Pension costs cited in North Carolina farmers' appeal
In the Orange County Observer 1903 feature, Secretary T B Parker of the State Farmers' Alliance dispatches an appeal to North Carolina farmers urging thorough organization and concerted action to lower crop costs and protect farmers. The Pension Commissioner Ware report shows total government pension costs over 38 years at 2 942 178 145.93 with maintenance 95 647 934.71 and wartime pensions broken out for Revolutionary War, 1312, Mexican, Civil, and Spanish wars. The past year’s pension cost equaled 1.32 per 1 000 of wealth and 113 974 cases were rejected.
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T. B. Parker
State Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers of
North Carolina
Mr. Parker
Ware
Mexico
Spain
A Box's Wisp Race For Life From Leesville Hero
W. H. Brown of Leesville Indiana endured asthma threats as he trekked 18 miles with family praying for life to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports lasting sleep and quick relief from throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00. trial bottles free at W A Hayes drug store.
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W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
North Carolina residents urge strict vagrant law enforcement
Citizens insist existing vagrant statutes should be rigidly applied to curb idleness and social unrest. They argue vigorous enforcement will do more good than any new measure, blaming most wrongdoing on idleness while labor is scarce.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
Advert says Tue Pueasche or Karia offer Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to aid digestion and sweeten the stomach. It claims to cure indigestion and dyspepsia and improve nutrient absorption. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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W. A. Hayes
D. Kandle
Nevada
Raleigh resident battles unknown burial at Mt Hope Cemetery
Thomas Donaldson reports an unknown body buried on his lot in Mt Hope Cemetery after fifteen years of ownership. He asks the city to remove the corpse but officials say only a special act of the Legislature can authorize exhumation.
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Raleigh
Thomas Donaldson
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Warren Avenue
Curcaco, Inc
Cardus
Creda
New Jersey Editor Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
M T Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post writes about using various medicines for coughs and colds in his family and highly praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy. He notes strong endorsement in his household experience. The column reflects a local medicine testimonial in a New Jersey paper.
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M.T. Lynch
Philipsburg, N. J
Daily Post
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Notorious Big Joe Grimes Dies in Ohio at 34
The Wilmington Star reports the giant known as Big Joe Grimes died in Ohio at age 34. He reportedly weighed 754 pounds and measured about 6 feet 4 inches. An incident in a cab caused a leg wound that refused to heal, contributing to his death.
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Wilmington Star
Ohio
Big Joe” Grimes
M A McCauley Former County Treasurer Dies at Home
M A McCauley long time county Treasurer died at his Chapel Hill area home after a prolonged illness. Funeral held at Damascus Church with Masonic honors by University Lodge of Chapel Hill Rev Atkinson of Elon College preached the sermon S M Gattis read the ceremony. He was 50 and survived by his wife and thirteen children. A prosperous farmer and a Democratic nominee who recently resigned due to health. Many friends mourn his death.
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M. ‘A. McCauley
Chapel Hill
Damascus Church
University Lodge
Atkinson
Elon College
S. M. Gattis
McCauley
Remarkable Chamberlain Cough Remedy Record
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has over thirty years of use with millions of bottles sold and a long-standing role in treating croup in homes. No reported failure to date. when given at first signs of hoarseness or creppy cough it prevents attacks. Pleasant to take and without opium, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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W. A. Hayes
South Builds 8 Million Cotton Spindles in the South
The South now has 8,000,000 cotton spindles valued at about $190,000,000 and the number is growing quickly, signaling regional progress and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Universal Cures
World wide fame salve claims superiority for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum and chapped hands with a guaranteed cure. Available at W A Hayes' drug store for 250. J W Jenkins superintendent of the Methodist Orphanage at Raleigh notes over 200 applications on file and 17 in one day.
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Bucklen
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
J. W. Jenkins
Methodist
Raleigh
New Greensboro Cotton Mill Plans Waste Cotton Use
A $250000 plant to be built in Greensboro will use waste cotton to manufacture baggy robes and horse blankets, aiming to be the region's only mill of its kind. Also notes on Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and a kidney cure testimonial from Shelton, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Greensboro
Acquired Laste Name Riddle Prompts Odd Pair
A Cleveland Plain Dealer fragment hints at a character who weighs a strange surname and a curious marriage. A man asserts his wife Olive Stance was not liked at first, revealing a joking tone about names and personal history.
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Jorip Stance
Olive
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Market Prices in Hillsboro for Farm Produce
Prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax batter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee and sugar listed in Hillsboro market report. Goods in good demand with per unit ranges from 4 to 5.50 dollars per barrel for flour and 1.25 to 1.75 dollars per bushel for peas.
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Hillsboro
Letter praises Devoe paint from Hillsboro mill firm
A Hillsboro North Carolina letter from Frank Robinson of Titnaville Pennsylvania commends Devoe paint for durability. He notes leftover paint and mentions others who have had long lasting results, while expressing frustration at finding the right paint. The note is signed F W Devoe & Co with a P.S. naming Parks & Hedgpeth as sellers.
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Hillsboro Milling CO
Hillsboro
N. C
Frank Robinson
Titnaville
Devoe
Mesars. Kernochan & Co
F. W. Devoe & CO
New York
Two Tall Families Dominate Webster County Farms
In Webster County two families, the Currence Gregorys and Benjamin Hamrick, stand out. Gregory, age 72, has 13 sons all over six feet tall and each weighs over 180 pounds, with every son owning a farm. his wife, 65, handles housework. Hamrick, six feet five inches tall, has nine sons, all over six feet tall, as neighboring farmers.
