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AFTERNOON DAILY
The Commonwealth, Inc.
Scotland Neck Bank Bldg.
Scotland Neck, N. C.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Scot-
land Neck, N. C, as second-class
matter under Act of Congress,
March 3, 1879.
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Tuesday, November 13, 1917
power,' the voice of the people
should not only have, but exer
cise, supreme authority.
This we are failing to do. Our
government is putting forth most
herculean efforts to pilot the ship
of state through the troubled
waters, but they are hampered on
j every hand by those who, from a
self interest that exceeds their
loyalty, persist in throwing every
obstruction possible in the way.
This should not be, must not be.
The lives of the thousands of
young men who have responded
to their country's call must not be
jeopardized by the Judas at home.
i It is time that the great loyal ma
jority demand that the voice of
the objector and obstructionist be
silenced if not one way, then an
other. There is something crooked
about a "conscience" that per
sists in arraying itself against the
national conscience. Such a
"conscience" is the creature of
many and varied influences, none
of which make for the best inter
ests o American life.
It is time the reactionary were
silenced. The people have spoken,
and their verdict should be final.
The traitor to his country should
feel that country's displeasure in
no light degree.
Market quotations show a con
siderable drop in pork, but it
hasn't had any affect on "ham
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OBSERVE RULES OF THE ROAD.
Everv time the German crown
prince losses a battle, the Kaiser
takes a fresh grip on his "divine
right.
THE EGG SPECULATORS.
Justice is reputed to be blind,
but sometimes strikes so truly we
are inclined to credit her with
Argus eyes.
For some time now the govern
ment has been beseiged to include
eggs in the soldiers' rations, and
it now comes to light that the
parties so intensely interested in
the boys are the cold storage men. !
Accustomed as they are to "re
tiring" large quantities of eggs
during the laying season, this
year they miscalculated the sup-
Again it is necessary to call atten
tion to the fact that traffic rules are
becoming slack, many disregarding
them altogether to the detriment and
danger of the public.
The proper authorities will be au
thorized to enforce the traffic ordi
nances henceforth and this notice is
given that all may be advised that the
same must be observed.
The town ordinances call for driving
on the right side of the road, corners
to be turned round the guide posts;
cars to be parked-with front wheel to
the sidewalk and at an angle of 45
degrees, and lights both front and rear
when not parked under the street
lights; no cars to be left on the street
through the night.
The state regulations call for a mod
erate speed through town, and a lic
ense displayed on all cars.
The boy scouts who did such valliant
service in, the summer will again di
rect traffic on Saturday, .which they
do under the direction of the town of
ficials, with instructions to take the
names of all those who disregard the
directions.
R. G. SHACKELL,
Mayor.
NOTICE.
School Election to be held on Nov.
20th, 1917, at Tillery, a Conoconara
Township, for the rurrose of voti rip
ply, and noW they are caught with ; on a Special Tax of 30c on the $100.00
warehouses full and an almost ! valuation of property and 90c on each
normal supply still coming from j Taxable Poll in said district.
.registration isook to be open trom
Oct. 27th to Nov. 17th, 1917 for the
purpose of all voters in said district
the farms. Now they stand to
lose heavily unless benevolent
Uncle Sam can be persuaded to
come to their relief.
Uncle should relieve them by
peremptorily ordering their
stock thrown on the general mar
ket, and let the. people once more
make the acquaintance of the
fruit.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
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Having qualified as
C. T. A. under the last will and testa-s
ment of James tf. jenreys, aeceaseu, p
late of Halifax County, North Caro- p
lina, this is to notify all persons hav-D
ing claims against the decedent to ex- g
hibit the same to the undersigned on p
or before the 10th day of November, (p
1918, or this notice will be pleaded in j
bar of their recovery. All persons in-1 g
debted to said estate will please make I p
immediate payment. !
This 3rd dav nf November. 1917. iQ
T. E. GKEEN,
Administrator, C. T. A., of James G
Jeffries.
PACE & BOUSHALL, Attorneys,
Raleigh, N. C.
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WE DONT WRITE IT "N. C ", BUT
PROUD TO PUT IT "SCOTLAND NECK"
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It is noticeable that a good many people, living in small towns
and registering at hotels, give the name ofj their State, instead of
their town, as home.
This is not true of people living in this good town, for we swell
with pride as we write, opposite our names, ' ' SCOTLAND NECK. ' 1
It isn't even necessary to follow it with "N. C," for Scotland
Neck has a reputation that is more than State-wide. No town of
its size can boast of more intelligence, more thrift or better citizen
ship. Where do the majoritv of these good people buy the most of the
FANCY AND HEAVY GROCERIES? Modesty forbids that I say,
but watch the delivery boys and listen to the telephones.
