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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
1
An old pastor counsels a younger minister to avoid fighting opposition and use a soft answer to turn wrath. The piece urges self control, patience, and measured words as best policy to prevent strife and reconciliation delays. It also advertises remedies and lighthearted quips from periodicals and ads.
C F Collier of Cherokee Indiana writes that Electric Bitters cured his kidney disease after it left him unable to sit without a cushion and caused backache headache and depression. He reports restored health and recommends the tonic to others with kidney liver or stomach issues. Guaranteed by ET Whitehead Co. draggiste at 50 cents.
A Gaston County contrast notes fifty two government distilleries in 1891 or 1892, then says cotton mills rose while distilleries faded, predicting Gaston might soon have as many mills as former distilleries.
A testimonial from Minnie Jacobs of Houston Texas praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing her husband of Cuban brought home diarrhea after service in Cuba. The notice says one bottle cured him where several doctors failed. Sold by all druggists.
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement promotes Ry dale's Cough Elixir as a remedy for lingering coughs that may signal consumption. It claims the tonic kills germs causing throat and lung diseases and helps rebuild tissue when begun early. The copy urges readers with stubborn coughs to try the product.
A promotional appeal for Peruna cites testimonials from Mrs J P Coady Hattie Graven, Elizabeth Ferguson and others claiming cures for irregular menstruation indigestion and nervousness. Dr S B Hartman offers summer correspondence treatment for women with female diseases including menstrual irregularities displacements and ulcers, with confidential handling and a free care offer.
A column of medical notices extols consumption as a cruel decline and cites William Myere of Ceartoss Maryland who was cured by Dr King's New Discovery. The ad touts relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and promises pneumonia prevention with prices 50c and 1.00 at E T Whitehead Co. Trial bottle free. Also features Bucklen's Arnica Salve endorsements and a light quip from the Chicago News.
An 19th century style advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as penetrating pores with antiseptic and healing powers for boils cuts eczema tetter ringworm and all skin diseases. It also claims a specific for piles and lists E C DeWitt & Co and E T Whitehead & Co as sellers. The excerpt ends with a humorous cartoon dialogue about a fight.
An advertisement promises no risk with Elliott's Ewulsified Oil Liniment offering a 1 2 pint bottle for 25 cents. It claims benefits for rheumatism sprains swelling and family use and mentions a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The item notes a children’s cough cure praised for lacking opiate and being safe with good taste, sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co. It also includes cheeky quotes about chewing gum and a humorous exchange over a vanished estate, citing the Detroit Tribune and Philadelphia Ledger.
Advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests all food regardless of stomach condition and nourishes blood and tissues to combat indigestion belching sour stomach and related ailments. Mentions sale by E. T. Whitehead & Co with other product lines and scattered local notices.
Special rates offer cent fare for Mire travel with round trip from Scotland Neck at 110. Tickets on sale June 12 13 14 and 15 final limit June Lith Extension to July 10 by depositing tickets with Joint Agent Louisville Ky fee 50 cents per ticket Stopovers at Petersburg Richmond White Sulphur Springs and Covington Va for Hot Springs through train service and Polman car details in Purple Folder. Pinesalve poultice advertised by E T Whitehead Co Scotland Neck and Leggett drug store Hobgood.
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