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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
5
Filler, Rhoads and Swartz display a vast stock in Norfolk Virginia at the largest retail store. Goods include silks dress goods millinery womens and mens wear and household furnishings. An efficient mail order system promises prompt attention and savings within several hundred miles of Norfolk.
A retail list from the Infants Department featuring coats, dresses, vests, leggings, drawers, hats, boots, and furs. Items include bedford coats trimmed with silk braid, silk and sable furs, Angora and Thibet selections, infant shirts, bootmakers, and sweaters with prices ranging from 5c to 12.00. Describes sizes, fabrics, and styles with emphasis on value and variety for children.
A tale of frugal giving as a stingy husband worries about Christmas spending while a generous woman inspires neighbors to craft heartfelt, handmade gifts. Through small acts and shared plans, the story highlights joy over lavish spending and the impact of thoughtful generosity.
A snowbound postman delivering letters after Christmas is greeted by a West-end household. The mistress asks if he is the regular mail carrier and, after confirmation, inquires about his daily rounds. The scene shifts to light holiday humor and a brief local ad for DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
An unusual note claims Australian gum trees grow to 415 feet. The rest shifts to an advertisement for Kodol digestive aid, promoting relief for stomach trouble and digestion with a claim of natural digestive juices and a money back guarantee, sold by E. T. Whitehead Company.
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