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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
2
Hillsborough notes and upcoming local items from the Orange County Observer dated Thursday September 24 1896 highlight community happenings and notices in the town.
Republican editors claim Bryan won by 145 in a prior contest while McKinley lost outright. Advertisements promote Buckten's Arnica Salve and Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism. Notices mention Lu Hong Chang’s voyage, a urinary cure from the Great South American Kidney Cure, and a frost reported at Burnsville in Yancey County North Carolina.
A lecture cites farmers as American independence' foundation noting mortgages and wealth shares from 1860 to 1890. Then an advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a tonic for liver, malaria, and general debility, promoting W. A. Hayes Drug Store. A note about King Kama sending sons to American schools and Chamberlain medicines praised by residents of Iowa.
Weldon News mocks Mr De La Croix the French newcomer in Oxford who seeks to dictate to North Carolinians, calling him a little foreigner and asking who ever heard of him. An ad offers a free 64 page medical reference book from Dr Hathaway & Co of Atlanta to those with sex related ailments.
The Brooklyn Citizen notes the public welcomes Mr Bryan as champion in a struggle against monopolists money sharks and syndicate robbers. The piece emphasizes widespread recognition of his battle and the people's enthusiasm.
A market listing shows wholesale values for farm goods and staples. Wheat at 60 cents per bushel, corn 35 to 40 cents, oats 35 cents, meal 60 cents, bacon 7 to 10 cents, flour 4 to 5 dollars per barrel, tallow 4 to 5 cents, beeswax 20 cents, butter 13 to 20 cents, eggs 10 cents a dozen, hides 3 to 6 cents, chickens 10 to 25 cents each, live geese 40 cents per pound, wools varying by type, coffee 15 to 25 cents, sugar 5 to 6 cents. All country produce in good demand.
In November 1894 Congress, William J. Bryan declared bi metalism would rise again. He warned against burying free silver and noted his Hillsboro stop on Sept 17 drew hundreds. Bryan spoke briefly, introduced by S. M. Gaus, after nine prior talks that day. His tour reportedly reached about 100000 listeners across the state.
Registration starts next Saturday September 26 and continues on October 3 10 and 17. Hours are 9 a m to 4 p m totaling 28 hours across four days. Register the first day and rest assured.
A New York political figure described as tireless and popular with common people denounces opponents who favor a government of and by syndicates, monopolies, and trusts. The speaker frames him as for the people and by the people, contrasting with elite interests.
Oliver H. Dockery criticizes the gold standard and endorses free silver, citing supporters like Ransell Pritchard and Settle as activists in the state. He declares he cannot advise votes for those not aligned with silver resolutions and reiterates opposition to the gold standard.
Silver or gold better than liver health. The Liver Regulator promises a healthy liver keeps the man in good condition, with pure blood and perfect digestion, enabling thoughtful, patient action on daily questions. Consumers are urged to take Simmons Liver Regulator.
The New York Journal contrasts Mr. Bryan's willingness to address voters with Major McKinley’s secluded stance. It praises Bryan’s dignity, candor, and self restraint amid attacks, noting McKinley benefits from financier support. The piece urges discussing policies openly and defends Bryan's American virtues against derision.
Mrs Geo Stabbins and Miss Fannie Stabbins visited our section last week. Mrs J W Cole has recovered from a two to three week illness. Some residents went to Durham to hear Mr W J Bryan our next President. Harrah for free silver. A young man from under a hundred miles away wore a long face last Sunday. Miss Queen Blackwood of Ashville returned home after visiting Miss Minnie Blackwood. warm friends hope she returns. NEW HOPE.
Notice lists registrars for Hillsboro and surrounding townships for the November 1896 election. It also states a new registration is required in Hillaboro Cedar Grove and Chapel Hill precincts and cites registration dates and hours. A separate land sale notice at Hillsboro court house details a 2 acre tract in Chapel Hill township with terms.
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