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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
4
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney complaints and urges readers to remember the name Doan's with strong testimonials and a call to buy through New York sole agents Foster Cy. Bulilo. The copy ends with a reflective anonymous quote on happiness in life from youth to old age.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as purifiers for liver and bowels claiming relief from jaundice headaches and biliousness. It cites J E T Whitehead Co and mentions a Pure Food and Drug Law notice endorsing honey and yeast for coughs as a safe remedy for children.
A sanitized ad promotes a herbal remedy called Mother Gray's Aus a-Leaf Tea for women's pains and menstrual issues. It claims a safe regulator and is available from The Mother Gray C Company in LeRoy New York with a sample offer by mail.
An old advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds with no opiates, promising refunds if not effective. It claims to stop the cough, heal the lungs, prevent serious outcomes, and to come in a genuine yellow package from E. T. Whitehead Co.
An advertisement touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It claims pleasant taste mild laxative action and suitability for children sold by E T Whitehead & Co. The ad ends with a wry line on women's dress and paying bills.
In 1906 Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Va. nearly suffered consumption after pneumonia. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with immediate help and full recovery after two and a half bottles. The remedy, sold under guarantee at E T Whitehead Co drug store, costs 50 cents or 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Wooden collar buttons are produced from turned wood and metals then coated in japan varnish in large barrels. The dried buttons are counted by weight to form units of 1 728 and sold in great gross to laundry suppliers and shirtwaist makers.
The article notes Lake Tahoe as the world’s highest large freshwater lake near the Sierra Nevada. It sits about 2,000 feet above sea level with water never above 40°F and drains into the Truckee River to Nevada’s lakes, where its water is consumed by the desert. The lake is a fishermen’s destination known for lake trout, Salmo finentinalis, larger and more prolific than eastern streams.
In a cordial exchange a father explains that Shavasim has repeatedly stolen chickens and is urged to learn a proper path. The elder insists he has shown him the right way, yet the subject remains caught leaving with poultry.
An item promotes happiness cultivation from infancy emphasizing weather as a source of joy. It also advertises Dr. Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets claiming they relieve pain by reducing congestion in 20 minutes, with a free sample offer and a local seller.
A garbled OCR excerpt blends snatches of dialogue and ad snippets. It mentions a Thirty Days Trial offer, a Kidney and Back remedy, and assorted rough phrases, with stray names and regional newspaper cues, all unclear in origin or context.
A Mill Creek Indiana man recalls nearly dying nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. He says the remedy gave him strength, pulling him back from the brink of death and keeping him well since. Sold under guarantee at EB. T. Whitehead Company's drug store.
Local tobacco dealers report a historic surge in tag saving as the American Tobacco Company offers a wide awards list. Brands like Old Peach and Sailor's Pride include redeemable tags, with mail in exchanges letting savers choose presents from a free catalog.
The article recalls Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII reforms to fix a 11 minute year error, noting the suppression of ten days in 1880 and rules for century leap years. It mentions ongoing adjustments over 3,490 years and references controversial quotes and comedic bits from assorted sources.
An old warning ad claims kidney trouble is insidious and may lead to fatal illness. It urges taking Take 'y's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent nephropathies and diabetes, attributing the remedy to T. Whitehead Co.
A passing street scene shows a twelve year old boy with a lame leg joining a baseball game. Friends encourage him while he struggles to run, prompting a reflection on true gentleness and inclusivity amid childhood play.
An 19th century style medical ad argues rheumatism stems from excess uric acid in blood and claims RHEUMACIDE removes poisons, purifies the system, and relieves joint pains. It warns liniments provide only temporary relief and promotes purchase from E. F. Whitehead & Co.
Public notice listing travel terms for the Atlantic Coast Line. Requirements include deposit of a ticket and a 59 cent fee to Special Agent at 1419 New York Avenue N. W. The window is May 3 through May 12 with contact by nearest Train Agent or W. J. Crate, T. C. Wyatt, and Wilmington GPAs.
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