for application. The piece also touts various tonics and remedies from local druggists, including Preventive candies, Orina Laxative Syrup, and Electric Bitters for health, ending with a remark about a newspaper saying a mother of 83 thrives on the tonic.
The Norfolk seizure of a vast quantity of American Tobacco Company tobacco en route to Great Britain marks a radical, highly consequential use of Sherman antitrust powers. The action signals a strong government stance as the goods move on to their destination and suggests an aggressive justice administration.
Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law and claimed safe for children and adults despite opiate content. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist in Mexico. Also notes Vigorous forest protection needed for Mexico and promotes Helliter’s Rocky Mountain Tea for indigestion and liver issues priced 35 cents.
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