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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
6
The message insists no substitutes should be returned to the grocer for Royal Baking Powder. It states Royal is a pure cream of tartar baking powder and healthful, while substitutes marketed are alum based.
Eugene Sigmon and Miss Gdna Huffman, both of Newton, exchanged vows last Wednesday at the Reformed church with Rev W W Rowe officiating. Mrs Sigmon is a shipping clerk and Miss Huffman a stenographer at Piedmont Wagon and Manufacturing Company. Newton Finishes Street shows a new bitulithic road from depot to town after repairs, shortening the drive to the square from 20 to 25 minutes to a faster trip by horse.
A dubious advertisement touts Freckle Cream and a two jar solution to erase freckles and fade blemishes. It claims a complete cure and money-back guarantee, inviting mail order requests and mentioning related products like Watson's Pair.
After two months of strong sales Moser and Lutz promote half price Dr Howard's specific 50 cent bottle for constipation and dyspepsia with a personal guarantee to refund if it does not cure. The Grugirists urge sufferers of dyspepsia constipation liver trouble headache iciness and coated tongue to try the deal. Subscribe for The Democrat.
At John W. Robinson’s colonial house on Thanksgiving the local Farmers Union and United Farm Women gathered for a basket dinner. Three long tables, pumpkins and apples decorated the hall while farm-made dishes fed all at minimal cost. Toasts praised neighborhood cooperation and a yearly gathering was urged.
Thousands of pleased customers praise Gowans external preparation that supposedly scatters congestion and inflammation causing colds and pneumonia. It claims safe use with rubs, no inhalation or dangerous drugs, and is marketed by Gowan Medical Co in Concord North Carolina with bottles priced 25 50 and 1.00.
A physician urges attention to kidney health during winter indoor living. He links kidney strain to back pain bladder issues rheumatism and heart action and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a mineral-free herbal remedy. A sample bottle offer via parcel post includes ten cents and a mention of the Hickory Democrat.
A fragment quotes a harsh view: You say your wife is an antisuf Foman's place is the home. The line reflects a 19th or early 20th century gender stereotype in a public discourse snippet.
An advertisement extols an olive oil tonic claiming to restore energy, improve mood, and renew strength for tired, nervous, and aging individuals. It markets the product as alcohol and drug free, with claimed health benefits and compatibility with certain tonics, urging readers to buy at local stores like Wesall and Great Urbine Crimes Drag Co.
One hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo sell Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents per bottle. Endorsed by local bankers as honest and able to fulfill obligations. Testimonials offered freely. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Ad text with familiar patent medicine tone.
Morganton November 30 Thanksgiving day was observed at the State Hospital with a large feast. About 150 turkeys were required to feed 1,600 people, illustrating the scale of preparations for the holiday meal.
Miss Fannie Kale and Mr. John Hewitt of Newton were married in this city last Friday afternoon by Rev. Jno D Maoney. They will return to Newton to begin their life together at once.
An old time ad style piece warns of backache from kidney trouble and touts Doan's Kidney Pills via a Hickory resident Mrs. Fannie Propst. It also notes a constipation remedy Dr King’s New Life Pills with a brief sales blurb and price, typical of period ads.
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