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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
SCOTLAND NECK, N. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY u, 1910
Teach the Children to Save M3Ley.

1t is often and truthfully said that
penny saved is penny made. The
foundation of many Of the greatest
fortunes was begun by saving a
penny. The habit of saving is one of
the best that can be formed. Every
child ought to be taught to save
something every week. The salts
faction of counting these pennies
when the bank is emptied is one of
the pleasures that we never forget;
perhaps every one of US can remem-
Der the thrill of Joy we had when we
emptied the contents of the bank on
the table and counted and recounted
this mountain of wealth; how earger
we were to tell our little friends the
amount of our great fortune, and
raced with them in refilling the bank.
To bring this pleasure within the
reach of every child and help the
forming of the penny-saving habit,
Messrs. Scott & Bovine, 400 Pearl
Street, New York, the manufacture
ers of Scott's Emulsion, are offering
to send to any address, for 10 cents,
beautiful little Savings Bank; each
bank contains a new Good Luck
Penny. Send 10 cents and get one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
EsW TO Kill the Wild OnleaS.

One of my old students at the N.
C. A. & M. College, Mr.. j. S. Gates,
is now the weed expert in the De-
partment Of Agriculture in Washing
ton. Mr.. Gates time is devoted to
a study of various weeds and their
habit of growth for the purpose of
devising methods for their destruc-
ton. He has already published a
method of destroying johnson grass,
and now has just published a bulle-
tin on destroying wild onions. This
is Bulletin 416 of the Bureau of plant
industry, and can be obtained on ap-
plication to DR.. B. T. Galloway, chief
of the bureau of plant industry, De-
partment of Agriculture, Washing
ton, D. C. Every farmer troubled
with wild onions should get this bull
letin and adopt the methods advised
and thus clear his land of the pest
Prof. Massey in the Progressive Far
mer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Why He WAS DSiNG WATCHED
Detectives Explanation Something of
Slur on the Quaint Old
Dutch City.

During a period of political agitation
a stranger arrived in Magdeburg,
where, on applying to the authorities
he obtained permit or ticket of resi-
dence. He had not been long in the
town before he became aware that his
steps were being dogSed by a man in
blue uniform. He bore it for days.
but at last said to the spy: "Sir, do
you wish to drive me mad? Why do
you pursue me in this way?" Il am a
detective, and my Instructions are not
70 lose sight of you,' was the quiet
answer. why, what fault have the
police to find with pe?" shouted the
stranger in the greatest excitement;
my passport is in order, here is my
ticket of residence; l am a citizen OF
Berlin; why do you follow me about?"
1T states in your passport" was the
reply, that you were going to reside
mere for pleasure; that looks suspi-
cIous, as it is the first time anyone
came to reside in Magdeburg for pleas
ure"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
His UnluCky Day.

Even the least tsuperstitious are Of
ten struck by the misfos:unes which
attend some persons on certain dates.
A large firm in the city has IN its
employ living instance Of the fact.
On June IL an employee lost his left
arm by coming in contact with ma
chinery. The accident disabled him
for his then employment, and he was
given that of messenger. On anoth-
er June IL he was run over in the
strand while on an errand. Result,
a broken leg. The next accident
was fall on the stairs in the firm
buildings again June 12-the right
arm broken this time. The fourth
mishap on another anniversary broke
three ribs. The firm took the case
into consideration and issued an or
der that in future the employee was
to take holiday on that date, an or.
der with which he has now compiled
several years.-London Chronicle
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Makes Meat al Five Cents.

