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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth

Location

Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1907

Page

2

Governor Glenn Praised For Rail Fight And State Rights

The piece extols Governor R B Glenn for defending North Carolina against Federal railroad rate interference. It notes rising educational progress, cotton price concerns tied to spool cotton, and hints the South may supply a future U S president. It cites The Springfield Republican praising state rights in the Democratic potential nomination debate.

North Carolina Old North State Glenn United States R. B. Glenn Democratic Party Springfield Republican Johnson Minnesota

How to Secure Good Price for Cotton Crop

Circular from Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, urges farmers to market the crop slowly to sustain true value. Proposes storing in warehouses or at home and selling one tenth monthly, using warehouse receipts for loans, to prevent a fall rush in September to November that depresses prices. Encourages widespread support from Virginia to the Rio Grande for higher prices and rural prosperity.

Harvie Jordan Southern Cotton Association Virginia

Railroads Surrender In Raleigh Conference

Governor Glenn and railroad counsel reached a settlement on a 2 1/4 cent passenger rate to take effect by August 8 1907. The agreement covers appeals and cases in Asheville Wake County and potentially the U S Supreme Court, with indictments dismissed through the rate implementation and other actions to be pursued or abstained as agreed.

Raleigh Glenn Southern Railway Atlantic Coast Line Pritchard Asheville Southern Raily Supreme Court North Carolina Wake County Supreme Court of the United States Alfred P. Thom Alexander P. Humphrey The Southern Railway Company R. B. Glenn Ben Pittman Halifax County N. C Kitchlin & Smith R. J Staton Decen Oanty North Roci Shields Errewin & Surry

Cotton Association drive aims to unite county warehouses

Since June 1, the plan to promote warehouse holding has reached Union Robeson Bladen New Hanover Harnett Johnston and Wake counties. Four sites have purchased lots for warehouses while fourteen towns seek stock subscriptions. Many informed men still miss the cotton price reality noting mills pay 14 to 14.5 cents. A North Carolina Cotton Association meeting is set for August 29 at Raleigh’s A and M College with expected wide attendance and railroad discounts.

The Commonwealth Union Robeson Bladen New Hanover Harnett Johnston Wake Counties Cotton Association North Carolina Cotton Association A. & M. College Raleigh

Hall's Catarrh Care Ad Warning and Cure Claim

A warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies urges using only prescriptions from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Care from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is claimed mercury free and taken internally. The ad notes testimonials are free and pills for constipation are sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Death Shocks Romul us H Bryan in Denver

Romulus H Bryan died in Denver Colorado on July 24 1907 at age 24 after a winter of illness and malaria. The Scotts Neck North Carolina community mourns a bright noble son, the eldest of seven brothers, praised for faith, service and Christian character. Floral tributes arrived from Illinois battleship and college friends.

Rom. H. Bryan Denver Colorado Phoenix Arizona Rockies R. H. Bryan Scotland Baptist Rom Christaan Christ

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