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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
4
An ad alleges Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer can cure kidney and bladder trouble by cleansing the blood and body. It claims dramatic relief and offers a free sample bottle with the address in Binghamton New York.
A Florida railway venture identified as S. A. E. faces possible sale within the month. Officials say the transaction would affect operations along the line and impact regional freight movement.
The Tisule Limited expands its train routes linking New York Tampa Atlanta Orleans and points south and west broadening service to new destinations. The once limited schedule now includes additional stops and updated timetables for travelers in the region.
A reminiscence on life savers stationed along Long Island's southern beach detailing scarce meals for most crews at Christmas. It notes Hampton and nearby Neckepek stations with varying generosity of gifts while highlighting harsh winter isolation and the safety focus guiding patrols.
A brief note urges quick action when a child shows croup symptoms. Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy is described as effective, pleasant, and safe, to be given at hoarseness or at the onset of the croupy cough. Available from BE. T. Whitehead & Co. and Leggett’s Drug Store.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as soothing diarrhoea in children and selling for twenty five cents per bottle with druggists worldwide. A separate fragment recalls Phamley and Goodman discussing a robbery incident involving a man holding children for candy.
Longman Martinez Pure Paints are supplied freely to churches across the United States. Purchasers are urged to mix L and M with linseed oil to produce large quantities at lower cost. The method claims fourteen gallons from sight gallons of L and M with oil, and reports durable house painting for up to 18 years.
A column of kitchen notes presents corn batter cakes with corn meal flour eggs soda lard and buttermilk cooked on a soapstone griddle to reduce smoke and aid digestion. Also included are sweet potato dish custard pie and a hast y pudding with stepwise ingredients and bake times.
Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes the remedy noting immediate effect at the cough site. It is sold by FE. T. Whitehead and Co and touted as harmless for children and effective against cough, croup, and la grippe.
The Capitol at Washington, begun 1795, saw the north wing rise by 1800 and the south wing by 1811. Fires in 1814 delayed work until 1817. Extensions in 1851, with the House in its hall by 1857 and the Senate by 1859. Dome built 1856 186. weighs 4,000 tons of iron. dome height 307 feet. rotunda 180 feet high. overall 751 by 324 feet. covers 153,112 square feet. Corinthian order with white central structures and white marble wings.
An advertisement claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets relieve bilious attacks and stomach troubles. A testimonial from J. W. Smith of Juliff Texas praises quick recovery after a free sample dose. Also promotes Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children with 30000 testimonials and 25 cent price. sold by local druggists.
At a Baptist Convention a neighboring merchant who owed Charlotte’s late merchant a small sum offered to settle the old debt. He heard the family story from H C Eccles and presented a blank check for 150 dollars to be given to the widow and children. The gesture served as a welcome Christmas gift.
Beall Mississippi resident T R Beall shares his wife’s recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports immediate improvement and full cure after four bottles. Priced 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free. May last night marked the engagement ring moment.
In Yoakum Texas a dry goods firm led by J M Haller is visited by a buyer. He recommends Little Early Risers to a companion for waking refreshed. Skeem confesses losing his heart to Miss Gotrox, who replies that it is so small it may be lost.
An enduring figure travels the world for thirty years, delivering nourishment through Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. The product is pitched as a tonic for children, the elderly, and anyone needing strength, with claims of building flesh and blood. Scott & Bowne promote 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
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