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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat announces its weekly publication details noting publisher Every Thursday by B.V. Morton, Bator and Proprietor. The notice confirms the newspaper's ownership and distribution cadence.
The Just Freight Association of North Carolina condemns Virginia city chambers of commerce for a petition to block rate readjustment. It criticizes Richmond Norfolk Petersburg and Roanoke for attempting to delay North Carolina growth and endorses Virginia cities Lynchburg among others for not joining the petition. The note also references President Wilson’s brief address and calls for public railroad ownership and a popular presidential vote.
The note questions why local buyers import goods from distant points when Hickory offers the same grade at similar prices. It lists Hickory manufacturing plants including hosiery mills, wagon and flour mills, glove and furniture factories, and cotton mills, urging residents to patronize local industries to bolster Hickory’s growth and ensure local suppliers’ prices and visible goods.
The Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod organized a general missionary body for women at St Andrews in Hickory. A public mission service was held Friday night led by Rev L L Lohr. The assembled women formed a synodical society, adopted a constitution, and elected officers from multiple conferences. A permanent annual meeting was planned with several standing committees appointed to push the mission cause.
Hickory citizens report relief from nervousness dizziness and back ache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs Fannie Propst of Second Ave Hickory says the pills made her strong and well. Hattie and Rebecca McCoy of Charlotte visited relatives in the city for Thanksgiving with Myrtle and Lurlie Little.
A testimonial from Manchester Ohio by Lewis Chatverlain praises Dr King’s New Discovery for children with croup coughs and colds. The remedy is available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes and recommended for home use and by druggists.
In Asheville Judge Frank Carter closes weeks of whiskey probe with a broad plea deal. Defendants pay heavy fines, forfeit licenses, and agree to cease whiskey sales for three years. Lange and Green face $4,000 and $2,666.67 plus $1,333.30 respectively. Alexander $2,000. Rector and McMuhn guilty with suspended judgments. Investigation costs about $1,500 are split among Meyer, Alexander, Green, and Lange.
An odd ad offers a five hundred dollar reward for use of Clars flat and dy Hall's starch cure from Toledo Ohio praising Hall's Catarrh Cure. It mentions the National Bank of Commerce and a Toledo business. The article also notes B B Flowe was elected State Veterinarian and H P Flowe as assistant, both Hickory, North Carolina boys, succeeding in their profession.
An advertisement recounts H. J. Smith of Thomasville Georgia overcoming stomach trouble using Vinci olive and tonic. It claims the remedy restored appetite digestion and energy and promises money back if no benefit. A testimonial asserts Vinci aids digestion and blood strength.
In a 1914 note Mr Johnson recounts a five year catarrh battle that left him weak and nearly unable to walk. He lists failed therapies before a friend advised Peruna resin and reports life saving relief. The ad claims Peruna as best medicine and invites readers to request free almanac and vial sample.
The letter from Marie Gerber of Sawtelle California and Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Electric Bitters for curing severe colds lung soreness and other ailments. Advertises price and guarantee with H E Bucken Co as distributors.
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