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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat notes efforts by local boosters led by V. Morton to persuade neighboring counties to support a proposed route for the Central Highway. The piece outlines aims to attract aid and influence in advance discussions, emphasizing regional impact and cooperation.
Hickory hosts Colonel Potter and Mr. Cranfield with State Geologist Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt to push the Ocean to Ocean Highway. The editorial urges highways as mass transit, notes Catawba County already links the national system, and praises the Hickory to Newton sand clay road. An auxiliary Ocean to Ocean branch is formed under J D Elliott, with local tariff talks and fire insurance plans discussed to cut city costs. Reverend H Stubenwoll praises Dr. Kings New Life Pills rated at 25 cents in an adv.
Col Joseph Gaither Hall of Lenoir NC died Friday at his home after a year of ill health. He fell in his room while reaching for water and did not recover. A longtime civic leader he served as Hickory mayor and directed western hospital work. He leaves a large family including eight children and a wife Annie Jones Hall.
The Methodists and friends gather at Dr and Mrs W L Abernethys home on 10th avenue next Tuesday August 12 from 8 to 10 pm. Vocal and instrumental music on the porch by the S S orchestra with refreshments. Under Woman's Missionary Society auspices a silver offering at the door. If weather is bad a later date will be announced.
An ad claims The Best Pain Killer Buckles’s Amica relieves cuts bruises sprains burns and scalds instantly. E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine touts its healing powers calling it unequaled for injuries. Available for 25 cents at Moser and Lutz.
The Hickory city water plan boasted a 150 foot well using air pressure to pump water. It currently yields 40 gallons per minute and may cut city water costs by about five dollars daily if the sample passes state analysis. Two such wells could halve current expenses.
Miller of Hickory North Carolina advertises ongoing purchase of calves at the highest market price, inviting buyers to contact for immediate offers and livestock trade.
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