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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
The Potato Bath Helps Dr0Opy Muscles.

The potato bath is the favorlte
beauty bath at the present time, and
is employed by actresses, opera sing
ers and tired society women to bring
back lost beauty. This bath IS SAID
to restore contours, soften and whit
en- the skin, strengthen droory
muscles and make one sparkle with
vivacity and beauty.
Select large potato, hoary with
age, as new potatoes are not sui
ficently mealy. Cut it in two, and
after jumping into the bath tub, use
one of the halves upon the body, as
YOU would bath brush. This frlct-
ion with the potato causes a hne
starchy lather, and the water grad
ually assumes a milky appearance
Stay in this identifying bath for ten
or fifteen minutes and then rinse the
body with tepid water. The New
Idea Woman's Magazine for July.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
No Doubt True.

A teacher in a certain school was
trying to explaind the term book
ing' as applied to our railway sys-
tenn.
''Now, can any Of you tell me the
name of the office at which railway
tickets are sold?'
"The booking Office" replied one
of the lads.
Fright" said the teacher.
At this moment his eye fell on a
small boy at the end of the class who
was evidently paying very little at
tention to what was said.
''Did you hear that, Spry?' he
demanded.
"Wot, SIR" asked the youth.
"As l thought, you were not list
ening. We will suppose your father
decided to have holiday and visit
the seashore. What would he have
to do before he could take his seat
in the train?'
Without moments thought the
youngster electrified his teacher by
replying:
Pawn his tools"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
A WOmdn'S Great Idea

is how to make herself attractive
But, without health, it is hard for
her to be lovely in face. form or of
temper. A weak, sickly woman will
be nervous and irritable. Constipa-
ton and Kidney poisons show in pim-
pies, blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. But Electric
Bitters always prove a godsend to
women who want health, beauty and
friends. They regulate Stomach
Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood:
give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure
breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely
complexion, good health. Try them
SOC. at E. I. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
DANGER In DELAY
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous
for Scotland Neck People to Neglect.

The great danger of kidney trou-
bles is that they get firm hold be-
fore the sufferer recognizes them.
Health is gradually undermined.
Backache, headache, nervousness.
lameness, soreness, lumbago, urn
airy troubles, dropsy, diabates and
Bright's disease follow in merclless
succession. Don't neglect your kid
neys. Cure the kidneys with the
certain and safe remedy. Doans
Kidney Pills, which has cured people
right here in this locality.
Joseph Savage, Church ST., Tar
boro, N. c., says: For some time
my kidneys were disordered, the
passages of the kidney secretions be-
ing scanty and painful. l had pains
across my loins and if l stopped
suddenly, sharp twinges caught me
across my back, making it hard for
me to straighten. After taking a
number of remedies without flndlng
relief, l procured Doan's Kidney
Pills and began their use. They re-
moved my aches and pains and reg
ulated the passages of the kidney
secretions. | am pleased to recon
mend Doan's Kidney Pills in return
for the benefit have derived from
their use.'
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan' S
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Song for a Wanderer.

Wherever you may wander
On land or on the sea,
There's a haven in my heart, dear,
When you come back to me.
clouds may threaten
Your days of storm and stress
There's q prayer within my, heart'
To guard you and to bless.
And though you may be darkened
By care and fear and pain,
There's torch within my heart, dear,
To light you home again.
Wherever you may wander
On land or on the sea,
There's haven in my heart, dear,
When you come back to me!
CHARLOTTE BECKER in The DESIGN
Err for July.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
A Hymn Of Faith.

Make us to feel, when times look
bad,
And tears in pity melt.
Thou vast the only hep we mao,
When there was nothin else.
Death comes alike to every man
That ever was horned on earth:
Then let us do the best we can
To live for all life's worth.
If storms and tempests dred to see
Makes black the heavens ore,
Then done the same in Gallllee
Two thousand years before.
But after all, the golden sun
Poured out it's flood on them
That watched and waited for the
One
Then horned in Bethlyhem.
Selected.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

1T cured me, "or'It saved the life
of my child" are the expression you
hear every day about Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. This is true the world over
where this valuable remedy has been
introduced. No other medicine in
use for diarrhoea or bowel complaints
has received such general approval.
The secret of the success of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is that it cures.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead Company
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Scared Into Sound Health.

