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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
2
Subscriber terms show one year cash in advance at 1.00 dollars and six months at four dollars. The note appears in a local post office rate notice with postal classification details for second class matter.
The Democrat announces unchanged ownership with new management and subscription practices. Readers are urged to stay on the list unless directed otherwise, with prepaid subscribers kept on the books and arrears payable. The paper pledges better news coverage and closer attention to subscribers and advertisers.
The South is rising as a farming region and supplies much of the worlds farm products. Readers are urged to study free expert bulletins. Col John R Webster editor of a leading paper in Reidsville died at home aged 64. A Civil War veteran and former Speaker in Congress he influenced Democratic ideals and editorial writing.
In an Alabama election on Monday, anti amendment forces won by about 25000. It was the state's first vote on prohibition, drawing large crowds to Birmingham and Jefferson County. Birmingham with over 1000 oppose vote, while nationwide sentiment against the amendment appeared widespread. Many women and children voted, but their presence did not sway the outcome.
Hickory residents back Southern Power Company as hydroelectric developments near Lookout Shoals on the Catawba River are rumored. The Democrat notes its renewed vigor with W. W. Miller collecting subscriptions, urging readers to pay debts and support an expanding paper. The piece mentions the sixth annual freshman-sophomore debate at Lenior College on December 6, 1909, and calls for a North Carolina public highway appropriation.
The Farmers Bulletin explains that state and national agriculture departments educate farmers through free published bulletins funded by taxes. Citizens may request literature by writing to Hon. E. Y. Webb in Washington, who will send material on farming and stockraising topics. The article praises the department’s work to improve farm conditions, especially in the South.
Pioneers of modern minstrelsy present a grand, spectacular production promising eye catching stage environment and novel features. The show aims to retain plantation imagery while delivering novelty and a strong finale, with dates set for December 7 at the Academy of Music. Christmas shopping urged to avoid rush.
IRCE Loans and discounts 8 945.1 verdrafts secured and unsecured. All other Stocks Bonds and Furniture fixtures 2 521.83 Demand loans Due from Banks and Bankers Cash items Bold coin Silver coin including all minor coin currency National bank notes and Other U S notes Total LIABILITIES Capital stock etc. W X Reid Cashier sworn to before me this 27th day of Nov 1 C A Moser Notary Public Correct Altest.
Slouch and plain shaped hats in best quality now 1.98 to 2.50. Scarfs and shams 23c. Overalls from Railway Sweet Orr Kakhipante lines cut to 43c to 89c. Regular 50c to 75c items reduced to 23c and 43c. Prices show substantial reductions across hat and workwear lines.
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