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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
A short lyric attributed to John Hay states a speaker asks Heaven to accept the singer’s devotion. The verse pledges self sacrifice and promises tears and light despite sorrow, praising a beloved beyond life.
A Monroe gathering watched a traveling fakir sell a single fodder blade for 25 cents to several buyers, then return their money and hand out trinkets. The ruse ended as the crowd sought other items, including a razors for a dollar, before the performer left town.
Scotland Neck mother praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for her child’s weak kidneys. She reports rapid improvement in urinary control and overall health after using the remedy. The ad notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co as U S agents, Buffalo NY.
A fragmented local item hints at courting advice about timing in conversation. It contrasts saying a clock is correct or fast or slow with implications for romantic progress. The text then shifts to an advertisement tone promoting a laxative product named Bean's Brewlets with unnamed claims.
A jumble of excerpts from 19th century periodicals discusses humor about travel and gumdrops, a sales pitch for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, an anecdotal doctor scene, a judge’s quip about wealth, a cough remedy claim for Chamberlain’s, and a note on plastic tree wound coverings from Scientific American.
Mrs Rhinevault of Vestal Centre extols Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. The tonic is said to restore buoyant spirits, vigor, and health, with claims it cures nervousness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizziness. Available for 50 cents at E T Whitehead Co.
A satirical sketch closes with a punny debate on differences between a police officer tied to political influence and a civil service clerk who logs automobile data. The piece shifts to a kidney illness ad praising DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills from E. T. Whitehead Co.
An advertising blurb touts Foley's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache improve kidney function correct urinary irregularities build tissue strength and remove uric acid to prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes. It urges refusing substitutes.
By decree of the Halifax Superior Court in the Anthony case I will sell for cash at public auction in Scotland Neck at noon on December 11 1909 a ten acre tract in Charlestown near the boundary of L J Barker Bill Caldwell Mrs Best and Whit Whitmer It is the late Louisa Cotton’s residence at her death Sam Dunn Commissioner November 5 1909
Executors announce they qualify as executors of Jordan James deceased of Halifax County North Carolina. They invite all claimants to exhibit claims by November 11 1919 or be barred from recovery. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly. George James Arch Taylor and A Paul Kitchin are the named executors and attorney.
Acting as executor of Bettie V. Johnson, I offer for sale at public auction in Hobgood on December 18, 1909 at 1 p.m. the house and lot on Commerce and Bay streets near the A. C. L. railroad. Property has five rooms, cash terms, right to reject bids reserved. Ex'r Bettie V. Johnson.
Advertises Kodol as a cure for indigestion and stomach upset with claims that it aids digestion and allows eating freely. Warns that ordinary remedies are less effective and promotes a one-bottle offer from Dewitt & Whitehead Company.
The document requests all persons with a stated estate to appear on the 14th day of October for probate proceedings and settlement. It is signed by W. Sam A. Dunn as administrator and refers to the duties of heirs to present claims for the estate.
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