Very often we hear people say that
it is cheaper to buy meat than to
raise it. And men who call them
selves farmers talk this way, too.
Mr.. Braxton Phifer, of this township,
tells us that he has kept an accurate
account of every item of expense
attached to the raising and fattening
of pig which he killed one day last
week that was seven months old and
weighed ITS pounds. Mr.. Phifer
states that his meat cost him just
5 1-3 cents per pound. At the pres
ent price of pork. which is II cents,
the amount saved by fattening his
own meat is 5 3-4 cents per pound.
These figures show very clearly that
the pork was raised at less than half
what it would cost at the store. But
in the face of these and figures just
as alarming some farmers persist in
buying Western meat.-Our Home.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
President HelpS Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President of The Indus
trial and Orphans Home at Macon,
Ga, who writes: 1--WE have used
Electric Bitters in this Institution for
nine years. It has proved most ex-
cellent medicine for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles. We regard it as one
of the best family medicines on earth. y
1t invigorates the vital organs, puri-
fies the blood, aids digestion, creates
appetite. To strengthen and build up
thin, pale, weak children or rundown
people it has no equal. Best for fe-
male complaints. Only SOC at E. T
Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Dangers In Danciag.

Dancing has been extolled as a
most healthful recreation. as a means
of physical culture it favors the de-
velopment Of the muscular system
and promotes health and cheerful
ness. And dancing is carried on by
women whose fashion of dress is of
such nature as to injuriously affect
one or other organs Of the body.
Young girls appear to experience
no fatigue after it. They will not
miss a single waltz, polka or square
dance but if the pulse of one of these
indefatigable devotees is felt after
the dance is finished it will be found
in the majority of cases that the
number of pulsations is far in excess
of the normal, and from this may be
inferred that the condition of the
heart must react prejudically upon
the entire organism, and it justifes
an apprehension of danger where
girls are delicate. London Globe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Salt Cellar in Olden Times.

During the latter part Of the middle
ages the salt cellar was the most con
spicuous object On the table 1t was
always placed IN the center of the
long table at which the household
gathered, my lord and lady, family
and guests being at one end, and the
servants and retainers at the other,
and in this way ones social position
was at once apparent the gentle
folk sitting above the salt and the
yeomanry below it. Among the
wealthy the salt cellar was of gold or
silver. Benvenuto Cellini chased
some for Francis I. that were of the
most exquisite workmanship, and at
the Louvre may be seen several rich
specimens Of salt cellars in faience,
and the famous SET made at Orion for
Henry /.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
One On The Judges.

A newly qualified Judge in one of
the small towns of the South was
trying one of his first criminal cases.
The accused was an old darky who
was charged with rCbbing hencoop.
He had been in court before on a
similar charge and was then acquit-
ted.
"Well, Tom." began the Judge, 81
see you're in trouble again"
Yes s'sam," replied the darkey,
1.-THE last time, jedge, you was ma
lawyer"
where is your lawyer this time?"
asked the Judge.
81 amt got no lawyer this time.
answered Tom, '1'm going to tell
the truth. Baltimore American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
A TRAVELLING SALESMAN

H. +. Beers, 617-7th Ave, Peoria.
H., writes: Il have been troubled
for some time with kiddey trouble, so
severely ut times could scarcely car
ry my grips. After using one bottle
of Foley's Kidney Pills have been en-
tircly relieved, and cheerfully recon-
mend them to ALL" Foley's Kidney
Pills are healing and antiseptic and will
restore health and strength. Sold by
all Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

At church school, once upon a
time, when concert was being held,
the choir was on the program to sing
an anthem, and their place was des:
ignated by the single word, "An-
them" The gentleman who was
master of the ceremonies. a high
toned, pompous individual of the
old school, when he came to that
part of the program, announced in
dignified way:
Mr.. Anthem will now favor US.
Judge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Endorsement of r. G. AllSbraak, ESD,
for Solicitor Of the Fourth Judicial
District.
To the Voters Of the Fourth
Judicial District:

