Rural editor notes crop woes and local advertising push
The Scotland Neck Commonwealth editor reflects on poor crop prospects due to continual rains, compares regional hardship with famine in China, urges gratitude, and stresses the need for local merchants to advertise more in home papers to curb mail order drain. It cites crop damage near Jamesville and Lilly's School dole area with fields and cotton destroyed by recent activity.
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Merchants’ Journal
Chicago
New York
Journal
Scotland Neck
Tur Commonwealth
Merchants of Scotland Neck
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Jamesville
Lilly
Toad Co
Farmers urged to back Southern Cotton Association holding plan
In Halifax on May fourth the Southern Cotton Association branch discussed a ten million dollar stock holding company to protect cotton prices. Few subscription blanks were returned and weeks passed without reports. North Carolina Division President C C Moore backs the plan, urging Halifax farmers to fund the proposed 125000 stock. The Commonwealth editor calls for renewed effort, stressing unity among farmers and local merchants to secure better prices and support to the association’s movement.
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Halifax
Southern Cotton Association
C. C. Moore
North Carolina
the Commonwealth
Halifax County Association
E. D. Smith
Enfield
The
Prohibition Election Possible in Asheville This Summer
News Afloat notes a likely prohibition election in Asheville this summer. Also: Hon Alton B Parker to address State Bar Association in Hendersonville July 10. Governor Glenn and ex Governor Aycock to receive LL D at University Commencement. Fire at Hans Rees Sons tannery in Asheville causes heavy losses, insurance expected to cover. Myrtle Furniture Co night watchman Charles Hayworth dies after falling into boiling vat. Dr D S Rowland cleared at preliminary trial for murder of his son, then re-arrested. Widow of Robert C Strange married Rowland soon after. Also ads for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
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Alton B. Parker
State Bar Association
Hendersonville
Glenn
Aycock
Asheville
Leach
Hans Rees Sons
Losa
Charles Hayworth
Myrtle Furniture Company
High Point
Hayworth
Henderson
D. S. Rowland
Raleigh
Robert C. Strange
Dr. Rowland
Strange
Talking Baby From Virginia Said To Speak
A Virginia nine day old infant reportedly spoke words clearly, with a High Point letter confirming the claim. Jeff Brewer and wife recount the baby uttering heaven three times, howdy three times, and help me three times before passing away, addressing accusations of the family leaving the house.
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Virginia
Charlotte Observer
High Point
Jeff Brewer
Fox
C. A. Lain
Mr. Lain
Ransey Darnell
Betty Brewer
Thomas Brewer
Bessie
Howdy
P. S
Executrix Notices Claim Against Keel Estate in Halifax NC
Clara Keel executrix of Jack Keel deceased of Halifax County North Carolina issues notice to all claimants to present verified claims to her or her attorney by June 7 1908 or be barred from recovery. Money owed to estate should be paid promptly. June 6 1907. A Paul Kitcuin attorney.
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Jack Keel
Halifax County
North Carolina
Claruptia Keel
A. Paul Kitcuin
Notice to creditors of Bettie V Johnston estate
The executor J A Waite announces probate of Bettie V Johnston of Halifax County North Carolina and requests all debts to be presented by May 18 1908 or be barred. creditors urged to pay promptly. The notice is dated May 18 1907 and issued from Williamston NC.
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Bettie V. Johnston
Halifax County
N.C
J. A. Waite
Williamston
N. C
Hail Storm Damages Crops Near Martin North Carolina
A severe hail storm near Spring Green six miles from Williamston causes crop and land damage including at least 75 dollars to J N Taylor. A second storm travels from Eli Taylor’s farm past Leggett and S N Yarrell toward Jamesville, with no major damage. Reports from rural carriers note destruction near Jamesville and Gardner's Creek.
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S. N. Yarrell
Jamesville
Number Four
Gardner’s Creek
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A. & Willlard
J. B. Crutchfield
East Carolina
Ti Commonwealth
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Farqu
Davis Cotton
Winship
Hardy Hardware Ct
Gotland Neck
Harrell
United States
Senate
Main Street
Corner Talbot, — Norfolk
J. E. Masro
Tyr
Martin
W. T. Hancock Comp’y, Inc
Scotland
Neck
Edy
Nutt Streets
Wilmin
J. L. O'Quinnol
Caroline
J.L.O' L
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