Burke County Creamery routes boost farm output in Burke
In Burke County, the Casantar Creamery now runs routes delivering cream butter and eggs daily. Local prices rose about one third as farmers shift supplies to the creamery. The proposed railroad bonds died, leaving no plan for Burke rail link, and J D Pitts of Glen Alpine leads Burke in wheat and corn, with farming supporting his lumber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casnart Creamery
Burke County
Catasba
Beeadt
Burke
J.D. Pitts
Glen Alpine
Attractive Mountain Excursion Special Train Aug 10 1915
Southern Railway operated a special day coach and Pullman train from Charlotte to Asheville via Salisbury on Tuesday August 10. Fares from multiple points to Asheville and Black Mountain were advertised with round trips and return validity through August 13. Travel times were listed from Charlotte to Black Mountain and Asheville with connections and ticketing through R L DeButts D P A Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Charlotte
Asheville
Salisbury
Charlotte Lexington
Mooresville
Reensboro
Reidsville
Hickory
Taylorsille
Sutesville
Idemarle
Kannapolis
Newton Asheboro
Black Moun
Nessant
Black Mountain
Montreat
Egular
Barber
Statesville
Is Sickness a Sin Po Do Lax Ad Claims Quick Relief
A dated advertisement proclaims sickness a sin for neglecting illness and touts Po Do Lax (May Apple) as a liver stimulating remedy. It asserts one dose relieves liver issues, constipation, headaches, indigestion, and bronchial symptoms overnight, urging readers to buy from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
This Week in Cotton Crop Yield Estimates
This year's cotton crop is expected near 11,970,037 500-pound bales, down from 16,134,930 last year, based on unofficial estimates from crop condition reports and official acreage data. Yields hinge on conditions through picking time, with July 25 crop condition at 75 percent of normal. state figures show Virginia 79, North Carolina 78, South Carolina 72.
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Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
South
Carolina
North Exceeds Record in Use of Dixie Cotton
Northern cotton mills during the season just ended took more cotton from the south than ever before in history. Official statistics show Northern takings at 2,883,208 bales, up from 2,561,570 last season and 2,485,574 two years ago. Exports rose to 8,541,908 bales. Some exporters warned a year ago that outward movement would not exceed 1,000,000 due to war. Average bale weight was 515.27 pounds this season, compared with 514.34 last year and 517.99 the year before.
Some Don’ts Contributed Guidance For Community Conduct
A reflective list urges churchgoers to attend services and contribute, warns against cheating merchants and selfish driving behavior, discourages patronizing unadvertised moving pictures, credits God for the harvest, and condemns slander and profane language as harmful to character and influence.
First Methodist Philathaea Notes and Social Highlights
The First Methodist Church Philatheas welcomed two new members Miss Georgia Johnson and Miss Olivia Short and recorded five visitors last Sunday. Members remain away ill and traveling with several local social events, a large attendance at the July meeting, and ongoing charity and library activities.
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Georgia Johnson
Olivia Short
Shoemaker
Annie Downam
Jo Moore
Covington
T ‘Gastonia
Lincolnton
Baracas
Philatheas
Soci
Baraca-Philathea Herald
Secret Service
Teutons Claim Hold 300000 Primes In War Figures
San Francisco August 7 delegates to the German war mission met in a bid to resist formal declarations on an American war alliance. They cited Allied gains and prisoner totals, noting 1,695,412 prisoners taken in Galicia and surrounding fronts and thousands of weapons captured. Delegates favored a strong stance denouncing U.S. policy on arming allies.
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San Francisco
American Alliance
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
France
Russia
Galicia
Austria- Hungary
Austria
G. J. Hexamer
Philadelphi
Local notes and personal items from town
Local items report a newborn son to Mr and Mrs J J Willard, visits by A Setzer and C G Wolfe on Wilson Creek, Mrs G C Yoder’s return from Wilmington, Bertha Cooper visiting statesville sister P A Setzer at 916 Tenth Avenue, Belton C Shuford’s return home after an extended hospital stay, and a reflective piece on the value of kind words and appreciation in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Willard
A. Setzer
C. G. Wolfe
Wilson Creek
G. C. Yoder
Wilmington
Bertha Cooper
Statesville
P. A. Setzer
Tenth Avenue
Belton C. Shuford
Richard Baker Hospital
Opening of Hickory Graded Schools in September 1915
The Hickory graded schools open on Thursday September 2 1915. Pupils will enroll new students be assigned to grades and book lists issued. Friday classes begin with lessons and schedules. Students needing classification or promotion tests will take them. A vaccination certificate is required for admission.
