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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
5
A New Yorker inventor described as a “Quite a Man” creates a wall hanging holder for a box of safety matches that folds for pocket use. Powell remarks that he can make two lemons grow where one grew before and hand them to you unseen, revealing a humorous, satirical exchange.
The lesson surveys Herod's birthday feast and John the Baptist's execution, linking the murder to Jezebel’s influence and the devil's work. It reflects on Herod’s inner conflict, the cruelties of power, and the fate of John, contrasting worldly life with spiritual salvation and the afterlife.
The article extols King's Nervine Bitters as a remedy for nervous prostration caused by worry and overwork. It claims the tonic steadies nerves, rebuilds strength, and offers a fresh start, sold with a guarantee by medicine dealers.
A humorous ad style notice promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets for children. It claims early constipation risks, gentle dosing, and that the tasty chocolate flavored tablets are easy for kids to take. A 25 dose box costs 25 cents. price guarantees appeal to parents. The ad cites Sisters of Christian Charity in Luzerne PA.
A damaged OCR fragment shows rail connections between Chester and Gastonia, Lincolnton, and Hickory with multiple lines including Southern Railway and S A L. The text references connections involving Be is and Zorkville, but the exact services and stations are unclear.
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