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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Prepare For Bigger Things.

Mr.. Editor:-There has been more
or less spasmo1ic discussion relative
to the organization Of some form Ct
commercial club, board Of trade or
chamber cf commerce. 1t appears
to me that we are sadly in need Of
such an organization. At any time
It's only through organized, system
attic effort that anything is accom-
pllshed, but in times Of STRESS, as is
the period through which we are
now passing, enthusiastic, persistent
effort is all the more necessary to
accomplish results.
We all are, or should be, interest
ed in the growth and upbuilding of
our town, but as it is now. there is
no organized effort to accomplish
the things we desire and see the
need Of, principally in Improvement
Of streets, the necessity Of numbers
Of small industries, and more people.
We can get all these things if we go
after them with a will. You may
argue that the present is no time to
inaugurate such movement. DID
you ever attend a close game Ct
bali? When things looked bluest
for your team, did you sit still and
hold your hands and watch them
lose? You bet you didn't. You
rooted with all the power Of your
lungs. Well, now is the time to
root and root hard for your good
old town.
l think it was General N. B. For
rest, the Confederate general, who,
when asked how he always managed
to win, said, when l feel that
am getting licked I just begin to
fight, for the other fellow might be
feeling the same way
Let's get together now, form a
live organization and show the State
that we are not licked, and when the
present depression is over let us be
in shape to reap our harvest in bust
ness, industry and people.
NoRFLEET S. SMITH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
Loses Pieces of
BOne---HappY Now

In Avery, Texas, lives Ira Davis,
who suffered for years with cbron-
ic sore on his foot which doctors ad-
vised would never heal without
scraping the bone. Mr.. Davis states
that one box of Aliens Uicerine
Salve drew out several Lieces of
bone and lots Of pus, and the sore
healed up completely.
Aliens U!cerine Salve is one of
the oldest remedies in America and
since 1869 has been known as the
only salve powerful enough to reach
chronic ulcers and old sores Of long
standing. Because it is so powerful
it often heas burns and scaIds with
out a s:ar in remarkably short time.
Aliens Ulcerine Salve heals from
the bottom up and draws out the
poisons. If applied on new cuts and
sores it heals in one-third the time
that common salves and )iniments
take. Sold by E. 7. Whitehead Co.,
and other leading druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

The Commonwealth would be glad
to publish in its columns opinions
from representative citizens Of Scot
land Neck on the feasibility of an
election to float bonds to pave the
city streets and to install water and
drainage system. The election, fol.
lowing a bill through the legislature
giving the municipality the right to
call an election, could be held any
time thereafter. After this the
making of the contract for the i'm
provement project might be defer
red until conditions warranted such
such an improvement.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
The GOSSIP VENDORS.

We have at last arrived at solu
ton whereby the village gossip ven
ders may be ascertained without
undue inquisitiveness. Go to your
favorite cinematograph theatre and
pick out seat Of vantage. 1t a
female, either with or without an
escort of the opposite sex, fops
down in front Of you without re-
moving her Notwithstanding head
gear, you may be safe in putting her
down in the gossip column. This
has been tried and found to be true
in nine and nineteenth cases out of a
possible ten.
The reason we know is that hav-
ing been the victim Of such acre
covering hats on several occasions,
there was nothing left to do but
graft yourself to the chair and hear
the disparagment of Mrs. Persons
clothes and how utterly lacking in
her ability to wear them at an ad-
vantage. Then when the patrons of
the picture couse are fairly guffaW-
ing at something taking place on
the screen-"Going off to school
has certainly helped Gwendolyn, but
| declare / never have seen such
short skirts on grown girl before;
| think it is scandalous how some
mothers allow their daughters to
pack the pavement And then as
the bauble of voices in the audience
are raised in conjecture Of how the
picture will turn out during the
brief respite for the operator to put
on part two, we hear above the din
the fiendess saying, And his mother
is such sweet woman. | don't see
how he became infatuated with a
woman of her kind. It's the talk of
the town, the way he carried on with
her at the beach this summer, even
my boy William says he can under
stand why he wants to humiliate h S
family with his ardent attentions to
that woman
Ladies and gentlemen, bellows
the manager from the rear, the
serial story, The Slken Snake, will
be shown here tomorrow night. |
have just received telegram from
the film company saying that The
Silken Snake has been held UP in
transit, but will arrive in the morn
ing without fail. l am very sorry
CiA61L We 8" Gle UIl1O1 Iu1dLC III 1Ol Do-
ing able to show this marvellous pic
ture tonight. In addition---''
But just then the parties in front
Of us got up with, Just like 'em;
you can't ever put any dependence
in what these moving picture peo-
pie say. It's all cheat to get one
here to see a picture when thew
knew all the time that it wasn't
coming"
Seeing our chance to shake loose
from the spell of local scandal, we
oozed out for the nearest coaling
station for our nightly chocolate
milk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21
We arise to nominate John Bull as
the prince of side-steppers.

