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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
The article discusses rising use of commercial fertilizers on wheat, noting profitability but urging soil-specific application. It warns against cheap grades and small quantities and encourages careful, intelligent use to boost yields and profits. It directs readers to contact the Virginia Caroli na Chemical Company for a new Year Book.
A jumble of brief clippings extols nostrums and religious statistics with ad copy tone. Mentions Dr. Shoop Restorative, Kodol, DeWitt's Witch Hazel, and Dean's Regulators among others, with scattered references to public figures and campaigns.
The article argues physicians, despite their knowledge of hygiene and drugs, have short careers due to constant demands and poor personal health routines. It notes general practitioners urge regular meals sleep and breaks, but rarely take time for rest or vacations, implying longevity isn’t typical for doctors. It adds patients err in dismissing medical advice because doctors don’t always practice what they preach.
Mrs Mary Lee of Rural Route 8 says her husband James Lee was saved from a severe lung condition by Dr Kings New Discovery. The product promises relief for coughs and throat lung problems and was sold at E T Whitehead Co with a money back guarantee and trial bottle. Also mentioned are Dr Shoops Health Coffee and Kodol for indigestion sold by the same druggist.
A clipped reminiscence questions whether ancient tunes, grave and gay, now vex modern listeners as much as today’s songs. It notes a testimonial from Hon. W. Matthews praising a Washington Star remedy for long-standing eczema and adds a quip about marital status from a German publication, ending with a promotional nod to DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
In a crowd drawn to a blazing building a fireman bears an unconscious girl to safety as spectators shout Give him a cheer rallying courage for the rescuer and the student speaker alike. The piece urges warm welcomes and public praise for those pursuing noble aims amid hardship, temptation, and service. It blends Christian weekly exhortation with ads for Bitters and Dr Shoop tablets.
Buck Davis accused a Black laborer Ananias Malone of poisoning peas after chickens died from a dish of peas Davis tossed to the yard. Malone allegedly warned Davis against charges, supplied another bag of peas, and was arrested on a warrant for attempting to poison Davis.
A reflective piece cites admiration for a man who recovered from a grave business error a decade ago. It urges leaving the past behind, learning from mistakes, and embracing future opportunities rather than dwelling on missteps. The message emphasizes growth, resilience, and onward ambition.
A collage of quotations and advertisements notes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for back and kidney pains, and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for children. It cites E. T. Whitehead Co and references various newspapers commenting on public figures and common ailments.
A collage of aphorisms and anecdotes on happiness, value, and cheerfulness from various sources. It cites Joseph Parker, Addison, and newspaper quips, ending with light humor about good spirits and practical wisdom amid urban life in a late 19th or early 20th century style.
26,000 Telegraph Operators Needed. On account of the new 8 hour law and railroad expansion there will be demand for operators. Enroll in our school now, four to six months to qualify. Positions guaranteed. Southern School of Telegraphy, Newnan, Ga.
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