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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
A notice states a first session begins September 9 and promotes a safer, improved venue for girls and young women. It urges inquiries to CHAS. C. WEAVER in Lenoir, North Carolina, and references charges law.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and back pain. It cites a testimonial from T C Robbin of Main Street Le noir, claiming rapid relief and normal kidney function after use. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. price 50 cents. state guarantees on bank deposits noted.
Treasurer Haskell of the National Democratic Committee reported 15.04 dollars from 101 contributors and Governor Haskell noted 2780 dollars from 62 local residents without solicitation. A Maine reader endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as a painless family laxative. Southern rail cutbacks at Spencer reduce crews and freight traffic, with potential further reductions. Anointment claims a Domes ointment cured long running zema.
A fragmented verse recalls childhood paths and meadow sounds, followed by dictionary notes on kerns and querns. The piece shifts to a political letter by W. W. Finley urging Southern diversification, then notes on John Temple Graves and farm tips with Kern family humor about a vice presidential candidacy.
The Reformed Sunday school conducted a July 28 excursion from Hickory to Edgemont in Class No 2 led by J. L. Abernethy with the pastor overseeing arrangements. The trip included stops at Granite and Mortimer to view a lumber plant and mountain scenery. Mayor Blackwelder and deacon A. A. Shuford joined the day with families enjoying the creek and hills, ending back in Hickory at 8:15 pm amid broad smiles.
Lexington reports strong indications Elwood Cox of High Point will be the Republican nominee for governor. Cox met with Lexington Republicans who signal readiness for a run, while backers of Zeb Vance Walser grow quieter after Cox's visit. Observer source notes.
The piece riffs on paint pricing and measure quality, noting paint varies by brand and truthfulness. It contrasts true and false paint with short measures and mentions Devoe prices of 1.50 or 1.75 per ration, plus an ad for Burdock Blood Bitters.
Mrs Goitt planned a porch scrub during rain to avoid splashes from neighbors below but the rain proved hot and caused the lower tenants to complain. Martha notes the odd heat of the rainfall and wonders about the era of terrible events, calling it the Lord’s doings.
The article discusses European fear around Francis Joseph and potential war after his death. It notes Austria’s precarious stance between Germany and England, with England favored by most powers except Austria, and Germany preferring war if Austria leans toward England.
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