Fore Fathers Day address and naval christening chatter
The New England Society set for Fore Fathers Day in New York City will feature Dr Edwin A Alderman as speaker with other leaders including a U S General, an Admiral, and a Massachusetts Governor. The paper discusses what bottle contents should christen the armored cruiser North Carolina at Newport News and jokes about using local liquor crude mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin A. Aldermen
University of ‘ Virginia
New England’ Society
New York City
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Newport News
Observer
Crane
County
Breath and Lungs Promoted as Key to Strength
Mrs Ora A Stephens of Port Williams Ohio writes that three bottles of Dr King s New Discovery stopped a two year cough and cured what friends thought consumption The testimonial notes relief for throat and lung troubles and mentions a free trial bottle with price 50 cents and one dollar guaranteed by W A Hayes druggist
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Ora A. Stephens
Port Williams
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
If There is Not Enough Money Issue Bonds
The Franklin Times argues the State should fund insane asylums by issuing bonds if treasury funds fall short. It urges the next Legislature to grant necessary appropriations without regard to cost and to prioritize humane support for the helpless insane, even by reallocating or increasing funds.
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Efranklin Times
Child Cured By Chamberlains Remedy Says Midland Mom
Maggie Hickox of Midland Michigan says her two year old son suffered a severe bowel illness but Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. She claims even cholera infantum is curable with the product and urges following the printed directions. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Maggie Hickox
Midland
Mich
Ty W. A Hayes
Prohibition Debate Petitions No Effect on Crime Says Speaker
A Durham Herald notice opines prohibition has not reduced drunkenness or crime, arguing no clear evidence of improvement. An ad promotes Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure for colds and respiratory issues, claiming refunds if not cured, with Reynolds & Walker selling the product.
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Reynolds & Walker
Farmers anxious over crop condition from heavy rain
From across Eastern North Carolina comes word that farmers fear the crop condition is worsened by prolonged heavy rains causing anxiety about yields and prospects for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Democratic Ticket Names for County Officers and State Seats
The Yarborough House at Raleigh returns to employing colored men as dining room servants due to a shortage of white girls for the work. Electors in the 19th Senatorial District consider John W. Graham and Cary H. King for the Senate. Franklin McNeill, Crawford Bigge, Aubrey L. Brooke, and William Whitebin among others for local and district offices. Local officials listed include D. H. Hamilton, S. W. Andrews, John Laws, Calvin R. Parish, James Webb, Dr. C. N. Hughes, Sterlitg Browning, John F. McAdame, and Joseph W. Pickett. George 8. Whitted named constable of Hillsboro Township.
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Senate
John W. Graham
Orange
Cary H. King
Caswell
House of Representatives
Isaac W. Pritchard
Superior Court
D. H. Hamilton
S. W. Andrews
John Laws
Calvin R. Parish
James ©. Webb
Joseph W. Pickett
Hillsboro Township
George 8. Whitted
Yarborough
Raleigh
F. W. Carden
Orange County
Court House
Hillsboro
Chapel Hill Township
J. J Whitfield
J. C. Roberts
C. W. Johnston
J. Whitfield
Hickory
Johnston’s Corner
Ashe
New Hope Creek
Cal Roberts
Martha Carden
Register of Deeds Office
A. W. Carden
F. Carden
J. Crawford Biggs
Pain Balm Praised For Burns In Vernon Claim
A Vernon Connecticut child with a hand burn found relief after applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as advised by local merchant James N. Nichols. Nichols reports rapid inflammation relief and endorses the liniment for burns and strains, sold by W A Hayes Drugstore. Other items mention King’s New Life Pills and King’s Dyspepsia Tablets with local testimonials.
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Chamberlain
Michael Strauss
Vernon
Conn
Strauss
James N. Nichola
Nichols
W. A. Hayes
Prices for country produce in strong demand
Wheat 80 cents per bushel 60 pounds oats 80 cents per bushel 56 pounds oats 40 cents per bushel 32 pounds meal 80 cents per bushel 46 pounds pork 8 cents per pound bacon hog round 15 to 16 cents per pound flour $4.80 to $6.00 per barrel tallow four cents per pound beeswax 20 cents per pound butter 12 to 15 cents per pound eggs 12 cents per dozen peas $1.25 per bushel beans $1.06 to $1.50 per bushel dry hides 4 to 10 cents per pound chickens 10 to 40 cents each live geese feathers 40 cents per pound wool washed 25 to 85 cents per pound unwashed 15 to 20 cents per pound coffee 10 to 20 cents per pound sugar 5 to 6 cents per pound all country produce in good demand
Devoe Paint Adverts and Piles Cure Mentioned in Letter
A historical letter extols Devoe paint comparing it to cloth for value and longevity. It also touts a pile remedy by Zan and the United States salt trade. and includes a consumer offer and a jab about a worker's employer. The tone is promotional with multiple brand mentions and product pitches.
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Cote
Hillsboro
Devoe
Jess
F. W. Devoe &Co
New York
From Ashes to Ads A Rags to Riches Tale
A man without money or prospects hawks tin polish to the sun and advertises daily until success comes, while another note says a woman in Columbus, Ohio nearly starves but reports quick relief from a tonic after useless drugs. The Premium List notes the NC State Fair opening October 15 in Raleigh with officers listed. Pine resin touted for bladder and kidney treatment priced at $1 for a 30 day course.
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Franklin Times
California
Bay
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Qrange County
Hillsborough, N. C
James Su Eeeene
Joseph A. Harris
Durham Herald
Ria
Boustt
Franklin McNeill
New Hanover
Crawford Bigge
Durham
Aubrey L.*brooke
Guilford
Cotgress
William Whitebin
Perdin
Aboy
W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Bear
Rocky Mountain
Reynolda. & Walker
P.S
B. B. Forrest
MafiZan
United States
Hollister
Medicine ‘Co
Chicago
Protewod
Kares
News Ava Observer
Ofde
Daily News and Observer
Ian
Raleigh, N.G
Starvine
Mary H. Walters
St. Clair St. Columbus
W. A. Bayes
E. L. Damzhtridge
Rocky, Mount
Jos
E Pogue
Claude Denson
Tito
Solby Reynolds
W. A. Hays
Draggiat
Broadway
York
Washi
Washington, D
M.L
Jotice
Exucutrix
Housisr Diva ComPany
Madison
Wis
Aime Gvonas Duruax
Harry
Gobus
Hillsporo
International Clothing CO
Dura M-Parish Company
D. C. Parks
King Street
Fenton
Pal Peer Cearensa
Gough
Ease Nash
Hillsboro, N. C
Dr. Strudwick
S. M. Gatyis
Attorney-At-Law
N.G
Pee Ep
Joan W. Graham
Paul C. Graham
I Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamnace
Granville
Person and
A W. Graham
Oxford, N.C
Orange Person
Supreme Court
D. J
Spurgeon
N C
Gaither Collins
The
Babrer
Rocery
Lonnie Tayloe
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