12 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
Health ad copy describes kidney function and pollution from waste products, warning that overwork harms kidneys. It claims blood passes through kidneys every three minutes and promotes a patent medicine Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer, with address in New York on each bottle.
The article highlights President Roosevelt urging education leaders to teach boys to earn their own livelihood and become home makers, while urging girls to value labor and home keeping. It notes continued activism against prohibition and praises Southern road-building progress as a public benefit, urging persistence from temperance advocates and road supporters.
The New York World asked ex Governor William L. Douglas of Massachusetts what the Democratic party should do to win. He urged tariff reform as the leading issue, opposition to federal power, and rejection of special privileges. He argued for state rights and a return to core Democratic principles, opposing extreme radicalism and ultra conservatism.
Government figures show Hawaii Porto Rico Philippine Islands Alaska and other noncontiguous areas supplied the United States with a mix of raw sugar Manila hemp copper ore fish and gold. Major portions came from Hawaii and Alaska with tens of millions in gold including shipments from foreign regions via Alaska.
An ad by E. T. Whitehead & Co promotes ManZan Pile Remedy for constipation linked piles. It claims one application provides prompt relief and urges readers to ask their druggist, pricing 50 cents and sold ready to use.
In a lyrical cadence the verses promise lambs gamboling on hillsides and cows ambling by the lake while blossoms bloom. Lovers go a-Maying as Robins sing and maids swing, mingled with political scenes of voters flocking and merchants bustling as spring mood spreads.
Letter promotes Hon. W. W. Kitchin for North Carolina governor, arguing he favors farmers and opposes railroad and tobacco interests. Cites service in Congress, opposition by “wo lves in sheep’s clothing” Democratic newspapers and corporate interests as proof of fitness. Ends urging readers to vote for him and praising Burdock Blood Bitters as health support.
An essay argues savers build progress while spenders incur debt. It urges starting a bank account today, even with small amounts, and outlines the moral of economy. It cites potential future wealth from disciplined saving and warns against a life driven by expenditure. It blends exhortation with practical steps and moral framing.
An old advertisement promotes RHEUMACIDE as a permanent cure for rheumatism caused by excess uric acid. It claims the pills cleanse poisons from the system, regulate liver and kidneys, and eliminate pain whereas liniments only offer temporary relief. Sold by E. T. White & Co in tablets 25c and 50c.
A mid-20th century style column reviews civic pride urging residents to support their town and stop unglamothed griping, then advertises ManZan Pile Remedy in a collapsible gale with nozzle and Voley's Honey and Tar cough remedy. It includes notes about Dr. King’s New Cure and Cannon’s presidential boom, all packed with local business mentions and political quips.
Laura A. Cook declares a settlement with Union Central Life Insurance Company on her late husband’s life to be entirely satisfactory and urges others to insure with the company. Special Agent I BE HLuiarp of Scotland Neck notes premiums moderate and dividends large, praising the company as among the safest in the country.
An old advertisement claims backache and kidney trouble are inseparable and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills. It recounts a woman who supposedly found relief after using the product and lists agents Vince Ste Pastor Milburn Co Battato and York. The copy imitates period marketing language.
A fragment quotes a man who skipped his board bill declaring the inn-keeper is out. The garbled text then shifts to a seasonal line about spring winds and tanning. A stray product mention notes Pinealve Car bolized Cacts claimed as a poultice for cats with unclear, damaged sales details.
Fragmentary text cites social sayings about money and marriage, plus references to a laxative syrup and patent remedies. It mentions DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Balm and general praise for singing. Content is a garbled mix of quotations and advertised products with no clear news event.
Dr Wm H Anderson of Soda Springs cites Bors Laxative as effective where others failed, noting relief of coughs and pleasant taste. The ad promises money back if not satisfied, with a refund policy from E T Whitehead & Co.
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