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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1913

Page

3

Lydia Pinkham Remedies Credited In Woman Health Appeals

Letters from women across the country praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products for easing gynecological trouble. Testimonies describe rapid relief from pain, fatigue, and irregular cycles, with readers urged to write for confidential advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Elazawlh Aira Filcone Gor Street Buffalo New York Lydia E.pinkham

First Western North Carolina High School Debate at Lenoir College

The event hosts high and graded schools west of the Yadkin River with a Friday night finals at 8 PM on April 4. A prelim Friday afternoon narrows entrants to eight finalists. a college medal awaits the winner. Oakview Orchestra to provide music for the occasion.

North Carolina Lenoir College Yadkin River Cal Oakview Orchestra

Pains in the Stomach Prompt Kidney and Liver Warning

A column warns that persistent stomach pains signal liver or kidney trouble and may lead to dropsy or Bright's disease. Electric Bitters is hailed as the best remedy with a North Carolina user's testimonial. price is 50 cents to 1.00, sold by local druggists Moser Grimes.

Bright H. T. Alston Keeigh N. C C. M. Shoford Moser & Lute Grimes Drug Store

Death of Captain Lane in Hickory and Dudley Shoals

Captain James Lane a Confederate Army veteran known for his gore on Hickory streets died last week and was buried at Dudley Shoals. Once well to do, he lost his wealth in the war and lived in Hickory for years. Injured by a runaway team during a Confederate Reunion in Winston last year, he remained feeble and succumbed to related injuries. The Baptist church at Dudley Shoals conducted his funeral.

James Lane Hickory Dudley Shoals Lane Winston Dud[ley Shoals

Fletcher's Castoria and Bucklen's Amica Salve Ad

Advertisement claims Castoria relieves burns bruises and skin ailments. Mentions Bucklen's Amica Salve as a quick cure with a testimonial about L H Hafin of Ir dell Texas who recovered after four days from an ankle sore. Promoted by local druggists and priced at 25 cents.

Bucklen L. H Hafin Irdell C. M. Shuford Moser & Lutz Grimes Drug Store

Local sales lure as W T Sledge promotes big sale

Advertisements detail W T Sledge selling stock to Frank R Higgins before a Friday April 4 sale at 9 oclock with low prices on clothing hats shoes and furnishings. Higgins also opens sensational sales on Indies and children s wear. Additional items include potatos onions seeds fur prices and millinery offers at Higgins.

W. T. Sledge Frank R. Higgins Higgins W. T Slace Hig Sins Oxford's

Paint Education Ad Promotes Job Based Buying

An old advertising excerpt argues for buying paint by the job rather than by the gallon, explaining cost per job and labor implications. It compares Devoe brand paint to average paints, estimating dozens of gallons over a project and noting how labor affects overall price. A side note recounts a domestic exchange about breakfast preferences.

Devoe Dev

Vinol advertised as remedy for weak stomachs and nerves

An Oneonta New Jersey resident recounts fifteen years of stomach trouble and, after two bottles of Vinol, reports stronger digestion and weight gain. The ad claims Vinol strengthens exhausted digestive nerves and is easily assimilated, with a money back guarantee if ineffective.

Vinci Moser & Lutz Druggist Hickor N.C

Lenoir youth declines rail travel after wreck

A young man from Lenoir visited the railroad's foreman last Monday morning but witnessed the wreck victims being brought to town. He decided he did not want railroading in his area and began walking back to Lenoir, deeming train travel dangerous after the incident.

Grea Lenoir the Road His-En

Cause for Alarm Over Appetite Signals Warning

Fragmentary ad style notice warns of appetite loss or distress after eating and urges readers to seek help for potential medical issues. Mentions refunds and product mentions in a garbled pharmaceutical context from Grimes Drug Co. Possibly referencing a laxative or digestive aid with questionable claims.

New Ford Cars at Dunavant Co Depot

A Hickory firm unloads six 1913 Ford cars at the freight depot. Four cars sell before unloading to B S Gaither Morganton Earnest Erwin Morganton C P Lutz Lenoir and Hudson’s buyer. Ford’s popularity cited with sales figures from 1912 to 1913. The company anticipates stronger spring and summer sales.

