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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1907

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Peruna Endorsed by National Commander in Catarrh Cure Claim

The National Commander of the Army and Navy Union endorses Peruna as an efficient remedy for catarrh, citing personal experience and testimonials. Several individuals including Alvis A. Nelson of Virginia, Capt. Howitt Nickerson, and James P. Bracken report relief from catarrh and indigestion after using Peruna, praising its internal action and overall health benefits.

Army and Navy Union Hawia Browne Army and Navy Union of U.B.A. Attin Street Washington, D.C Peruna A. Howitt Nickerson U. S. Army McCook John Finn Grand Army United States Johm A. Rawlins Department of ‘the Potomac Grand Army of the Republic

Prominent Gastonia Couple to Wed

Miss Nell Smyre and Mr D X Jones, Gastonia residents, announced their engagement with a lavish party hosted by Mrs J Lee Robins. The event featured gold accents, palm garlands, and ornate place cards, with guests celebrating the couple’s upcoming marriage expected in October 1907. Jones, a cotton broker from Abingdon Virginia, is from a prominent family and well regarded locally.

Nell ‘Smyre D. X. Jones J. Lee Robins Golder Man Matlen Smyre Jones Minnie Sparrow Gastonia

Deafness Cure Claim by Hall's Catarrh Cure

An advertisement asserts deafness, caused by an inflamed Eustachian tube, can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It claims one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, offering circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and promoting Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Labor World Notes Reflect Labor Movement Trends

Reports from Labor World describe wage increases for immigrant farm workers in the province, union efforts in Dallas and Minneapolis, shifts in Labor Day observances in Pittsburgh, and rising strike activity mainly in building and textile trades. It notes a Canadian regulation raising factory child labor age to 14, and announces the upcoming Trades and Labor Congress of Canada convention in Winnipeg with broad attendance anticipated.

Dallas Texas Eastern Oklahoma Independent Cotton Ginners' Association Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New New Jersey American Federation Labor Minneapolis American Federation of Labor Trades| and Labor Congress of Canada Winnipeg Dominion Canada

Vacation Time and Knights of Maccabees Meet in Norfolk

In Norfolk Virginia on August 12 the Knights of Maccabees of the World began their biennial convention and encampment at James town. The piece reflects a festive tone about reading and leisure across ages while noting the formal gathering of the Knights in Norfolk.

Knights of Maccabees Norfolky Knights of Maccabees of the World Jamestown

Racial unrest erupts in Onacock as two Black leaders burned

In Onacock Virginia on August 12 a mob burned the print shop of editor James Uzzel and the storehouse of leader Samuel Burton. Several Black residences were fired upon, one Black resident wounded in the shoulder. Authorities fear the two Black men may be trapped inside the burned building as whites from nearby areas scour the town. The incident followed a town council vote and rising tensions over a legislative bill.

Uzzel Fternoon Rene Iakmesines Sateen Hades

Providence Police Report Self Defense Claim in Murder Case

Aug 12 Providence reports that Drew Atainian surrendered to police admitting he shot and killed Andrew Arsolian. They were former Grand Rapids partners in a burned store dispute tied to an old insurance collection. Arsolian tracked Atainian to Providence. Atainian cites self defense.

Providence R. 1 Andrew Atainian Andrew Arsolian Grand Rapids Mich Atainian Arsellan

Four public high schools to be opened in Mecklenburg County

The Mecklenburg County Board of Education approved four new public high schools for the fall under state law. Huntersville Pineville Newell and Matthews were chosen for centralized locations near rail lines with boarding facilities. The plan uses state funds and local subscriptions, with no use of the county general fund. Matthews builds a $5500 schoolhouse to host five teachers.

Mecklenburg Educaton Joyner Fochrane Cochran State Board of Education Jyner Huntersville Pineville Newell Matthews Newells Bain’ ‘Academy General County Fund Dixie School Bain Academy Messrs. Anderson C. H. Caldwell Ross McDowell

New Telephone Line Extends to Taylorsville

Statesville Aug 9 The People s Telephone Co line from Statesville to Taylorsville is now connected at Loray Scotts and Statesville and will likely reach Taylorsville today enabling regional service.

Statesville N.C People’s Telephone Co Hatesville Taylorsville Loray and Scotts

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Cough Says Resident

Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grover town Stark County Indiana says she was bedridden with a cough and near death but was cured after four one dollar bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is touted as a cure for coughs and throat and lung ailments and is guaranteed by J M Shuford and W S Martin & Co.

Dr. King Eva Uncapher Grover Town Stark Co Ind J . M. Shuford W.S. Martin & Co

Explosion and Panic After Freight Depot Fire

At Boulder Colorado a freight depot fire sparked an explosion of four tons of dynamite on a flat car injuring many assisting or watching firefighters. No fatalities reported though several were badly burned and many others suffer broken bones. The blaze origin remains uncertain with incendiary theories.

Boulder Col Colorado and Souther Everal

Kodol Digests What You Eat Ad Broadside

An OCR fragment promotes Kodol Digests What You Eat with vague references to pricing and a product display. The garbled text mentions Wilton and Samcatrnt with no clear context beyond a digestive aid claim and a price snippet.

Coates Uae

Kidney and Bladder Cure Claim From W. E. Martin Co

An old advertisement warns that avoiding Foley's Kitney Cure risks self-blame for kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts the product positively cures all forms of these ailments and names W. E. Martin & Co as the supplier.

Foley Martin & Co

Mount Airy Notes and Local Spots in August

Mount Airy N C August 10 updates include Rev John H Gray named pastor at Mount Airy Presbyterian and Quarry churches. Local visitors include Sylvester Kitchin from Pennsylvania and Mrs C C Crewell ing. Attendee Hatlie Yoktey returns from Knoxville summer program. Prof and Mrs E S Sharpe back from Virginia and Pennsylvania. Ernest Galloway of the U S Navy visits family. Mrs B J Overcash and children plan a month stay. Also quotes on hats and politics with DeWitts Kidney Pills promotion by C M Shuford and W S Martin, mentioning local buyers.

Mount Airy N.C

Ten Years In Bed Kidney Cure Praise

R A Gray J P of Oakville Ind credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing a decade long kidney disease after failing all other doctors. The item cites W S Martin Co and adds a New Jersey editor endorsement praising Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.

R.A. Gray J.P Oakvill Ind Foley Martin & Co New Jersey MT. Lynch Phillipsburg N. J Daily Post W. 8. Martin & Co

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