14 May 1908
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
1
Readable text notes widespread kidney disease awareness gaps among the public. It highlights delayed recognition, high prevalence, and the role of medical professionals in early detection and education.
In North Carolina the Primitive Baptists uphold religious liberty and oppose church control of politics. Elder P D Gold, editor of Zion's Landmark, argues abstaining from alcohol is wise but votes should be free, citing Romans 14 21. The piece links Gold to broader anti Prohibition arguments and Jeffersonian liberty.
A parable from Professor Gersing argues the ape evolved from man and is the crown of creation in enjoying life. It contrasts ape comfort and peace with the human chase for money, claiming civilization’s pursuit of wealth dulls both body and heart while the ape remains wiser and happier.
A speculative piece imagines a total electricity outage halting streetcars, bells, telephones, elevators, trains, and all electric devices. It argues daily life and industry would grind to a halt, with widespread economic impact and rising coal prices until power is restored. DeWitt's Little Early Risers mentioned as a product ad.
The text outlines dire scenarios if electricity vanished. It warns large industries would lack power and costs would rise, steamships would lose continuous communication with land, streets would go dark until oil and gas lamps replace it, and a few calamitous outcomes are listed.
A juvenile court judge shelters a runaway boy Autrey who is thought dead by his mother. The boy returns, accepts punishment, and proves loyal trust by guiding another youth to safety at the workhouse. A final phone call confirms he will endure ninety days and seek reform.
Foard argues panics arise from usury and the credit system, blaming land sharks and misers for cycles of hardship. He cites 1837 40 as a model, warns of financial servitude, calls for righteous laws, strong Christianity in governance, and condemns modern wealth rich mob rule. He touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Burdock Blood Bitters as cures.
A nostalgic meditation on old hymns from the Atlanta Constitution. The speaker recalls favorite lines and tunes, lamenting showy instruments and praising simple praise. The verse references Jordan’s banks Greenland’s mountains and Canaan as idealized lands of light and memory.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder promises relief for tired aching callous sweating and swollen feet. Cited as sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with address Allen 8 Olm Briggs jokes about spending time at home in the kitchen while wondering why his wife is parlor social
A miscellany of 19th century advertisements asserts Foley’s Honey and Tar as safe with no opiates, promotes Dean’s Ointment for piles, Foley’s Kidney Cure for prevention, Pinesalve Carbonized for sores and chapped skin, ManZan Pile Remedy, Dr Shoop’s Restorative as a general tonic, and other products sold by E T Whitehead & Co and A C Peterson.
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