Scotland Neck is fortunate in get
ting the service that it does from
the municipal light plant and the
local telephone exchange. These
two agencies twenty years ago were
dream; but, conld we do without
them to-day? Ten years from now
it will be beyond our conception to
understand how We ever got along
without waterworks and other i'm
provements as long as we did.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

We cannot see why any one who
favors a primary that would give
the people voice in the selection
of officials can object to allowing
the people to decide for themselves.
Durham Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

Tie party or parties entering the
Office of the Southern Express Com
pany some nights ago have not as
yet been apprehended.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-01-21

Some estimate the loss Of peanuts
from the bad weather lately as much
as forty-fve per cent of the total
yield near this market.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05
SKAGWAY WANTS
 BOATS TO STAY

SKAGWAY-The following peti- tion to the management of the four lines of steamers running into Skag- way is being circulated and is receiv- ing the signature of everyone t9 whom it has so far been presented:
 "We, the undersigned business men and residents of Skagway, Alaska, hereby urge your consideration of the matters brought to your attention by the Commercial Club, to that end that you may, by mutual arrange ment between your companies, give passengers an opportunity to ex- change their tickets to return on later steamers, and that you have your steamers remain in this rOrt long enough to allow at least three hours for the tourists in our town, exclusive of the time consumed in making the excursion trip on the White Pass & Yukon Route to Sum init or Bennett"
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05
Romance Marked
 Wreck ofMaripOsa

On board the Mariposa when she ran on the rocks at Napier Point, about 10 miles south of Bella Bella, was young lady who was on her way to Sitka to marry one of the business men of that place, who had been in correspondence with her through the good offices of some matrimonial agency and had sent her money with which to make the trip from her home on the outside to the snug little place he had prepared for her in Al aska. When the Mariposa went ashore the young lady very naturally was much terrified and seeing her plight a passenger of the stcrner sex took it upon himself to soothe and quiet her and to see that she got of safely onto the rescuing boat that had been sent to their relief Had the strangers courtesies ended at this stage of the proceedings, all would have been well, but he persist ed in his attentions until the Despatch reached Ketchikan, by which time he had so ingratiated himself with the fair one that the services of a minis ter were invoked and the pair made one, without prabably a thought for the disconsolate one at Sitka who put up the "long green" that made the joyous event possible, and who IS probably now wearing his heart out in unavailing longing for the fair one who will never reach there.-Skag- way Alaskan.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05

Wanted: to rent, piano. Gateway.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05
MINER PAYS BIG
 PRICE FOR MELON

In the balmy days of Dawson, a story gained circulation that Swift water Bill" Gates had, at one time, purchased all the eggs in town, with a view to gaining the affections of a refractory maiden. And the story went further to the effect that by getting corner on the eggs that he gained his point. Whether or not the story was true, "Swiftwater" Bill had nothing on Andy Lovik, of the Circle hotsprings district, as he re- gently cornered the watermeIons of that district by paying $50 for an eight pound melon.
 The purchaser had struck it rich but short time before in Signora creek and his poke was fat at the time of the sale, he had no objection to paying a high price. By the peo- pie of the hotsprings country it Is claimed that this is the highest price ever paid for melon, ten dollars a pound
 After making the purchase, Mir. Lovik treated his friends and short ly afterward left for the hills to secure his winters supply of neat Fairbanks Times.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior. U. s. Land Office at Juneau, Alaska September 23, 1915.


