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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
The Family Ccush Medicine.

In every home there should be 4
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
ready for imnedia'e use Wien any
any member Of the family contracts
a cold or cough. Prompt Use will
stop the spread of sickness. S. A.
Std, Of Mason, Mich, writes: MY
whole family depends upon DR..
Kings New Discovery as the best
cough and cold medicine in the
world. Two soc. bottles cured me
of pneumonia" Thousands Of other
families have been equally benefited
and depend entirely upon DR.. Kings
New Discovery to cure their coughs.
colds, throat and lung troubles.
Every dose helps. Price, SOC and
$1.OO. All druggists. H. E. Buck
len & Co., Philadelphia or st. Louis.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16

From reader: Il send you what
is called the cabbage snake. Are
they dangerous or poisonous?" No
they are perfectly harmless. The
little worm called snake is Gordius
aquaticus. 1t hatches in pools of
water and as soon as possible gets
into the body Of a spider or grass
hopper and lives on its host and
when full grown seeks some moist
place to lay its eggs. You might
eat them with cabbage and never
know it. But they are usually in
the outer leaves attracted there iy
water and are easily cleaned off
w. F. Massey, in The Progressive
Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
By E. r. LANGHAM.

The Contest Manager had con-
versation with two Of the contest
ants yesterday at different hours
Cre was regretting the lack Of inter-
est shown by his friend and COM
plain ing of the fact that he did not
seem;o be getting good start. The
other was bubbling over with the
slccess she was having. All Of her
friends had either given her sub,
scription OR promise.
What was the differnce? Both
had the same number of friends and
each was as popular as the other.
Here is the difference-the second
contestant had become eHthused-
and you know enthusiasm is catch
ing. When she went into the pres
ence Of her friends they were won
over Immediately. The other start
ed in half-hearted way and his
friends found that they could put
him Off easily, which they did of
course.
Wake up! Show the people that
you approach that you really want
Ford touring car. And keep smil-
ing. A cherry happy smile will win
more for you than many words.
Take it for granted that you will be
too nossasscE of that al ticie.
BOOSTER PERIOD ENDS OCT. 21sT.
But six days more remain for you
to take advantage of the Booster
Period offer, which gives the can
dilates in TIE CornnonWeaiJh's S con-
test 10000 extra votes for every
subscription. This great offer closes
Tuesday, October 21st, at 8 p. N.
Contestants therefore have 2 double
incentive in doing their best work
now. Never again during the con-
test will subscriptions be 50 valua-
bic. Let the remaining days of this
great vote offer fairly TEEN with
the energy you show.
A determined effort during the
remaining period Of the Booster
vote will give you an advantage over
the others that will be hard to over
come. Everyone can do something
during this offer: if they only will.
in the contest where the vote
remains the same through
out the life Of the contest, where
is worth just as much IN
votes at the close as at the start,
there is absolutely no way to pre-
vent the money spcnder from Win
ming, there is positively no cnance
for a contestant who has no money
to pay for other peoples subscrlp-
tons to win out. The money spend
ers then win out every time.
Actual workers, not money spend
ers will win the Ford touring car
and other vaIuables offered by The
to the people OF
Neck and vicinity. And
that is as it should be.
When The Commonwealth first
considered launching the present
contest, it demanded of the Contest
Manager that he devise aplan where
by the contestants without money,
or the contestants who are the ac-
tuaI workers and producers, who
work hard and Loyalty for the paper
for weeks, could not be defeated by
someone entering ct the last minute,
who could pay their own money on
subscriptions.
Asa result Of this demand, the
Contest Manager laid before The
Commonwealth a plan that ne has
always followed, plan dividing the
contest into extra vote perlods'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
i. n. DUBOIS

Cnsul..ng analytical Textile and
Sanitary Chemist. Office and
laboratory 308 II. 9Th ST.,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
a COMPLETE LIST OF CANDIDATES
AND THEIR STANDING is BEING
PUBLISHED THE FIRST Tlf1E TODAY.

