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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
The Commonwealth editor extols clean streets and alleys as vital to a town’s appeal and health. He notes that trashy gutters and neglected back lots shame residents and deter visitors, urging authorities to keep the town neat and trash removed.
Washington sources say President Roosevelt may push for an armistice and that plenipotentiaries from Japan and Russia will meet in Washington to discuss terms. Officials expect the United States to serve as intermediary while a diplomatic channel forms. Amicable ties with both nations bolster the choice of the capital for formal negotiations.
An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble harms mind and vigor in both women and men. It cites symptoms from enfeebled ambition to bed-wetting in children and touts Swamp-Root by Kilmer as a remedy with sample bottles and a free pamphlet from Binghamton New York.
Three ailments sprained ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are highlighted as especially helped by Chamberlains Pain Balm. The ad promises time money and less suffering when promptly applied and notes it is for sale by all druggists.
Captain Whitmer J. Hill son of A B Hill of Scotland Neck dies at age nearly 48 after a long illness. He formerly worked eighteen years as conductor on the Coast Line and later on the Atlantast Line, married in 1881, leaving a wife and one son. He joined the Episcopal Church by confirmation in 1903 and is buried in Old Trinity church cemetery with his mother nearby.
Enfield resident T. L. Wairaken recounts Governor John Branch history, Oak grove mansion Shell Castle, Whitaker boarding school, and old court records from 1744 to 1746. The note includes a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertisement.
300 to 560 pairs of ladies misses and children's Oxfords and Sandals at cut prices. Straw hats, clothing, suits, pants, and stylish discounts. Furniture and cook stoves offered for cash or installment. Farm supplies like corn hay oats feed hulls on hand with door delivery. High cotton prices and wool purchases.
The ad promotes Man n in collapsible tubes with a nozzle claiming instant relief from piles including blind, bleeding, itching or prolapsing forms. Sold by E T Whitehead & Co Scotland Neck Leggett's drug store Hobgood.
Y Savage acts as Alfied Piak's representative presenting up to date wallpaper styles. WHS showcases samples with measurements and estimates.
Will H. Josey of Scotland Neck North Carolina advertises strong insurance companies and assets across New York Pennsylvania and Greensboro including Home and Southern Stock Mutuals and Continental and Penn Mutual. The message claims prompt loss collection and money savings by using his agency.
Edwards and Co offer shirts at a price of 75e with a two to five day launch window and limited stock.
This certifies J.8. Bowers withdrew from The Whitley Grocey Company this day and retains no connection or interest with the firm. Dated on the 2th day of May 1905. J.S. Bowens, T.F. Whitley, Mgr.
A professor claims a germ causes “Jusziness” and that Rydale's Liver Tablets can cure constipation and liver disorders. The ad promises quick relief from fatigue, touts small compressed tablets, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Whitehead & Co. advertises 40 tablets for 25 cents.
Fragmented ad copy touts Hollister Rocky My Tea and Little Liver Pills sold by Whitehead Co and Leggett's drug store promising health. Phrases mention liver remedies and general wellness with uncertain prices and garbled branding.
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