 U. s. Land Office at Juneau, Alaska September 23, 1915. NOTICE is hereby given that Ole Martin, of Seward, Alaska, who, on May 21, 1915, made homestead appli- cation, No. O1724, for E1aNWA EkS WA, Section 26, Township 1 N, Range ", Seward Meridian and the E. 24 rods of the WIZ NWA, WIZ S. WIZ said section 26 has filed notice of intention to make final five year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the U. $. Commissioner M. J. Conroy, at his office at Seward, Alaska, on the 17th day of November, 1915. Claimant names as witnesses:
 c. T. Daggett,
 George Sexton,
 Peter Anderson,
 w. A. McNeiley all of Seward, Alaska.
 c. B. WALKER,
 Register. First publication Oct. 4, 1915. Last publication Nov. 10, 1915.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Sunday: Masses at 8:3O and 1O:3O a. m. Sunday school after Mass. Rosary, Instruction and Benediction, 7:3O D. m. Weekdays: Mass at s a. m.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05

The Seward Gateway, published daily and weekly, is the only estab- lished publication of this kind in the district included in government plans.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05

Don't get dafry on the other fel- lows taffy. Best food and custom. Eat till you bust lem. THE COM MERGE CAFE.
The Seward gateway., 1915-11-05

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
old AS The RACE
Setting Aside a Period for
Thanksgiving Is a Custom
OF Remote Antiquity.

The idea is prevalent in the Unit
i ed States that our Thanksgiving
is peculiarly an American custom
OF New England origin. This is true
In part only. The general observance
through many years of a set dav on
wnlch to give thanks to Almighty God
Ior his blessings has made the custom
olstinctiyely American; but its origin
long antedates the settlement of the
western continent, and we must look
elsewhere for it. The idea of Thanks
giving day goes back to remotest an
tlqulty. 1t is part of natural religion,
and is probably as old as the human
race. In written records, we have
ample evidence that the festival was
celebrated in connection with "the
fruits of the earth" by the ancient
Egyptians, the Jews, the Greeks and
the Romans. Long before Luther's
revolt from Rome in the sixteenth CEN
fury 1t had been observed by the
Christians; and after the Reformation,
Thanksgiving days were in frequent
use by the Professionals, especially
those of England.
The festival appears early in Jewish
history, and, as it was connected with
the land and it's possession, may have
had Canaanitish prototype. It's cele-
bration was annual, and each festival
continued through seven days. At the
beginning two vessels of silver were
carried in a ceremonious manner to
the temple, one full of water, the other
OF wine, which were poured at the foot
OF the altar of burnt offerings, always
on the seventh day of the festival"
Plutarch describes this ceremonial,
which he believed was a feast of Bac-
chus. He says: 1.-THE Jews celebrate
two feasts of Bacchus. In the midst
of the vintage they spread tables,
spread with all manner of fruits, and
live in tabernacles made especially of
palms and ivy together. A few
days later they kept another festival
which was openly dedicated to Bac-
chus, for they carried boughs of palms
in their hands, with which they went
into the temple, the Levites going be-
fore with instruments of music"
Analogous to the Jewish festival
and possibly borrowed from it was
that of the old Greeks, the Thesmor-
phia. This was a feast to Demeter,
the goddess of the harvest. It lasted
nine days and consisted Of sacrifices
of the nrOducta of fbe soil with ohIa.
tons of wine, milk and honey" The.
ocritus refers to it in the Seventh
Idyll," where Simichidas says: Now,
this is our way to the Thalysia; for
our friends, in sooth, are making a
feast to Demeter of the beautiful
robe, offering the first fruits of their
abundance, since for them in boun
teous manner, the goddess has piled
the threshing floor with barley"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Not Copied From the Jews.