Where Does Your Favoe Sand Lure Automobile Now Becon
Many People Of This Section Though the Contest Young the
Great Interest has Already Become Manifest Every Con-
testant Winner. Square Deal Assured Every One.
"Ber
Positively the knd During the ecn!et
Send the Contest Manager Your Nomination Without Delay
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16

seem to think that their chances are
small could know how little earnest
effort it would take to place them in
the lead of their most dreaded rival,
we are sure that, as the saying goes,
they would take a new lease of life,
and soon they would surprise them
selves by the amount they accom-
plished. Work thus done is never
regretted.
ALL CANDIDATES TREATED ALIKE.
The contest will be conducted in
strictly fair and impartial manner,
and the fullest investigation is
courted at all times, assuring every
one that everything is fair and i'm
partial. No employe or member of
his or her family will be allowed to
compete, nor will any favors be
shown to one that is not shown to all
other candidates. The Contest Mana
ger will assist all candidates in any
way consistent with the rules of the
contest.
And remember Booster Period"
closes next Tuesday evening at 900
o'clock
DISTRICT NO. l.
(All Of the township Of Scotland
Neck-One S65 Diamond Ring. One
S25 Gold Watch and two Dinner
Sets are sure to be awarded to this
district. The Ford touring car can
be awarded to contestant in either
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
Sore Mouth.

We are beginning to receive re-
ports of some disease that spread
over the entire State last fall, Myto.
tic Stomatitis, or sore mouth ard
feet of cattle, This is a disease
caused by cattle eating feed contain.
ing irritating fungi, which causes
an inflamatory condition of the
mouth, tongue. s.nosirils, udder and
teats.
THE CAUSE.
The disease is the result Of cattle
eating feed containing irritating
fungi, the fungi is unusually found
on the grasses during ar unusually
hot, wet season, Immediately after
heat and moisture being conductive
to its growth.
SYMPTOMS.
The first symtom usulIy noticed is
a dripping of saliva from the mouth
inability to Craze, sluggishness of
the cattle, a slight stiffness Of gate
and inclination to lie down most all
the time. Upon making a careful
examination. the mucous membrane
would be found inflamed and red,
or, if the disease has progressed
far enough small ulcers may be
found. The first portion usully af-
fected is the dental pad, which takes
the place of the front teeth in the
upper jaw this becomes inflamed
and raw consequently, the cattle
are unable to Craze, not being able
70 cut the grass blades, but could
eat feed already cut. From this
point, if not properly treated, the
inflammation will spread until the en-
tire mouth and lounge are envolved,
becoming raw, making it impossible
for the cattle to eat anything. In
some cases the outer portion of the
lips and nostrils are involved.
In mich cattle, there is a great
decrease in the milk flow, heavy
mixers may completely dry up in
few days. Small red spots may be
seen in the udder and teats. A tenn
perature of 195d F. to 1876 F. is fre-
quently seen. If the feet are examin-
ed carefully small red spots or ulcers
may be seen at the top of the hoof
or between the toes.
TREATMENT
If the affected animals are on
pasture they should be moved to
some place where they can be prop
erly treated and fed on bran, bran
mashes, or other easily masticated
food and given plenty Of fresh water
In each gallon of water put one tea
spoon of chlorate of potash. The
mouth should be well washed two or
three times day with three per
cent water solution of carbolic acid,
or creoiine or some other reliable
antiseptic. The cattle should be
kept in dry, clean place. in order
to keep the feet as free from dirt as
possible. The feet should be washed
several times day with an antiscep-
tic solution. One of the most impor-
tant things is to see that the cattle
get something they cas- cat. If con-
stipated, give a pouA'i Of F'psor salts
dissolved in one quart of warm water
If treated properly the loss should
not exceed one or two per cent.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16

