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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
How Production Encourages Labor
CHAS. L. STATION.
Wake Forest College.

Whatever comes, we must get rid
of the idea that cheap, ignorant, un-
trained labor helps a community, or
that because one man does certain
work. Therefore there is less for
other men to do. 1t has its limita-
tions, of course, and yet the doctrine
set forth by Edgar Gardner Murphey
cannot be too seriously considered:
lone mans work does not reduce
the volume of the work open to 9TH
er men. Every mans work produ-
ces work for all. Every laborer
who is really a producer, represents
a force which is charging the mar
ket for labor. The man who makes
table, broadens the opportunities
of industry behind him and before
him. He helps to make work for
the man who fells the trees, for the
| man who hauls the trees to the saw
mill. for those in the mills who dress
the timber for his use, for those who
dig and shape the iron which goes
into the nails he drives; he makes
work for the man who provides the
Glue. the stains and the varnlsh. for
the man who owns the table at the
shop. for the drummer who tells a.
hont # for the men who sell fooC
and apparel to those who handle II
and who profit by its repeated sales
from factory to wholesaler, and
from the wholesaler to the retailer,
and from the retailer to the fina
purchaser. The man who makes
l table makes business. The mar
who makes shoes or harness or tool'
or crops, makes business. The worl
of the skilled producer does not re
strict the market of labor. 1t en-
larges that market Progressive
Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
just Like a Man.

The winter winds began to blow,
And chilled him till he knew
He must don warmer clothes. and Sc
He to the closet flew.
He grouped around and went it blind
He hunted far and near;
Then he gave roar! He could not
find
That coat he wore last year!
So forth he leaped and raised row
There was the deuce co pay.
His wife said mildly, Maybe. now,
| gave that thing away
At that he stormed and raved around
And acted rude | fear.
She made search and then she found
That coat he wore last year!
And then they had little talk
Respecting finds like these,
And he went out and took walk
To give his feelings ease.
Although the day was passing fair,
He gained but little cheer,
Because he knew he had to wear
The coat he wore last year.
Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
Ladies First.

"What is the reason" began the
;rritated traveller from the north,
"that the trains in this part of the
country are always behind time?
have never seen one yet that ran ac-
cording to its schedule. -
"That, suh," replied the dignified
Georgian, ''is mattah that is easily
explained. 1t is due to southern
:hivalry, sub"
Southern chivalry. Where does
chat come in?"
"You see, sub, the trains, are al
vavs late in this country because
hey wait for the ladies, God bless
hem p'-Chicago Record-Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
Educate Thc.FaPmer.
Communicated.


Every farmer should be we'll edu-
Gated. 1t has already been strikingly
demonstrated that the more educa-
ton a farmer possesses. especially
along scientific lines, the greater will
be his success in his agricultural pur-
suits. An education is needed on
the farm as we'll as other professions
in life. The need Of scientific edu-
cation is very urgent, as it means
tremendous and constant success to
the farmer. Every farmer should
provide liberal education for his
sons, if they expect to adopt farm
ing as business in life. The farm
er has more complications to contend
with than any other clsss or profess
sion. He has all the different kind
of soils. some soils will produce one
crop and fail on others. He has the
rain, the dry weather, the different
kinds and grades of stock, and es-
pecially the kind that is best adapted
to his farm.
The agricultural implements play
very important part in farming
and when and where to use them
The farmer can occasionally make
two crops with one set of tools for
one season will be wet, and the next
dry and it will take different kind
of implement for each season.
In some of our eastern Govern
ments, and Europe especially, pro-
vide primary schools of agricultural
and domestic science and cause these
subjects to occupy prominent place
in the public schools.
Sweden sends a number of her
most progressive farmers, one from
each locality, on visit to the better
farmers and experiment station of
other countries, retaining each of
these men as a centre Of information
for his community.
Prof. E. B. Hart says the farmer
needs to be cautioned against the
use of wood ashes and lime with
manure, the ashes and lime produce
an Alkaline condition, resulting in
the loss of ammonia.
think the people of Halifax Co,
can stand shoulder to shoulder with
most of the counties, but why not
stand frs
In emphasizing the value of agri'
cultural education we are accustom-
ed to show the benefits that are de-
vised by the people of the rural dis
trict, forgetting the fact that the
farm is the source of our entire
| wealth and therefore the barometer
of progress.
CHAS. l.. STATION.
Wake Forest College.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
The Wife

