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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
2
The item paragraph notes J. S. Hilliard as editor and the publication details for the Thursday edition of December 1902. It marks the newspaper as a weekly local periodical based in Scotland Neck with post office classification.
The President’s message urged a new cabinet post for commerce to regulate trusts and resolve labor capital tensions. It favors national action over state limits, reports prosperity, and backs reciprocity with Cuba and Philippines stewardship. It calls for a stronger navy for peace, praises international tribunals, and closes as a lengthy but modest paper with no strong principles.
Hon Thomas B Ived ex Speaker of the House of Representatives died in Washington Sunday morning after 12 oclock He had been in the city for the opening of Congress representing Maine in Congress and as Speaker shown leadership He was known as Dr Reed and widely regarded as one of the nation s ablest men whose loss robs the Republicans and the country of a gifted leader
A News & Observer excerpt presents W D Gold urging to form useful early habits to guide conduct and resist drunkenness. It argues strong drink weakens intellect and finances, harms families, and deprives self respect, calling all to sobriety and moral living.
A short news item argues for a dog law amid rabies among Mr. C. T. Lawrence's dogs and sheep losses. It notes North Carolina legislators fear taxing dogs and advocates duty to protect farmers from depredations by half starved curs and to enforce laws.
An advertisement proclaims Devoe Lead and Oil Paint delivers longer wear using fewer gallons. It promises brighter homes and more prosperity for Scotland Neck residents. EB Whitehead Co. is named as paint agents with claims of nationwide proof and local adoption upcoming.
The Raleigh Post notes observations on the Negro vote in the November election. It reports a large majority of Black voters backed Democratic candidates not from party conversion but from dissatisfaction with their own leaders. It argues future Black voters will grow in number and warns against voting as a solid organized bloc along race lines.
A Winchester Indiana man praises Dr Kings New Life Pill for curing his wife of illness after physicians failed. The ad claims relief from stomach and liver troubles and constipation and sick headache. Available at E T Whitehead & Co drug store for 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Boschte's German Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and lung diseases since 1868. It claims superiority over ordinary cough cures, especially for severe coughing at night, with a 25 cent new size and a 75 cent regular size available at all druggists.
Dawson North Carolina December 9 1902 Pupils taught by Miss Liszie Pittman delighted the town with a school program. A Thursday oyster supper raised 37 for the school library and Baptist Orphanage despite bad weather. Ella Young Stallings won a cake in a beauty contest. Local residents and visitors joined in on Thanksgiving weekend.
Veterans praised Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches, cuts, wounds, corns, burns, ulcers, skin eruptions, and piles. The ad promises cure or no pay and notes availability at T. Whitehead & Co, with a 25 cent price.
A historical ad copy urges treating consumption as a weed that grows in weak lungs. It touts Scott's Emulsion as the best lung fertilizer, praises fresh air and rest, and cautions early, regular treatment even if cure is not instant. Salt pork is advised though hard to digest.
Jimmie Konight seventeen year old son of Geo Knight died after a buggy reins broke causing a horse to run on November 29 near his North Carolina home. His older brother survived by jumping free. Jimmie died within ten minutes and was buried with many mourners attending.
Chicago plans a five car millionaires train to Jacksonville and Florida resorts. The service, by Eastern Illinois, will cut trip time to thirty hours, with new equipment built by Pullman costing 700 000 to 1 000 000 dollars. It will run via Evansville Nashville Atlanta Albany and the Atlantic Coast Line to Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
J P Wimberley executor for Halifax County North Carolina estate of Emma L Howard de ceased calls creditors to present claims by November 20 1903 at Scotland Neck NC or be barred. Debtors should settle promptly. Notice dated November 18 1992. 11-206
The ad claims chronic disease patients face difficulty with general physicians and that only a true specialist can cure them. Dr J Newton Hathaway of Atlanta Georgia is praised as the most skilled in the United States and offers his expert opinion at no charge.
A four piece of flancel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm is claimed to be better than a plaster for a lame back and side or chest pain. The balm is described as superior for relief of deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. Distributed by E. T. Whitehead & Co. Scotland Neck and Leggett's Drug Store Hobgood.
By decree of the Superior Court of Halifax County rendered November 20 1902 in a division sale a parcel in Littleton and a second 21 acre tract in Littleton township are to be sold December 20 1902 at R H Morris store in Littleton to the highest cash bidder. Com missioner G Danie signs the notice.
New supply of jewelry items arrives including clocks watches pins cut glass and silver sets. Sparkling beauties displayed with full trays and attractive cheaper pricing for birthdays weddings and gifts.
260 acres five miles from Halif ad seven miles from Fnfield. 5-bo arm open land, 25 acres wet timbers, and 100 acres of fine tobacco lan. Good buildings, small orchard and ex cellent water. Terms: One third ers aod balance in one, two, three and four years. Price made known on application. HILLIARD & HOUSE
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