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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
4
A disappointed candidate reflects on defeat noting blessings in defeat and the value of not backsliding in reform efforts, as quoted by the Washington Star.
Outwized text reports a woman avoiding surgery for a stomach and bowel catarrh with female trouble. Her husband delayed operation to try Bitters and she recovered completely. The ad claims Bitters cures torpid liver kidney disease biliousness jaundice chills fever debility nervousness and blood poisoning. Sold by E T Whitehead Co. drug store.
A sermon reflecting on character over outward status, citing David's selection as Israel's king as divine judgment of true worth. It contrasts earthly prejudice with heavenly standards and urges humility toward unseen moral qualities.
A brief notice reports an Indiana couple married in under one hour. Divorce returns are pending. An ad promotes Pine Salve Carbolized sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co. in Scotland Neck and Leggett's Drug Store in Hobgood.
A survey of legislator remuneration across Europe notes Norway, Sweden, Romania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Austria Hungary, Portugal, Italy, and the UK. It details daily or annual pay, allowances, travel rules, and perks such as theater access and free rail passes, highlighting wide disparities in compensation for lawmakers.
An extended advertisement page touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming relief from pain and diarrhea and promoting laxatives Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar for coughs, along with Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, King's Dyspepsia Tablets, Pineules, and other patent medicines. It lists retailers E T Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck Leggett's Hobgood and warns of cures, guarantees, and money refunds.
A young Joseph Choate once defended a shopkeeper in a damages suit brought by an employee. Under cross examination, Choate’s client collapsed, producing evidence that yielded a five thousand dollar verdict. The indignant merchant blamed the lawyer, who retorted a witty comeback at the courtroom door.
An old notice advertises Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup praised as pleasant like maple sugar, free from opiates and containing hops and tar. It claims the product aligns with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and is sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
Prepared by Pine-Use Medicine Co Chicago. Sold by E T Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck and Leggetts Bugstore Hobgood. This ad promotes a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles with distribution through local outlets.
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