04 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
1
The piece argues that double negatives and erroneous phrases like surrounding circumstances and forecasted reveal careless speech. It urges College and grammar school readers to strive for correct usage to reflect proper training.
The piece cites Census Bureau figures claiming one adult woman in five works in industries, noting eight industries are male dominated. It contrasts rural shortages with urban female employment and describes a surge of women workers in trade unions, predicting major social and economic shifts over twenty years.
The piece cites Benjamin Franklin's maxims on wasted by idleness pride and folly to critique North Carolina tax complaints. It argues many overvalue property to evade taxes while others overdo living costs and status symbols, urging sensible spending and honest assessment.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve by T. Whitehead & Co as a cleansing cooling soothing remedy for skin irritations insect bites and sore feet claiming it heals and delivers relief with guaranteed quality and caution against imitations.
An old ad describes Pineules by Whitehead Co claiming kidneys filter waste and relieve pain. It promises a $1 treatment and money-back guarantee if Pineules fail to satisfy.
A vintage coupon ad notes Allen’s Foot-Base powder for tired feet with a free sample offer. It promotes a sanitary corn pad and invites readers to address Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York for samples.
A vivid July scene unfolds as haze warms the sky and mountains meet. John Hutchins notes midsummer's abundance with clover scent and new mown hay, life at the flood in the field and wood.
A German electrician claims to have invented a wave powered machine to run dynamos on shore, lighting streets and buildings. If true, coal could vanish as electricity becomes the universal fuel, transforming cooking heating and transportation with far reaching economic impact. Major firms and long distance transmission tech cited.
General Carl Schurz recounts Gettysburg in McClure's Magazine, detailing the battle from Cemetery Ridge with dramatic clarity. He notes Meade and Lee were surprised into combat by Hood's Confederate foray, highlighting Lee's costly decision to engage a Union defense.
For over sixty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used by millions of mothers for teething children and relief from wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Guaranteed under the Food and Drug Act June 30 1906 Serial Number 109.
Nashville entrepreneur Frank S. Washburn leads a Muscle Shoals project to produce atmospheric nitrogen fertilizer with 20,000 tons initial capacity, costing about 1 million dollars, using Alabama location and Tennessee leadership. Edison predicted market within a decade, while the South races to mass production to meet growing world food needs.
A nostalgic survey recalls how 25 years ago people could not phone friends ride trolleys or cool rooms with fans. It lists electric Milestones from clock radios to ocean ships and street lamps, and hints at future power and transmission advances.
A fragmented passage cites Bacon on longevity and bodily signs of long life, then promotes Kodol as a digestive remedy. It mentions selling points and a physician's name, with stray references to Dean Swift and vendors Whitelies Co. The garbled text reflects an old newspaper ad or column combining medical chatter and product pitches.
Edison predicted a decade ago farmers would fertilize soils with atmospheric nitrogen. At Muse Shonis near Nashville a plant nears completion to manufacture this nitrogen fertilizer from air. Projections say initial costs will be low and widely impact farming globally.
A confused OCR fragment combines a literary quote about beauty by Keats with an advert for a patent medicine “Mother Gray” for children. It mentions Dr New Life and claims numerous testimonials and free samples, typical of late 19th or early 20th century papercuts.
The readable lines describe a medical remedy marketed by T. Whitehead & Co with trial bottles offered for free. The prose mentions throat complaints and cough relief, noting a price of one dollar for a bottle and a trial offer.
Raleigh North Carolina advertises a high grade women’s school offering arts sciences philosophy Bible art water color piano and vocal training plus a normal course for teachers. Facilities include a gymnasium and life in the club with fees around 50 dollars. Catalogue available.
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