Annulling Notice From Publisher In 1908 Era
Fragmented annnouncement from 1908 about publisher notices and advertising rules. Mentions profit, views of correspondents, and adherence to strict financial and editorial principles amid uncertainties.
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented annnouncement from 1908 about publisher notices and advertising rules. Mentions profit, views of correspondents, and adherence to strict financial and editorial principles amid uncertainties.
Dr Tait Butler state veterinarian and director of agriculture announces institutes by 11 parties from July 1 to August 22 lecturers will come from Inland State Departments national and Panes dln Oates WRG will carry farm implements for demonstrations the third party assigned to this region is set for Scotland Neck Tuesday July 28 farmers urged to attend and gain benefits from demonstrations.
The piece honors Civil War soldiers from Halifax, noting over forty years since the conflict and the fading ranks of heroes. It decries no blame between North and South and remembers fourteen local veterans who have died as time passes.
Fragmented OCR mentions doubt about the 1907 list being fabricated and predicts many names will pass away before a new 1929 list is made. It references Jackson and trees and life’s end, implying uncertainty about archival records and mortality as time advances.
A discussion on the newspaper trade’s conflicts between promotion and profit. It argues that editors boom the city for print, then balk at paying to cover worthy ventures, and face criticism for bias or neglect. The piece muses how constant praise or praise withheld can push a man toward crankiness or philosophy.
The article lists residents visiting relatives and friends including Mr. C T DeBrule and sister Miss Bettie of Hobrood, H J Hyman and W A Harrell of Norfleet visiting E A Lilley, and Miss May Savage of Scotland Neck visiting here. Joseph B Lilley was bitten by a snake days ago but not seriously injured. An ice cream supper at Mr and Mrs T H Twisdale honored Miss Margaret Quincy. Miss Margaret Quincy has been visiting Mrs T H Twisdale and returned to her home near Enfield Sunday.
Obituary recounts Grover Cleveland dying June 24 1908 at his Princeton New Jersey residence at age 71 after a long public career. It outlines his early life in New York and Clinton New York, legal rise, Civil War service, terms as New York Governor and U.S. President, and notes his lasting influence and public esteem.
The Commonwealth prints a reader letter arguing for dog taxation to curb nuisance barking and nocturnal disturbances. The writer, J. D. Ray, suggests a one dollar tax per dog to reduce in town dogs and prevent dogs from running at large, noting plans to tax or kill if action is not taken.
A brick front at 472 Bergen Street Brooklyn shows L and M Brilliant Red with Shaker Green or White and has not been repainted for 25 years. paint agents Hardy Howe Co Scotia Neck and H Salsbury Bros Hamilton EG promote the product. Dean's Regulats is advertised as a 25 cent bilious tonic for complexions and liver, with questionable phrasing.
In Littleton on July 2, Cleveland Stallings wed Miss Mary Elizabeth Perks at the Methodist Episcopal church. The couple plans a seven week trip to California and Yellowstone Park before residing at Mrs. Nora Perkins home. Stallings is son of S J Stallings and Mary Elizabeth is granddaughter of the late Sterling Johnston.
Rocky Mount July 5 Thomas Bradley a 23 year old white man was found unconscious near Whitakers by a south bound freight around 4 am. Evidence indicates he was struck by a northbound train about 11 am. He died at A C L Hospital this morning after being in critical condition. He was a painter by trade and leaves a mother father and several brothers.
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Death notices from Halifax County report the sudden burial of Mrs. C H Dickens age about 30 at her residence four miles south of Halifax. The companion Roberta Moore, four children including a six week old, survive with family in sorrow. Residents lament the loss and reflect on Providence as remains are laid to rest near Scotland Neck.
By virtue of a mortgage dated January 1 1907 and a related debt dated April 11 1903 the trustee Mary B. King offers the land lot at Last End Avenue Littleton N C for sale to the highest bidder for cash. The 12 acre parcel lies north by Last End Avenue, west and south by W E Bowers, east by M S Ile8 and is the grantor's present residence. Sale at 10 a m on the above described lot this July 3 1908. S G Danier Trustee. 7-9-4
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