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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
2
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Wade Harris notes Cy Watson wept when his ally Judge E B Jones lost the congressional nomination to Maj Stedman. The Charlotte Chronicle editor opines tears may be honorable and fitting in such loss, praising Watson’s gracious, manly tears and urging restraint from mockery.
A fable style discussion critiques Congressmen Godwin and Clark over a convention, cheese metaphor, and the handling of Cumberland’s and New Hanover’s delegates. It argues for a party primary to settle the dispute and questions the process, noting Godwin’s past good service but urging submission to the state committee.
In Caldwell supporters tout Alfreds strong drive and grit as a key to improving regional roads. They hail J M Allred of granite falls as a standout rival, while backing a new highway toward Lenoir and urging prompt funding without pressure tactics. Local figures like Rafe Gwyn George Harper and Dr Corpning are cited as peers in the cause. Alfred has earned broad backing from residents eager for better transport links.
The June Uphit defends the origin of H. E. C. Bryant nickname Red Buck. He recalls Bryant being named by the Old Man and Buck embracing it, while colleagues discuss the nickname’s staying power. The piece also cites editor Poe on postal cards for quick notes and local farm advisories from Rev. P. C. Henry on cattle, crops, and restocking Catawba with fish.
August 3 news from Rollins reports busy farming with corn and wheat. Wheat yields exceed expectations while re planted corn shows strong recovery. Miss Gertrude Nail teaches at Ep ey school and Rev Hagerman conducts protracted meetings at Hevener School. Miss Ginie Ferree vacationing with Mrs A Dale in Chambers. Miss Sallie Epley stays near Summit New Jersey. Virgin Mary crossed mountains July 2 but forty days rain has not yet appeared. Apple crop surplus drives cider production. Optimist.
The Mooresville Enterprise reports Luther Cloaninger of Statesville Mooresville growing corn on two acres. He harvested 97 bushels from one acre last year and expects over 100 this year. The second acre shows tasseling with two to five ears per stalk and a nine foot tall even stand. He also grows 150 bushels of Trish potatoes on the second acre at about $1 per bushel, with corn projected at 125 bushels and a potential $275 revenue from both crops. The field is described as the finest in the community and an inspiration to farmers.
S. W. Bends of Coal City Alabama claims perfect health from Dr. King’s New Life Pills after 12 years of liver and kidney trouble. The ad lists uses for constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and debility and mentions a price of 28 cents at local stores.
Notice describes A A Killian a longtime Confederate veteran born in the county who served with the Palmetto Sharp Shooters and fought from Fort Sumter to Virginia. He pens a pun about why the Union army could not reach Richmond in 1862 noting obstacles a Branch a Lane two Hills a Pickett a rough Field and a Longstreet in retreat.
Practical experiments with athletes show Quaker Oats as a top strength builder. The study highlights practical packaging and consumption formats, noting advantages of ready to use oats in athlete diets and performance routines.
Eighteen to twenty young ladies from Connelly Springs host a Wednesday night dance with a notable Hickory turnout. Attending from Hickory are Robert Marti Bill Clinard Wade Shuford Hugh D Anna George Lyerly Blackwelder T C Clayton M H Yount Julius Ramsay Frank Henderson and Harry Little. Dean's Regulats claimed to cure constipation tone the stomach and stimulate digestion and appetite in 25 cent boxes.
An old Swamp Root medicine advertisement warns readers not to buy lookalike products from dealers. It emphasizes Dr Kilmer and Coy in Binghamton and urges mentioning Swamp Root when writing for information. The plea cautions against impostors offering inferior bladder and kidney treatments.
Cline's Barber Shop offers all kinds of barbering with fist class workmen and aims to please customers. It claims to be the town's only public baths and directs readers to look for the big red barber sign.
Judge W. P. Bynum urged Republicans to end infighting and nominate leaders serving the people, but the crowd and press centered on who will chair the state committee and how Federal offices will be distributed in North Carolina. The tone reflected internal party struggle and the broader aim of controlling patronage rather than policy.
The Cleveland Dispatch reports John D Rockefeller and his brother Frank have buried a 30 year feud claiming restitution may have been made for thousands of dollars Frank says he was cheated. The piece hints at broader demands for restitution from others linked to Rockefeller.
The record lists candidates for county offices including Representative George W. Rabb, Sheriff R. Lee Hewitt, Clerk of Superior Court M. McCorrie, and Register Eugene D. Gamble, indicating a slate of individuals seeking election or reelection in the county race.
In the District Court of the United States Western District of North Carolina In Bankruptcy W G Fox bankrupt Hickory Catawba creditors warned of July 22 1910 meeting at 10 30 a m to prove claims appoint trustee examine bankrupt and conduct business W C Ervin Referee Morganton NC July 8 1910
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