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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
1
Mas.tom appears in a local election romance narrative, portraying civic duties amid small town dynamics and personal tensions. The piece centers on community figures, local contests, and the social backdrop shaping the electoral tale.
A long profile on Governor Thomas Riley Marshall and his wife Lola Kim Marshall, detailing their partnership, influence on Indiana politics, and the public reception of his vice presidential consideration. It highlights Mrs Marshall as a political partner, her role in campaigns, family life, and her involvement in social reform measures supported by the administration.
A stout, middle aged banker and former St Louis mayor arrives in New York to take the role of treasurer for the Wilson campaign. He emphasizes raising funds from small contributors and pledges no tainted money while praising Woodrow Wilson and Marshall and predicting broad popular support. He notes Princeton ties in his family and stresses public trust and prosperity as aims of the campaign.
P. L. Minter urges careful highway planning in Hickory Township, arguing that road routes should avoid damaging farm improvements. He cites Director Page of the Office of Public Roads and questions local 800 foot railroad distance rules, advocating minimal grading and considering public costs and civil rights in road projects.
Mr F Grover Morgan of Mauldin South Carolina and Miss Lettie Doak of Rural Retreat Virginia married by Reverend Alander Phillips at home in Wytheville after attending the Women’s Missionary Convention. Bride is ward of N M Buchanan and a leader in Rural Retreat Lutheran church. groom a Lutheran Theological Seminary student in Columbia and 1909 Lenoir College graduate. They will reside in Virginia and South Carolina during vacation and spend winter in Columbia.
Rev A L Bolick led communion at St Matthews Caldwell county marking second service in the new church praised by the community. Fred son of Arthur Johnson returned from Richard Baker Hospital after a serious operation. Rev J A Yount of Watauga county will preach next Sunday at Friendship Church in Alexander county. The Bolicks little Wayne underwent hydrocele surgery at Richard Baker Hospital and should be ready for removal soon. Miss Newman of Orange County Virginia visits D S Henkel in Caldwell county.
Visitors attended the Catawba County Farmers Institute in Newton where talks covered soil, crop rotation, fertilization, poultry care, and education for children. Miss DeVane and Miss Webb demonstrated the fireless cooker and canning by the Girls Tomato Club of 40 members with 25 present under Miss McKinnon and state collaborators.
Misses Max and Lois Brawley of Statesville are visiting in the city, staying for a time to enjoy local sights and hospitality. Their brief sojourn highlights social ties between Statesville residents and local hosts.
Henry, Tennessee witness T D Peesles credits six bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring strength and appetite after stomach troubles. He claims the remedy helps everybody from the first dose. Available for 50 cents at C M Shulord Moser Lutz and Grimes Drug Co.
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