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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
An assortment of old time ads tout Doan’s Kidney Pills and Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure. The clippings mention relief from indigestion and stomach woes with Doan’s, while Shoop’s Cure is promoted as safe for children and adults with soothing bronchial symptoms.
The article offers kitchen instructions and cooking tips including soaking a cake batter, preparing cauliflower with cayenne, and a lamp drippings flavoring technique. It describes a chicken pie with cornstarch gravy, a biscuit crust cover, and warming bedtime advice for children. It ends with a humorous exchange about baby naming and a pub tidbit.
I was troubled and bladder issues caused pain and worry. A year ago I had to quit work. I tried a remedy and after the first bottle relief came, after the second bottle I was greatly improved. Why not let it help you. E. T. White head & Co.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or sharp falling drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Johnny asks who struck Goliath with a stone and is told it was not him.
An advertisement touting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid for headaches dizziness and malaria. It promises a cheerful refund at E T Winterhead & Co’s drug store if expectations aren’t met.
An advertisement touts Rheumacide as a perfect internal remedy for rheumatism, claiming it cleanses poisons, stabilizes the liver and kidneys, and cures many cases. It warns against hubbings and liniments and notes the tablet form costs 25 cents, sold by E. T. Whit.
News from Speed North Carolina reports a February 27 special school tax election with 23 votes for and 8 against. Officials plan a modern school building by fall, funded by state general school funds, county, and the new local tax.
The item recalls an elderly couple of fifty years living together with small rituals like the husband opening the door and bidding good night as if to a queen. It notes ordinary scenes and contrasts other quips about politics and public figures with a light, reflective tone.
Powderly resident Mr 5 G Williams reports kidney issues and relief after a 30 day trial of Pinelees. He says the trial cost one dollar with money refunded if not satisfied and notes the product is sold by E T Whitehead & Co. Public remarks quote a Philadelphia Telegraph exchange about a doctor and patients.
Reverend F. Starbird of East Raymond touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for an army wound and sores, also used in his veterinary work. E T Whitehead & Co offers the product at their drug store. Also mentions Vitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel and Burdock Blood Bitters as health aids. includes a joke from the Houston Post.
Laura A. Cook reports a settlement on her husband’s life with Union Central Life Insurance as highly satisfactory. E. E. Hinutaro, Special Agent, Scotland Neck NC notes prompt settlement and urges life insurance in the company, praising moderate premiums and large dividends.
The notice promotes a premium for cash in advance and arrears payoff, selling The Commonwealth and The American Farmer together for $1.00. It emphasizes the American Farmer as valuable for farmers and readers, urging new subscribers to pay in advance to receive both papers.
A passage warns that chasing frauds in clothing, gems, degrees, or pictures harms moral fiber. It favors simple, sound living over ostentatious luxuries and debt, urging contentment and honesty to avoid heartaches and unpaid bills.
A nursery screen offers a draught free ventilation solution in homes with a baby. From birth, children should be exposed to open windows. the screen protects against chills and glare. The recommended screen uses white cambric on a lightweight wooden frame, washable for nursery hygiene, with a white painted clothes horse frame.
A long excerpt recalls General Pickett and his wife, noting his valued service at Gettysburg and his tearful salute to Seminary Ridge. It contrasts his duty with his family ties and quotes a soldier’s lament for widows and orphans. The piece also mentions George Augustus Sala and wartime heroism on both sides.
Mr Norman J Coulter of the Delbest Building San Francisco testifies Ele Bitters is good for everybody. It cures stomach fever and liver ailments and purifies blood. Sold by T Whitehead and Co’s drug store with strong support from local physicians.
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