Local businesses and people featured in The Democrat ads
A roundup of advertisements and notices highlights Underselling Store P and K store Mace Rhodes Moretz Whitener J F Allen and others. Prof D Anna and Commissioner Whitener noted in Charlotte Newton and Morganton visits. Citizens urged to read The Democrat and subscribe, with Christmas club offers and holiday events at Claremont College and Hickory events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace & Rhodes
D’anna
Charlotte
Democrat
W. J. Sledge
Moretz & Whitener
Sidewalk proposals and city budget items discussed
The Hickory board reviewed sidewalk work proposals with Mr. Elliott and Mr. Elliott’s bond payment plan, considered a sample 10th ave and 15th street sidewalk at a dollar per square yard, and authorized finance to handle bond printing. A blind man received a license to operate games, pending nuisance risk. Banquet invitation accepted for volunteers. The monthly city financials show cash balance, various revenues and disbursements, including water, taxes, streets, and improvements, ending with a balance of 651.33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Aldeveien
J.D. Elowe
Elliott
10Th Ave
15Th Street
W. J. Finch
First Nat'l Bank
May Sell Quail In the State Ad Amid Legal Conflicts
Willis' Case advertises quail for sale this week amid a Citizen story quoting State Senator Chas A Webb. It says the Empey bill did not pass the House though it passed the Senate, prohibiting quail sales for four years. Webb cites House defeat by large majority. Warden Fries notes sale of shot birds is allowed but trapped birds are forbidden. Read Miss Mary Rosnbrough ad. Latest style hats at a bar gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Asheville
Chas. ‘A. Webb
House of Representatives
Senate
Audubon Society
North Carolina
Fries
Newton
Mary Rosnbrough
Engineers In Charge For New City Streets
Mr Fulton Engineer in Charge and Mr C C Fulton Jr of Durham in the city to oversee engineering on new streets. Mr Gilbert C White of Durham has the contract and supervision of construction. Mr Fulton is the assistant engineer in charge. Preliminary survey for paving Union Square is done and other streets will be paved or macadamized. Mr Fuller, a native of Dover, Del, is a promising young professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Fulton, Jr
Durham
Gilbert C. White
Fulton
Union Square
Fuller
Dover
Del
Visitors Day at the Hickory Graded School
Friday November 11 is Visitors Day at the Hickory Graded School. Patrons and interested persons may visit during the day as teachers and pupils showcase ongoing work with a visiting committee guiding tours. Also, Christmas nuts and fruits are sold by Bost & Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Graded School
Street Improvement Bid Sparks City Paving Plans
Work has begun on permanent street improvements funded by town bonds of 333000. Contractor SB Pinnett employs many workers on a 600 foot pave and sidewalks from Tenth Avenue to Weenth Street, with J D Elliott likely to win the full contract if this sample is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SB i
Inett
Board of Alde
Tenth Avenue
F.1
Weenth Street
J.D. Elliott
Elliott
Death of Mrs Hanna in Highland Home
Mrs Caroline Hanna widow of Franklin Hanna died Tuesday night at her Highland home after a week of paralysis. About 65 years old and an honored Presbyterian member, she came from Caldwell county 25 years ago. Rev J G Garth preached the funeral at the home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Hanna
Franklin Hanna
Caldwell
White Red Spreads Available in Various Kinds and Prices
J A Bowles offers White Red Spreads suitable for Christmas gifts. Available in multiple kinds and price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bowles
Free Delivery Talk At Merchants Association Banquet
The Retail Merchants Association held its regular meeting Monday evening to press Mr. Sadler of Charlotte on securing free delivery by Southern Express Co. for city packages. The group aims to secure this service as the first outcome and plans a banquet at the Huffry Hotel between Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associaton
Sadler
Charlotte
Southern Express Co
Huffry
The Hickory Book Club Fourth Annual Meeting Held
The Hickory Book Club held its fourth annual meeting with Mrs. O. M. Roys ter presiding. Members including Mesdames J. A. Martin G. th Menzies J. A. Ramsay Shaford and Misses Geitner Schenck Wheeler attended. The program featured book discussions current events a Welsh verse piece and a greeting from Jeannette Siasis of Wellesley. Social tables with green and white decor followed. Next meeting set for Dec 15 with Miss Geitner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Book Club
O. M. Royster
J. A. Martin
G. Th Menzies
J. A. Ramsay
Shaford
Eb Chalice
D, Abernethy
T.J. Green
Chari
Jeannette Siasis
Wellesley
Geitner
W. B. Ramsay
Round Dozen
13Th St
Kildare
Nicholson
North Carolina
Ernor
South Carolina
Bost
Taft Urges Nicaragua Stability In Annual Message
President Taft transmitted his annual message to Congress detailing foreign policy on Nicaragua. He cites Zelaya government abuses and the execution of two Americans, notes diplomatic break and possible future actions to protect American interests and Central American stability, with a warning to Congress for potential special action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
Nicaraagua
Zelaya
Central America
Catawba Personals Discover Holiday Shopping Notes
Catawba Misses Shi ey Harwell and Annie Barnes were seen shopping in Statesville Saturday as part of local social notes.