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Durham Sun
Webster County
W. Vs
Gregory
Benjamin Hamrick
Gregorys
Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy Says Local Cooper
B L Byer, a town cooper, credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery. He reports immediate relief. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist, Hancock Md.
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Chamberlain’s Co.Lic
B. L. Byer
Chamberlain
B. T. Little
Hancock, Md
W. A Hayes
Tobacco prices look up as sales clear lower grades
The Goldsboro Argus reports tobacco prices are rising and provisionally suggests that after the sand logs and lower grades are sold, good tobacco should fetch satisfactory prices.
Stomach Troubles and New Union Depot Plans Highlight Local News
D L Beach of Clover Nook Farm Greenfield Mass reports four years of stomach trouble and a partial relief after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets priced 25 cents from W A Hayes Drogist. A new union passenger station costing 30000 is planned by Southern Railway in Winston Salem with Norfolk and Western to use the depot.
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D. L. Beach
Clover Nook’ Farm
Greenfield
Mass
Chamberlain
W. A Hayes
Drogzist
The
Southern Railway
Winston-Salem
Norfolk & Western Road
Foley's Honey and Tar Aids Pneumonia Cases Claims
Dr. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar with good results in three severe pneumonia cases. Substitutes are refused. Tax assessment for Biltmore near Asheville cites 1 226 078 for the house and 9 000 acres of land.
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J. Bishop
Agnew, Miah
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Biltmore
Asneville
What Is Life Health Ad Promotes New Life Pills
A vintage advertisement declares life under strict law and claims abuse causes constipation headache or liver trouble. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as gentle and thorough relief, selling for 25 cents at W. A. Hayes' drug store.
Curep HEMORRHAGES OF the Lunas and lung cure claim
A. Ake of Wood Indiana recalls severe lung hemorrhages years ago and credits Foley's Honey and Tar with restoring his lungs to sound health after failing to improve with other physicians. W A Hayes state auditor finishes pension applications review forecasting more pensioners this year with a $200000 total appropriation.
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A. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Greensburg Judge Praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Judge W T Holland of Greensburg Louisiana testifies he suffered indigestion for years with post meal distress and restless nights. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure his digestion improved and he now enjoys restful sleep. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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W. T. Holland
Greensburg
W. A. Hayes
Millinery Stock Arrives for Spring and Summer
Our New Stock of Spring and Summer Millinery offers latest styles for Ladies and Children with hats bonnets ribbons feathers and trimmings. A full line of notions dress trimmings jewelry tab belts and shirt waist sets. Public invited to inspect goods and mail orders receive immediate attention from Mrs M L Taylor and sister.
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M. L. Taylor & Sister
Old Soldier Saved by Electric Bitters
Bedridden Versailles Ohio veteran J J Havens suffered kidney disease until Electric Bitters gave quick relief. He reports steady improvement and vows recovery. The remedy, praised as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, costs 50 cents and is guaranteed by W A.
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J.J. Havens
Versailles
W. A. Hayes
Greensboro backs North Carolinians reunion drive
Our Greensboro friends take charge of plans for the October reunion on the 12th and 18th with energetic organization and a welcoming spirit for returning residents. The effort aims to stir patriotic zeal and home pride among the state.
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Raleigh Morning Post
Greensboro
Genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve vs Counterfeits
W. A. Ledbetter of Shreveport La reports one box of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him after trying many remedies with no benefit. The product is praised for relief of blind bleeding itching and protruding piles and is sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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de Witt
W. A. Ledbetter
Shreveport
W. A. Hayes
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Joseph A. Harris
Congress
New Jersey
Castor
Tina Ays
Idhath
M. A. McCauley
Raymond Conner
Shelton, Wash
Haley
Goldsboro
Pevsonia
Dixon
Cecelia Stowe
Orator
Entre Nous Club
Ast
Orange County
Superior Court
Sterling Ruffin
D. H. Hamilton, Jr
B. R. Webb
Edmund Ruffin
D. J. Ruffin
T. P. Gwynn
Elizabeth G. Hayden
James A. Hayden
Roulhac Ruffin, Jr
Edith K. Ruffin
Actice
Said County
D. H. Hamilton
Hillsboro Township
John Kirkland
Joseph H. Murray
A.T. Jasper
Murray & Jasper
A. J. Wellington
Southern Broken Stone Company
John Kirkland, J. P
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Superior Court of
P. A. Royster
James A. Wilkerson
Court House
Cedar Grove Township
John H. Hughes
F. J. Warren
Ephraim Norris
John K. Hughes
Ase Naso
Hillsboro, N. c
Dr. Strud
W. Gralan
Oxford, N. c
Orang
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Durham
Granville
Supreme Court
Hillsboro, N
John W.graham
Paul C. Ranay
Raham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamaney
Granville, Person and
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Ry Drs Spurgeon
N.C
Charton Street
Parks & Hedgpeth
Erpme
Toxaway
Europe
Asheville
Hot Springs
Hendersonville
Waynesville
Brevard
Lakes Toxaway
Fairfield and
Sapphire
Rockies
Traina
H. Hardwick
L Rass
Washington, D. C
David E. Fouts
Belsinore
Aisa
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