Judicial District:
The Bar of Edgecombe County
hereby announces the candidacy of
our fellow townsmtn, r. G.. Ais
brook, Esq, as candidate for Soil
citor of the Fourth Judicial District,
to succeed Hon. C. C. Daniel, whom,
we understand, will not be candi-
date to succeed himself.
Mr.. Allsbrook has been an active
and successful member of the Tar
boro Bar for the past ten years. He
is young man of splendid habits
and fine character; a foreceful and
fluent speaker, good lawyer, and
in every way thoroughly qualified to
discharge the duties of the office
with credit to himself and satisfac-
ton to the public.
He has so lived his life that he en-
joys the respect and confidence of
the entire public. He is a demo-
crat of democrats, and has rendered
the cause of democracy loyal, valient
and splendid service. and for the
past four years he has been Chair
man of the Democratic Executive
Committee of the county.
While he has never sought political
preferment before, yet, at the unani-
nous request of his party, he has
served as chairman of the County
Board of Education for the past
eight years. He has given greatly Of
his time and ability to the cause of
Democracy and to the cause of edu-
cation. In all things pertaining to
the welfare of his people, his time,
his means, and his ability is at their
service.
His sympathy is with the plain
people of his State, he has high
conception of the duties of the Office
of Solicitor, and if elected he will,
in our opinion, discharge the duties
of the Office with fairness to all,
with credit to himself, and with en-
tire satisfaction to the public.
In recognition of his loyalty to the
party, his services to the State and
county, and his qualifications for the
office, the undersigned. Democratic
members of the Bar Of Edgecome
County, hereby heartily endorse his
candidacy for the office of Solicitor
for the Fourth Judicial District, and
request their brethren of the Bar
and all voters of the District to give
Mr.. Allsbrook their support for this
office. Respectfully,
Henry Johnston, James Pender.
w. O. Howard, G. M. T. Fountain,
R. T. Fountain, Marshal C. Station,
H. L. Station, w. Stamps Howard,
Henry A. Gillian, L. V. Bassett, H.
H. Phillips, Paul Jones. James M.
Norfeet, John L. Bridgers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
The Oldest Earnilx

The Austrians are known to be the
greatest "stickers'' for genealogy,
many of the mobiles tracing their de-
scent back to almost the dawn Of his
tory. Even in Austria, however, it is
generally admitted that the dukes of
Norfolk represent the oldest family in
the world. According to the most
Trustworthy authorities the Howards
are of Saxon origin, the name in those
days being Hereward. So far back as
957 there are trustworthy records of
the family
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

81 am afraid Dulby is putting an
enemy into his mouth to steal away
his brains"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne,
land its case Of petty larceny at
that. Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

You'll feel better after taking De-
Wits Little Early Risers, the safe,
sure, pleasant, gentle little liver pills.
If you would be sure OF good results
insist on DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve, the original. 1t is good
for big cuts or little ones, small scratch
es or bruises or big ones, but it Is
especially good for piles. Sold by E
T. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Don't Get A Divorce.

A western Judge granted divorce on
account of i'll temper and bad breath.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills would have
prevented it. They cure Constipation,
causing bad breath and Liver Trouble
the i'll. temper, dispcls colds, Danish
headaches, conquer chills. 25c at f.
r. Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Rev. !. ". Williams TeStifieS

Rev. |. w. Williams, Huntington,
w. Va, writes us as follows: This is
to certify that l used Foley's Kidney
Remedy for nervous exhaustion and
kidney trouble and am free to say that
Foley's Kidney Remedy will do all
that YOU claim for it," Sold by all
nr,,o0iStS
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
uuire their aid These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, gloominess into joyous
ness. Their action is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken purga
tive. Sold by f. T. Whitehead Com
pany.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

Honk! Honk! sounded clear on the
November air.
What are you looking up in the
air for?" asked one pedestrian.
Il thought heard wild goose, "
was the reply Of the other pedestrian.
$50 you did; but he's not up there
He's coming along the road" Yon-
kerS Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

Edith, aged six. had just been in
formed that twin boys had been ad-
ded to the family.
That's funny" she unused, Eth
el and | both prayed for baby bro
ther, but we thought it was the same
one."- ."-Everybody's Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that is
not beyond the reach of medicine. 1t
iuvigorates the entire system and
strengthens the kidneps SO they elm
mate the impurities from the blood
Backache, rheumatism, kidney and
bladder troubles are all cured by this
great medicine. Sold by all Druggists
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