many times greater in the beginning
Of the contest than it will be the last
week of the contest, in other words,
contestants receive more votes en-
subscriptions during the first offer
than during the remaining periods
of the contest; the second offer will
be the second best, the third offer
the third best. and so on-thus you
can see that no person with a sound
mind would attempt to put in money
the Ia st week Of the contest, for I
would require many times the
amount to get the same number Of
votes as was awarded at the start,
and no person with q sound mind
would attempt to put in money 50
early in the contest, for there is no
telling how active the contest is go
ing to be at this early date.
We believe that contestants and
their friends all heartily approve Of
our plan OF operation, and that they
have no fear that the prizes will go
to the money spenders.
Booster Period" is now on and
will continue till October 21st. When
we say that the Booster Offer" is
positively the largest vote value dur
ing the remaining period Of the con-
.o7--, we mean exactly what we say.
Never again viii you receive as
many votes on your subscription as
you will if turned in during booster
time.
CONTEST GINGER PILLS.
To be taken by contestants twice a
day.
No odds how popular you are,
when you stop, your vote stops.
Clipping coupons may mean
great deal to holders Of government
bonds, but it will not win il this
campaign.
If you have real friend that is
not doing something for you, re-
mind him that now is the time he
can help you most.
Going over the same territory
several times pays.
Be popular, but be busy, and your
friends will take a deep interest in
you undertake.
Risk nothing to luck and remem-
ber that chance will not bring you a
large vote.
Give those you solicit to under
stand that there is not color Of
charity in this whole effort. It's
strictly business from the ground
up-strictly business, too.
There is no restriction on terri
tory.
If you haven't found a tWo-year
keep looking. There are
a few Of them in your neck O. woods,
there may be many.
Every time a contestant gets
man to subscribe for a paper real
helpful favor has been conferred
the one who subscribes.
The secret Of success is keeping
everlasting]y at it.
When the old clock was young he
said: Il am just 50 tired, can't
tick another tock" But you:remem-
bar he went "t;ck-tock" for ninety
years.
He did not win a prize for it,
either, but you can.
You have barely begun your race.
Don't lose your breath.
What is life without an auto?
Would you rather be winner or
a loser?
Get into the winning class-lt is
easy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
fired Georgia Planters
a.iy;ce 10 Kidney Sufferers

D,~a~,;nr the wonderful curative
~. cf your Swamp-Root, | can
'.,- .%r too much. after suffering
..,a,y for three Years or more
Il severe pains caused by weak
:~,rs - vas finally induced to try
.'s1r,n-Eoot through q testimonial
.ooi in one Of the newspapers. l
J =. n .,,cn q condition that I was
.,;..s3 10 arise from my bed six Or
r6t times every night. | purchas-
q . ff-y-rent bottle and before it
- r-oJ ! felL 50 much relief that |
.r.5ased one-dollar bottle and by
. fine this was taken the old pains
ii lift nv back and | could sleep
whole night through. | am q
-;rei planter. 70 years Of age. and
I'M. IN 70 Or. I[llmer's Swamp-Root,
~ IN the best Of health and feel
IL a. a boy. | am always glad TO
. ..,nmeni ~HWamp-Rcot 70 these
70 are in need Of it.
y Sincerely yours,
{. z. UsSE2y,
BoWersviile, Go.
o.rsars,N appeared before me.
. : ,Sth # September, 1909, c. e.
...,r. who subscribed the above
, --r,,,f. and made oath thai the
. mo j. true in substance and in
= 7. Il. MCL1NE,
Notary Public.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
They Make You Feel Good.

