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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
2
The notice from Hickory Democrat lists Morton Baltor and proprietor W M Reese. It outlines subscription options as one year cash in advance at 42 and three months at 10. Advertising rates are available on application. It shows Kuterea at the post office in Hickory.
Thursday August 13 1914 urging farmers to hold cotton and not panic over war disruptions. Advises selling only essentials, predicts demand recovery, and promotes Raleigh Demonstration Agents Meeting August 19 to 27 with travel details and free college lodging and rail fare offers. Also includes an English vicar advice piece on managing a husband with guidance on affection and respect.
A testimonial extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for severe bowel attacks that are cured after one or two doses. The note claims it never fails and advises purchase from Grimes Drug Co and Lutz's Drug Store. A humor snippet from Cincinnati Enquirer follows about a man falling behind on rent and marrying his landlady.
A dysentery patient with July onset deteriorated despite medicine and remedies, losing weight from 145 to 125 pounds. After two months, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was tried, with two bottles giving permanent relief. Sold by Grimes Drug Co and Lars's Drug Store.
Washington August 6 Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president died at the white house at 5 pm after months of Brights disease with complications. The president and their three daughters were at the bedside kneeling as Dr Cary Grayson and a nurse attended her. Congress adjourned on the news and funeral services were held at the white house east room before the body was taken to Rome Georgia to rest beside her parents. The article also contains an advertisement for Devoe paint by F B Ingold noting paint as a protection for dry wood and iron with initial cost.
Mary Stroup of Newton and C L Abernethy of Iron Station wed last Thursday at the Fresby verian manse with Rev. W M Sikes officiating. Stroup is the daughter of Q Y Stroup of Newton, who learned of the ceremony while attending a teachers institute. the news surprised even her immediate family.
Mr Q R Paullips of South Carolina and Miss Julia Tillman of Hickory were married in the office of the Register of Deeds on Wednesday evening. Rev W W Rowe performed the ceremony. L F Long, an insurance man, extended congratulations and spoke of life and future prosperity. The insurance man mused on death in the moment, noting the bride’s future widowhood and a policy to be written soon in Awba County News.
A fragment notes individuals named Bo imeeres and Beadecke who are described as working to recover from a cold. The terse line suggests routine relief efforts or daily tasks as they push through illness. No further context or dates are provided in the readable text.
An old time advertisement proclaims Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel, claiming it cures with a taste that children and adults can take without habit or dietary restriction. It asserts calomel is harmful and guarantees satisfaction with a money refund if not effective.
A message invites every girl not connected with a Sunday school class to attend. A seat is reserved next Sunday morning in the Philatheia classroom at First Methodist Church at 9 45 o clock.
An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as a remedy for itchy skin rashes chap pimples and similar conditions priced at 50 cents and available at drug stores.
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