08 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
1
A long disputed letter claimed to be from Christ after the crucifixion appears in US and Canada. It warns of curses for withholding publication and promises blessings for sharing it, with a tale tracing its lineage through generations to America and Georgia in 1891 before spreading via newspapers and clippings.
A Snake River Sentinel ode praises a postal worker youth who proudly carries his employer’s letters. It urges kindness and guidance from adults to nurture his early devotion to the firm, warning against pride while applauding his steady grit and future potential.
A metropolitan baseball editor parades a church sermon as if a new minister’s debut. The piece notes a nervous first appearance, boosted by a supportive crowd, praising a “New Jerusalem slow ball” and predicting big-league potential if progress continues. Also mentions planting times for Turnip in August through November and storing corn for Christmas in North Carolina.
Motivational note attributed to James Sullivan urges resilience amid worry and pain. It counsels focusing on future health and lone-fought victory, insisting that present troubles fade and life endures beyond a single day.
Silas Hoffman, famed for 31 years of silence in Bedminster, dies at 67 after finally attempting to speak to his sister Margaret Lane. He had lived in isolation since a farm loss and a subsequent fall left him bedbound, cared for by his sister on a modest income. His death ends a long mystery as local residents fear public reaction and question his mental state.
Town searches for country bacon and meat yield no stock as farmers report selling only Western bacon and Western cured hams. About $10,000 worth of Western meat is sold in the local market monthly, suggesting at least $15,000 in Western meat sales across the area.
A historic good roads effort across Iowa claimed 380 miles of dirt road upgraded in a single hour. Ten thousand volunteer farmers and their teams mobilized on a designated day, with no wages paid. Governors and party committees coordinated a nationwide political push, delivering a near-perfect long distance roadway from Council Bluffs to Davenport.
A Connecticut man paid $50 to a catarrh specialist who gave a bottle and use instructions. He stored it unused for months, missing the point that Hyomei cures catarrh only with regular breathing. The ad claims Hyomei, with inhaler, costs $1.00, guarantees cure or money back, and offers refills. The piece also includes a Cleveland Leader joke about a star and a moon.
Halifax N C September 5 1910 the third quarterly conference for Enfield and Halifax charge met in M E church led by Rev J E Underwood. reports show work behind schedule but officials urged effort to finish the year strong. several local residents and visitors noted including Raymond Harlowe and families. Macon Harlowe's son died recently and was buried west of town. Various residents traveled for business or visits to Richmond Norfolk Spartanburg and Wrightsville days.
Figures compiled for the Texas Commercial Secretar Association show about 350000 unmarried women aged fifteen to twenty five in Texas. An excess of 107110 male residents this age means marriageable women are scarce, prompting calls for northern and eastern arrivals to Texas.
Tax sale notice by R H Waite tax collector Palmyra Township. At the court house door in Halifax on the first Monday in October 1910 will be sold 91 acres of D M Prince 102 acres Deep Creek land A M Perry 350 acres Burwell and balance 3.18 to satisfy 1909 taxes and costs.
To introduce Lady Wanted. Fall line of wool suitings wash fabrics fancy i n s t y l i n g s silks holk petticoats. Up to date N. City Patterns Finest line on the market. Dealing at low prices. $10.00 to $30.00 per week. Samples full instructions shipped prepaid money required exclusive territory. Write for particulars. Be first to apply. Standard Dress Goods Company Dept 500 Binghamton NY.
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