Amendment to the Listing Taxes Law Passes
The Nashville Graphic reports passage of amendments to the listing taxes law. Key changes include shifting property listing from June 1 to May 1, extending assessor work to July 1, and creating a state appointed county assessor and township assistants. Banks gains and corporate tax considerations are adjusted, with exemptions debated but all amendments rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Ssion
Board of County Commissioners
State Tax Commission
County Boards of Equalization
Bank
S ‘Talse
North Carolina
Coughton
Finance Committee
Nashville Graphic
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for All Ages
An old newspaper blurb touts Scott's Emulsion as a universal tonic, claiming it strengthens delicate babies, remedies anemia in girls, adds flesh to the thin, supports the aged against winter illnesses, and touts broad health benefits for all ages. The ad copy blends branding with exaggerated promises and scattered OCR remnants.
The Pouter and the Pastor Visiting Dilemma
In Charity and Children, a critique of excessive pastoral visiting. The writer mockingly labels constant complaints as pouty behavior by parishioners who demand visits for social gossip. They argue pastors should visit when needed, not satisfy vanity or idle chatter, praising wives who lack time for such calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle Paul
Clerical Slips and Wit From a Bishop's Stories
A well known bishop keeps a fund of clerical stories for intimate friends. A preacher golden Bunyan sparks a titter with more Bunyans. A plea for a parish cemetery cites thirty thousand Christians without burial. A minister notes Deacon S. is in heaven, answering when he will see him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunyan
Brether
State Prison Profits Head Toward General Fund
The Halifax State’s Prison turned nearly $100,000 into the state treasury, with $95,533.02 paid by chief clerk T. W. Fenner on February 25 and the remaining $64,541.12 yesterday. Proceeds come from selling cotton and peanuts raised on the prison farm, including 900 bales of cotton at about 14 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Fenner
Halifax
Fenner
Roanoke
News and Observer
Endorses Our Stand on Sabbath Observance in North Carolina
Endorsing Sabbath observance, a Halifax county reader laments drug stores and drink stands selling tobacco and soft drinks on Sundays. He urges a Sabbath Observance League to curb what he calls a growing social cancer and praises The Commonwealth's stance, hoping Scotland Neck and Halifax county lead a countywide reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield
N. C
Halifax County
Eprfield
Scotland Neck
E. T. Whitehead Co
Commonwealth
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Cure
An ad offers Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets claiming to cure indigestion with a money back guarantee if not beneficial. A 25 cent box covers fifteen days, with larger 50 cent and one dollar sizes for chronic cases, sold exclusively at The Rexall Store by E. T. Whitehead Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
E. T. Whitehead Company
Lewis West Found Guilty in Deputy Munford Killing
In Wilson on March 17 a jury convicted Lewis West of first degree murder for Deputy George Munford’s death and found John Stetson guilty of second degree murder. West faces electrocution, with sentencing for Stetson set by Judge Adams tomorrow. West testified against former allies as others admitted conspiracies to rob a Dunn, North Carolina store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mur
Stetson
West
Dave Young
Will Lane
Matthew Mebane
W Williams
Tom Lane
Dunn
N. C
Mary Young
Youpendent
Maxton
Wilson
Lewis West
George Munford
Mrs Smart Advises Opera Outfit Dilemma
In a streetwise exchange, Mrs Smart cannot decide what to wear to the opera while Mr Smart suggests dressing well. The quirky town exchange ends with a terse, practical nudge to pick a suitable outfit.
Change of Heart in Vierville Tenn Cardui Credited
Martha from Vierville Tenn says she never believed in patent medicines until Cardui cured her after months of illness. She reports renewed energy for housework and overall improvement, noting doctors had failed. Cardui is praised for benefiting multiple symptoms and improving general well being. A second anecdote mentions Dr. Thomas Electro Pills as a long used remedy in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierville, Tenn
Martha
Cardui
Booster Advertisement Fragment Prompts Public Support
A fragmented early 20th century booster message requests readers to back a local project and suggests quick praise when others advocate for you. It references remedies like Doan’s Ointment and mentions medical concerns such as piles eczema and herpes in a promotional tone.
Doan's Reg Advice Promises Cures for 25 Cents
Fragmentary ad copy touts Doan's Reg treatment as a cure while warning about excessive guidance only leading to trouble. The reader is urged to obtain the product for a quarter to avoid complications and to trust the remedy’s claimed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dunn & Ifunn Attorneys-at-Law
Pmoney TO Loan
Birorr
Clarkney
Law ,North Carolina
Paul Kitchin
N.C
Nfield
Ike Bunn
Law
al. P. Wimberley
Scotland
O'lice
Depot Street
N.C. Onty
Livermon
Wstairs
Whitehead
Gad Neck
Boi
Hall Optical
Tucker, Hall & CO
Granby Street
Richmond
LTS
AMOND
Esas
ADIES
Chichester
Scott
Por Salely Allard
Ce dc
Pouter
State
General Fund
Munford
Royal Grape
Yi Onk
Statesman
Thomas
Alsane Feler
Bgood
Peweg Hv
S. c
Suburban Realty & Auction Co
American Realty & Auction Co
Raleigh
Greensoro
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!