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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
2
The Commonwealth Inc announces mailing details for Scotland Neck North Carolina with post office registration and subscription rates for daily mail delivery through the mail.
An analysis of wholesale prices retail prices and wages from 1860 to 1872 shows similar patterns to current conditions with a long postwar decline. Wholesale prices rise during 1864 65 peak then fall. retail prices and wages rise, war end prompts shifts. by 1872 prices sit notably above prewar levels despite overall downward trend.
Several papers in 1930s cites sugar supply uncertainty and rising consumer frustration. Writers joke about price and hoarding while noting planters grow cane for the public but scarce sugar hampers households and fruit canners alike.
Four years after his kidneys and back problems were eased by Doan’s Kidney Pills, L Wilkinson of Scotland Neck affirmed lasting relief and noted his family member also benefited. The advertisement, from Foster Milburn Co., promoted the 60 cent remedy sold at Whitehead Co. drugstore.
By order of the Halifax County Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners a special bond election is set for July 14 1920 in Hobgood and Palmyra Township to issue 25000 in bonds at 6 percent for 1 to 20 years to fund a school. The proposed tax rate is 20 cents per 100 property value and 60 percent per taxable poll in the township.
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