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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
4
A satirical sketch from the Commonwealth laments political jostling and press humor. It mocks rival editors Clarice Poe Bilious Bailey and references to Old Man Booze while noting blue laws and local curiosity about campaign sleights and public life.
Oak City June 1 Prof Myers and Miss Lyda Inscoe of Hamilton visited town Sunday. A well attended dance last Friday drew guests from Speeds Bethel Tarboro and Spring with Esther Allsbrook Ophilia Savage Lucy Graham Cherry Minna Whitchard Cummings among attendees.
Sunday visits and guest stays across Salisbury Hassell Scotland Neck and Greensboro are noted. Mrs Carl Lentz hosted Mrs Spencer Hines. Mrs Goodrich hosted Mrs Wiggs and Mrs Wright. Various residents including Esther Allsbrook Wilmer House and Herman Rawls are mentioned with local trips to Tarboro and Hassell.
An interview with Mrs. Mathewson reveals her pride in Christie Mathewson once nicknamed Matty who chose preaching over baseball. She recalls his fourteen years as a preacher drawing vast audiences and shaping youth with gospel of work, clean living, and courage, making him a living sermon.
The article praises Matty for preaching a clean gospel to all ages, noting his uniform and broad appeal. It recalls his mother’s wish for him to become a preacher and contrasts his reach with that of many orthodox ministers.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a family system tonic to restore strength appetite digestion and sleep. It suggests using Deans Ointment for eczema and itching skin on babies, priced at 50 cents per box and safe for children.
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