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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
THE FOLLY OF sHAsTSgENG.
a sound Cottage is Better Than a
RicIsetT villa.

Plain truth will help you to save
money, avoid heartaches and add to
your self-respeCt. An honest mind
makes on honest environment. An
honest environment helps to make
an honest mind. In a similar way
If enc deliberately chooses the thing
that is a pretentious fraud whether
1t be a garment, a gem, degree or
a picture, ones moral fibre will be
twisted.
Hence, as the pinnacle OF our
folly. we get a sham standard Of
right living.
It is better to live in a sound cot
tage than a riokety villa; better to
wear q solid silver ring than one Of
"rolled" gold; better to buy a good
stuff dress than one Of aduiterated
or sham silk; better TO have any,
thing, however plain, that can never
disgrace one or harm tue mind by
telling story OF fraud and pretense,
than thing that is intended from
the first to make people believe it
ether than it is. Better to avoW
your income to be one hundred q
year, and that you can't afford to
give parties. than to acquire head
aches and unpaid bills by trying to
rival your neighbor, who has q
larger income.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Some weeks ago we announced that
soon we should be able to offer nice
premium to cash-in-advance subscri-
bers and to those who pay up arrears
and renew a year in advance.
We have the contract now COM
pleted and our premium is The
AMERICAN FARMER, published at In
dianopolis, Ind. See our advertise
ment Of the combination elsewhere.
THE AMERICAN FARMER is a most
valuable paper for the farmers, and
carries splendid literary excellence
for all readers.
You get both THE COMMONWEALTH
and THE AMERICAN FARMER for
.$1.O0!
This is an exceptionally fine offer,
anu it will pay any one who wishes
such reading matter as the two pa
pers contain to take advantage Of it.
Remember the conditions: All
new subscribers who pay 81. 90 in adj
vance get both papers one year.
All who are in arrears with TIE
COMMONWEALTH and pay up and pay
SLIGO il advance, get both papers g
wear
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY.

Mr.. Mormon r Coulter a prominent
architect, in the Delbest Building, San
Francisco, says: Il fully endorse all
that has been said of Electric Bitter~
rs tonic medicine. 1t is good for ov-
erybody. 1t corrects stomach, liver and
kidney disorders in q prompt and elici
ent manner and builds up the system. -
Electric Bitters is the best spring med
iaine ever sold over a druggists coun-
ter; as a blood purihcrit is unequalied.
soc. at Z. 4. Whitehead & Co.'S. drug
store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
HOW TO CURE RHEUMATISM.
II Is an Ea!oFnal Disease And ke'
quiPas An internal Remedy.

The cause of Rheumatism and kindred diseases
i an excess of uric acid in the blood To cure lhlS
terrible disease this acid must be expelled ana inc
vstarn 80 regulated that more acid VIII be I2f-
I'd in excessive quantities. rheumatism IS an IN
tarnaI disease and requires an internal remedy
RUBBING with Oils and Li1iments Will NOh
CURE affords only temp orary relief at best causes
Won to delay the proper treatment, and allows tie
rnaladv to get fir1ner hold on you. Llninehts
NAV ease the pain, but they will no more cure
Rheumatism than paint will change the ttore Oh
rotten wood.
Science has at last discovered a perfect ana
complete cure. which is called 'RHEUMACIoL.
Tested in hundreds of cases. it has affected lle
most marvellous cures we believe it will cure you
RHEJJMACIDE gets al the joints from the III
side sweeps the poisons out Of the system zones
III, the stomach, regulates the liver and kidneys
and makes you well all over. RHEUNACiDE
STRIKES the root of the disease and removes It's
causes" This splendid rendey is sold by drug
,ists and dealers generally at SOC. and 81 bottle.
In tablet form 25c. and soc. Get bottle TO-DAY;
DELAYS are dangerous. Tor sale by E. l. "nlte-
head & Co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
Local Tax at Speed.
News and Observer

Speed, N. c., Feb. 27.-The special
school tax election held here Tuesday
result ed in a vote of % for special
tax and 8 against.
The school authorities will endeav-
or to erect modern, ample school
building by this fall, when the new
school term begins. This high school
when the requirements are complied
With will receive an appropriation
from the State out of the general
school fund as we'll as from the
county and the special tax, which
the citizens Of the locality have pa
trioticalIy voted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
The NURSERY Screen.

