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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
2
The Commonwealth urges renewed public pace on a Scotland Neck to Roanoke river railroad project. It calls for authoritative updates, saying nothing would better affect town business than a clear railroad plan and timely information.
The Commonwealth reprints an editorial praising Harnett County residents as a fine Democratic type. It notes the county’s Scottish origins, independence, strong views, willingness to defend homes in war and peace, and readiness to explain their beliefs.
The Boer War ends after 18 months of heavy losses for Britain and the Boers. Peace terms include Boer surrender and recognition of the king, return of prisoners, mercy for wartime breakers, optional use of Dutch in schools and courts, end of military punishment, self-government, no tax to fund the war, three million pounds for Boer farms, trials for Cape rebels, potential disfranchisement, no death penalty, and Britain yielding to most Boer demands except full independence.
The Wake Forest commencement last week proceeded smoothly with a pleasant tone. The board of trustees planned to expand the college by opening a medical department and enhancing the institution's usefulness.
A 25 cent doctor ad proclaims Dr Worthington's Remedy as an absolutely reliable family physician with the world’s largest practice. It claims to cure cramps diarrhea neuralgia and every ache promptly. The dealers are urged to buy at the affordable price, emphasizing prompt attention to prevent serious ailments. E T Whitehead & Co.
The Warrenton Record lauds Claude Kitchin, noting his first term in Congress has pleased constituents. It praises his modest style, moral courage, and discernment, predicting he will become a Democratic leader if kept in office by supporters.
An old advert praises instant quality lenses and features H W Mixon, a citizen, as the contact. The fragment signals a local optics or eyewear promotion with a boastful claim of best quality.
Chairman F M Simmons issues call to North Carolina Democrats announcing a Greensboro convention on July 18 1902 to nominate Supreme Court justices a North Carolina Corporation Commission member and a Superintendent of Public Instruction and to decide how the U S Senator candidate will be chosen by primary or convention Each county gets one vote per 150 Democratic Governor votes and representation is urged.
The Greenville Reflector reports the death at home of Mrs. W. H. Ragsdale aged 40 on Sunday. She leaves a husband and five children. Prof. Ragsdale was well known locally and many friends mourn her loss.
A destructive blaze on Franklin street in Rocky Mount Monday night destroyed four residences. Buildings occupied by Prof C W Wilson, G H Vaniel, Mr Allen, and Mr Bolton were gutted after a lamp exploded while occupants were away at church. Insurance coverage appears to have addressed most losses.
A sales pitch offers The Commonwealth weekly and The Charlotte Observer biweekly for 175 dollars a year. The Observer, eight pages, costs 75 cents per week with double the reading matter. The deal includes four times as much content for the extra 75 cents.
Executors R C Josey and W A Dunn call all claimants to present claims against Mary P Edmondson estate by May 10, 1903 or bar recovery. Debts to estate should be paid promptly. May 5, 1902. The semi weekly Journal Atlanta advertises subscription deals for Commonwealth and the Journal and premium Cultivator.
Advertises high quality lard and butter, urging buyers not to settle for lesser goods. Claims the best products cost little more and are always satisfactory, urging shoppers to buy where the best is kept and not be misled.
An old time newspaper style ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and liver trouble. It claims test results in hospitals and private practice and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a request to mention reading the notice. It notes two regular bottle sizes and a dollar size available at druggists.
Tays Grocery announces arrivals including Roe Herrings Old Glory Syrup in two and four quart buckets Orange Syrup New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses in barrels and jugs. A big stock of Lamps Glass Crockery tinware and bugy whips. Full groce ry stock always. Promises to save money and time with low prices on shirts drawers and pants.
An advertising notice promotes The Volcano's Deadly Work from the Fall of Pompeii to the Destruction of St. Pierre by Prof. Charles Morris. It boasts dramatic claims, 500 pages with photos, and urges agents to join Crank & Co in Philadelphia for immediate outfits and big profits. Keywords include Martinique, publisher, and price of 1.50.
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