We 90 out to Gods acre, and we
read upon the tombstones of the
poor wives who sleep quietly be-
meath the daisies, with their hands
folded upon their breasts, of their
virtues, and we think that some of
the inscriptions should read, died
of overwork." If life is battle to
man, it is more to woman. Wom-
an does not draw her inspi
ration from the same source
as man. Three things she
needs and must have: First, your So
ciety and companionship; second
your confidence, and third, your love.
She doesn't want to wait until she is
dead to read her virtues on her
tombstone. She wants her husband
to tell her how much he loves her.
There are couples, happy in the eyes
of society, who in the home are
nothing to each other. There are
couples who blossom over with cour-
tesies to each other, but who in
their own homes are as stolid as oy-
sters. In society the husband will
almost break his neck to pick up her
handkerchief if it falls, and at home
will allow her to carry the coal hod.
We sometimes marvel at the GOODNESS
with which man asks tender!y
reared maiden to leave her luxurious
home to cast her lot with him upon
the untried sea of matrimony, and
we marvel at the faith Of the mai
den who accepts his offer, saying:
"Whither thou goest | will go, and
where thou lodgest | will lodge; thy
people shall be my people and thy
God nv Cod" Grave obligations
grow out of this love and sacrifice
and mans duty next to glorifying
his Creator is certainly to live for
woman's happiness. --Northfield
News
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
The HeartIeSS Girl.

A few days ago young man at
Des Moines. Ia., made one long ling
erinq lovelorn plea as the "last call
to his lady love to change her mind
and saw eyes" He told her that II
she didn't marry him he'd get rope
and hang himself right in front OF
her home
ooh please don't do that, Joe,
doar >, she said with much feeling;
"vou know father doesn't want you
hanging around here.
So he didn't hang around then, OF
.nv more.-Denver News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
The World is Better.

Oh, the earth is full of SHINING
And of trouble and woe,
Bat the devil makes an inning
Every time you say it's so;
And the way to set him scowling,
And to put him back pace,
Is to stop this stupid growing
And to look things in the face.
If you glance at history's pages,
In all land and eras known,
You will find the vanished ages
Far more wicked than our own.
AS you scan each word and letter
You will realize it more,
That the world today is better
Than ever it was before.
There is much that needs amending
In the present time, no doubt,
There is right that needs defending
There is wrong needs crushing out
And we hear the groans and curses
Of the poor who starve and die.
When the men with swollen purses
In the place of hearts, go by.
But in spite of all the trouble
That obscures the sun today,
Just remember it was double
In the ages passed away.
And these wrongs shall be righted
Good shall dominate the land;
For the darkness now is lighted
By the torch in Sciences hand.
Forth from little notes in chaos,
We have come to what we are,
And no evil force can stay US,
We shall mount from star to star;
We shall break away each fetter
That has bound US heretofore,
And the world today is better
Than it ever was before.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
JOYS OF INDIAN SUMNER.
Attain to Considerable Dimension in
Maryland, 1t is Alleged.

Enter Indian summer, with its
skies of deep blue, its woodlands of
russet and gold, its bracing breezes
of a morning, and its mingled per-
fumes of camphor. cough medicine.
pumpkin pie and sauerkraut. In
Henry Esmond" you will find a
chapter on the charms of Indian
summer. penned by William Make
peace Thackery. The great English
man fairly bowed down and wor-
SHIPPED it. Not Greece, nor Switzer-
land nor Already, said he, could show
such season of unmixed delight.
1t was the dream of his life to die
in Virginia or Maryland in the
midst of Indian summer. But fate
planned otherwise, and so he passed
away amid the raw fogs of London
town on the day before Christmas.
The charm of Indian summer in
these blessed ATTITUDES is not only
meteorological, but also gastronom-
ical. 1t" is a season of hearty appe-
tite and rare good eating. The oys-
ters from the Chesapeake, with the
first touch of frost upon them, be-
gin to get that indescribable tang in
them. This tang is not to be mistak-
en- for mere saltiness. You may roll
a northern oyster in salt until it looks
like SNOWFALL and it will still lack
entirely the heavenly flavor of a
bivalve from Tangier Sound. No
doubt the difference is one of atmos-
phere and environment, rather than
of chemical content.
The northern oyster inhabits bleak
coasts and is ensnared by solemn
abolitionists in long whiskers, but
the Chesapeake oyster, nesting in the
cove along the glorious eastern shore
enjoys the elevating society Of cas-
tern shoremen and drinks in the
sweet waters that roll down to the
sea from the shore itself. The lower
animals like man himself, are model
ed and transmogrifted by their Wit
uals. Feed a hog upon acorns and
mushrooms and he yields Smithfield
hams, but feed him upon slops and
his flesh is fit only for railway sta
ton sandwiches and crab bait.
The oyster is but one of Indian
summers incompatible delicatessen.
Others come to mind in countless
numbers -saurkraut, canvasback
ducks, pumpkin pies, hot doughnuts
fried scrapple, country sausage.
buckwheat cakes, Bismarck herring.
Saurkraut of course, demands a
whole article to itself. 1t is alto
gether too magnificent Wand to be
dismissed hastily in list of epicurian
also-rans. 1t appeals not only to the
palate, but also to the imagination,
and even, in a sense, to the spirit.
No other single victual has been
praised more lavishly by statesmen,
philosophers, prophets and poets. 1t
is whole meal, from soup to nuts.
Woven into fabrics, it makes warm
and comfortable clothing. Dried it
may be smoked in a pipe. Melted
down, it is the long-sought perfect
street pavement. Baltimore Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
A MGChly Interested Farmer.