Mr.. B. F. Kelly, Springfield. H.,
writes: "A year ago began to be
troubled with my kidneys and blad-
der, which grew worse until | became
alarmed at my condition. | suffered
also with dull heavy headaches and
the action of my bladder was annoy
ing and painful. | read of Foley
Kidney Pills and after taking them
few weeks the headaches left me
the action Of my bladder was again
normal, and | was free of all distress
Sold by all Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
A Dreadful Wound

from a knife, gun, tin can, rusty
nail, fireworks, or of any other ma
ture, demands prompt treatment
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve to pre-
vent blood poison or gangrene. It's
the quickest, surest healer for all
such wounds as also for Burns, Boils,
Sores, Skin Eruptions, Eczema Chap
ped Hands. Corns or Piles. 25c. at
E. T. Whitehead Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Philoxenus, the poet, was sent to
the stone quarries by Dionysius (Iy-
rant of Syracuse) for contempt of his
verses. Being recalled, he was in
vited again to hear them. After
listening patiently for a time he got
up to go. Whittier now!' asked
Dionysius. ''To the qurries, said
he.-From the Greek.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Glad to ReCCOmend Them.

Mr.. E. Weakley, Kokomo, Ind,
says: After taking Foley's Kidney
Pills, the severe backache left me,
my kidneys became stronger, the Sc
cretions natural and my bladder no
longer panied me. | am glad to
recommend Foley's Kidney Pills. In
a yellow package.
Foley's Kidney Remedy may be
given to children with admirable re-
suits 1t does away with bed wetting,
and is also recommended for use
after measles and scarlet fever.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

If you are not satisfied after using
according to directions two-thirds of
a bottle of Chambelain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, you can have
your money back. The tablets
cleanse and invigorate the stomach,
improve the digestion regulate the
bowels. Give them a trial and get
well. Sold by E. T. Whitehead Co..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Mrs. Henry Shwenk writes: Il had
eczema on my face for over four
wears. We tried about half dozen
doctors, but never found any cure.
| have been taking HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea for about three months
and it has done me more good than
all the doctors medicine" E. T
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

THAT, your honor, is an unwrltten
law in the book of nature" said the
attorney, in the course of his argu-
ment, which had become somewhat
long and prosy.
What page is that on?" asked the
Judge, as he suddenly reused himself
from doze into which he had fallen.
Boston Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Benevolent Lady Ito show girl
And, dear child, have you no home?
Show Girl-Yes, indeed. My
father and mother both married a
gain and | am welcome at either
place. Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
What A Summer Gold Nav Do.

A summer cold if neglected is just
as apt to develop into bronchitis or
pneumonia as at any other season.
Do not neglect it. Take Foley's
Honey and Tar promptly. Itloosens
the cough, soothes and heals the in
famed air passages, and excels the
cold from the system"
For sale by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Those unsightly pimples and
blotches. External applications may
partially hide them, but HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea removes them
for keeps. Get at the cause-impure
blood. Tea or Nuggets tablet form
35c at druggist. E. T. Whitehead
Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Host Why did you write all our
guests that this is to be very in
formal affair?
Hostess I'd be sure to be the
best-dressed woman here.-Scraps.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
What Everybody Ought to Know.

That Foley's Kidney Pills contain
just the ingredients necessary to
tone, strengthen and regulate the
action Of the kidneys and bladder.
Sold by all Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Willis-Does your son take to
arithmetic?
ellis Indeed he does. Last year
he took false weights and measures:
this year he is studying rebatlng,
and next year he will take up COM
mutation Of fines.-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Would you have better health,
more strength, clearer skin, strong
er nerves, more elastic step? Use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea, the
great vegetable regulator and tonic.
One 35c package makes los cups tea.
E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Do you remember that $40
loaned you a year ago?
Jill-Yes, recall it now,
Bill wish to gracious l could
Yonkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Observation-Disclosures is sold
on guarantee that if you are not
satisfied after using two-thirds of a
bottle according to directions, your
money will be refunded. 1t is up to
you to try. E. 7. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Kept The King at Home.

For the past year we have kept
the King of all laxatives- DIR. Kings
New Life Pills-in our home and
they have proved a blessing to all
our family" writes Paul Mathulka,
of Buffalo, N. Y. Easy, but sure
remedy for all Stomach, Liver and
Kidney troubles. Only 25c at E. T.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion sallow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious
attacks. Is cents at any drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Spellbinder Con the stump Gen
tlemen, in all my career | have
never been approached with bride!
Voice from the Rear-Cheer up,
old man. Your luck may change
BROOKLYN Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

els quinine the proper thing to
take after an eXposure?'
After one kind of an exposure, but
it will take European trip to do the
other kind any good. Houston
Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Don't think that piles can't be
cured. Thousands Of obstinate
cases have been cured by Doan's
Liniment. so cents at any drug
store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Wife-And will you promise to
water the flowers regularly while
am away?
Husband-Don't you worry about
that. l know what thirst is
Fliegende Batter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Dad James, where have you been
all afternoon?
James Been lookin' at the bali
game through a knot hole in the
fence
Dad-You have, have you? Err
where is that knot hole?-Louisville
Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

