This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
The Commonwealth is published in Scotland Neck North Carolina with editors E. E. Hiwataro and Asupy W Dunn. It lists June 17 1909 as the issue date and notes second class matter status at the post office.
The editor notes that newspaper ethics exempt editors and publishers from correspondent views. Publication of a communication does not imply endorsement by the editor or publisher. Tax considerations are stated to adhere to these established principles.
The article argues that elected representatives must follow the Democratic platform as a expression of the people's will. It condemns North Carolina senators and representatives who violated the platform for free lumber, insists loyal lawmakers uphold party policy, and critiques attempts to label critics as extremists. It closes with a note from The News and Observer about bid variance for a courthouse.
The town officers in Scotland Neck enact a new dog registration law requiring owners to register and pay a yearly tax of one dollar and fifty cents. The aim is to curb the growing number of worthless, stray dogs that roam streets and threaten citizens, while preserving well-bred pets.
Claude Kitchin of North Carolina defends his tariff views in The Commoner, arguing a Democrat should prioritize national interest over regional gain, and questions protection for lumber. The East Carolina Teachers' Training School, led by Prof. R. H. Wright, is elected president and will boost regional education. construction costs total $150,000 in Greenville.
The State Department of Education mails letters and literature for the high school teachers' certificates and five year certificates exams. Exams will be the only chance during the year, set for July 9, with county superintendents hosting at each county seat. State Superintendent Joyner urges counties to fill vacancies on high school committees at the July meeting.
Sometime within the next few weeks a farmers institute will be held in Scotland Neck. This town and Littleton are the only towns in the county hosting institutes. The State Department of Agriculture urges county farmers to attend. The institutes aim to encourage crop diversification, fertilizer use, and dairying, addressing the large outflow of farm products into the state. Women’s institutes may also be held in some areas. additional announcements will follow.
An article promoting systematic wheat farming cites reader questions about profitability and reveals a rallying plan. It quotes the editor arranging threshers and mills, and shares a 1909 State chemist memorandum on soil prep, fertilizer mix, timing, and rotation.
The Horner Military School in Oxford North Carolina completed its fifty ninth year with a full Opera House attendance. Alumni events included a morning drill a spectacular alumni address by ex Lieutenant Governor Frank D Winton and an evening banquet. Competitive drills and medal awards followed in the Thursday program highlighting the school’s traditions and achievements.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.