05 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
1
A long column surveys how newspapers handle the Gonzales killing and Roosevelt era race issues. It cites praise for The Columbia State’s restraint and criticizes social equality practices at the White House. It also highlights rail freight lobbying in North Carolina and calls for protections against child labor exploitation by negligent fathers.
Morning Post reports Hon. Lee S. Overman will succeed Jeter C. Pritchard in the United States Senate after a sixty first ballot. The three week contest involved North Carolina leaders like Locke Craig and Watson amid uproar in the hall. Delegates praised all candidates as capable Democrats while a committee was formed to escort the nominees to the hall.
The ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as the world's best workers of the new century, claiming they relieve constipation sick headache biliousness and any stomach liver or kidney trouble. Available for 25 cents at E. T. Whitehead & Co's drug store.
In Confidence, a speaker recalls falling from a car and realizing the extent of injuries only after consulting a lawyer. The line captures disbelief then legal consultation as pivotal moments in understanding the damage.
Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup tested over years. The notice notes sale locations E T Whitehead Co Scotland Neck North Carolina and Leggetts Drug Store Hub good North Carolina.
Raleigh correspondent reports in depth on the week’s legislature actions. Senate bills seek to curb liquor sales in Harnett County and authorize a Guilford County road bond of 250000. Debate centers on Tarboro dispensary repeal amendments and timing. House considers Dare and Robeson tax, court stenographers, Wilson dispensary, Brunswick waterways, and drainage for Matamuskeet Lake. Bottsburg and Shellmervine incorporation.
Reverend E G Smith of Greensboro Presbyterian church testifies that Peruna cured his family’s catarrh of the lower bowels after other remedies failed. He notes his seven year old son improved after two bottles and endorses Peruna as a tonic for weak and worn out people. Other letters cite public figures praising the remedy and invite readers to write for free medical advice.
A list of individuals including Roberson Pellock Woodard Jarrett Parker Scott Hamlin Newland Hunter Warren Price Hooker Etheridge Kreeger Carlson Michael seeking temperance legislation or related reforms. Hooker also listed for county justice appointments, drag net fishing prevention, and repeal of social laws. Continued on second page.
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