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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
The Commonwealth is published every Thursday by V C Moore Eprick and Malacen and entered at Scotland Neck North Carolina as second class matter for the edition dated November 12 1908.
The Wealth holds to standard practice that editors and publishers are not responsible for correspondents vines and do not endorse every communication published. The notice clarifies that publication does not imply editor or publisher endorsement.
W C Moors announces new management of The Commonwealth, vowing to preserve its family feel while pursuing progress for Scotland Neck, Halifax County, and North Carolina. He pledges a thorough Democratic stance and urges reader support, urging local advertising to boost business. The piece also notes religious emphasis from the Presbyterian Standard and cites E Spencer Blackburn’s political pivot in Oklahoma as a subject of commentary.
The Scotland Neck Commonwealth announces the resignation of editor V. C. Moore after twenty one years of service due to failing eyesight from long editing duties and illness. Mr Moore will pass editorial control to V. C. Moore who becomes editor and manager, praised by The News and Observer as capable and trusted to serve the people of Halifax County and Scotland Neck. Bruises and burns are advised to use DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
Official returns show William W. Kitchin declared governor with a net majority of 36 094. The Taft victory for president is noted as large, while the state legislature remains Democratic.
Halifax Happenings for November 1908 reports local social visits and movements. Notable items include Frederick Froelich in Manchester, Mrs. Deaton in Enfield, and Mrs. Gowan with Clara Keeter visiting Tillery. George Epps recalls 32 years in Halifax. Silas C. Moore dies in Louisville and is buried after funeral at the old home.
A Seaboard Air Line passenger train fatally struck Mr. Thomas Dickens near Thelma last week as he attempted to flag the train for Weldon. The engineer could not stop in time, mangling the body and causing instant death. Dickens resided near Ebenezer church and left a wife and several small children. The tragic accident is deeply lamented.
An 1900s style ad promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a universal household remedy. It claims to cure colds, strengthen delicate children, rebuild worn bodies, and treat throat and lung ailments, urging readers to mail for a World Atlas.
The Conoconara Baptist Church ladies will host a supper at Crowells on November 26 to benefit the church. The public is invited. This notice notes Thanksgiving turkey prices and a Gypsy tent showing fortune reading.
Spanish peanuts in demand with steady prices offered by I T Woop & Co Wholesale Provision Dealers. Contact Enfield North Carolina via write, wire or bell phone No 19 any time, day or night. Always in the market.
We stock many seed varieties including German Crimson Clover Seed Rye Seed Oats Old Fashion Clover Seed Timothy Herds Grass Ky Blue Grass Orchard Grass. We also handle Grain Hay Mill Feed. We sell purest quality grass seed grown in the country with reasonable prices. Large buyers of home grown seed grain and grass seeds. Send samples and we will make a delivered offer at your station.
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