16 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
A garbled note mentions kidneys and waste processing lasting about five minutes. It references medical symptoms, arterial concerns, and a street name Swanton Street with partial address fragments. The text remains unclear but centers on health, bodily waste, and a local place.
The piece discusses newspaper profitability and failures, noting many papers fail yet still profit publishers. It cites North Carolina and broader trends, then shifts to a sanitary milk bottle invention using spruce wood paper and paraffine for single-use safety and savings. The excerpt ends amid garbled wording.
The text argues US wealth grows as exports rise and imports lag, noting 1860 to 1897 shows shifting figures with exports and imports narrowing then diverging. It frames the nation as strong and industrious, urging citizens to pride themselves and improve civic effort.
A printer notes remarks by Dr Steinmetz on lightning light, intensity, and duration. He estimates a single flash could illuminate two miles square and equal about four horsepower in force, with perceptible eye impact lasting a tenth of a second to a hour.
The General Assembly calls an extra session on Tuesday January 21 to fix railroad rates. All roads have agreed to Governor Glenn’s terms and a new law is hoped to satisfy both railroads and the public. The session may cover additional topics and temperance questions are likely to be debated amid campaign concerns. Railroads will pay 17500 dollars to cover session expenses.
When you went the best, vet De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Good for cuts boils bruises and piles. Sold by E T Whitehead & Co. Constipation causes headache nausea languor heart palpitation Iies gripe sicken weaken the bowels and don’t cure. Dean's Regulats act gently and cure constipation. 25 cents. Ask your druggist.
The piece argues rest is essential to human development alongside toil. It urges regular unbending of the bow through leisure, humor, social chat, and solitude with God, noting rest renews strength for continued work and warns against perpetual busyness.
In a dated reminiscence Webster and Calhoun, lifelong political rivals, maintained mutual respect. When Calhoun faced debt and mortgage strain, Webster offered to cover the mortgage to relieve his former opponent, who refused the charity. Both men later spoke of the other as the most honorable and truthful among living leaders.
R M James of Loudlen 8 C says Eletric Bitters cures malaria chills bilious attacks and jaundice and relieves stomach liver and kidney woes. Bottle 50 cents sold with guarantee at E T Whitehead Co. drug store.
A poem by Charles S. Rose contemplates aged mothers with white hair and gentle eyes. It praises their quiet grace and Sabbath calm, noting knowledge in their eyes that transcends philosophy and the soft, silvered marker of time on their lives.
A miscellany of quips and ads emphasizes thinking deeply versus surface mulling. The piece contrasts mental laziness with disciplined study, notes college training for logical thought, and includes snippets promoting Health Coffee Imitation and humorous exchanges.
An old time promotional paragraph touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup from E. T. Whitehead & Co as a remedy for cold symptoms. The ad claims the product clears the system by acting on the bowels and emphasizes it contains no opiates and is suitable for children.
Mrs Notlie Benson Reeves, organist at a Charlotte Episcopal church, says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her chronic backache and kidney pain after years of trouble. The testimonial notes widespread dealer availability and Foster Milburn Co. as Buffalo ny sole agents for the United States.
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