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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
6
An advertisement touts King's Diarrhoea and Dysentery Cordial as a guaranteed remedy for dysentery cholera morbus flux and cholera infantum. It cites testimonials including J A Leslie M D and A W Fuller about cures and notes the product is sold by medicine dealers at 25 cents per bottle.
The text notes Ort Wadsworth in New York is named for Gen. James Samuel Wadsworth of Geneseo. It recounts his Civil War service and death at the Wilderness, with Fort Tompkins renamed Fort Wadsworth in his memory. It quotes a professor asking about a boy's career suitability and suggesting filmmaking glaciers.
The document outlines Democratic aims including mining safety and mine bureau expansion, agricultural regulation to curb gambling in farm products, merchant marine and coastwise law, pure foods and health service reform, civil service overhaul, and legal system modernization. It condemns imperialism in the Philippines, supports Philippine independence with bases, grants territorial rights to Alaska, and endorses a Panama Canal exposition and pension reforms. It emphasizes anti-corruption and broader voter empowerment.
Powell remains a favorite before voting ends while Howell falls short and misses victory in a tight race. The comment notes the persistent bias of supporters toward Powell and the lingering question of Howell’s chances.
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