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VAUGHAN
LOST Black and White Cameo The
only one in town, lost yesterday after
noon between Mrs. J. E Bowers resi
dence, Hoffman's store and The Dixie
Theatre. Liberal reward for return of
same or information leading to the re
covery. The Commonwealth. 10 31 -tf nDapl
Largest Exclusive Retail Gro eery Business in Halifax County.
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FIRE COMES UNAWARE
Insure with GLOBE UNDERWRITERS AGENCY Of The
GLOBE AND BULGERS FIRE INSURANCE.
Claud A. Paramore, Special Agent
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Carload of Juniper Cedar dressed
shingles received, size 4 x 20 and
good enongh for a palace.
Place your order for what you will
need while there is a good stock to
select from.
Burroughs Pittman Wheeler Co.
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THE PEOPLE ALWAYS RIGHT
to register.
.r. O. APPLEWHITE,
Registrar.
N. FITZPATRICK,
J. A DICKENS,
Poll Holders.
By order Board County Commission
ers, Oct. 3, 1917.
J. H. NORMAN,
Oct. 3. tf.
Clerk.
It has been the conviction of;
the greatest statesmen of all ages
and all countries that one could
safely trust to the decision of the
majority of the people on any
question that affected them. The
public mind and conscience is nice
ly attuned to the public welfare
and seldom goes astray. Given a
free hand in the working out of
their destiny, no people would
ever come to grief. It is only
when self-seeking and deceitful
leaders becloud issues for their
own selfish purposes that the peo
ple are seduced.
So much preliminary to the as
sertion that the American people
the great, sober, reasoning ma
jority are right today. Without
fuss and feathers they have de
creed a course of action that shall
preserve the national weal and
the national honor, and they are
not likely to be lightly turned
from that course.
vox popuii, vox uei, never
had a more direct application
than to the attitude of the Ameri
can people in the present world
crisis. Being, then, the supreme
FOB SALE-ONE SIX HORSE SAMP-
son Upright Steam Engine and Boil
er, one I. H. C. Hay Press, one No.
2 Little Giant Peanut Thiesher, all
in good working condition. For par
ticulars apply to F. B. Cook,Tillery,
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is one essential to happiness in life. Make
your dwelling place as inviting as your
means will permit
Our Furmitare
will meet your desires, whatever they are. It
would be hard to surpass in quality the de
sign, coloring, finish and workmanship which
give distinction to the easy chairs, daven
ports, reading tables and other living room
furniture we display. Come and inspect the
stock. Fair prices and courtesy assured.
Our Word Is a Guaranty of Honest Values
SCOTLAND NECK FURNITURE CO
"THE HOUSE OP QUALITY"
The Comfortable Home! Y o UH IT
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when it is in the savings department of this bank.
It earns nothing when carried around in your pocket.
SCOTLAND NECK BANK
J. H. Alexander Jr., Cashier Hugh Johnson, Asst. C's'r.
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NEW STYLES IN MIGM LACE BOOTS
CALOMEL SALIVATES AND MAKES
YOU SICK
Acts like dynamite on a sluggish liver I
and you lose a day's
work
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should take sickening, salivating cal
omel when 50 cents buys a large bottle
of Dodson's Liver Tone a perfect sub
stitute for calomel.
It is a pleasant, vegetable liquid
which will start your liver just as sure
ly as calomel, but it doesn't make you
sick and can not salivate.
Children and grown folks can take
Dodson's Liver. Tone, because it is per
fectly harmless.
Calomel is a dangerous drug. It is
mercury and attacks your , bones. Take
a dose. of nasty calomel today and you
will feel weak, sick and nauseated to
morrow. Don't lose a day's work. Take
a spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone in
stead and you will wake up feeling
great. No more biliousness, constipa- Q
tion, v sluggishness, headaehe, coated
tongue or sour stomach. Your druggist ; f
says if you don 't find Dodson 's Liyer
Tone -art Jhetter than horrible calomel
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Made over perfect-fitting lasts.
With turned flexible soles.
In brown, gray, combinitions,
two-tones, and black.
In dull or bright kidskin or pa
tent leather.
All sizes in the combined as
sortment. Styles to suit every taste; for
dress and street wear.
FURS
FURS
IN GENEROUS ASSORT
MENTS IN ALL THE NOTED
SKINS ON COLLARETTES,
NECKPIECES AND MUFFS.
STYLES OF THE HOUR IN
WOMENS WOOL
Sweaters
SNUG-FITTING, warm and fascina
ting in their good look-beautifully knit
sweaters with large sailor collars belts
and two pockets. In solid colors of
rose, Copenhagen, navy, corn and white
also in solid colors striped on collar
with white.
LADIES GOATS, GOAT SUITS AND DRESSES
IN THE NO VELTIESS OF THE SEASON, BOTH IN MATERIALS AND STYLES. PRICES TO FIT THE SLENDEREST
POCKETBOOK.
"THE STORE WHERE YOUR FATHER ALWAYS TRADES."
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