Socialism's Gains Stir Election Debate
The piece notes a surge in Socialist votes in recent off year elections across Congress legislatures mayors and councils amid discontent over living costs and big trusts It critiques both major parties and cites World’s Work and Collier’s Magazine predicting rising Socialist support in 1912 depending on party nominations.
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Rcent
Congress
United States
Collier's Magazine
Taft
Harmon
la Follette
Wilson
Fine combinations for annual paper bundles
The notice promotes subscriptions offering the Democrat with the Progressive Farmer for 1.65 a year or the Democrat with the Thrice-A-Week New York World for 1.65 a year and the Democrat with Mack's National Democrat Monthly for 1.25 a year. It praises the Farmer as the best agriculture journal and the World as fearless and valuable for the presidential campaign. The National Monthly is described as strong in party ties, with stories, current news, and illustrations, and all combos are suggested as good Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Progressive Farmer
New York World
Democrat and
Mack
National Democrat
The
Farmer
National Monthly
State's Evidence and the Fear of Letting Off Murderers
The letter argues against lenient punishment for killers who turn State's evidence like Ortie McManigie and James McNamara. It cites Webster and divine justice, contending that pursuit and detection will uncover crime, and questions whether courts rely enough on these forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortie McManigie
James B. McNanmra
Daniel Webster
Burns
Piedmont Wagon Plant Expansion Encouraged
City residents express delight at Piedmont Wagon and Manufacturing Co plans to introduce motor trucks and extend South sales coverage. They anticipate doubling plant capacity within a year from 10,000 to 20,000 wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Wagon and Manufacturing Co
Do your Christmas shopping and ship early
Be prudent with holiday purchases and plan ahead to avoid crowded stores. Order early to ensure timely delivery and minimize delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Boys
Remembering Editor Caldwell in a Mountain Town Tale
An elderly mountain town woman recalls the late Mr. Caldwell, a gifted editor who loved journalism and wrote with economy. Her daughter records the tribute, noting it was not dictated but captured secretly for the Hickory Democrat editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brya
The
Hickory Democrat
Sawdust as Raw Material for Oxalic Acid Factory
An old regional note argues Western North Carolina sawdust piles should be reused rather than wasted. It highlights Norway and Germany selling oxalic acid to the US, urges forming a sawdust based plant and cites figures and local leaders urging industrial use of sawdust and river power.
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North Carolina
Hickory
Norway
United States
Germany
Norton
A. K. Joy
Chamber of Commerce
J. A. Martin
Col
Marcellus E. Thornton
Catawba River
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Advert describes catarrh as a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure reaches blood and mucous surfaces, not a quack remedy, with testimonials and Toledo company details. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and mentions price and druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chenney & Co
Props
Toledo
A Ray of Hope for Southern Business Outlook
The manufacturers report a cautious but optimistic view of Southern business despite low cotton prices. They blame farmers for overproduction, urging restraint, while noting strong development prospects, accessible capital for ventures, land acquisitions for colonization, active railroad pre promotion work, and steady arrival of newcomers.
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Growth If Roots Live
A Grimes Drug Store advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as best for stimulating scalp roots and boosting hair growth. It claims to relieve itching, remove dandruff, prevent shedding, and nourishes roots through circulation. offered in 50 cent and $1.00 sizes at The Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Grimes Drug Store
Gaston Forestry Association Fights the Pine Beetle
The Gaston Forestry Association formed to cooperate with the North Carolina Forestry Association in Gaston County plans organized action against the Southern Pine Beetle. Entomologist Mason illustrated the damage and suggested cutting infested trees to stop spread, with demonstrations near Castonia. A follow up meeting is set for Monroe on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Stroup
North Carolina Forestry Association
Gastonia
Tuesday Dee. Ltd
U. S. Bureau of Entomology
Ston
E. B. Mason
J. S. Holmes
North Carolina Geological and Economic Survey
Gaston Forestry Association
Gaston County
Castonia
Mason
Snider
Charlotte
Monroe
Shuford Honored for Church Work in Hickory
The dedication of the new Corinth Reformed Church in Hickory highlights A A Shuford’s long service as a churchman, deacon, Sunday School teacher for 41 years, and community leader. Born 1841, he served in the Confederate army, later shaping banking, manufacturing, and education in Catawba County and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Shuford
Hickory
Shuford
Catawba County
Bethel Reformed Church
Morganton
Newton
Democratic Party
Corinth
Arange
Catawba
Claremont College
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Forzist
Ickory
Dr. Pierce
Aca
Anette Poate
Iandcone
King’s Business College
Ralrighy
N. C. Charlotte
N.C
Grehlso
Bristol
Tenn
Thos
E. Williams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
Hickory, N.C
van Dyke
Geo. Courtney Boot
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Journal of the Post
the van Dyke Shop
Quali
J. O. Rhodes
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