In a household that possesses O
baby a screen is often the only SOU
ton of the vexatious problem of Sc
curing ventilation without a draught.
Every child should be accustomed
from birth to the open window in
the sleeping room; yet many mo-
theirs, haunted by the possibility OF
a chill, fail to comply with this
most important of hygie1ic rules.
With the screen always available
no such disaster need be feared, pro-
vided intelligent use be made Of It.
1t will also be found useful for
shielding the baby's eyes while sleep
ing from the glare Of light from the
window Or gas Jet.
The best screen for use in the
nursery is the one made after the
hospital model, of white cambria
SHRED onto a lightweight frame CT
wood.
This can be easily washed, an es-
sential feature OF nursery screen.
For the frame a clothes horse,
painted white, is just the thin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

At times when you don't feel just
right, when you have bad stomach,
take something right away that viii as
sist digestion; not something that will
stimulate for a time, but something
that win positively do the very work
that the stomach performs under or
binary and normal conditions, some
thing that will make the food digest.
To do this You must take a natural di-
gestant like kodol for Dyspepsia. Ko-
dol is a scientific preparation OF vege-
table acids with natural digestants and
contains the same juices found in a
healthy stomach. Each dose will digest
more than 5000 grains OF food. 1t is
sure to afford prompt relief; it digests
what you eat and is pleasant to take.
Sold by +. r. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
GIVEN LIP TO LIE.

B. spiegel, 1904 n. Virginia ST.,
Evansville, Ind, writes: For over
five years I was troubled with kidney
and bladder affections which caused
me much pain and worry. | lost flesh
and was all run down, and a year ago
had to abandon work entirely. ] had
three Of the best physicians who did
no good and l was practically given up
to die. Foley's Kidney Cure was
recommended and the first bottle gave
me great relief, and after taking the
second bottle | was entirely cured. "
Why not let it help you?--E. L. White
head d Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Tickling or dry Coughs viii quickly
loosen when using DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. And it is so thoroughly harm
less that Dr. Shoop tells mothers to
use nothing else, even for very young
babies. The wholesome green leaves
and tender stems OF lung healing
mountainous shrub give the curative
properties to Or. Shops Cough Cure.
It calms the cough, and heals the SEN
sative bronchial membranes. No
opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh
used to injure or suppress, Demand
DR.. Shops. Take no other. A. G.
PETERSON,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
WARM LITTLE ONES BED.

Always warm the bed of a child
before he enters it, especially when
the weather is cold. Many children
suffer from enfeebled vitality, es-
pecially those who study hard and
whose appetites are poor, and to
such it is simply tortue to enter a
cold bed or to be in a cold room.
A hot water bag or else hot brick
wrapped in flannel will not only re-
move the immediate discomfort, but
will also serve to induce sleep. which
under other conditions would be
quite unattainable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
Little Attentions.
(Selected.)

They were two old people. They
had lived together fifty years. She
was about to leave the room, and her
husband rose from his chair, crossed
to the door, and opened it for her,
saying goodnight with a courtly
manner, as if speaking to queen.
The next morning as he was going
out, she pinned a flower in his but
ton-hole, patted his coat lovingly,
and kissed him afectionateiy. OF
such trifes the web Of home corn
fort and heart-joy is woven.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
For The Housewife.
KITCHEN HINTS.

Soak a cabbage in cold water for
an hour at least before cooking and
much of the disagreeable odor will
be destroyed. The water in which
it is cooked should be changed sew
eral times during the cooking to
make the flavor more delicate.
Caulifower is often so indigestible
that many people cannot touch it.
Cayenne pepper sprinkled on 1t while
cooking is said to help this fault.
To destroy the "muttony" flavor
from lamp dripping add white pota-
to Feelings while it is cooking down.
This will rid the fat of that very
strong and unpleasant flavor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
THE LUCKY QUARTER

is the one you pay out for a box of DR.,
Kings New Life Pills. They bring
you the health that's more precious
than jewels Try them for headache,
biiiousness, constipation and malaria.
If they disappoint you the price will
be cheerfully refunded at E. t. White
head & Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
BEST HEALER IN THE WORLD.

Rev. F. Starbird, of East Raymond,
Maine, says: Il have used Bncklen' S
Arnica Salve for several years, on my
old army wound, and other obstinate
sores, and find it the best healer in the
world. l use It, too, with great sue
cess in my veterinary business. Price
25c. at E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S. drug
store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN PIE.