Undoubtedly our present Thanks
giving day has its prototype in the
Plymouth thanksgiving festival of
1921. 1t has been asserted repeatedly
that the Plymouth festival was sug-
gested to the Pilgrims by the Jewish
Feast of lngathering." That is not
probable, as the differences between
them are more striking than the like
nesses. They were of the same dura-
ton, each lasting week; and in COM
mon with all other harvest festivals
they had the same intent. But in the
Jewish festival sacrifice and worship
were the prevailing characteristics,
while in that of the Pilgrims they were
entirely wanting.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACE1E, RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY

Kidney, Bladder and'Urc Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When
the kidneys are weak or diseased,
these natural filters do not cleanse
the blood sufficiently, and the poisons
are carried to all parts OF the body.
There follow depression, aches and
pains, heaviness, drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, chilliness and rheu-
matism. In some people there are sharp
pains in the back and loins, distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy. The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid affects the muscles
and joints It causes lumbago, rheuma-
tism, govt or sciatica. This is the time
to send DR.. Pierce. Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo. N. Y, 10c for large trial pack
age of "Anuric."
During digestion uric acid Is alb
sorbed into the system from meat
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

eaten. and even from some vegetables.
The poor kidneys get tired and back
ache begins. This is a good time to
take "Anuric," the new discovery OF
DR.. Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble In
responsible for many deaths, and In
surance Company examining doctors
always test the water of an applicant
before policy win be issued. Have
you ever set aside a bottle of water
for twenty-four hours? A heavy sedl
ment or settling sometimes indicates
kidney trouble. If you wish to know
your condition send sample OF your
water to DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel.
Buffalo, N. Y, and describe symptoms.
1t will be examined without any ex-
pense TO you, and DR.. Pierce or his
medical STAFF win inform you truthfuIN.
Anuric is now for sale by dealers, In
soc pck'gs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Thanksnivinn EahIe.

A turkey one day observed a pea.
cock in the farm yard and immediate.
ly began to find fault with it.
"You vain, conceited bird" said the
turkey, you are proud of your looks,
and yet you are of no value in the
economy Of nature. Why do you strut
around and regard all others with dis
dain?"
"You make mistake" SRplied the
peacock. Il am not now admiring my.
self, though l should be excused for
doing so. Next Thursday is Thanks
giving, and / was merely INDUCING In
a cakewalk because l am not big, fat
turkey like you"
Moral: Beauty is only skin deep,
but edibility extends to the bone.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Warrior of Today.

The methods of warfare have
changed enormously in the past year.
The sword. for example, has almost
disappeared from war.
A story comes from the Argonne
about French chasseur who took a
German officer prisoner. The chas.
seur, a boy. said to the officer: Give
up your sword!"
But the officer shook his head and
answered: Il have no sword to give
up. But won't my vitriol spray. my
oil protector. or my gas cylinder dc
as l?"-Exchange
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Men and Women

Women as we'll as men are made miser-
able by kidney and bladder trouble. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root the great kidney
remedy, is highly recommended by thou
sands.
Swamp-Root stands the highest for the
reason that so many people say II has
proved 20 be Just the remedy needed In
thousands OF even the most distressing
cases.
At druggists In 60c. and 800 sizes. You
may receive sample size bottle OF
Swamp-Root by Parcel Post. also o
pamphlet telling you about IL. Address
DIR. Kilmer IL Co., Binghamton, N. r..
and enclose ten cents. also mention this
paper.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
CLEAN SWEET SCALP
May Be Kept So by cuticura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

To have good hair clear the scalp
OF dandruff and itching with shampoos
Of Cuticura Soap and touches of Cuti-
cura Ointment to dandruff spots and
itching. Nothing better than these
pure. fragrant. supercreamy emol-
lients for skin and scalp troubles.
Sample each free by mail with Skin
Book. Address Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

