Democratic County Convention Nominates Strong Ticket
The Democratic County Convention met in the courthouse with full precinct representation. The ticket is described as strong, likely to earn broad support from Democrats. A North Carolina proclamation calls for a day of rest and thanksgiving to suspend work and business state wide, praising labor and capital alike.
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Court House
Hardi
North Carolina
Superior Court of County
Su Cpurt
Orange County
North Lina
D. «. Forrest
A. W. Jordan
E. Jordan
Court House Door
Hillsboro
Mr. Hobbs
Township
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Annual Cough
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houlton Maine reports relief from a chronic winter cough after using Dr King's New Discovery. He bought a 500 bottle last winter and a few doses this season and the cough vanished. Sold under guarantee at W A Hayes' drug store with trial bottles free.
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John White
Highland Ave
Houlton
Maine
Dr. King
Called Him "Pop" New York Law In Lorraine Province
A 12 year old boy and his father were taken to court after the boy called his father "pop" at a depot in Lorraine Germany. The father was fined 60 cents and the boy jailed for three days for improper familiarity. The tale is followed by an advertisement for Kodol digestive aid from W. A Hayes, Druggist.
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Pop
New York
Loraine
Ata ‘Tion
Johnson Quote on Anger and Quick Reconciliation
A pithy quote from Samuel Johnson urges not to waste life on resent ment and to aim for swift reconciliation. It contrasts anger with the value of timely peace.
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Noeless
Samuel Johnson
Sprained ankle treatment touts Chamberlain's balm
A damaged notice claims a sprained ankle may heal in about one third the normal time by applying Chamberlain's liniment freely and taking absolute rest. The item notes sale by W. A.
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Chamberlain
Gale
W. A Hayes
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Recommended
The advertisement touts DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the best choice for piles and general salve use. It warns against imitations and notes W. A Hoyes, Druggist, as the seller.
Flood Loss Tops a Million as Rains Hit Carolinas
The heavy rains last week caused up to a million dollars in losses across North and South Carolina. Despite widespread damage, fatalities were comparatively few due to prior warnings. Most victims were African American. At State Democratic headquarters a 200 page political handbook for the upcoming campaign will be ready for distribution this week detailing campaign issues in the state.
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North
South Carolina
Democratic
Traveling Man Recalls Rescue On East bound Train
A well known traveling man recounts aiding a woman near death on an Eastbound Oregon Railway and Navigation train from Pendleton to LeGrande Oregon. He administered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy along with whiskey, rubbed her hands, and she recovered before reaching Le Grande. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.
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LeGrande
Ore
Sam A. Garber
Tere
BeRt
le Grande
W. A. Hayes
Druggiet
Linseed Oil and Paint Mixture Cost Decline in 1908
An 1908 advertising note compares Pure Linseed Oil 60 cents per gallon to Tio Cang na Mixed Paint at 1.60 per gallon. It claims mixing 8 gallons oil with 4 gallons L and M Paint yields 7 gallons of ready to use paint at 1.20 per gallon, ready in 2 minutes, from H W and J C Webb L and M Paint Agents.
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H.W
J. C. Webb L. &M
Satirist Aims to Put Dance Cap on Others
A wry remark from a Philadelphia Inquirer piece quotes a satirist stating his life’s mission is to put the dance cap on others. A friend cautions him to beware of catching cold.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsement
The passage touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as antiseptic and highly recommended for weak kidneys mild back ache rheumatic pains and bladder inflammation. Sold by WL A Hayes druggist.
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DeWitt
Wl.a
The Pocket Money of Most Women
A comment notes that most women’s pocket money ultimately comes from a man’s pocket, reflecting gender and economic expectations in the era.
Republican State Ticket Nominated at Convention in North Carolina
The Charlotte Observer reports the Republican State Convention met Friday afternoon and, after adjournment sine die, adopted a platform and named a full state ticket. Governors nominees include Jonathan Elwood Cox of High Point and Charles French Tomsa as lieutenant governor. Other listed officers include Cyrus Thompson for Secretary of State, W. H. Griggs Treasurer, John Quincy Adams Wood Auditor, J. L. M. Lyerly Superintendent, J. F. Newell Attorney General, J. M. Mewborne Agriculture, Harry G. Elmore Corporation, J. B. Norris Insurance, O. M. Bay Labor and Printing, and Thomas Settle of Buncombe as a final nominee.
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Charlotte
Jonathan Elwood Cox
High Point
Charles French"Tomsa
Hendersonville
Cyrus Thompson
Onslow County
W.H .Griggs
Lincolnton
John Quincy Adams Wood
Pagquotatk
J.L. M. Lyerly
Rowan
Mecklenburg
J. M. Mewborne
Lenoir
Harry G. Elmore
J. B. Norris
Wilkes
Laborland Printing
Mook Aac
Oilengt
Uatawba
Thomas Settle
Buncoaibe
Goodwin Claims Backlen’s Aetica Salve Heals Ulcers
A Reidsville North Carolina man praises Backlen’s Aetica Salve as a sure knock-out for ulcers and boils, noting a bad leg sore healed in a few rounds with no scar. Sold guaranteed for piles and sores at W A Hayes’ drug store.
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J.C. Goodwit
Reidsville
N. C
Scar
W. A. Hayes
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Ad in 1900s Paper
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a non constipating remedy that moves the bowels while soothing throat irritation. The copy ends noting Governor John Johnson of Minnesota pressed to seek a third term for governor.
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Kennedy
W. A. Hayes
Draggitt
John Johnson
Minnesota
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