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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
A historical editorial argues arson is a serious crime warranting severe punishment equal to murder and theft. It notes arsonists exploit trust, prepare alibis, and rely on circumstantial evidence while insurers and authorities push to show accountability.
An herbal remedy claims to support kidneys and bladder during winter indoor living. It advertises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a proven aid and offers a parcel post bottle with a ten cent request and Hickory Democrat mention.
A history excerpt from the Norfolk editor notes that pre Civil War bank notes called Dixies shaped the nickname Dixie land across the South. The piece cites the Bank of New Orleans and a London Financial Times account, linking Dixies to Louisiana and broader southern usage. An accompanying travel advertisement offers Havana Cuba round trips with Southern Railway routes and holiday departures.
Miss Margaret Campbell of Ft. Smith Ark attests that her father who was ill six years ago read an ad for Chamberlain's Tablets found they fit his case exactly and after using them never got sick again. Her sister also benefited from them. Sold by Grimes Drag Co and Moser Luts. ade.
Houston December 7. The death toll from Texas floods rose to 150 with more drownings feared in Sunnyside Walker County. Four deaths reported at Hungerford and near Welborn. Brazos flood crest nears Beazery County and Colorado River flood nears Matagorda County. Governor Colquitt appeals for aid to flood sufferers.
A woman from Sawtelle California credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with rapid relief from a severe lung cold. She notes coughing spells, chest soreness, and alarm at lung inflammation, and says the remedy relieved the cough the first night and cured the cold in a week. Sold by Grimes Drug Co. and Moser & Lutz.
Contractors feeding Ellis Island immigrants operate the nation’s largest restaurant, serving eight cent meals under American plan. With 40 nationalities passing through weekly, thousands dine daily in vast kitchens. The contract aims for one million meals a year at eighty thousand dollars, yielding profit measured in mills.
Mrs. Fannie Propst of Hickory North Carolina reports relief from back and kidney pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Moser Lorz's Drug Store. She notes improved sleep and energy and confirms the prior endorsement. Price listed as 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole agents. Remember the same.
Citizens like R L Shuford improve the bite road near Impson bridge, praised as a public-spirited effort. New Bern also notes a local tincture of ginger resembles liquor, sold openly at drug stores, with potential harm and lacking a prohibitive law to curb sales.
Overworked women urged to try Vinol based on Mrs Brill of Racine Wis who reports loss of sleep nervousness and poor appetite improved after taking Vinol claiming weight gain and new vigor. Ad claims money back if unsatisfied and promotes Saxo Salve for rough skin from Moser & Lutz in Hickory NC.
Southern Railway offers reduced ticket prices for Christmas and New Year travel. Tickets go on sale December 17 through 25 and December 31 through January 1, with final return limits January 6. Advt. 4t.
Ira Smith of Point Blank Texas says he was cured of a liver complaint after using a 25¢ box of Chamberlain's Tablets He now recommends them to everyone Grimes Drug Co Moser Lutz advertise the remedy for sale in the region
The front of the City Bakery has been repainted giving its storefront a brighter, more attractive look for customers and passersby.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for constipation and Electric Bitters for stomach, liver, kidney troubles, and female ills. Claims include rapid relief and testimonials from users like Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma, with prices and availability through H. E. Bucklen & Co.
A brief Christmas gift guide suggests books as ideal presents, noting a Bible or Testament, holiday volumes, new fiction, children's books, and collections of good cheer and warm wishes. The tone emphasizes thoughtful selection and festive appeal.
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