Georgia Planter Praises Swamp Root Kidney Cure
An elderly Georgia planter named CE Ussery testifies after using Kilmer’s Swamp Root, noting relief from back pain and improved sleep. The 1909 notarized statement, from Bowersville, Georgia, urges readers to try the remedy and mentions receiving information on kidneys and bladder with a fifty cent price offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teanto
Kimer
CE Ussery
Bowersville
McLane
Kilner & Compa
Amton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer & Binghamton
Commonwealth
Scotland
Peanut Industry of Halifax County
Halifax County relies on peanut farming as a leading cash crop alongside cotton. The Spanish variety dominates, with Virginia peanuts rising in prominence. prices peaked at 1.40 and shipments exceed 200 carloads yearly. The county uses peanut threshers, and a cleaner operates in Enfield while efforts to establish a Scotland Neck factory continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
E. J. Proctor
Charlotte
Enfield
Scotland
Virginia
Hammer Seeks Western North Carolina District Attorney Post
W C Hammer has filed his candidacy for the district attorneyship in Western North Carolina. Washington correspondents to North Carolina papers face a quiet period with little to report as the field awaits confirmation and further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hammer
North Carolina
Washington
Peanuts Drive Halifax County Agriculture Shift and Market Claim
In Halifax County farmers increasingly favor peanuts over tobacco due to labor and fertilizer needs. Estimates cite 50 to 60 bushels per acre with favorable weather, while 60 to 75 bushels per acre is possible with some fertilizer. Scotland Neck markets Spanish peanuts, claiming global prominence among Virginia and Spanish markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Scotland Neck
Cobb Electrocution Report From Raleigh Times 1914
Raleigh Daily Times coverage details the 1914 electrocution of R W Cobb at the state prison for the murder of Thomas Shaw. It notes Cobb confessed to the crime, his composure in the chair, and the presence of family, clergy, and officials, plus posthumous handling of his body and a long prior confession. It also recounts the robbing incident, trial context, and nearby witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Cobb
Raleigh Daily Times
Thomas Shaw
W. McC. White
Presbyterian Church
Governor Craig
Mr. Shaw
T. M. Jordan
J. W. McGee
Joel Whitaker
R. S
Brown Undertaking Establishment
Norfolk
Locke Craig
Raleign
Henry Gurin
Rosemary
N.C
Thomas Son
Gurkin
Iver Johnson
Weldon
Henry Cullom
Clyde Taylor
Horner
Jesus
R. W. Coss
J.D. Shearin
Shaw
J. E. Dobbins
J. F. Stallings
Cobb
Roanoke Rapids
Gerkin
Times
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion Promoted as Nerve Strength Builder
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion is advertised as a nerve tonic and strength builder claimed to enrich blood and renew health. The ad promises a money-back guarantee if it does not make users well and notes availability at Rexall Stores and in Scotland Neck North Carolina for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dodson
E. T. Whitehead Company
Rexall
Scotland Neck
N. C
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E Has. F. Sr
Ppasticos Aton
A.D. Morgan
Paysicisa
L. Savage
Rocky Mount
Seland Neck
A. L. Liveemon
Whitehead Puiching
Casey
Bigs
Collier’s Excelsior
Boone County
Gold Standard
Wood
Eurely
Wwood
T.W. Wood & Sons, Sesismen
Richmond, Va
St Authority
United 2
TAN Lime CO
Orsivusen, Price Zoe
Rserver
Scotand Neck
Martin
Edecombe
Halifax
Terreshing
Peanuts
Scott
Craig
Royal Baker and Pastry Cook
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
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