28 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
1
A torn ad warns thousands about hidden kidney trouble and offers Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the remedy. It instructs to test water for sediment and notes back pain as a sign, urging readers to obtain the product from Binghamton New York.
The editor urges rail freight regulation to equalize NC rates with Virginia and South Carolina and argues for safer, cheaper travel. It notes 1906–07 rail wrecks, urging reduced fares and improved service to aid travelers and the poor, condemning ongoing dangers and urging action.
Hon. John H. Small, Representative from North Carolina, outlines in Congress the Norfolk Beaufort Inlet Waterway proposal and eastern waterways needs. He condemns river and harbor committee actions as biased, urges recognition of coastwise trade benefits, and pledges persistent advocacy until federal support and enactment.
A patent medicine ad describes a liquid cold relief with laxative action that stimulates bowel movement to drive out the cold and a lingering healing principle to stop coughing. It notes no opiates and compliance with the Pure Food law, with a money back guarantee after using three fourths of a tube. Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co and Leggett Drug Co with regional outlets in Scotland Neck and Hobgood.
The article discusses the steady lengthening of Senate terms since the early republic, noting many current senators serve multi-term tenures. It contrasts modern longevity with the short tenures of the pre-1850 era, highlighting named figures and the rising influence of veteran senators while warning that frequent turnover harms state governance.
A jumble of humorous sayings and advertisements in thick dialect discusses wages, manners, cooking, elopement, judging by looks, and social quirks. It blends wry proverbs with sales pitches for Hollister's Tea and King's Dyspepsia Tablets, mentioning Scotland Neck and Leggett Drug Co.
James Goodman Darden once a poor boy from Martin County North Carolina left twenty years ago and became a millionaire. He now engages in western enterprises with a party touring California and planning investments en route to Arizona. Also noted are Darden relatives in Virginia and North Carolina and a roster of notable associates from banking, mining and industry. This item mirrors a San Francisco Call report picked up by the Arizona Republican.
A short temperance piece praising Abraham Lincoln for never drinking spirits or wine. It notes his early refusals, his stance during his presidential nomination, and contrasts with modern politicians who fear offending allies. The article extols temperance, claims Lincoln and his friends were better prepared for duties by drinking spring water, and urges others to avoid intoxication.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions hunting danger and medical claims. References Charles Walters of Allet Roter, a beating incident, and a drug store name BE. T. Whi. Includes a disdainful remark about conceited people and a mention of George Eliat.
An old segment reports residents fooled by a cough remedy claim from Graver town and Stark King. It notes Bee’s Laxative Cough Syrup with Honey and Tar sold by Druggists EB Pr Whitehead Co and KE White. It highlights a comical letter about chauffeurs and refunds for unsatisfied buyers.
An Irishman defines the head in a playful, satirical sketch. He likens it to a peg for hats, a barber’s block for wigs, a target under a shining helm, and a device for fitting various absurd purposes. The passage mocks human folly, prejudice, and passion in a wide range of fanciful uses.
An OCR fragment promotes Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup as a trusted remedy for infants. It claims the product calms crying, eases discomfort, and provides gentle relief for teething and colic. The ad mentions a testimonial tone and a child care context typical of early 20th century baby care promotes.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a prominent manufacturer and a string of garbled phrases about disaster, finance, and health. It names few legible entities and lacks coherent events, making a concrete news item impossible to identify. The readable bits suggest miscellaneous notes rather than a single report.
Fragmented text references a vague reform theme with mentions of Whitehead & Co and distant proximities. The garbled lines imply discussion of digestion, relief, and a purse, though specifics are unclear.
The advertisement explains three curing methods sun air and flue with flue curing done in heated houses to develop aroma similar to roasting green coffee. It touts Piedmont grown flue cured leaf used in Schnapps and Reynolds brands, contrasts fake imitations, and compares prices and satisfaction. R J Reynolds Tobacco Co Winston-Salem NC promotes Schnapps 50c per pound 5c cuts and 16 15 cent plugs.
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