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Catawba
Shiey Harwell
Annie Barnes
Statesville
Platinum production and trade in early 1900s United States
The 1908 United States output of platinum byproduct from placer mining in Oregon and California reached 750 troy ounces valued at 14250 dollars, double 1907. Prices fluctuated from 18.20 to 38 per ounce, with imports mainly from Russia varying from 1237 to 11494 pounds valued up to 3601120 dollars. Platinum’s earliest uses were chemical vessels and crucibles, later jewelry and dentistry, and it found roles in electric lighting and heating.
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United States
Oregon
California
Russia
Platinum uses in industry and new deposits update
A U S Geological Survey report by David T. Day notes platinum’s key role in spark plugs and about half of sulfuric acid production uses platinum. The pamphlet cites Geibel on Russia, White on Colombia, and Bancroft on Nevada platinum deposits with abstracts and metallurgical uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Day
United States
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Dr. W. Geibel
Russia
Colombia
South America
Jay White
Bogota
Nevada
Howland Bancroft
Old Tales Reflecting Human Thought Across Time
A reflective essay on ancient storytelling about nature and myth. It contrasts early beliefs in dryads naiads and other beings with modern understandings of sunrise, seasons, and growth, arguing these tales remain true as records of how people’s minds sought explanations. It emphasizes the value of reading such stories to glimpse lives of distant peoples.
Fragmentary Thought on Identity and Understanding
A reflective fragment considers how much of what shapes modern identity remains beyond current understanding, suggesting that many origins of present culture and knowledge are unseen or unfamiliar to us. It hints at a deeper historical or philosophical influence on who we are today.
Dowd Elected Moderator at Baptist State Meeting
Mr. W. C. Dowd of Charlotte was elected moderator of the Baptist State Convention at Wadesboro this week by a narrow margin over J. H. Tucker of Asheville who was named vice president. Lee H. Battle, former cashier of the defunct Greensboro National Bank, was acquitted in federal court on December 4 of any wrongdoing in connection with the bank's affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Dowd
Charlotte
Wadesboro
J. H. Tucker
Asheville
Lee H. Battle
City’ National Bank 2
Greensboro
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L. R. Whitener
Minda McManaway
Mattie Dozier
Locke Craig
Raleigh
T. J. Gattis
Hickory
Catawba County
J. F. Allen
Stewart
Salisbury
H. D. Aberneth
Walter Sherrill
City
J. W. Blackwelder
Jacob Doll
W. J. Shuford
State Board of Agriculture
Hickory Democrat
J. W. Shuford
County Board of Commissioners
Claremont College
Bemietal
H. S. Ross
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Hal Cooper
Panamia
Mr. Cooper
Acclerk
Empire
Panama
B. B. Blackwelder
ZB. Buchanan
Lawton
Oklo
Barlow & Wilson
Academy of Music
Mr. Elliott
Board of Aldermen
Sec
Y & Tress
Hickory Commandery No. 17
Knights Templar
Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church
Lenoir
Chester
Templar
Win. Petree
Barron Caldwell
Lincolnton
John Talbert
Wm. Phillips
Ed Allen
Zeb Vance Davidson
Hi. Ross
Mr. Fulton Engineer
Graded School
Bost & Newton
Hanna
K.C. Menzies
Travellers’ Club
F. A. Abernethy
Lattorns
F. Y. Long
Lutgen
J. M Davis
Forest
J. H. Shuford
Chadwick
Royter
K. C. Menzies
Mesdames
G. N
A. B. Hutton
Mendelssohn
E. B
S J
W. B. Menzies
Catherine Gwaltney
Ellen Stuart Menzies
Balfour Menzies
Wezén
Mrs. M. Rafty
Whitesburg, Tenn
Lena Abernethy
O Spencer
Maude Smith
Ollie Gantt
George Cobb
Messrs
Luther Rovinson
John Jones
Terrell
3Illeland
R. D. Rufty
John Setzer
Garland Hewitt
Catfish
D.L. Fry
The
Hague
Miss Heller
Grimes
Miss Burnside
Lawrence Priddy
New York
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Paul B. Barringer
N. C
University of Virginia
J.T. Harwell
Lee Linebarger
R. D. Rusty
Wilmington
Claude and
Festus Sigi Jman
Drumsville
Ross Smith
Srrespe
Catawba Personals
World Stories
State News
Gem Theater
Quick Service Pressing Club
Hickory, N. C
the Democrat Printery
Moser & Lutz
Moretz-Whitener Clothing Company
the Quality Shop
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