The pleasant purgative effect pro-
duced by Chamberlain's Tablets and
the healthy condition of body and
mind which they create make one
feel joyful. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16

DISTRICT NO. 2.
(All territory outside Of Scotland
Neck) one $65 Diamond Ring, one
s25 Gold Watch are sure to be
awarded to this district. The Ford
Touring car can be awarded to a
contestant in either district.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
WILMINGTON, n. c

" E'iLNiNNlc-N, IN ~
47alvsi3 Of anything, particular
{ snti9a to Fertilizers, Cotton Seed
II Cotton Seed Oh Products. Well
Y s.er. S3rirg and Mineral Water,
{ med Food Products, Dairy Pro-
4 Is, Urine and Earth, etc.
7arnars should have the'r Well
Ts..ag examined aJ least once 4 year.
q ! all that nart e tIlei; land that
g9s peer crops. analyzed to fird
va. is missing, so it can be added
t their land to make it good and
p llctiye.
.ss't for my price Of analysis, which
+ not high, and may save you lots
d 'r0ubic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1913-10-16
7-.rs Wbat Swamp-Root Vii! Do For You.

TOYS Flat GWamp-is'VI u II III Ut -0"'
Sand 10 Dr.. Kjlmer & Company,
! og5a,nton, n. Y. fer a sample
! ~fIa 1t will convince any one.
1n will also receive q booklet Of
liable information, telling all
sa'rt the kidneys and bladder.
WAN writing. be sure and mention
T.s Commonwealth. Regular fifty
r1t and one dollar size bottles for
2ta.l Grug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
Women Who Get Dizzy

Every woman who is troubled
with faiuting and dizzy spells,
backache, headache, weakness, de-
bility, constipation or kidney troub-
les should use Electric Bitters. They
give relief when nothing else will
improve the health, adding strength
and vigor from the FIRST dose. Mrs.
Laura Gaines, of Avoca, La, says:
Four doctors hal given me up and
my children and all my friends
were looking for me to die, when
my son insisted that I use Electric
Bitters. I did so, and they have
done me a world of good" Just try
them. SOC. and $l.OO at all drug
gists or by mail. Fl E Bucklen d
Go. Philadelphia or st. Louis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
MIR. Bailey's Bible Class.

Twice each month Rev. E. G.
Bailey teaches Bible class at the
Presbyterian church. The second
meeting of the class was held Suit
day afternoon and the attendance
steadily increases. Mr.. Bailey has a
way of making theological subjects
exceedingly interesting that are or
dinarily very dry. This class affords
the laymen and laywomen an op-
portunity to learn much concerning
the teachings of the Bible that they
otherwise would probably never
know. Tell your friends about the
class and assist in its growth and
usefulness. The time fol holding
the next meeting will be duly an
nounced.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
Paint Or Not.

Is q horse worth more or less
after feede !
Hay and oats are high to-day;
shall / wait today and feed him to-
morrow?
That's how men do about paint
ing their houses and barns and
fences. Paint has been high for sew
eral years; and 80 they have waited.
Paint is high yet; they are still
waiting; thousands of 'em are wait
ing for paint to fall.
Their poverty drops triae q
year and the next job of paint
creeps up creeps up oreeps up; it'll
take more paint by gallon a year;
they don't save cent, and the
property goes on suffering.
Devoe.
Stewart & Kernaghan sells it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
The First Lyceum Attraction.

The lyceum season in Edgefeld
will open with the presentation of
the first number of the course next
Wednesday evening. The pro:
.pramme will consist largely of in.
,strumental and vocal music, but
readings and other attractive fea-
lures will be introduced so as to
give spice and variety to the enter
tainment. These entertainers, each
of whom is a real artist in his or
her respective field, delight audi
ences in the large cities and have
added to the prestige of the Aka
hest bureau, under whose manage
ment they are making the season of
1884. The people of Edge6eld
who appreciate and enjoy good
music should not fail to hear mu,
scians of the Apollo Concert Com
pany Wednesday evening.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
Gagetel1 Aduer6ser.
Johnston VIII Participate in the
Parades.