Cut chicken into small pieces and
stew in sailed water sufficient to
cover until the meat begins to separ-
ate from the bones. Pick out the
bones and put the meat into large
pudding dish. Season the gravy,
then thicken with a little cornstarch
Add a lump Of butter and pour the
gravy over the chicken. Make g
rich baking powder biscuit dough,
spread it with the hands until large
enough to cover the pie. place it on
the meat and cut large cross in the
middle of the crust-forty-fve min.
utes to one hour.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
When a man writes as follows don t

" IIVI q HIdH NIIUts IOTTUNs
YOU think he means it? Mr.. 5. G.
Williams, Powderly, Texas, says:
have suffered for years with Kidney
and Bladder trouble, using every prep
aration came across and taking many
prescriptions all without relief until my
attention was called to PineuIes. After
80 days trial ($100). ! am feeling
fine Money refunded if not satisfied.
Sold by Z. L. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Remember that when the Stomach
nerves fail or weaken, Dyspepsia or IN
digestion must always follow. But
Strengthen these weak inside nerves
with Dir. Shops Restorative, and
then see how quickly health will again
return. Weak Heart ana Kidney
nerves can always be strengthened
with the Restorative, where Heart
poins. pa]p' tation, or Kidney weak
ness is found Don't drug the Stom-
ach nor stimulate the Heart or Kid
neys. That is wrong. Go to the
cause OF these ailments. Strengthen
these weak inside nerves with DR..
Shops Restorative and get well. A
simple, single test will surely tell. A,
c. PETERSON.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
Law, as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as a safe remedy for children and
adults.-E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Country Doctor-Thet's the worst
case of wryneck | ever see, Peleg.
How'd you get it? Pe!eg-Drivin'
that new mare o. mine an everlast-
in'ly lookin' behind to see if an auto
was comm. Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until / used Doan's Ointment. ltcur-
ed me permanently. Hon. John r.
Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

When the baby is cross and has you
worried and worn out you Will find
that little Cascaswcet the well known
remedy for babies and children, Will
quiet the little one in short time. The
ingredients are printed plainly on the
bottle. Contains no opiates. Sold by
i. T.. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

It seems that Governor Hughes is
the only presidential candidate whose
father is living. That ought to help
him by one vote at least.-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unhealthy man is an unhap-
py slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds
up sound health-keeps YOU well.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

NEW York is first Republican and
then Democratic, a chameleon State. "
All, yes. And can the chameleon
change its Hughes. -Pittsburg Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

81 am determined to collect this
bill eventually" said the dun. Il
assure you III never give up"
Neither will J." replied the man
WHO disOuted he debt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Her Father-What! Letyou mar
ry my daughter? Why, sir, she's
the only one I've got. Her Suitor-
Well, that's al right. One is all /
want. Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Frost and his wife are living in
restaurants now" "How's that"
HE wants to break his wife of the
habit Of smoking. Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Friend--So that is your little boy?
He looks very intelligent. Proud
Mamna-Just as I was at his age.
My daughter, now, is more like her
father. Nos Loisirs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil for such emergencies. 1t
subdues the pain and heals the hurt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is best for cuts, burns, bruises
and scratches. 1t is especially good for
piles. Sold by E. Z. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Johnny, who was it struck Coli
ath with a stone?" cit wasn't me;
never hit nobody with stone in my
Houston Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Il never see you at prayer meet
ing, Mr.. Jinx?" Nope" "Why is
that" 81 amt there. Houston
Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

The above claim was settled by me
on the date of Mrs. Cook certificate,
and she expressed surprise that the
claim should have been settled so
soon after her husbands death.
If you desire Life Insurance you
can get it in no better company than
the Union Central.
Premiums moderate and dividends
large.
Shall take pleasure in explaining
plans.
E. E. billiard,
Special Agent.
Scotland Neck N C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

Boyce--He really isn't a beauty
doctor, is he? Joyce-You should
see some of His patients.-Philadel-
phia Telegraph.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
Fully Endorsed.
Weldon, N. c., Dec. 10, 1907

Weldon, N. c., Dec. 10, 1907.
1t gives we pleasure to state that
the settlement with me by the Union
Central Life Insurance Company for
the insurance on my husbands life,
is entirely satisfactory, and I earn
estly recommend the Company to
any one who may wish to secure in
surance in one of the safest and best
companies in the country.
LAURA A. Cook.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

There won't be very much said by
the Republican spellbinders during
the next campaign about the full din
ner pail.-Zanesville Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05

$50 you are going to New York
in your automobile?"
Il didn't say that" answered Mr..
Sirius Barker. Il said l was going
to start"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1908-03-05
Our Premium.