''Yes, MISS" boasted the chival-
rous old colonel, Il was at the battle
of Chickamauga and was shot right
here on the top of the head. No one
can dare say that was up tree du-
ring the fighting.
"Er-where were you, colonel, .
asked the young hostess, innocently;
"down a well? Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

"That is a nice-looking little sha-
yer over there in the corner;" said
Dcbhins, as he seated himself in the
barber's chair and pointed to fresh
faced little lad sitting by the door.
"He is not shaver" said the
barber; "he is a bootblack. "-Har-
pers Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
When RubberS Become Necessary

And your shoes pinch, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes, is just the thing to use. Try
it for Breaking in New Shoes. Sold
everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any
substitute.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. 25c.
Ask your druggist for them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

"Well, here l .am," announced
the fashionable physician in his bree-
Nv way. "And now what do you
think is the matter with you?"
Doctor, l hardly know" MUIR
INJURED the fashionable patient.
What is new?"-Kansas City Journ-
nal
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
Empress Uses Typewriter.

1t is related that in passing through
her husbands library recently the at
tention of the empress of Japan was
attracted to a peculiar-looking ma
chine. On learning that it was a
typewriter, and having it explained
to her, she became interested and be-
gan to hit the keys. Now, it is said,
she does good deal of correspond
ence for the emperor.
1t is further reported that Queen AL
exandra of England, Queen Maude of
Norway, the czarina and the queen of
Portugal are all fond of using the
typewriter in corresponding with their
intimates.
1t is probable that all of them put
together do not use the machine as
much as Carmen Silva, the queen of
Romania, who rattles her poems and
stories on typeWriter:-St: Nicholas
Nature makes the cures
after all.
Now and then she gets
into a tight place and
needs helping out.
Things get started in
the wrong direction.
Something is needed to
check disease and start
the system in the right
direction toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion of
Cod Liver Oil with hypo-
| phosphites can do just
:his.
It strengthens the
| nerves, feeds famished It's
sues, and makes rich
blood.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Send 1Oc.. of paper and TINS 40. hor po,a o%.
Beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch-book
Zach bank contains Good Luck Penny
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New Yort
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

The morning session will open at
10 o'clock and afternoon session at
1:30 o'clock.
Subjects for discussion:
Soil Improvement or Corn Culture,
by F. B. Newell.
Live Stock on the Farm, by DR.. w.
G. Chrisman.
Insect Pests ayd How to Combat
Them, by Franklin Sherman, Jr.
Afternoon Session.
Farm Machinery; Pork Growing,
by F. B. Newell.
Some Diseases Common to Live
Stock, by DR.. w. G. Crisman.
Flies, Mosquitoes and Other In
sects Which Affect Health and Com
fort, by Franklin Sherman, Jr.
Boys corn club contest explained.
Opening of question box and discus
sion. Appointment of committee.
Joint meeting of mems and women's
Institutes at $3.50.
The above program is given to in
dicate the nature of the Institute,
but it may be changed or added to as
those present desire. A question box
will also be open, into which all are
invited to put such questions as they
desire discussed. A large number
of intelligent questions means an in
teresting Institute, and special at
tention will be given to this feature.
The Farmers Institutes are held
for the benefit of farmers, and none
but strictly farming questions will
be discussed. 1t is, therefore, es-
pecially desired that large attend
ance of farmers and their families be
secured, and to this end you are
urged to be present and to induce
our neighbors to do the same.
Bring a pencil and blank book in
which to take notes.
A premium Of one dollar will be
awarded for the best five ears of
corn exhibited. The five ears ex-
hibited must be of one variety, uni
form in shape, size and color. Mixed
corn or mixed varieties will not be
allowed to compete for the premium.
The exhibitor must be able to give,
as far as possible, the name of the
variety, its productivity, yield per
acre, and whether grown on upland
or lowland. This offer is made solely
with the view Of studying corn and
the comparing of different varieties.
PROGRAM OF WoMAN's INSTITUTE.
Subjects for discussion:
The Uses of Food in the Body, by
Mrs. w. N. Hutt.
Preventable Diseases, by Mrs. w.
N. HUT.
Home Sanitation, etc., by Mrs. w.
N. HUT.
Afternoon.
The Women's Institute, it's Impor-
tance and Value, by Mrs. HUT.
The appointment of committee.
Opening of question box and discus
sion. Joint meeting of mems and
women's Institutes at $3.50.
1t is the purpose of the Depart
ment to make these Institutes of
value to you in your daily duties and
home life. Come out and help US to
accomplish this purpose by letting
us know what you want. that we
may send lecturers to the next In
stitute who will give you the kind of
talks you want. These Institutes are
yours and you can make out of them
what you will. We will help you to
make a success of them if you will
let us.
Bring a pencil and tablet, so as to
take notes during the Institute.
A premium of one dollar will be
awarded for the best loaf of light
bread baked and exhibited by a
woman or girl living on the farm.
T. B. PARKER.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS

