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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
2
The article lists subscription prices for the Hickory Post Office and repeats a 1909 tariff critique. It notes Alabama leading in voting to submit a proposed income tax amendment, critiques tariff effects on workers, and references reforms and President Taft’s promises. The piece closes with a cautioned tone on political economy and Ephraim’s idols.
A letter condemns tariffs as harmful, tracing their rise to protect fledgling industries. It argues protection has grown excessive, harming workers while empowering trusts. Cites Havemeyer and Tarbell opinions to bolster claim that the tariff shapes trusts and industrial power.
The Wadesboro Ansonian criticizes a trend of blanket subscriptions for neighbors in misfortune. It argues some donors act as if charity prizes poverty and notes mill owners or merchants rarely have excess funds to grant. The piece condemns ostentatious generosity fueled by sloth and mismanagement.
A physician from Bulalo introduces a bold departure from standard put-up remedies by formulating secret medicinal compounds. He plans open publication of ingredients and warnings about harmful practices, aiming to address the alleged use of misleading blends. The note criticizes prior products and hints at reform in medical preparations for domestic use.
A reflective column contrasts Ansonian views with other authorities on charity and social duty. It criticizes unfounded mill speculation, notes the skewed distribution of wealth among farmers, merchants, and manufacturers, and argues poverty remains a shared test. The piece urges sustained mutual aid across South communities.
An English hackney stallion Dictator, owned by the Hickory Hackney Horse Breeding Association, produced eight colts aged 1 to 1 year at Aiken's stable last Saturday. The first prize of 25 dollars went to a nearly one year old boy colt weighing 820 pounds, bred by Rev. J. A. Yount. Other colts were shown by W. S. Strout, J. W. Stearns, J. D. Buckard, A. S. Robinson, Morgan Hawn, and N. W. Propst. Decatur, five years old, had his first season. next year 50 or more are expected to be shown. The horse’s service should boost regional horse quality.
The Mighty Haag Railroad Shows feature the youngest baby camel born in winter quarters at Shreveport. Named after General Lee, the Siberian camel is touted as America's finest specimen. Visitors to the Mishty Haag Railroad Shows in Hickory on Aug. 21 are urged not to miss the display.
The mighty Railroa exhibit in Hickory on August 21st will not join the trust. Mr Haag refused all offers and will continue to present the best shows, enlarged this season, traveling on special trains. He defied the trust by keeping the street parade, now two miles long, with music, dancers, horses, clowns and animals, free on public streets daily.
A list of visitors arriving at Connelly Springs includes Mrs E Bryan Jones Mrs R A Grimes Mrs Jas B Beard J C Shuford W H Shuford B Blackwelder G S Lylery R E Martin M H Yount R L Hefner and W M Miller of Hickory N C with others from Salisbury Goldsboro Raleigh New Bern Columbus Lexington Durham and Memph Tennessee Also Misses Mamie Sue Effie Johns on daughters of Dr J T Johnson visiting Morganton and Judge Justice adjourned Morganton court for the week due to his son undergoing appendicitis surgery in Greensboro
For Rent a neat dwelling on South Side Railroad near Mr Sledges residence price ten dollars monthly. For Rent the Dr Baker dwelling eight rooms on 15th street. For Sale a four room painted dwelling with large lot near graded school price four hundred fifty dollars terms cash and easy balance. Farms for Sale several attractive propositions near town with prices two thousand two hundred fifty to three thousand. One farm about 146 acres with dwelling and orchard near town priced two thousand two hundred fifty. Several choice pieces close in including brick business building two nice dwellings and lots. Other desirable property listed by Jno E Haithcock.
The fragment shows a public appeal pattern asking for continued patronage. It references a respectful solicitation to readers, urging ongoing support and loyalty amid a late stage of a business or service engagement. No concrete names, dates, or places are readable in the text.
Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan Georgia advertises training for telegraph operators with four to six month programs. Graduates can expect monthly salaries from 450 to 650 dollars, with guaranteed positions upon completion. Tuition and boarding are described as reasonable and Newnan is praised for healthful climate and water. Box 272 Newnan GA.
The notice describes a primitive high school program with dormitories for girls and boys. Principal L Stringgeld oversees a girls dormitory and a commodious boys’ dormitory. Tuition for a nine month session ranges from 8 to 88.75 dollars, with details on classes, Latin excluded. Term begins August 17, 1909, and J Honeycutt is the contact for information.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust dated July 25 1908 K A Price and wife Bessye Price mortgaged property in Hickory NC to secure 1100 from Hickory Insurance Realty Co and W E Holbrook. Trustee M H Groves will sell at public auction August 28 1909 at 2 PM at First National Bank steps Hickory NC the lot in Catawba County described as beginning at the corner of Lots 2 and 3 on Lenoir Street with specified boundaries. Large two story dwelling on property.
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