A Greenville man who was motor
man in the country went into ditch.
A farmer who was passing, saw the
wild plunge and remarked: Hey
young fellow, what kind Of whiskey
have you been drinking, anyway"
The GreenvilIe man, willing to take
a lecture, answered, naming the
brand he had been using. The far
mer put on an eager look and said :,
Have you got any eft? Spartan
burg journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

Roebottom was roofer. He was
engaged on Mockle street house.
One day as he was lunching, he was
heard to give yell Of pain.
What the matter, RoebottOm?'
a carpenter asked.
81 got nail in my foot" the roo
fer answered.
well, why dent you pull it out?'
asked the carpenter.
What? in my dinner hour?" yell
ed Roebottom, reproachfully. Phil.
adelphia Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

Foley's Honeyan Tar is the best and
safest cough remedy for children. \.
the first symptoms of a cold, give as
directed, and ward off danger OF Group,
bronchitis, sore throat, cold IN the
head, and Stufiy breathing. 1t brings
comfort and ease to the little ones.
Contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. Keep always on hand, and re.
fuse substitutes. Sold by all Druggists
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

A teacher at an evening school had
before her class in which were
many very rough lads.
Suppose, said the teacher, Il
should say, Look out, boys; here
comes the police!' Would that be
correct?"
There was silence. Finally lit
tie fellow said, Nom; that wouldn'
be right
WELL" inquired the teacher
chow should it be said?'
"'Cheese it, cullies; here comes
cop?'" was the reply.-Tit-Bits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

\ oprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to lack oi proper
treatment. When Chamberlain : Lin
iment is applied Il cure may be effected
in three or four days This linimcnt i,
one of the best and most remarkable
preparations in use. Sold 10y +. 7.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

II YOU are suffering from biiousncsS,
constipation. Indigestion, chronic head
ache, invest one cent IN II postal card
send t. Chamberlain Medicine Co., Dcs
Moincs, Iowa. with Your name and adj
dress plainly on the back, and they
Will Forward a free simple OF Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold
bv T.. +. Whitehead co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
Talk Happiness.

Talk happiness every chance
You get and
Talk it good and strong.
Look for it in
The by-Ways as you grimly
Pass along;
Perhaps it is a stranger now
Whose visit never
Comes;
But talk it, Soon you'll find
That you and happiness
Are chums.
Journal of Educatio n.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

Mrs. S. Joyce, Claremont, \. II.
writes: about a year ago | bought
two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy.
IT cured me of severe case OF kidney
trouble of several years standing. II
certainly is a grand, good medicine,
and heartily recommend it." Sold
by all Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

Cicaniinrsr j. the first law oi health,
inside IT. we'll "a outside. Let Hollis
tcr'S Rocky Mountain Tea be your in
ternal cleanser, then your organs will
be pure and clean, Your health good,
your system right. start tonight. T..
+. Whitehead Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
Heard at the retail mems big din.

