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29 Feb 1912
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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth in Scotland Neck, North Carolina
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Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
1
African Witch Doctors Portrayals And rites of terror
A fragment discusses witch doctors in Africa shaping youths before adulthood with grotesque masks and body paint. It notes their terrifying influence on timid youths and the belief that spiritual life among the blacks lacks beauty, citing carved figures meant to frighten rather than soothe the bereaved.
Seventeenth Century Novels and Period Press Snippets
Readings on long 17th century novels and their readers from Grand Cyrus to Cleopatra, with notes on publication, translation into German, and the London Chronicle. Snatches mention Dutch and English works, and a few historical events including the Falkirk night and royal economy measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Souard Culp
London Chronicle
Old Blue-Back Spelling Test Spurs School Study
An editorial in the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on a spelling experiment where a group of 112 students, from high school to college, attempted common words from the fifth reader. Results showed widespread success on most terms with several words proving challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Richmond Times-Di
Fragmentary OCR notes on political donations in 19th century US
The text outlines Republican and Democratic funds in a past era, mentioning contributors to both sides. It cites figures such as Carnegie and Astor, mills, banks, and tariff interests. It notes claims of nonpersonal interest by Democratic contributors and hints at fluctuating donation levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epublicen
Etien Fond
Trek
la Raillion
Democratic Furs
Carnegie
Ci Haub
James Jacob Astor
Heals Ho
Nall Street
Democratic Fund
Jean
North Carolina Harbor and Canal Improvements Plan
A fragmented 19th century note lists proposed harbor and waterway improvements in North Carolina. It mentions Beaufort Harbor, Beaufort Inlet, Albemarle Canal, Pamlico River, Cape Fear River, and related projects with monetary amounts and locations, including a new pond and channel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caro
Manteo Bay
Beaufort Harbor
Beaufort Inlet
Moreheal City Harbor
Albemarle Canal
Trent
Pamlico
Cape Fear
Ingon
Wilmingon
Wachington
Bern
North Carolina 1912 food outlook urges self sufficiency
The Asvevi News reports a strategy to grow hay and feedstuffs, with 25 000 worth of imports diverted from Ashevi to aid farmers. The piece urges increasing home production to feed the state and provide surplus for Northern cities, tying it to the 1912 North Carolina martys motto and local butter and meat needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waere Cottoi
Asvevi News
jeeAshevi
Geomaste
Ardna Cow ii
Mart Sarcphop
Marty
North Carolina
News and Observer
Rexall Hair Treatment Promoted at The Rexall Store
An advertisement describes a hair restoration remedy claimed to combat scalp disease and baldness. It touts a formula with nourishing ingredients and stimulants, asserting strong root effects and high cure rates, urging readers to obtain Rexall remedies at E. T. Whitehead Company in Scotland Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Scotland
E. T. Whitehead Company
May Day Traditions and Rites Across English Lore
In English custom May is celebrated with garlands and maypoles, referenced by poets like Spencer Sidney and Herrick. The text cites garlanding, May offerings at doors, and a virgin figure, linking May festivities to domestic rites, religious imagery, and rural folk practices across periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Spencer
Sir Philip Sidney
Herrick
Lambeth
Priory of St. Mary
Herford
Fragmentary Ruminations on Flocks and River Myths
The fragment blends rural lore with garbled lines about shepherds and salmon, noting a ritual gift exchange and a cautionary tale about river passage. It also oddly references calomel and liver harms linked to a mercury based remedy, amid garbled medical ads.
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