23 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement asserts that kidneys cleanse the blood and prevent aches and rheumatism by filtering waste. It promotes Swamp Root as a remedy with claimed bodily benefits and urges readers to buy the product from a listed address and bottle quantity.
A North Carolina address argues the schoolroom builds citizenship while the barroom wrecks lives. It frames May 26, 1908 as the state election stakes and calls all citizens to reject liquor through broad prohibition, urging enforcement by local authorities and a large anti liquor majority.
A student at a North Carolina institution was shot by her father Dr. O C Swinney who then killed himself. The event caused a large stir at the school with about four hundred young women present. Swinney, once a Pennsylvania physician, reportedly became enraged by a prank and his mind was said to be deranged. Also a local ad promotes ManZan Pile Hennedy sold by E T Whitehead & Co.
The Office of Public Roads reports experiments on road wear from fast cars. Findings show pneumatic tires cause dust loss and surface breakdown on macadam highways, especially in New England, risking property values and public health. Research seeks dust proof surfaces or effective spraying methods, with broader Congress discussions ahead.
A distinguished Chinaman on his first European visit tours the Louvre and views the Venus of Milo. He questions why Western women dress to resemble the statue and notes Chinese women do not imitate such beauty. The scene contrasts East and West ideas of feminine beauty and social dress. Also promotes Manzan Pile Remedy and skin care products by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
A veteran speaker argues that farmers must support prohibition to oppose whiskey interests and defend northern traditions. He recalls North Carolina’s wartime heroism and cites global temperance trends as evidence the rural vote will shape the May 26 1903 election, urging farmers to prove their lineage.
A garbled catalog fragment markets walking aids and powders at 23 cents with sample free and a LeRoy New York address. It quotes a teacher musing on the Charge of the Light Brigade and a pupil joke about dentists. Includes testimonial about Pineules with money-back offer and a Boston Transcript quip on level headed vs flat headed men.
A fragmentary note recalls a claim that Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed a twenty year health issue and mentions E T Whitehead Company's drug store. Other stray items include a gossip snippet about Tody Jennie and Woodby’s proposal, plus a paragraph promoting Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup and a tip about convincing a girl you love her.
An array of old line health ads tout Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble and Dr Shoop's Restorative as a tonic for tired nerves. Claims include quick relief from spring fatigue, improved circulation, and renewed energy after a few weeks of use, with endorsements from A. C. Peterson.
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