Send 1oc.. name of paper and this ad. for our
bcaut;fuI Savings Bank and Childs Sketch-book
Tach bank contains O Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New York
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27

PROGRAM OF WOMAN'S INSTITUTE.
Subjects for discussion:
The Uses of Food in the Body, BY
Mrs. w. N. HUT.
Preventable Diseases, by Mrs. W.
N. HUT.
Home Sanitation, etc., by Mrs. w.
N. HUT.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-27
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Scotland Neck, February ist., Halifax,
February 3Pd. l9l0-Pr0gram.

The morning session will open at
10 o'clock and afternoon session at
1:3O o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
A VERY GOOD FAIRY

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Once upon a time there was a girl
named Blanche and a boy named VIC
tor. Blanche and Victor We're ting
on the beach when all of sudden they
heard little fairy bells ringing. They
looked up, and on the ocean was
little vessel sailing toward the shore.
A little fairy was sitting on throne.
When they reached the shore the
fairy stepped out and said. rs this
sweet Blanche" ?" and Victor said Yes
The fairy's name was Blanchet.
Blanchlet said: 81 have come to give
you great wish. 1t shall be whatever
YOU want Victor whispered TO
Blanche: SAY diamonds and god
victor: You will soon be the greatest
man in the world" She gave BlanchS
a lily and said it was she. The fairy
disappeared.
Blanche took the lily home. and when
she set the lily down it was diamond,
and the leaves and stem were of green
emerald.
About year after vi tor went across
the ocean. When he got there he be-
came king, and he built him castle
of gems and said that no one but the
good and true could come in the castle.
lie locked the gate and threw the Fey
i'm the ocean. Then he hid himself.
When the people came and tried to
open the door it would not open for
them Then he came from his hiding
place and tried to open the gate but
it would not open for him. The next
day he sailed across to Blanche ana
asked her to be his wife, and she con-
sented. The next day they went back
to the palace. and Blanche took her
lilv with her because she re ememb red
what the fairy told her about 1t.
When they got to the palace Blanche
touched the gate with the lily and 1t
opened. There were about 14O lame,
sick and blind people who went in, and
with them went Victor. But no longer
did Victor have a proud and mean
heart. but was good and true ke
Blanche.
Queen Blanche and King victor
reigned for many years. Their choicest
treasure was the lily"
Adds SHORT.
Sawtele school, sixth grade.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10

shot in her house and pretended they
did not have but little ammunition.
After a while the British began to
suspect that they had some more. They
searched every house in the village, but
went into her house last.
The girl had overheard them talking
about it, so she told grandma. Grand
ma put the girl to bed and gave h er
peppermint to make her cheeks red.
Then she set the stand over by the
bed.
When the officers came she asked
them if they wanted the measles.
They answered &c. mo, they wanted to
Search" so she tod them that the girl
had the measles The officers were
afraid they would get 1t if they went
in, so they gave up the search. In that
way she saved the secret.
KENNETH G. SMELLIE.
Sawtelle school, sixth grade.