Heard at the retail men pig am
ner: Two commercial travellers went
on a pleasure trip in an open boat
and both being poor seamen lost
their oars. After drifting out of
sight of land and becoming exhaus-
ted, one went to sleep and the other
remained on watch. Suddenly the
lookout cried: wake up, see sail
"Never mind" said his sleepy COM
panion, 81 left my samples on shore.
Boston Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

Mr.. Peck This talking machine
record is filled with few remarks
by Mrs. Peck
Oldbatch It's wonderful to think
that you can hear the voice of one
who is not present.
Mr.. Peck And more wonderful
to think that can stop it so easily.
Judge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
Common.

1--WE tried keeping an account Of
our expenditures, but after all it
didn't give US a very clear idea of
where the money went
"Why not?"
Both my wife and myself had too
many items that we wanted listed as
sundries.' Kansas City Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

The peculiar propcrtie, oi Chamber
Iain'> Cough Remedy have been thor
oughlv tested during cnidcmics oi in-
liucnza. and when it was taken in time
we have not heard ui a single case oi
pneumonia. Sold 10y T.. +. Whitehead
ralnt,auy
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

ct was Satan said a mother to
one Of her children. who put it into
your head to pull Flies hair"
perhaps it was, " replied the hope
full, "but kicking her shins was my
own idea" M. A. 7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

Might as well do your New Year
swearing Off early, also. Louisville
Herald
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

n W -I-1I1tI 5-l@~7. fIome OF Swamp-koo
T,4 l1ay have Il sample bottle sent free
--aa.l. Address Dr. Kil1ner s. Co. Bing-
.m.on, \. y. Mention this paper and
,..e.-.., ..,--tleuanle, DR.. kilner's Swamp
a3-, and the address, Binghanton,
. y, Oh ever bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16
.1a..sad5 Has3 Kidney
r.@sIG and Never Suspect It,
Lcu 70 Hind Out.

SIC . ..ctt>o~ common glass with YOU
--.. + fef Il stand twerlty-four hours;
=, brick dust sedi
-. ---y ~ ment, Or settling
-. q Fl ~ stringy or milky
-T/ 4 appearance otter
~ I indicates an un.
,,.---,- ->Ii5l.~i healthy condi-
= ~ - ton of the kid
T. Ir--a<[S neys; too fire.
.------ W. quent desire to
'~--1 - sr,,ss rs1as ,ss-=e. pass it or pain in
.... &. arl u,so symptoms that tell you
g.. ...v= ard bladder are out of order
,.. j 1.t1uliOn.
what To Do.
-... il comfort i'll the knowledge SO
- ..--o5-cd, that DR.. kil1ner's
.~-naa-, the great kidney remedy.
Ills I'.-eSt every wish III correcting
gn. ..-m, pain il the back, kidneys,
r. adder and every part OF the urinary
..-.. CorreCts inability to hold water
..'Jing pain i'll passing it, or bad
..s Glowing use of liquor, wine Or
p. Iii. / overcones that unpleasant ne
.tv Of being compelled to go often
a-h tie day, and to get up many
hiring The night. The mild and
.e..lle effect OF Swainp-Root is
II
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-12-16

: J EILIII + 7 UIt
LorlnS prop
If YOU need a
me v0u should
best. Sold by
SIS III hftv-cent
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-21
GRffNWOOD'S HOLIDAY.
Thousands Enjoyed Her Hospitality
and indulge In Friendly 6reettn9s.

Yesterday vas q strenuous n for
Green wood. But she was eq iai to tho
occasion aud did herself proud. fully
ten thousand visitors ~thronged her
streets and enjoyed the hospitality aad
pleasure offered. The attraction Ia
this pretty city upon this date was the
aaal ball game between the University
and A. IL Al. college teams and the or
atorical contest. The University, A. a.
H., MiiIsaps and Clinton colleges we're
represented ia this brilliant contest.
which resulted in the University or
ator being awarded the fest medal and
Clinton second. MIR. Renshaw being
the speaker for the L. OF NJ, was Of
course accorded sociferous applause for
his nlasterfui effort and distinction Wan.
Greenwood's magnificent new court
honse was filed to overlooking with a
most intelligent and appreciatiye aud
fence.
At the ball game in the afternoon be-
tween ave and six thousand people saw
~Ststkyille take the third and final game
from Oxford In a pretty score Of | to o.
The gate receipts at this evenings
sport was Sz,i@, a sum which exceeds
many days receipts at the National and
American League games.
The day was a big advertisement for
Greenwood in the fact that the multi
tade was heartily welcomed and hos
pitahly entertained. A big barbecue
had been arranged and every detail
looking to the comfort and pleasure of
the guests was faithfully carried ont;
and every feature OF che days program
was enjoyed from start to finish. Green
wood Is n Of the most progressive and
towns Ia the State and filled
a population Of near 10000 gen.
erous, public-spirited souls
To the Business League does that
sity W much OF its thriftiness and
push. Mr.. Sterling, the secretary, is a
nan who does things, and is thoroughly
wake at all times. Greenwood has
VIC of as neat and thriving newspa-
'crs, too, as any town In the State, the
Sommon wealth and Enterprise, ably ed
ted and controlled by Messrs. Gil
espie and MILESTONE. These two agen-
lies have done much for the advance
nent and growth of the city in which
hey arc published.
Friday, May IA, was a notable one for
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-21
Mrs. [, {. Barrentine Entertains.