Scotland Neck, N. C.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
DRS. KERR & SMITH
DENTISTS Donovan Block

VIM. Stevenson, was at Hannah, last
Sunday to attend the funeral of Dan
McTavish, whose death on Friday was a
sad termination.offatal injuries received
the Saturday previous when he was
kicked by a horse he was riding. Years
ago deceased was a we'll known Langdon
resident, the family having many of old
friends here who will grieve to hear of
their bereavement.
Stainislaus Brillion, until recently a
will known resident of Olga, but now
living at Moosejaw, across the line in
Manitoba, returned the first of the week
and bought a lot in Walhalla on Central
avenue, east of Mr.. Clairmont's property,
and has a dwelling we'll underway. He
is the father of Mrs. Ed. Clairmont, of
Wang, and has other relatives near there,
and came back to live among relatives
and old friends of the family.
Quick work on the part of the Lang
don fire department Monday forenoon
with their chemical engine saved the
machine and repair shop of Alex. Nc
Donald On south Fourth street and
probably averted a serious confagration,
as the brisk breeze prevailing at
the time left a number of homes at that
end of the city in peril. The cause Of
the fire is stated as bong the pipes
leading from the furnace to the chimney
in the roof, the blaze having made it's
way through the ridge pole OF the roof
before discovery. Famed by the high
wind the flames we're gaining Roadway
fast and only a fast run by the depart
ment and quick work with the. chemical
saved the Mcdonald machine shop.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16

You a buy a sewing machine on
time or for cash at your own figures.
See A. O. Void.
Superintendent and Mrs. N. G.. Mac
Donald of the city schools at Lidgerwood
N. D., we're passengers on Saturdays
north bound train enroute to Hannah
for a visit of a day or two at the home
of Mr.. MacDonald's mother during the
Easter vacation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
COMING EVENTS.
April 24-"Brookdale Farm at Opera Honse
Tomorrow is Good Friday.

Tomorrow is Good Friday.
No Easter vacation for the city schools
this year.
There should be a big turn out at the
band concert Monday night.
The best of music and all you want of
it at the Opera House Monday night.
Saturday night the Stuttz Theatrical
Co., close their two nights engagement
here with "Bells of Shandon.'
Space occupied this week by the pro-
ceedings of the board of county commits
and assessors meeting crowds
out much matter in the way local news.
Last week the monthly report of the
Langdon City Schools was crowded out.
but the youngsters who like to see their
names on the honor roll for not being
tardy or absent will find the list in this
weeks issue.
Sixty-four hunting permits for the
year 1908 had been issued at the county
auditors Office up to noon Yesterday.
This would indicate that many are
taking advantage of the early goose and
duck hunting this spring.
On the third and sixth pages will be
found the official proceedings of the
meetings held last week by the board of
county commissioners and the township
assessors. The report of these proceed
ings spreads over seven columns of space,
but every line should prove interesting
to our readers, especially to those who
are tax payers.
Cleanliness Is next to goodness and
the force of the DEMOCRAT Office feel
they are in line for early promotion
since Painter j. j. Souch got through
manipulating the white wash brush on
the interior this week. We expect to
hear the Milton Globe drop a remark
about it being an immunity bath, or
something along that order.
The fine warm weather of the past
few days underwent a change Tuesday
night, when the thermometer registered
Is degrees-or about IL degrees of frost.
Quite a variance from the temperature
of Monday, when the mercury was up as
high as ", and in the shade at that. The
weather of April this year, beats what
we experienced a year ago anyway.
Langdon's ball team has leased from
the townsite company the vacant block
east of the court house square, which
will be laid out for a base ball park.
Work on laying out the diamond and
erecting a grand stand, etc., is already
underway with the prospect of having
everything in shape for an early start
when the season for the national game
opens. In securing a down town base
ball grounds the Langdon ball team
expects to nearly double the crowd of
spectators to witness the games they
play at home, over the attendance of
last season, when they played out at the
race track.
Farm and Fire Insurance get low-
est rates at the Mooney State Bank