"Generally debilitated for years.
Had sick headaches, lacked ambition,
was WORKOUT and all run down.
Burdock Blood Bitters made me a
we'll woman. Mrs. Chas. Freitoy,
Moosup, Conn.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

The rudder of the transatlantic
liner Olympic weighs 100 tons, be-
ing the heaviest ever built.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders,
laborers rely on DR.. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil. Takes the sting out OF
cuts, burns or bruises at once. Pam
cannot stav where it is used.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Crawford-What do you think of
the fight woman is making for the
ballot?
Crabshaw-She would probably
succeed better if she went back tc
first principales and began to cry for
it.-Tife.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

He-Have you ever read DAWN s
Theory of the Missing Link"
She No. I'never did like detec-
tive stories. Cornell Widow.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Heard the latest?'
"No. What.
Bank gone into l;quidation.'
THAT so? What bank?'
"Snowbank. Judge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will brace up the nerves,
Danish sick heakache, prevent des-
pondency and invigorate the whole
system. Sold by E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

Lame shoulder is almost invariably
caused by rheumatism of the muscles
and yields quickly to the free applica-
ton of Chamberlain's Linlment.
This Liniment is not only prompt and
effectual, but in no way dissagreeble
to use. Sold by E. T. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23
Dropsy
Given up byDoctor

II had dropsy, and was told
by my family physician that
there was no chance for me. My
family also gave me up. My
limbs and body were swollen
one-third larger than natural,
water collected around my heart
and | had to be propped up in
bed to keep from smothering. I
took DIR. Miles Heart Remedy
until / was entirely cured. This
was in 1902, and I am now able
to do any kind of work on my
farm. My cure was certainly
marvellous"
L. TURLEY CURD,
Wilmore, KY.
DIR. Miles Heart Remedy has
been wonderfully successful in
relieving heart trouble. Its tonic
effect upon the heart nerves and
muscles is a great factor in
assisting nature to overcome
heart weakness.
Or. Miles Heart Remedy Is sold by
all druggists. II the first bottle does
not benefit, your druggist will return
your money.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

A mans conscience seldom troubles
him as much as the corn on his little
toe.-Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-23

The reason l don't like thee,
DIR. Fell,
Is one of two:
(a) | don't know thee very we'll,
Or (b) | do. Judge.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11
The Inpecunious Shopper

1 am woman, so of course I love bargain
 well; I joy to read the daily ads of what there is
 to sell. And if had the money should haste to buy
 lot Of stuff I didn' need. Oh, yes, Lshould, as
 like as not.' I'd buy silk stockings, Mo- 8, dozen in a box And hats with plumes a-waving off, and fool
 ish frilly frocks; Some pairs of dainty boots, size 3, Marked
 down from six to four," And gloves and gloves and gloves-kid, silk
 and suede galore! But, oh I cannot spare the cash because we
 have to eat, And I cannot find a market that has bargain
 sales of meat! "A tender sirlOin, part price off, "''Veal cut lets strictly calf,'' ''Roasts warranted at cost,' and "Hams marked smartly down to half.'' Bargains in meat!" Oh much I'd like to see a truthful ad Like that. I'd go to market then, serene and blithe and glad But where, ah where is such thing? Mo- where So I repeat 1 can't have nifty clothes because my family has to eat!
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11
WHY THE PosToFFIcE DOESN'T PAY

One of the reasons the postofice department l is being run at loss is that the government is paying the railroads too much for the carrying of the mails. Congress has just appropriated $46, 100000 to pay for the carrying of the mails in the fiscal year 1911. This sum is more than double the amount the express companies pay for carrying similar amount of like matter
 But another and more serious complaint can be justly made against the business methods of the postoffice department in the rental of post office cars from the railroads of the country. In addition to paying the railroads so much a pound for hauling the mails, the government in it's uneXamped generosity also hands over $4 S00000 each year for the rental of. the cars in which the mails are hauled A parallel case would be one which would require person to buy a railroad ticket to a certain point, and then pay fee for the privilege of sitting in the car while being transported to the destination stamped on the ticket
 The most ridiculous feature of the car rental situation is yet to be told, however. While the entire cost of construction and equipment does not exceed 5000 each, the government pays an annual rental on these cars of $3,57510. The average lifetime of mail car is ten years For a $7,000 car the government pays $35751 in rentals.
 Is there surprise that the postoffice depart men is not self-sustaning under such business methods?
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Half the kissing done in the world is pleas ureless duty.
 A woman seldom has any use for a man she is unable to use
 All organs have stops-with the exception of feminine organs of speech.
 Lots wife probably turned around to see what another woman had on.
 Many man who tries to pose as a lion wouldn't even make good rabbit.
 It takes more than decoIlette gown to cover the average woman with confusion.
 Some people do not try to reach the top be- cause they consider the bottom safer
 What girl likes about picnic is the good time she might have if she wasn't so jealous.
 Marriage may not bring man wisdom but it enables him to acquire a lot of experience
 A woman seems to think her husband is to blame for everything-or if he isn't, he ought to be.
 If visitors knew what their hosts say of them after they are gone, they would never do it again.
 When you hear man say that money will do anything, it's a safe bet that he can t show more than 30 cents.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

