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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
The tale from old Norep lore tells Baldar the beautiful slain by Eokl the mischief maker using mistletoe. Gods cursed the mistletoe, then the God of Love urged a future kiss between those beneath its branch to keep the spirit alive. Thus the custom of stealing a kiss under mistletoe began.
Esteemed doctors across the South praise Vincl, a cod liver extractive no oil preparation, noting its strength giving and curative powers for bronchial and pulmonary troubles. Advertised with guarantees and testimonials from W N Rand D W D Evans Mills NC and Dr Bonchelle Thomasville GA, plus claims of iron peptonate and blood support.
A fragment discusses watchdog sound as nuisance at night and the desire for a shotgun welcome to the honest barker. It praises Burdock Blood Bitters for blood purification and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a popular tonic, reflecting period small ads and health claims.
An ad page spotlights Ollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising cures and toning effects for 35 cents per tea or tablet. It promotes health benefits and cautions about coughs with Foley's Honey and Tar, urging readers to buy from W. S. Martin & Co. It also includes a quip about the Southern Republican state convention progressing despite laws.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds, claiming no case of cold worsening to pneumonia after use. It includes a comic aside about a “New Boy” and a remark about a cowardly office boy in a humorous exchange from Women’s Home Companion.
A pro prohibition appeal argues personal liberty versus saloons, naming Cy Watson and Glenn Aycock among backers. It claims liquor caused domestic violence, cites a $1,000,000 liquor group spend to defeat prohibitions, and urges rallies in schools and churches before the May 28 election. It notes Hickory arrests rose with saloons and calls for a large turnout April 10 and Startown and Hickory meetings.
A clipping reports a remarkable success of L T Cooper whose cures are described as widely accepted. The Tribune of Minneapolis is cited noting many followers of Cooper’s stomach regulating preparation. The article claims growing attention and predicts a large impact similar to past cities.
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