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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
Announcement states material entered at the Scotland Neck post office in North Carolina as Second Class Matter, indicating publication status and mailing handling.
The document lists Democratic candidates across statewide county and mass meeting tickets. It names nominees for President and Vice President W J Bryan and John W Kern, and numerous state and county offices including governors, secretaries, attorneys general, auditors, treasurers, and local officials with paired candidates and electors.
Governor R. B. Glenn will speak in Scotland Neck on Thursday October 22 at 11 o clock. He is a nationally reputed statesman known across North Carolina and the local community should not miss this opportunity to hear his address.
Hon. William W. Kitchin spoke in Windsor and Ahoskie and arrived in Scotland Neck to address a large crowd. He urged Democrats to stay loyal, warned against independent movements, and urged unity within the party while noting Halifax county’s strong Democratic record. He left for Warrenton after spending the night with his mother.
The article summarizes a Washington congress on tuberculosis and lists sixteen prevention methods. It stresses reducing infection via sputum, improving ventilation, sanitation in public places, and protecting milk supplies, while urging public education and early detection to curb the disease. The piece notes the global reach and the impact of tuberculosis on communities worldwide.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each incurable catarrh case. Affidavit dated December 6 1886 before Notary A W Gleason. Cure taken internally affects blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents. Includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Major William Burnett dies at Enfield Hotel after a long illness aged eighty four. He arrived in Enfield with his brother in 1842 and helped open the second store there. He served in the mail service during Fillmore’s presidency and later farmed. He was a member of the Enfield Blues and fought at Bethel. Funeral held at the Episcopal church with Masonic rites at Elmwood cemetery.
Halifax County boys attending the University at Chapel Hill organized a Halifax County Club with nine members. All members are Enfield boys except Ashley Dunn and B H Lewis of Scotland Neck and Paul Fenner of Halifax. Officers are M W Barnhill Jr President B H Lewis Vice President J M Shields Secretary A W Dunn Treasurer.
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and suspected consumption after months of illness. Three bottles completed a full recovery. Sold by E T Whitehead Company drug store with trial bottles free.
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