Mrs. l.. Il. Barreniine, of Itta
Bena, was the hostess of a delight.
full dinner party on last Wednesday
in compliment to Mrs. Pentch, of
Marion City, Iowa, and a party Of
maids, an occasion conspicuous'y
pleasant, numbered with the weeks
entertainments. The affair unique
ly planned was beautifully carried
out. The table had as a center a
beautiful Battenburg centerpiece,
adorned with a lovely boquet of La
France roses. Roses whose bloom
and touch have been a feature of
the spring transforming touch, were
used for the most part of the dec
Grafton, with rich crimson roses in
the hall, while the dining-room was
gay and beautiful with the fragrant
delicate toned LaFrance.
Mrs. Barrentlne proved a gracious
hostess, serving a six-course dinner
with grace and ease.
he guests were Mrs. Pentch, of
Marion City, Iowa; Mrs. Girlica and
daughter, Guide; Miss Goldea Girl
lea, Dolphin, Ala; Miss Langdom,
Marion City, Iowa. Mrs. z. B. Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Rainey
were invited to meet the party,
which was one altogether lovely.
xxx.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-21

Mr.. John Duffy, Jr,, the capable
and genial city editor Of the Mem
phis News, Scimitar, spent last FRI
day in Greenwood, reporting the
baseball game, oratorical contest,
etc, in this city on that day. The
description he gave of these events
in Sundays News.Scimitar is repro
duced in this issue OF the Common
wealth, and we assure him that our
people highly appreciate all the good
things he SO cleverly said about our
progressive city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-21
HIGn.O.MF.
That's the Way to Pronounce Hyomel, the
Money.BaCk Catarrh Cure.

"eJ ~~SV WI .
As doubt exists In the minds OF many
readers Of The Commonwealth let us
say that the above is the proper pro.
nunciation Of Americas most wonderful
catarrh cure.
8. L. Raines is the agent for Hyomei
In Green wood and he will sell you an
inhaler, a bottle Of Hyomei, aud full in
structions for use, for only $l.O0
And II it fails to cure acute or chronic
catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, Group, hay
fever or coughs and colds, he will give
you your money back. The person who
suffers from catarrh after such an offer
as that, must like TO snutie, spit and
whceze, and be generally d~isgusting.
Read what Mr.. @. Y. Lowe says:
Il have used Hyomci Tor 4 case Of ma
sal catarrh which had bothered me for
. long time. . say that Hyomei
killed the germs Of the disease and rave
the much sought and needed relief.
From this experience I know Hyomei to
be q reliable remedy, and I give IL tho
praise and Recommendation that Il do
serves."--G. +. Lowe, r. z. D. No. !.
Ailegan, Mich, September 10. 1908.
s. L. RAINES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-21
HARDWARE DfMfRS' OFFICERS. =

The Mississippi Hardware Dealers
Association, in session at jackson
last week elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year;
President -- Mallory Davis, Ilta
Bena.
First Vice Decentralization
Baird, Greenwood.
S cond tice-president -- A. P.
Orrick, Canton.
Secretary Treasurer - John T..
Sommers, ClaIksdale
Executive Committee $500 +. s.
Crane, fazoo City, and L. G. Pea
tross, Jackson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-21

Mr.. George b. Wathen, Of the ed
itorial staff Of the Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal, was the guest of the ed
itor Of The Commonwealth last Fri
day. His splendid descriptive
write-up of the ball game, o~ratorical
contest, etc, in Greenwood on the
l4th is reproduced in this paper
and we unite with our people in
thanking him for the admirable
manner in which he handled the
events Of the day. Mr.. Wathen is a
tirst-class writer and an excellent
gentlemen, and we hope to have
him with us again real soon.