03 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary ad style text touts a kidney remedy labeled Root, citing trials and endorsements. It mentions Portland Indiana and a company offering bottles and public notice style formatting, but key details are unreadable.
A fragment describes a land finding that yielded wealth for an individual. It notes a person and location, hinting at discovery and financial gain. Further specifics are unclear in the readable text.
A Times-Dispatch editorial extols a new Virginia spirit of service and reform spanning border to border. It claims the movement seeks final laws, rejects selfish leadership, and envisions a government answering to civic pride and enduring national destiny.
In Bangalore a widow wishes her husband's soul to pass into a monkey. Her plan to keep a fortune by preserving the simian life backfires when a rival caretaker poisons the monkey. The heir, Rustom, marries the accomplice Agya who later confesses after years.
Richmond insiders claim Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy may be the next Democratic nominee for Governor without a party fight. They note his national profile and efforts for sailors could boost North Carolina prospects, though Wilson’s 1916 re election could alter plans.
N and I Olsiege urge readers to note the State Normal and Industrial College advertisement. The institution reports 1317 total enrollment for last year including the Training School and Summer Session. Dormitories are state furnished and board is at cost. 200 free-tuition appointments will be awarded mid July.
Judge Smith McPherson of Kansas argues in a National Press Association paper that courts gain from respectful public discussion of rulings. He criticizes punishing editors for newspaper adversion and urges learned journalism to discuss court decisions with commendation or critique. He also notes a need for farmer cooperatives to fix marketing and distribution to stabilize product pricing and reach.
The Statesville Landmark reports two McLaughlin white oaks near Statesville measured by R B McLaughlin and the editor. The bigger oak shows about 30 feet circumference with branch spans of 104 to 106 feet. The smaller oak measures 20 feet 9 inches around the base.
Bellevue Florida June 27 J H Maxwell Jr two year old son of J H Maxwell of this place is alive and playing just as usual today despite having for a few minutes yesterday a rattlesnake as a playmate He picked up the snake in the yard ran into the house laughing at his find The snake wriggled and attempted to strike him when his father seized it and killed it
E T Whitehead Company advertises Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver stimulant and bile remedy that replaces calomel. The store guarantees customer satisfaction with a money back offer and promises a large bottle for a half dollar.
The ad touts GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a trusted 30 year remedy for malaria chills fever and general strength. It claims quine based formula dissolves in stomach acids without bitterness and is advertised with bromine qunine as a key ingredient.
A collection of humorous exchanges from newspapers features a dog named Paradox and a running gag about economy. The quips contrast weighty topics like gas and budgeting with playful wordplay.
Advertises Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenges to expel worms and regulate bowels in children. Claims relief from fretful sleep, grinding teeth, thirst, stomach pains, feverishness, and bad breath. Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Ill cites long use and total worm elimination. Guaranteed. Sold by druggists or mail order at 25 cents. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
The State's Industrial College equips men for agriculture horticulture stock raising dairying poultry veterinary medicine electrical and mechanical engineering in chemistry dyeing and cotton manufacturing. Four year and one year programs. 669 students. two buildings. County superintendents hold entrance examinations at all county seats July 10. Write for complete catalogue to E B Owen Registrar West Raleigh NC.
Tickets priced at 5.00 sell from May 31 and each Saturday through September 18 1918. Travel to Scotland Neck and back must return before midnight on the Tuesday after sale. Information available from Epp L Brown Scotland Neck NC or T C White Wilmington NC.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan says her little girl suffered dysentery severely until Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. She adds that it is the best medicine in the world and that it is for sale by all dealers.
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