81 took your Com
pound and have a fine,
strong b by. - Mrs.
JOHN MITCHELL, Mas
sena, N. Y.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is a
wonderful medicine for
expectant mothers. -
Mrs. A. NJ. MYERS, Cor.
donville, Mo.
81 highly recommend
Lydia E. Pinkham S Veg
etable Compound before
childbirth, it has done so
much for me. Mrs. E.
M. DoERR, R. R. l, Con-
shohocken, Pa.
81 took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound to build up my
system and have TIL e
dearest baby girl in the
world" - Mrs. NOSE
BLAKELEY, Coalport, Pa.
81 praise the Com
pound whenever I have
a chance. 1t did so much
for me before my little
girl was born. +" - Mrs.
E. W. SANDERS, Rowles-
burg, w. Va
al took your Com
pound before baby was
born and feel I owe my
life to it. Mrs. WINNIE
TILLIs, Winter Haven,
Florida.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Slow to Find Favor In South

In the South Thanksgiving day was
practically unknown till about 1855.
when Governor John of Virginia urged
the observance of the day In letter
to the legislature; but the idea met
with hot opposition. on the ground
that it was a New England supersti-
tion," and the small favor it found was
completely wiped out by the Civil war.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
An Improved Quinine, Does not Cause
Nervousness nor Ringing in Head

The happy combination Of laxatiges In LAX
ALIVE BROMO QUININE makes the Quinine
in this form have far better effect than tho
ordinary Quinine, and it can be taken BIZ any
one without affecting the hcad. Remember to
call for the full name, Laxative Bromo Quinine.
Look for signature Of Z. w. Grove. 2jc.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

"Well," said the cherries person.
Thanksgiving is all right, but | be-
lieve l prefer an old-fashioned Fourth
of July" ''Why? Its cheaper to
celebrate. A pack of frecrackers costs
lot less than a turkey"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
The Circle of Our Love

The strange sweet life we have and own
So wondrous is from friends we've known;
And those anear and those above,
Complete the circle of our love;
And when we think of these, and pray,
We keep, in sooth, Thanksgiving Day!
William Brunton.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
His Prero.ative.

well. guess we can safely say
this much"
Say it,"
After fellow has been vice presi-
dent for four years he ought to come
away from Washington playing pref
ty good game of golf.
Courier-Journal..
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Bio Hts.

Il heard a new patriotic song at
burlesque show last night. 1t was
knockout"
And | heard patriotic argument
outside the show. There was a
knockout in that, too"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.--Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

The people not only follow leaders.
but they are perfectly willing to pay
for the privilege of doing so.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Not gray Hair. bu. Tired T,res

make US look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

"Do you believe in luck?"
"Of course | do. Aren't the other
fellows getting it all the timer"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

A busy man seldom has time to real
ize how happy he is.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
HAVE YOU
A Chill?

Many women long for children. but because Of
come durable physical arrangement are denriv,ed
of this greatest Of all happiness.
The women whose names follow were restored
to normal health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Ve0ets!
bic Compound. Write and ask them about Il.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

Are you at all familiar with nau.
teal terms?"
Il used to know few of them. but
| haven't used them since / Joined
the church"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

Be sure OF your facts before at
tempting to pose as liar.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26

Russia devotes 1,sSs,7s7 acres 10
sugar beet culture.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
FREyIT
FROZEN
of Course.

Il think those fur collars that come
up to the chin are hideous.
wouldn't wear one to save my neck"
And yet that's what they are usu-
ally worn for.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
Wrona Method.

Charlie doesn't seem to be doing
very well at school," remarked mis-
mother. His reports show that h4
has failed in nearly all his studies.
I'm afraid the teacher doesn't under
stand him"
I'm quite sure she doesn't" replied
the boys father. Il haven't noticed
any bruises on Charlie"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-11-26
IMMIGRANT 70 Mnthara
A Hot One.

my wife's been nursing crouch
all the week"
Been laid up, have your"