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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
2
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On December 1 1910 the Greater Charlotte Club organizes a meeting in Charlotte to link the Salisbury Asheville and Wilmington Charlotte highway projects. Promoters plan a joint delegation to Raleigh in January to seek legislation. Rivalry between Rockingham North Carolina and Cheraw South Carolina heightens interest in the main line.
State wide regret follows news that J. P. Caldwell editor of the Charlotte Observer has suffered another stroke this time on the left side. Speech not affected but bed confinement feared. He lies at Dr. McCampbell's home in Morganton as physicians fear a second stroke. Caldwell's influence in North Carolina journalism likened to Vance in statecraft. The illness grieves many former associates and readers.
The piece argues for opening a new eastward street beyond Union Square to accommodate Southern Railway right of way along Tenth Avenue. It proposes a street north of Stevenson's store near Kerr's Livery and suggests naming streets with one-way numbering to reduce confusion and boost property values.
The Statesville Landmark argues Congressmen Curley of Massachusetts and Caleb Powers of Kentucky should be ousted amid their alleged crimes or associations. It remarks on Curley’s Boston House of Correction sentence for civil service violations and doubts Powers’ complicity in the Goebel murder. The paper also sympathizes with Lenoir over a chair factory fire costing about $80,000 and expects rebuilding.
A letter from San Diego dated November 14 expresses gratitude for home news via The Democrat. Joan C. Lowi of the U S Navy asks to become a yearly subscriber, noting copies were sent while serving in the Philippines China and Japan. The piece suggests gift subscriptions as a thoughtful, affordable present that keeps distant loved ones connected to home news.
A terse critique of common phrases in papers notes stingy type settings and time constraints in the Democrat shop. It contrasts practiced editors like Old Boss Man Caldwell with younger staff and mentions the Landmark editor as a former apprentice.
A critical view reveals discontent with President Diaz portraying him as benevolent while arguing he rules as a dictator. The piece notes opposition and rebellion surfacing in Mexico, contrasting official magazine praise with harsh reality.
English justice is praised as highly as the Crippen case is cited. The article notes that Dr Crippen was hanged within months after murdering his wife Belle Elmore, with evidence described as circumstantial and difficult to secure a conviction on in America.
A Hickory resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved a dull back ache and multiple kidney symptoms after trying other remedies. The ad notes the product is sold everywhere for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents, and urges readers to remember the name.
The article by A J Nock argues personal tax laws are unjust and describes how wealthier individuals evade taxes. It recounts a 1907 scheme where August Belmont transfers Park Row to the Rothschilds to avoid mortgage tax, with a private agreement later recorded as a deed, leading to an unpaid tax and a stalled legal response.
Moser Lutz Drug Store promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and itchy scalp by eradicating the germ beneath the skin. Available nationwide, the ad claims complete scalp cleansing and itching relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Richmond Pearson blames Marion Butler for the Republican disaster in North Carolina. Walter R. Henry of Charlotte offers sharp views, arguing that the party faces a severe crisis and questions the connection to economic and gastronomic upheaval.
Catawba County Karme's Union plans meetings with Sweetwater heal on December 2 and 8. Stockman R L Shuford shipped three registered Jerseys to Winthrop College at Rock Hill for 450 dollars. A Berkshire sow was sent to Edicor Green of The Carolina Farmer for 40 dollars. Mail route changes involve Newton No 3 and No 5 with a January 1 implementation. The New Jerusalem Lutheran church aided its pastor before Thanksgiving. T J Bridges from Catawa county died in Kentucky after a fall, with burial in Petersburg Virginia. Jacob Brown of the county died recently of paralysis in Statesville.
The Ladies Aid Society of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church records a memorial for Mrs Ora Whitener noting her faithful support and active involvement despite illness. It commends her faith, extends sympathy to her family, and directs minutes and local papers to publish the resolutions dated November 22, 1910.
A familiar tale returns as a 36 year staple claim about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing coughs and colds quickly. The ad-like line emphasizes rapid relief and repeats the well worn endorsement. The passage preserves the period voice of an old advertisement.
Rutherford College News reports Rev E K Creel will preach once a month as pastor after return to the circuit. At Hickory Monday Rutherford defeated Lenoir College in tennis with Yow Curtis Ware Smith vs Efird Rhyne, winning one set 8 to 1. Rutherford organized a strong baseball team and aims to match last season's showing.
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