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THE COMMONWEALTH
AFTERNOON DAILY
Tiie Commonwealth, Inc.
Scotland Neck Bank BIdg.
Scotland Neck, N. C.
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Entered at the PostofHce at Scot
land Neck, N. C, as second-class
matter under Act of Congress,
March 3, 1879.
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Tuesday : March 5, 1918
the government and would, throw j O
their great strength to the making
of the world safe for democracy.
But this controversy hi of too
serious a nature to be passed by.
It involves two of the most pow
erful interests of the country, and
the very life of the nation is af
fected. If the charge is true,
there is treason to deal with.
If false, then two of America's
greatest labor leaders have sadly
fallen down on their jobs and
have brought their organizations
into bad repute.
Since the matter has gone so i
far, it is up to Congress
thoroughly investigate. No per
functory probe should be tolerat
ed, but the country should be
made fully acquainted with every
fact. The railroads are more
than ever the arteries of the na-lg
tion in this crisis, and eonsidera-iD
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FROM JANUARY 1st. TO FEBRUARY 25th. THIS YEAR OUR BUSINESS WAS EXACTLY FOUR THOUSAND, FIFTY
FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTY-EIGHT CENTS LARGER THAN IT WAS FROM JANUARY 1st. TO FEBRUARY 25th
LAST YEAR, WHICH WAS THEN THE LARGEST GROCERY BUSINESS EVER RECORDED IN THIS GOOD T0Y7N
PRICES LOWER NOW THAN TMEN
IF YOU LIVE IN THIS COMMUNITY AND EAT, IT SHOULD VERY GREATLY INTEREST YOU, FOR IT SHOWS CON
CLUSIVELY THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE OF THIS TOWN CENTERED ON THIS STORE AS THE ONE
PLACE TO GET THEIR QUALITY EDIBLES.
THINK BEFORE YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER. THE BEST IS NONE TOO GOOD FOR YOU.
Your Patronage, However Small, Is Highly Appreciated
INVESTIGATION DEMANDED
tion for no man or set of men
should be permitted to interfere
with their free operation.
Use the probe, and probe to the
bottom.
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CLEE VAU(QMIAN
Largest Exclusive Retail Grocery Business in Halifax County.
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The most unfortunate incident
that has arisen since this coun
try's entrance into the war is the
dispute between the railroads!
and the brotherhoods of trainmen
and conductors. The dispute is
fraught with much danger to the
transportation interests of the
country. The seriousness of the
charges made by Messrs. W. G.
Lee and A. B. Garretson, heads of
the trainmen and conductors, re
spectively, would seem to leave
the Government no choice but to
fully investigate the entire mat
ter. Messrs Lee and Garretson allege
that the freight congestion is the
direct result of conspiracy on the
part of the managements of the
various systems to discredit con
trol and the eight-hour law. Not
only is this serious charge made
by both these great labor leaders
but it is substantiated by numer
ous other members of the two
brotherhoods.
It is hardly believable that the
heads of our great transportation
system could so far forget the
first duty of American citizens as
to exploit their country in this
great crisis of; her history, for
purely selfish ends. On the other
hand it is almost unbelievable
that two such prominent leaders
of the people should be deceived
into laying a charge of such ser
iousness unless they were firmly
convinced of its truth.
The country had thought that
the graceful manner in which gov
ernment control was accepted by
the management of our railroads
that all were in perfect harmony
with the Administration in the
effort to bring the war to a speedy
close. We were feeling proud of
our transportation systems and
WEATHER REPORT FOR WEEK
ENDING MARCH 3
By J. Y. Savage
Temperature highest 83" on March 1.
Temperature lowest 28" on Feb. 27.
Temperature average high 70 2-7 '
Temperature average low 40 5-7 '
Rainfall 24-100 inches.
Mr. Robert Gray returned last night
from Rocky Mount, where he spent the
week end.
ROOMERS AND BOARDERS Want-
at tbe Bell Hotel on Depot street The
house has just been opened under new
ownership. Apply at once to H. A.
Paramore. Bell Hotel. 12-21-tf.
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Mrs. W. T. Hancock, and son Bennie
returned yesterday afternoon from
Rocky Mount. They were accompanied
home by Miss Catherine Hancock.
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE Will seU my office and lot
at tax valuation. J. P. Wimberley,
Battleboro, N. C.
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In connection with my shoe
work I will repair harness at
equally reasonable prices.
Am now doing this work at
home but as soon as the
work increases will open
a shop on main street.
All Work Strictly Cash
J. D. LAMB
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OUR STOCK OF FORD & CHEV
ER0LET PARTS IS QUITE COMPLETE.
This stock is carried with a view to givieg better
service to our customers. It's useless to mention
Buick parts, but if you should have an accident, and
need anything.
ASK RIDDICK
Telephone Office, 139. Garage 178, Residence 170.
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Mr. J. B. Edwards left this morning
for Richmond to purchase some mules.
MULE FOR SALE One bay mare mule
nine years old. Apply to Moses
Iliggs, Hobgood, N. C, R. 1.
DR. f;. F. KEEL
Prom 7 to 9 P to. Appoirttirent
Scotland eci. . C.
)ffice Upstairs in tbe Whitehead BIdg
Office Hours: 9 to 1 & 2 to 5 O'clock
(Successor i II-, A, C. Liveruion)
MODEL BARBER SHOP
J. D. SmllL, Prop.
Methods, Sharp Steel, Best
Service
Electrical Shampoo and
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SAND
Any contractor who wants
good sharp sand for build
ing or cement work, also
hauling work to be done
apply to
George A, Ward
Box 185
Scotland Neck, N. C.
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looks. YOU are one cf the best look
ing women in Scotland neck. Why not
also permit folks to say that you have
one of the most beautiful homes in Scot
land Neck?
You deserve new Furniture. Tell
your husband we said so.
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Funeral Designs and sprays, Wedding Boquets, Corsages
for the Birthday. Cut flowers for the sick room. All sea
sonal flowers furnished on short notice.
Out of Town' Orders Executed Promptly
Flowers delivered anywhere in U. S. by Telegraph.
Write or Phone
V. Herman Creech, Florist
TARBORO, N. C.
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THE BANK KNOW YOU
Banks are often asked if such and such a person is re
liable, or entitled to credit. If you are a depositor, the
bank knows your worth and can give you a rating. Other
wise a bank is often compelled to withhold a favorable
rating purely through lack of information relative to your
financial status.
A bank account is your best endorsement. It stamps you
as a man of affairs.
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noveltxes will b entitled to $1.00 for the benefit of the Red Cross
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