30 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
The Avanta Journal notes rising educational interest surpassing political talk and urges youth toward farming and broader civic concern. It endorses Col J S Carr for Senate near Butler, praises Mr Simmons, and weighs rural free delivery, arguing education should aid work and reading improves public knowledge amid debates on profession standards.
Report tallies John D Rockefeller at 30 million annually, rivaling the incomes of Europe’s crowns, with Andrew Carnegie noting him the wealthiest man. It contrasts Solomon’s mythical wealth with Rockefeller’s quiet, frugal life and vast holdings in oil, railroads, and finance. Also notes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel rivalries and a Aunt and Niece exchange.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims immediate relief, notes worldwide druggist availability, and prices at twenty five cents per bottle. Also includes lines promoting Roberts Tasteless Chill Tonic and a misfortune pun.
Reports from India by the Viceroy and Bombay Governor, missionaries, and correspondents describe improving rains yet persistent famine. Tens of thousands of starving orphans and distressed families rely on American missionaries and Christian Herald pledges to fund food, care, and shelter. Five cents daily can clothe and feed one child, with letters confirming progress and receipts. relief funds channel through The Christian Herald in New York to India.
An old health advertisement urges daily bowel movement under threat of piles and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep regular. The copy notes Pag So ale by E.T. whats as a selling reference.
Rail timetable shows daily except Sunday and holiday trains for Wilmington Weldon Railroad Yadkin Division and branches to Bennettsville Maxton Red Springs and more. Includes connections at Fayetteville Maxton Red Springs Sanford and Scotland Neck with other lines. Officials H M Emerson J R Kenly T M Emerson sign off.
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