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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
4
A reader corrects a column on the White House noting 1800 first occupant John Adams, not Madison in 1809, and explains construction began in 1792 with 1814 fire. The letter urges accuracy on dates materials and building history and defends using reliable sources.
An essay argues that men see money as business not sentiment and recommends an expense allowance to simplify home finances. A companion exchange mocks male talk while promoting sleep and digestion claims for Grape-Nuts and Postum as brain and nerve restorers.
President Roosevelt endorses the spelling reform movement and orders White House communications to comply with Brander Matthews led Simplified Spelling Board backed by Andrew Carnegie. The board aims to ease spelling by proposing changes to 300 common words starting with DIVE beSove.
Senator Latimer of South Carolina promotes a federal road-building plan backed by a 19th century precedent. He argues high transport costs from dirt roads burden farmers and industry, urges a federal appropriation with states providing land and half the cost, and cites economic gains and constitutional authority.
Mrs Newliwed complains to a grocer about flour that produced tough biscuits her husband refused to eat. The exchange reflects a mild domestic issue and a quip about health and understanding from a Greek source.
Backache is kidney action warn of trouble in kidneys says a testimonial from J A Haywood of Lufkin Texas. He injured his back at a sawmill and after six weeks had back pain and gravel but recovered after using Deans Kidney Pills. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Let not the sun look down and say inglorious here he lies Franklin.
A reader reports relief from a two year skin eruption after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills bought following an advertisement. The testimonial cites initial doctor treatment failing and credits Cuticura with complete cure.
A witty social vignette on fashion and marriage. It observes how women’s hats reflect spendthrift taste and notes how marriage changes living space and social views. The piece ends with a quip about polish and humanity.
A Victorian era advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as conquering tumors in women and restoring menstrual cycles. It includes a testimonial from Fannie D Fox of Bradford Pennsylvania praising the treatment after an operation was advised.
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