13 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
1
Muddled OCR fragment hints at discussions of a free or low cost remedy for ailments described as apoplexy, catarrh, and sediment in blood. Mentions a product marketed as pleasant to take and priced at fifty cents.
At Raleigh on Wednesday June 6 the Democratic State Convention re elected officers and endorsed Governor Kitchin and Senator Simmons records while adopting a broad platform. The platform calls for income tax direct election of senators and opposition to trusts and monopolies with emphasis on public education and road improvements. Delegates and electors chosen for Baltimore and the national ticket were named.
Saint John's Day at Oxford Orphanage in Oxford North Carolina moves to Saturday June 22. Grand Lodge of Masons holds Special Communication attracting 10 000 to 12 000 last year with railroads offering reduced fares and excursion trains. Welcome by T G Stem and oration by Rev F H T Horsefield mark the event at the state’s oldest and largest orphanage.
Mr A H Vann sent his driver Walter Mitchel to Henderson for car repairs and took along a colored barber. After loading on spirit they did not recognize Henderson and continued to Oxford where they collided with a buggy carrying ladies. The incident frightened several teams. both men were arrested, fined, and later released.
A Clay County youth, 17 when he bought land with six sheep five hogs a cow and a rifle, sells the tract for 31040 years later proving patient investment beats quick profit. Banks study better roads show road bonds affect values and business and Lee McClung explains road-financing reforms.
The article argues for attracting German, Danish, and Swedish settlers to North Carolina to boost farm productivity. It urges an advertising campaign funded by the Legislature to showcase the state's opportunities, noting many have moved west for land and climate and that publicity pays for individuals and the Commonwealth.
Chicago June 7 A Bryan interview speculates on the Republican National Convention outcome. He questions Taft accepting the steamroller nomination and Roosevelt possibly bolting if not regularly nominated. Bryan foresees a possible seating of Taft and Roosevelt delegates to tilt power to La Follette and Cummings.
Ad claims Bucklen’s Arm ea Salve quickly heals burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and more. It calls it the quick healer for boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles with a price of 25 cents at E T Whitehead Company.
E J Watson South Carolina agriculture chief and Southern Cotton Congress president reports under the Rock Hill Plan that the principal cotton growing states show about 6 971 750 acres cut, roughly 15 percent. He estimates the current crop will be about 2 500 000 bales smaller than in 1911.
Returns from most Rockingham precincts show a narrow victory for a 500000 bond issue to fund good roads. The bond faces banked support from R P Richardson, president of the Rockingham Good Roads association, who financed much of the campaign amid limited early encouragement.
Asheville crowds greet Governor hopeful Locke Craig at the Southern station with a brass band parade and escorts. At Park Square he thanks supporters and pledges vigorous work for North Carolina's advancement.
The original planters of fine tobacco in Honduras were Cuban, bringing seed and curing methods. Favorable soil climate and labor led to success with tobacco winning first prize in several international exhibitions and quantities exported to Cuba to be sold as Habana tobacco. These planters became well to do and retired.
A narrator recalls feeling superior to hotel clerks and bookstore staff but faced a rebuke from a telegraph operator who objected to the use of the word juxtapose in a night letter. The anecdote ends with an inability to craft a snappy retort.
A vivid fragment depicts a policeman warning a street crowd to move on and striking heads if ignored, while a harsh miner urges action. The ad then touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a gentle bowel aid, priced at 25 cents from E. T. Whitehead Company.
The piece argues plays must feature a hero and notes playwrights and audiences default to the Pompeian maxim that vilifies those who have not loved. It also praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and mucus liquification. Sold by all dealers.
A reflective quotation from Lacon on how turmoil breeds creativity and bright ideas, noting that severe trials forge the purest ore and the fiercest thunderbolt from the fiercest storm.
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