M. V. Dunavant M. V. Dunavant Co Colums

A Call to the South for West Suffering Relief

The Manufacturers' Record appeals to the South to give abundantly and quickly to the greatly damaged West. It labels the disaster incomparable to the San Francisco quake in scope, with thousands dead, immense property losses, and long recovery ahead, urging prompt charity from southern prosperity.

West San Francisco

Public auction sale of Presbyterians Manse property Hickory NC

Court record summary notes two deeds of trust by KA Price and family to secure loans from First Building and Loan Association of Hickory. Wootten, trustee, to conduct a cash sale on May 1013 at noon at the First National Bank steps in Hickory for failure to pay interest and other obligations. Sale description covers the Presbyterian Manse parcel in Catawba County.

KA. Price Bessie F. Price Geo. R. Wootten First Building & Loan Association of Hickory K. A. Price Ross Price G. R Wootten First Building & Loan Association of Catawba North Carolina First National Bank Catawba County Lowis Eleventh Avenue Atwood Street Samuel Tate

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Favored by Mothers

A child friendly cough medicine should be pleasant, safe, and effective. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these needs and is popular with mothers. It is for sale by all dealers.

Used to Drive Ocean Ships Coal Use Worldwide

Estimates place the coal consumed on the oceans of the world at about 78 million tons per year, valued at over 250 million dollars. The data reflect global shipping fuel demand and the economic scale of maritime coal consumption.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised For Worldwide Use

A fragment discusses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven cure for coughs and colds. It urges readers to try the product next time they are ill and notes its wide reputation and availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Quinine and Iron The Most Notable General Tonic Alleged

Fragmentary OCR mentions quinine as a malaria remedy and general tonic with unclear claims. The readable text references strength and standard usage in the region, but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or concrete outcomes.

J Pierpont Morgan dies in Rome after illness

J Pierpont Morgan of New York dies in Rome at noon after months of declining health. Officials and diplomats send condolences as his son in New York is notified. physicians describe a gradual collapse from nervous prostration and inability to digest nourishment over five days.

Rome Italy J. Pierpont Morgan New York Bcame Victor Emmanuel Mr. Morgan Morgan

Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption. It claims relief from the first dose and a cure for the cough, with a customer testimonial from O H Brows of Muscadine Alabama and a price of 50 cents to 1 dollar. It notes the remedy has forty three years of recognition and is recommended by Moser & Shuford.

Dr. King O. H. Brows Ala Rica Sloan Earl S. Sloan Boston Mass

Editor Phillips Dies Suddenly

Covert M. Yailups Greensboro Daily News associate editor died suddenly from heart failure at his home near Carthage last night. Phillips was one of the best known newspaper men in the state.

Covert M. Yailups Greensboro Daily News Carthage Phillips

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim

A claim that piles can be cured in six to fourteen days is presented. The ad promotes PAZO Seager balm as a remedy and promises money back if not relieved. It asserts fast relief from itching bleeding or protruding piles with topical application.

Seedy Sam and the Ram Rampage Through Town

A kid named Hadden Havnser age 10 recalls Seedy Sam who travels to town with a ram. The tale recounts Sam’s stumble after a dram and the ram causing chaos, knocking a policeman down, and a sheriff stamping him.

Sam Tam Ram Hadden Havnser

Re sale of Guy property under court order Hickory NC 1913

Public auction conducted by commissioners under a Catawba Superior Court order will re sell two Hickory NC lots. The sale, held in front of First National Bank on April 18 1913 at 2 pm, features Lot 1 at 2400 dollars starting bid and Lot 2 with a described boundary. Comrs W C Feimster is selling.

Guy Superior Court of Catawba County N.C J.frank Gupton Sarah A. Sledge First National Bank Hickory IN. C W.F. Jones W. T. Sledge W. B. Jones Southern Railway Co Morganton Street Thomas J. Wiggs

Canary's Voyage From Cage Bird To World Spread

A brief note traces the canary’s arrival in Europe as a cage bird in the late 15th or early 16th century and its subsequent global distribution across civilized regions.

Europe

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