When they are yours, they are nerves; when somebody else's, temper.
 A thing that makes for tremendous love af- fair is to put it in novel.
 If person really understood himself he might have a chance to understand other people.
 Wealth causes more moral diseases than it cures physical ones, but nobody is afraid of it.
 Nothing discourages woman more about her husband than for him not to take any interest in whom the richest girl is going to marry when he doesn' know either of them.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11
h 7he Halls of Congress
Special Washington Correspondence
BY TAV.

Speclal Washington correspondence.
 As the result of the discovery of a joker in the Taft interstate commerce bill which, it is al- legged will legaize the Union Pacifc-Southern Pacific merger, bitter fight is looming ahead for that measure
 It was only recently that Senators Cummins and Clapp condemned this bill in minority re- port. They held that it creates useless court reduces authority of the interstate commerce commission, and does not prevent the over-cap- itaization of railroads.
 Although the two senators had gone through the bill very carefully, they overlooked one of the craftiest ,iokers in the bill, which prom inent lawyer, thoroughly familiar with the in terstate commerce and Sherman antitrust acts, has just called to their attention
 Following is the provision which it is de- clared will give legality to the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger, which is dragging in the courts until this bill can become a law.
 "That nothing in this section contained shall operate to prevent any such corporation which at the date of the passage of this act owns not less than one-haIf of the entire issued and out standing capital stock of any other railroad cor poration from acquiring any of the remainder of such stock, nor to prevent any such corpora
 
 for not less than twenty years, railroad or any such corporation, from renewing such lease or acquiring the reversionary ownership of the lessor railroad either directly or through pur- chases of the stock of the lessor company
 This verbiage may seem tangled to the lay man, but it is as clear as bright sunny day when compared to other provisions of the bill. Lawyers in and out of the senate who have studied the proviso just cited contend that not only will it permit the requirement in the future of the full ownership of roads by roads which on the day of the passage of the bill already have not less than 50 per cent or more of the Southern Pacific stock, for which offense the Hartman corporation is now before the court
 It is pointed out that that case will drag along until the bill with this proviso becomes a law then the action will fall of its own accord, be- cause the provision will have legalized this vio- olation of the law. This discovery by an em- inent rate lawyer was brought to the attention of senators and representatives, and it was gen eralIy accepted as the bodest as well as the cev- crest piece of jugglery in the bill.
 In the early stages of this legislation it was explained on behalf of President Taft that he wanted this provision in the bill in order to pro- tect the minority stockholders of road in which some other road has majority interest.
 No one suspects that the president appreci- ated the far-reaching effect of the provision which his shrewd legal advisers drew up for him. It appears to be another instance in which the president has been taken advantage of by those on whom he relies for cooperation and ad- vice.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

When pork packer becomes q millionaire he IS then referred to as club man and socio+,, leader, ' says the Los Angeles Times WoIi
 after reading of the doings in high society cir cles in the effete east, why shouldn't hn ho roa
 ognized as "club man and society loador2,, Surely few of the best of us are not acb;no +o break into that class. 'o
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

Dr. Allow is it that you are so successful ! Dr. B.-l confne myself to office practice. Dr. A.-But what's the answer?
 Dr. B.-People who are able to walk to the office aren t very sick-they just think they are.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

Be careful, because the paint is fresh!
 Mollycoddle (with finger on painting he is ex- amining in studio )-Never mind I shall wash my hands later.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

Mr. Carnegie entered California with lame leg. He has been there only two weeks and it is cured. If Mr. Carnegie had only known, he could have had his leg pulled just as well in the east as in Los Angeles.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

With such stocks as are displayed no mail order business should go out from Globe.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

For a sure enough wife, as she claims, Mae Woods is certainly making very bum widow.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

"You used to say, dad, that I was budding genius.'
 "Well, you turned out to be blooming idiotn'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

we are assured by a very learned editor that the Roosevelt reception in New York is eoino
 to De non-poiltlcal. The talented scribe shouId revlse hls claim to the extent of saying non-pa1.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

He says he is an average man. "That' what he tells everybody" "Insufferably conceited, don t you think ?''
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

Pretty soon the health officer will insist that you clean up. While it is cool why not beat him to it?