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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
6
A vintage urging readers to shop early for Christmas on December 25, 1908. The piece touts benefits for buyers and merchants alike, promising comfort, better stock, and smoother crowds by spreading purchases over time. It highlights mutual benefit, cooperation, and shopping with local merchants advertised in the era.
At the church of the ascension next Sunday evening a service marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Wesley. The address will recount his life and the 18th century Methodist movement and several hymns will be sung. Christians of every name are invited to attend this unique service. Hurt at Saw Mill reports Mr Charles Echard injured when timber struck him at the saw mill. He suffered a broken collarbone and a broken rib with facial cuts. Drs Menzies and Abernethy attended.
A card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman expresses gratitude for kindness shown during a recent affliction. The note includes civic musings and humorous asides about a Kansas justice of the peace and newspaper copy. It reflects local sentiments and social commentary.
The piece marks Charles Wesley born December 10 1708 and John Milton born December 9 1608, noting Wesley’s hymnody legacy with claims of 6500 hymns and listing staples like Jesus Lover of My Soul and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. It recounts the Wesley family, early travels to America, and the rise of Methodism.
Piedmont Council No 43 Jr O U A M expresses sympathy to the family of Brother J P Burns, noting his passing and the sorrow of his motherless children. The resolutions commend the family to the Supreme Counselor, request copies for the minutes, and for publication.
In a bygone portrait of Hetty Green, a Vermont farmer breaks his winnowing fan and asks to borrow it. She allows it but insists the grain be brought to his barn first. Weeks later she lends her old neighbor’s sidesaddle, inviting her to visit the loft to ride it as long as desired.
Andrew Carnegie, in a prominent magazine article, urged tariff protection only for revenue, arguing industries have outgrown infancy and no longer need high tariffs. The stance surprised many Republicans and aligned with a democratic position, offering hopeful signs for party moderates.
A legend tells of a yearly specter horseman at Wycollar Hall near Colne, haunting the ruined Cunliffe seat. The ghost, in early Stuart costume, rides rough roads, enters the house, and is followed by screams, then vanishes as the horse reappears. The tale ties to a murdered wife and ancestral extinction. A Milwaukee man recalls a billiards bet where a one eye bandage proved glass, a trick revealed after the game.
The largest and best collection of tailored coats is offered with extra long coats from top materials in the latest styles. Workmanship is highlighted and fit is described as ideal. Prices are advertised as greatly reduced through Christmas, promising cheaper purchase locally than ever before.
Women's high art suits copied after the choicest Paris Berlin and Vienna models. Material and workmanship the best. Choice in several new styles very nob by. A stock that is right fresh crisp and right up to the minute. Values that will convince you this is the best place to buy. From now.
Unparalleled economies in new dress goods with special prices. Compare these offerings elsewhere. We offer the biggest and best selected stock of fabrics at low prices. 50e dress goods sold for 35c in coming days. 25c goods at 5c. Not shoddy but good.
A bold offer highlights men and boys suits and pants praised as stylish and best for the money. The notice markets a wide range of sizes and looks to attract customers seeking value and fashion.
Our nation department is brimful of the most desirable in that line at prices that admit of no competition.
A bold shoe advertisement touts high grade fall and winter shoes for men women and children. It highlights patent leather metal and regular lace styles with blacher and regular finishes. Prices claim to place items among real bargains along with all wool blankets offered at reduced rates.
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