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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
A Sidney Ohio resident reports stomach trouble relief after using Vinol praising digestion gains and energy. The testimonial from Whitehead Company of North Carolina dates the claim and guarantees satisfaction with the product.
An advertiser testifies that kidney pills eased backache and urine issues after suffering kidney trouble. The testimonial states the pills removed pain and discomfort, with claim that the remedy works for many sufferers. Availability at dealers in 25 and 50 cents.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Vermont and Georgia and references grade granite and promised quality.
Ad claims Dean's niMen eases eczema and telit a trouble with a little effort. It suggests the product is safe for children and priced at 50 cents, available in all stores.
Lieutenant Belinger, early aviation pioneer, flew over Vera Cruz to locate General Maas's 12,000 man force. His aerial reconnaissance demoralized Mexican units and helped guide U S planning as he reported thousands of troops and peons scattered around the camp. His daring descent against rifles and bullets showcased the airplane as a weapon of war.
Miss Marie Fitzpatrick visits Scotland Neck for dental work while Mrs. Annie Pittman of Greenville stops at Pittman Farm. J. P. Ellen returns from Ahoskie. Mamie Brinkley visits Severn. Annie Bett Smith stays with Eve lyn Pope in Greenville. triplets invite Commonwealth snapshot for Halifax readers. Robert Pope and sister in Enfield. A E Bobbitt to Littleton. Pope brothers preach at Deep Creek. rural free delivery praised. L E Pope family at Tillery. Rev A G Willcox to Conoconara on Sunday.
A high school freshman recites a lesson on Alexander the Great and improvises a tale about a quick tempered king who kills his best friend after drinking. He then grieves and helps bury the friend, illustrating a dramatic interpretation rather than strict history.
Scotland Neck faces what is described as the worst fever outbreak the town has seen with twenty cases of typhoid reported. Doctors suspect a salad course at the high school graduating class senior reception as the source, noting 18 of 28 attendees fell ill. Vaccination efforts and serum inoculation are being used to curb further spread.
The State Normal College highlights its mission to advance higher education in North Carolina. The 2,133 total enrollment includes 90 of 100 in a certain course, with nine tenths of graduates now teaching in state schools. Dormitories funded by the State and board at cost. Two hundred free tuition appointments will be awarded to counties by mid July. Apply early due to dorm capacity limits.
Four men riding in a Ford near Weldon and Halifax escaped a blazing top as their car burst into flames. Brakes failed, occupants leaped clear, and a water oak finally stopped the runaway vehicle after fighting the flames. Origin of the fire remains unclear with suggestions of a sleeping passenger lighting a cigar.
Greensboro News calls for a strong, wise and honest statesman to guide North Carolina. The piece stresses dignity, opposition to demagoguery, and a just tax system as essential foundations for good government and national respect.
A Charity and Children piece extols Scotland Neck NC a town of 2500 with culture and wealth but limited public spirit. It praises Baptist church leadership led by Noah Biggs and highlights the Sunday school impact on orphans, noting Barnea class, Mrs Annie Pittman, and Pastor R A McFarland. It urges church to expand facilities to improve the crowded Sunday school. The visit to N B Josey home is described warmly.
An advertisement asserts deafness results from catarrh and ear tube inflammation and offers a $100 reward for any deafness cured by catarrh treatment. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and related remedies from Toledo Ohio with circulars and druggist sales.
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