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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat outlines weekly publication each Thursday from Holbrook Korrox and Peor Eranandas with subscription terms including one year at $1.00 cash in advance, six months, and three months for 35 cents, plus transient preferred position yearly contracts.
The Raleigh News and Observer published its annual educational edition with State figures like Superintendent Joyner and Gov. Kitek in, highlighting educational progress for youths. Catawba County News urges a bond issue for road improvements, arguing good roads cut losses and national lag, calling for broad citizen support.
A Kaleign special to the asne ville Citizen reports active discussion among state officials over proposed reforms praised as much needed. The proposals include six year legislative terms with one third retiring every two years, a general road law to replace special enactments, and a state controlled road program under competent supervision to improve deteriorating roads. The piece argues reforms could expedite business yet reduce direct constituent accountability, but could centralize oversight and foster broader road improvements across the state.
Pleasant optional health aids sold by W. L. Martin include Rings Little Liver Pills and carbolized Pine salve for emergencies such as bruises cuts sores burns and scratches.
Camden New Jersey and Gardiner Maine readers report relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters claim cures for nervous debility, irregularities, backache, dizziness, and indigestion within months, urging others to try the remedy.
An old advertisement promotes Swamp-Root as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims kidney disease causes many deaths and pitches Swamp-Root as a health restoring tonic with trial bottles and free literature offered by Kilmer & Co.
A new two story Corinth Reformed Church is being built at the corner of 18th Street and 11th Ave. The design blends Romanesque style with a cruciform plan. The first floor will house Sunday school rooms and a 300 seat auditorium. the second floor will host a 600 seat auditorium with two towers. The project is led by E L Shuford as chairman and A A Shuford as treasurer, with Abee handling concrete work.
The snippet extols the value of well printed matter and urges recognition of its potential for profitable production. It emphasizes practical printing prowess and the importance of creating appealing upfront impressions to entice buyers.
The passage discusses kidneys eliminating poisons from blood and notes Pineules for kidneys as a remedy at the first warning sign of kidney trouble. It mentions sale to W. S. Martin and contains garbled phrasing about exposure to poison.
An old advertisement touts Castoria for infants and mentions Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant prompt remedy. It notes W. S. Martin as the seller and promotes a gentle bowel movement as a proper method for relief.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as nature’s tonic for the sick and weary. It claims alcohol free preparation from native forest roots, designed to strengthen digestion, cleanse blood, and restore vigor. Physicians nationwide praise it for bladder, bronchial, and gastro intestinal issues, with orders for free literature and bottle pricing.
An old article notes that American forests abound with plants holding valuable medicinal virtues. It cites explorers and physicians, including Dr. Pierce, affirming the abundance and enduring interest in native medicinal roots and cures.
Emphasizing Christian character and fellowship, the article notes a splendid girls dormitory run by Mrs. O L Stringfield and a commodious boys dormitory under the principal. Expenses for the lowest class are 88.75 for nine months, excluding library books, with the fall term starting August 17, 1909. For information, contact S J Honeycutt, Principal.
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