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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
1
Sidney Ohio resident Joan Skillen shares a testimonial about a digestive aid that strengthened her digestion and energy after weak stomach trouble. The ad claims Vinol is assimilated easily and tastes good with a money back guarantee if it does not help.
An old advertisement claims Dean's meat soothes baby eczema and itching skin. It promises small amounts go a long way and that the product is safe for children, priced at 50 cents per box at all stores.
Archie Allsbrook, 17, drowned Sunday in the Roanoke River at Hill's Ferry after entering deep water from a sand bar with non swimmer status. Rescue attempts by Lewis Kitchin Jimmie Lawrence and David Bryant failed as strong current and exhaustion prevented recovery. His body was recovered Monday afternoon near the fall of the swim area. Archie was a son of Mrs and Mrs Johnson Allsbrook and a carrier boy at J W Allsbrook's grocery.
The article promotes Scott's Eton as a nourishing food and tonic for people over fifty. It claims cod liver oil provides energy, aids blood quality, boosts appetite, relieves rheumatism, strengthens the aging body, and improves function, noting it contains no alcohol or drugs and warns against substitutes.
Prof. E. A. Ross surveys Irish traits in law and social aid, noting quick thrusts at juries, prolific newspaper work, decisive surgeons, and the ethic of contention over loneliness. He highlights how Hibernian benevolent associations reveal kindness among rough, worn men and cites observers on Irish willingness to back principles with money and aid.
A long narrow box is padded inside and out to hold a glove case. Pad the upper outer edge for easy lid closure and pad the lid only on the outside. Sprinkle sachet powder on inner cotton wool. Cover tightly then embroider a large lovers knot in the center and initials in colored thread.
The Municipal Building, overseen by local contractor J H Mauney, nears completion with plans to open by July. The two story structure 54 by 60 feet will house The Gem moving picture show, a sanitary parlor, a paragon pool parlor, and the mayor's office on the second floor. Costing eight thousand dollars, the building includes running water steam heat and electric lights for rentals owned by A Paul Kitchin.
The piece urges readers to report kind deeds and beneficial services to maximize good. It notes appreciation leagues exist in major cities and calls for expansion to towns and villages. Citizens should inform appropriate authorities when witnessing courtesy or dependable service.
A long meditation on how individuals flourish only through social bonds. The piece argues that a man alone is half a man and stresses the need for companionship, mutual support, and partnership with women to sustain courage, art, labor, and virtue. Promiscuity is condemned as perversion and dissolution.
Dawsons notices enumerate social visits and local events from June nine. Attendees include Annie Lawrence at Spring Hill, J J Partine with Confederate veterans in Scotland Neck, and Stella Weeks visiting Ethel Barnhill near Scotland Neck. The Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday at 4 pm and Rev Mr Johnson preaches both services, with several residents visiting churches and relatives.
Grace School held closing exercises at Lawrence with a large local and Tarboro crowd. Bishop Cheshire presided at Grace Chapel delivering the morning address and baptizing two classes. A dinner followed before 3 pm children's service featuring recitations from the infant class and Bible verses by the senior and first classes. Mr. R.G. Kittrell gave the annual address on duty and high ideals. The Scholarship Cross and Bible were presented by Rev. B E Brown. John Mitchel won the Gold Cross for a second time. Claude Walker earned the Bible for a third time for best Bible class record.
Card of thanks to the public and especially those who helped recover the body of our boy for their interest and sympathy in our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Allsbrook.
The Baptist church ladies sponsor a white sale at Mrs Bowers grove on Tuesday June 16 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Refreshments served at all hours. Everyone invited. Also an advert for Dean's Regulats medicine noting constipation relief and 25c a box.
Town commissioners meet to weigh waterworks and paved streets led by H W Levine of the J B McCrary Company. They approve a survey and cost estimates and may hire the firm as supervising engineers if bonds pass.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a proven kidney remedy tested by thousands. Testimonials praise relief from backache and kidney troubles. Price 50 cents, sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts burns and scalds at 25 or 50 cents.
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a safe vegetable liquid to replace calomel. The product promises to enliven the liver, relieve constipation without pain, and does not affect daily routines. It is backed by a money back guarantee through E. T. Whitehead Co. for 50 cents.
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