The people of Johnston are pub
lie spirited to highly commenda-
BILE degree. Notwithstanding the
distance of eight miles, our sister
town will be represented in the pa
rades at the county fair. 1t can be
safely stated in advance that what
ever Johnston contributes to the
psrades will be highly creditable
and will add greatly to the beauty
of the pageant. Those Johnston
ladies rot only know how to do
things but are never satisfied unless
everything is done in the best pos
.sible manner. Their handiwork al
ways bears the marks of high or
der of talent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
Death of MIR. Nj. w. Posey.

Early Saturday morning last,
Mr.. M. w. Posey died at his home
near Philippi church where he had
resided for nearly three-score
years. lie was in his s6th year and
was remarkably active for one of
such an advanced age. Mr. Posey
was a sterling citizen, an active
member of Fhilippi church for
many years. He served for four
years during the Civil war and
had never allowed his interest in
the Lost Cause to wane. His body
was laid to rest Sunday morning at
Philippi in casket covered with
Confederate gray. He is survived
by four daughters, Miss Elizabeth
Posey, Miss Artelia Posey, Mrs.
Ella Yonce and Mis- Pauline Der
rick,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
The Advertiser Popular With
the PEOPLE.

Young ladies should not hesitate
to enter TIE Advertisers subsorip-
tion contest. The paper was never
more popular with the people than
it is now, and for that reason it will
be comparatively an easy matter to
collect for it or solicit new sub
scriptiens. The people feel that
The Advertiser is giving them their
moneys worth as a weekly paper.
Enter the contest and you will soon
see how cordially the people will
receive you in your efforts to secure
votes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
Returned From their Wedding
Journey.

Our young friends, Mr.. Roper
Day and Miss Addie Stevens, were
married and were speeding away on
their wedding journey before the
writer knew anything of the happy
event. However in this issue we
publish very INTEREST," G account
of their marriage which was taken
from the Augusta Herald. The
writer has an affectionate and abid-
ing interest in the welfare of these
two widely beloved young people
and we most heartily join the host
of friends in extending sincerest
congratulations to young Mr.. and
Mrs. Day who have just returned
from their wedding journey which
included Washington, New York
and other northern points.
The girlish bride possesses true
womanly charms that will shine
more and more brightly as the years
pass, making of their home an
abiding place for true JOY and hap
piness. The groom towers far above
the average of the young men Of
this day and generation. Sober, in
dustrious, ambitious, endowed
with splendid native ability. Mr.
Day is sterling citizen of whom
not only Trenton but the county is
very proud. Would that every COM
munity had more young men of the
Roper Day type.
Mr.. and Mrs. Day are now at
home to their friends at their ele-
CANT country home near Trenton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-10-22
Death of Mrs. D. E. Lanharn.

During the past twelve months
the Ropers community has been
sorely stricken. Several homes have
been visited By the death angel. The
last to have a dark shadow cast
across its threshold was that of Mr..
D. e. Lanham. His beloved wife
breathed her last Saturday, October
Is, and her form was tenderly laid
to rest on the following day at Re-
publican church, the funeral being
conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. T.
Littlejohn. Mrs. Lanham had been
in feeble health for 8 long while but
she bore up bravely under the afflic-
tion.
This sorrow weighs heavily upon
her loved ones, but the home over
which this good woman held queen
ly sway for 80 many years was a
Christian home and the members of
the family circle who are left are
resigned to His will and have the
assr rance that she has received the
reward prepared for those who are
faithful during their earthly proba-
tion. While the slender form of
Mrs. Lanham will be seen no more
as when she moved in and out of
the home and community, yet she
will live on and on in the lives of
her seven exemplary children who
are an honor to their parents. She
was not only blessing to her home
and community but to her church
also. Her influence was always in
spring. ennobling, uplifting. Just
why 80 devoted wife and mother,
so active and unselfish a Christian
worker should be taken before her
life reached it's fullest fruition the
finite mind can not understand. But
we shall know at that day.
Mrs. Lanham is survived by her
husband, four daughters, Misses
Emmie, Lila, Minnie and Grace
Lanham,and three sons, Joseph, Ben
ME and Fred Lanham.