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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
6
Miss Julia C. Lathrop leads Knoxville show Child Welfare Exhibit with a Baby Checking Department and a well lit Babies Room. From Sept 1 to Nov 1 the exposition invites mothers to bring their children and use supervised care while viewing exhibits and displays.
The Child Welfare Building at the exposition will host a Baby Health Contest to set a health standard for babies. There will be a score card and certificates based on physical development, with no direct competition between infants. Advice to mothers will be offered by experts, benefiting both child and parents. Julia C. Lathrop of the Children's Bureau leads the plans, partnering with Hull House veteran Jane Addams' network.
In Knoxville the managers of the National Conservation Exposition arrange the Child Welfare Exhibit to teach valuable lessons to parents and children alike about proper care and welfare practices.
Miss Otie Hoyle will head the millinery department this Fall, traveling to northern markets this week to stock the largest and finest assortment yet. Reverend H Stubenwoll of Allison praises Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation as a top liver and bowels regulator, available at Moser Lutz for 25c. A clergyman s daughter, supperless, seeks her father prompting a quick climb from Mrs Hastings to fetch water and a pastor visit.
On Thursday afternoon August 21 1913 at 5 oclock sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Manager for pumping machinery for a 75 8 inch inside diameter cased well. Specifications on file for bidders inspection. The City of Hickory reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated August 1 1913 CM Sherrill City Manager.
A 1911 advertisement features Mrs. Joseph Constance of Avoyelies Parish Louisiana praising Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as relief from long kidney pain after surgeries and morphine. She recalls gravel like pain and urges readers to request a sample bottle and booklet from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, noting local Hickory Democrat as reference.
C H Hines of Whitlow Aix recounts expensive medical efforts including hospital visits in New Orleans with no cure. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he improved and is now well. Sold by Mover & Luts and Grimes Drag Co.
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