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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
Publisher states that editors and publishers are not responsible for correspondents views and that publishing a communication does not imply endorsement. The Commonwealth adheres to these principles in editorial policy.
The Wilkesboro Chronicle warns against the Liberty League alleged to have funded five million dollars to defeat Prohibition in the state. It urges farmers to plant home supplies, notes cotton market fluctuations, praises The Roanoke News, and promotes temperance ahead of next Tuesday’s vote. It cites Elder Has sell and Elder Gardner arguments, a prohibition speech by Sheriff Johnson, and a temperance poem on page four.
An old advertisement touts L. and M. Paint claiming a brick front painted 25 years ago at 472 Bergen Street Brooklyn remains fresh. The copy urges using L. M. Brilliant Red with Shaker Green or White trims and notes the body won’t need painting for 25 years. L. M. Paint Agents Hardy Home Co Scotland Neck Pat Salsbury Bros Hamilton.
Dr Jnc Kilgo of Trinity College urged Raleigh listeners that only thirteen North Carolina papers could be bought by liquor interests while around two hundred papers exist in the state. He warned the unlucky number signals defeat for the liquor forces and trouble ahead for those papers.
Jnc A Oates head of the State Anti-Saloon League calls North Carolina temperance supporters to a final seven days of unwavering, all out action to secure victory in the prohibition campaign. He warns opponents will intensify efforts with money and misinformation and urges every woman and friend of temperance to fight decisively. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup ad follows, touting gentle laxative effects for coughs and children.
A carrier of reform calls for five stormy days across North Carolina urging continued efforts in every city town and precinct until final ballot counts end the fierce contest and secure victory.
The Charlotte News, a strong Democratic paper, lauds Judge Jeter C. Pritchard for his prohibition speech in Charlotte. It notes Madison and Yancey counties’ transformation from Bloody to law abiding, and predicts Pritchard will be honored in a roll of fame once the 1908 prohibition campaign ends.
A St Louis Christian Advocate note praises The Thompson Publishing Company edition of The Old World and Its Ways. It describes the 75 page illustrated volume as readable, entertaining, and edifying. The piece recounts Bryan and family’s 1905 1906 journey around the world and urges unemployed youths to seek the book’s agency.
Spring Hill notes list visits by W E Whitmore and others in May 1903, church services at Kehakie, and trips to Dawson and Tillery. Crops look good as farmers stay busy. An advice column promotes Kedol stomach remedy for heart pains, with E T Whitehead Co. as local seller.
Dr. B F Dixon State Auditor spoke at the Graded School closing exercises in Scotland Neck on May 19. He praised North Carolina's heredity and environment, urged universal education, and urged support for the local Graded School. Prizes were awarded to top students in Miss Ferrell's Ninth grade, including Sallie May Josey, Emma Purvis, and Minnie Hopkins, with a class bust of Cicero.
A Progressive Farmer appeal urging fathers to vote against alcohol on May 26 to protect sons and neighbors from temperance ruin. It recalls David’s sorrow for Absalom and warns that supporting liquor fuels family tragedy.
A persuasive argument links voting for May 26th on liquor manufacture and sale to creating drunkards. It urges voters to consider if their own homes would bear the impact on future generations, challenging them to vote against prohibition or face consequences for their sons. The piece frames King Alcohol as targeting homes with pro liquor votes.
Goldsboro May 8 1908 Elder J W Gardner Primitive Baptist minister and Johnston County resident responds to J D Spiers Anti Saloon League letter. He cites local Prohibition four year success with fewer drunks and profanity noting his support for statewide Prohibition to remove an evil harming many lives. He grants permission to publish in Smithfield Herald and News and Observer.
Mrs. Chas Rue of Scotland Neck North Carolina testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills improved her infant daughter's weak kidneys after other remedies failed. She notes better kidney function less secretion trouble and overall health improvement. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents remind readers to remember the name Doan's.
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