26 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary text repeats warnings about work weakening kidneys and impure blood with garbled phrases. It mentions purifiers and steak and includes incomplete references to a doctor or address, making a coherent report impossible from the readable material.
In a prior note Elder P D Gold recalls old political rivalries between Democrats and Whigs in this state, now fading with time and the healing power of years. The piece on independence cites Rich Square Times noting corn price rises and urges farmers to grow hay, corn, and oats to boost hogs, cattle, and prosperity in the South.
The piece argues honesty and truth are inseparable, defining honest as doing absolutely the right thing by others under any circumstance. It cites fair treatment, paying debts, and fair wage work as tests, and stresses self honesty as essential, quoting To thine own self be true.
Washington correspondence notes Representative Godwin secured Department of Agriculture support for Warmers Co operative Demonstration work in his district. Initiatives near Fayetteville and Lillington aim to raise farmers net earnings via soil improvement seed selection and practical on farm demonstrations monthly supervised by a field agent. First co op farm began in Texas 1903 and spread to ten states with 141 agents and about 2000 directly instructed.
Rings Little Liver Pills promise biliousness relief and clearer skin, priced at 25 cents and sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co. ManZan Pile Remedy, 50 cents, is guaranteed and ready to use with prompt relief from piles, offered by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
A collage of electrical progress and uses from 1900 era: Chicago streetcars may run funeral cars for cemeteries at about $20 hire, Preston uses waste heat for power, Saltese tunnel to be electrified, the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul gains water rights to near 200000 hp, and electric heat and printing advances noted. Also mentions Buenos Aires underground railway, tidal power near Dixhaven, a New York New Edison deal, small desk fans, vast telephone scale, wireless French aims, Bahia railway gear, Tokio holds 90 miles of electric street rails, wind energy in Denmark with 30 plants, and Philadelphia’s electric ambulance. An ad posture for Preventies cold remedy offers $100 vs 25 cents.
A humorous verse notes spring arriving when shoes pine toes yearn and wardrobes sprout patterns. It contrasts domestic annoyances with weather imaging, mentioning muddy streets wafting hats and flooded cellars as signs that the season has begun.
From Appenzell a curious tale of a father who courted his own daughter Anna born after desertion. In 1887 a kin named Anna’s mother was deserted and Anna grew, later chosen by a local doctor over other suitors. The father, Joseph, fled years ago. a letter revealed the truth. Anna married the doctor and has heard nothing of her father since. Burdock Bitters advertised as a blood tonic with moral quips from Dr Hillis.
Report describes a Monterey County lake that changes color four times annually in yellow green red and dark gray. Water remains in constant motion, contains fish and waterfowl, and the color persists regardless of clouds or sky. No outlet exists and locals note this annual phenomenon.
An advertisement touts Rheumaticide and RHEUMACIDE as internal remedies to expel uric acid and cure rheumatism. It praises liver and kidney effects, claims joint relief and systemic purification, and urges readers to buy from E. T. Whitehead & Co. Also mentions Dosa Regulets for bowel action and various salves for burns, cuts, and piles with promotional tone.
A distorted ad-like snippet promotes Bees Syrup as a laxative for children and coughs. It mentions Auiderson M D of 1, sty and EB. T. Whitchell & Co. and references to Soria firms shareholders. It promises refunds if not satisfied and claims dividends never decrease.
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