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Hickory
Appeal to editors and veterans for book support in Catawba
Miles C Sherrill urges readers at Newton reunion to back Prof. G W Hahn's history, pledging every home in Catawba County receive the book to settle a debt. County Education Board reports divisions approving new classrooms and additions in West Hickory Clonninger Rocky Springs and district 8 amid a special tax vote.
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Newton
G. W. Hahn
Catawba County
Hain
Miles C. Sherrill
Raleigh, N. C
Zhe County
Ford Cars Reduced See Lower Prices for Ford Models
Ford runabout now priced at 390 dollars touring car at 440 dollars and town car at 640 dollars. Mr G S Watson invites potential buyers to visit Hickory Garage Co to view the cars and plans to showcase the offer in this issue of the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Watson
Hickory Garage Co
The
Democrat
July County Receipts From Clerk and Registers
July receipts show J T Setzar Clerk of Court collecting 143.90 and Eugene Sigman Register of Deeds 207.04. County Court costs total 24.80 town costs 910.12. Found also 12.00 seller's fees and 17.50 fines making civil costs 9.25 for a total 82.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Setzar
Register of Deeds
Eugene Sigman
Deeds Filed for Record in Longview Area
Deed filed last week records 8 D Campbell transferring about 21 acres to station Bourbonnais for 4100 dollars in Longview. Dr R L Fritz of Holy Trinity and president of Lenoir College will preach at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday August 8 at 11 o clock with an invitation extended to all.
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Registrar of Deeds
D. Campbell
Bourbonnais
Longview
R. L. Fritz
Holy Trinity
Lenoir College
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Gold Coin of Kindness Phrase Graces San Pens Journal
The Pensacola Journal notes that the term gold coin of kindness is rarely used in daily life and laments its infrequent appearance in ordinary business and conduct. The remark reflects a wish to emphasize courtesy in daily interactions.
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Pensacola Journal
Great Britain's stance on neutral commerce and major war fronts
Britain rejects US claims on neutral trade and maintains the orders in council as lawful. Berlin reports German and Austrian advances on the Vistula and in the Carso, with police and siege actions in France, Belgium, and Gallipoli, while Allied forces claim trench gains at Ari Brunu and Argonne.
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Great Britain
United States
Orders In Council
Inm Council
Germany
Poland
Berlin
Warsaw
Vistula
Ivangorod
Nowka Alexandria
Chelm Lubin
Teutons
France
Belgium
Argonne
Champagne
Paris
Rovereto
Arsa
Carso
Gallipoli
Ian Hamilton
Ari Brunu
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as relief for coughs and chest colds. It promises quick soothing effects after the first dose and claims 40 years of successful use with a money back guarantee if it fails. A bottle is available from druggists.
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Dr. Kings
Dr. King
A Military Ball Joke From a Veteran
A lisping maid asks a veteran if he ever attended a military ball. He replies with a grim quip that in his days a military ball "came to me" and took his leg, illustrating a dark punchline from wartime memory.
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North
First Methodist
Philathea
West Hickory
West Memory
Ane Wey Mill Company
John Setzer
Alvin Seitz
Sarah Abee
Drexel
Katie Abee
W. C. Laney
Yorkville
3. C
Marie McKenzie
Mary Bolick
J.W. Byers
Rhodhils
Katie Milton
Marion
E.W. Humphries
Raffney
S. C
Gertie
Lula Winker
Mary Lutz
Valmead
Fred Fry
A. J. Drum
Katie McNeely
Minnie
Carrie Berry
M.J. Lackey
Frank
Morganton
Andrew Elmorer
Granite Falls
Fred Locke
Minnie Berry
P. K. Baker
Blowing Rock
Bill Sparks
Maime Hudson
Connelly Springs
P. Berry
U. S. Gov't
Board of Education
Ford
Polard
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