Sickness Weakens Kidneys Found in Early Report
A clipped medical note warns that sickness causes kidney weakness. The text mentions symptoms and potential lasting effects, reflecting historical health concerns about renal function.
10 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
1
A clipped medical note warns that sickness causes kidney weakness. The text mentions symptoms and potential lasting effects, reflecting historical health concerns about renal function.
Miss Olivia Lawrence hosts Scissors Club at Church Street residence on April 2. Miss Salle Speed Dunn wed Mr. James Grey Elmore of Norfolk the day before. guests at a following reception in Enfield and Scotland Neck share toasts, gifts, and advice cards. A playful bridal event features prizes for best hints on training a husband. A light luncheon and heart shaped cakes accompany intimate chats and a mail bag surprise for the bride.
Davidson County shows strong land resources with 347,669 acres and a sparsely populated rural area of under 20,000, while towns like Thomasville and Lexington drive county growth. Census 1900 to 1910 reveals rural population decline despite county gains from better roads and nearby Denton, Glancing at neighboring counties highlights the link between road quality and population change.
Community gathers to mourn Jesse Maran Butts died March 28 1912 in Richmond hospital. The bereaved recall his bright prospects and express faith that he rests in Jesus awaiting reunion in heaven. Wording asks divine grace to heal hearts and submit to God’s will.
A Wilmington Dispatch excerpt mocks credulity after a thief assaults a north home, tearing a mattress to steal a $1000 roll of bills. The story warns that hiding money in tin boxes or wallets is unsafe as thieves will, sooner or later, take what is hidden.
The county board of education must appoint district committeemen for three, two, and one year terms with successors for three years. Applications to teach go to the county superintendent. a township election day will allow district committeemen and the superintendent to select teachers. Boards may pay salaries monthly and borrow to do so. No assistant teacher until average daily attendance reaches forty. if four weeks fall below, a reassessment applies. State Journal.
Mary Elizabeth Bryant, only child of G. B. and Mrs Bryant near Hobgood, died March 15 1913 after a brief illness. She was born February 28 1913 and is laid to rest in the family burying ground. The family consoles themselves with faith as they mourn the little girl’s passing.
Brooklyn resident Mrs. Maria Primrose reports her three month chronic cough vanished after using Vinol cod liver and iron tonic. The ad credits Vinol with curing coughs colds and bronchitis while building up a run-down system. It promises a money back guarantee if no help is seen and also promotes Saxo Salve for rough skin.
The piece argues that farmers, though a large portion of the population, are underrepresented in the legislature. It lists occupations in the body: lawyers 82, farmers 35, politicians 24, merchants 11, physicians 5, bankers 5, with others in various trades. It cautions against a single-profession majority and cites self interest in lawmaking, noting unnecessary increases in judges and solicitors. The selection ends with a brief ad-like notice for Burdock Blood bitters and a Punch cartoon quote.
Local ad touts Rexall 03 Hair Tonic with a 20 day money back offer for unsatisfied customers. Claims include boosting growth and reducing dandruff though tests show mixed results. available in two sizes at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
President Woodrow Wilson will be presented with a treasury warrant for 5625 by Secretary Reengan covering his salary from March 4 to 31. Beginning with future paydays his monthly amount will be 6250, reflecting an annual stipend of 75000.
An ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver aid replacing calomel. It touts a 50 cent bottle from E. T. Whitehead Company with a money back guarantee and claims it prevents liver trouble for adults and children. The piece ends with a quip about mov ing pictures and a mother-in-law living with him.
An assortment of medical patent remedies highlighted for coughs, colds, stomach upset, earache and toothache. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for lung relief with testimonials. Also mentions Thermas’ Ecleetic Oil and general elixirs with pricing and sample offers.
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