On the South Fork
Cyrus Yoder travels from California to visit family in Texas then returns by Chicago North Dakota and Montana. Miss May Finger visits Virginia. Farmers haul potatoes to Charlotte while D L Leonard buys Mary Finger’s pine land for 32 dollars an acre. Box party at Yoder schoolhouse nets sixteen dollars. Charles Shuford finishes a new house and Sam Yoder recovers from rheumatism. Booze drinking by some youths noted as a concern.
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Cyrus Yo
Jence
The
Democrat
Jacob's Fork
Cyrus N. Yoder
California
Savona
J ‘Texas
Chicago
North Dakota
Montana
Lilly
May Finger
Blanche
Virginia
Charlotte
D. L. Leonard
Mary Finger
Rufus Helton
Lee Yoder
Enloe Yoder
Yoder
Ralph Yoder
Ott
Charles Shuford
H Sam. V. Yoder
F. A. Yoder
Correspor
Letter credits Cordus relief from monthly suffering
Mrs Mattie Campbell writes from Rit life Texas that her health was poor and life felt like a burden. She says Cordus eased her misery, stopped her suffering, and brought joy and happiness to her home, urging others to try it.
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Ratlif
Tex
Riteliff
Mattie Campbell
Cordus
Jai
Salt as a Fertilizer in Early 20th Century Almanac
Bucklen s Almanac for 1911 highlights salt as a fertilizer. The excerpt cites French and German agronomists recommending broadcast applications of 150 pounds per acre for clover, 250 for wheat or flax, and 300 for barley and potatoes to keep soil cool, moist, and vermin free. It claims benefits including preventing potato rot, glazing, stiffening straw, and preserving soil condition during hot, dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Remedy for Eczema Promises Quick Skin Relief
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a clean liquid remedy for eczema pimples and scalp conditions. It claims quick relief from itching with a bottle often curing minor cases and cites Moser and Lutz Drug Store as the local seller and sponsor of the endorsement in the Democrat newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moser & Lutz
America
Zemo
Hickory Wan's a New Depot Proposed West of Twelfth
A large petition with over 500 names supports placing Hickory's new depot west of Twelfth Street near the old Presbyterian church. Local business leaders including W. P. Huffman back the site with plans for a parkway from 43rd Street to the depot and a rear driveway within the railroad right of way. The Huffry Hotel’s prominence adds incentive to the move, and about 200 traveling men also signaled support for the location.
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Hickory
W. P. Huffman
Huffry
Old Presbyterian Church
43Rd St
Finley
Cardus touted in Virginia widow letter
A Virginia woman, Jennie B Kirby, writes of nine months bedridden with illness and credits Cardus with quick improvement. The note promotes Cardus as a remedy for weak women and claims longstanding success. The item also mentions a cartoon likeness of President Finley of Southern Railway in a local window.
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Valley Heighst
Jennie B. Kirby
Cardus
Finley
Southern Railway
Moser & Lutz
Fred Flagler
Cardui praised by Timberville woman for pain relief
Timberville resident Mrs Gertrude Gatlin endorses Cardui claiming it ended two years of womanly pains and other ailments. She says it relieves headaches backaches dragging sensations irregularities nervousness misery and weakness and urges others to try it. A poultry meeting at the Democrat office was busy but a mid week date is planned.
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Timberville
Gertrude Gatlin
Cardui
Democrat
Death of Mrs Myra Sherrill at Gunpowder notes
Mrs Myra Sherrill died of pneumonia fever on Saturday night and was buried Sunday at Socky Mount church. The 80 year old widow, lifelong Methodist, had led a quiet home life. Her funeral was preached in the absence of the pastor. The note also reports road work on a local branch and a new road project that has proved disappointing, hindering passage during rain with wagons.
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Myra Sherrill
Socky Mount Church
Holloway
Me. Santor
Granite
Falls
A W. Sherrill
Penumonia
Sherrill
Methodist Church
Arti
Hair Health Check and Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Pitch
The ad explains how to test hair bulb color to judge health and offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back promise if unsatisfactory. It claims benefits against dandruff and scalp inflammation, promotes hair root stimulation and potential regrowth, and lists two sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Also notes Mrs. A L Whitner is very ill this week.
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Illamiathat Reza
Rexall
Grimes Drug Co
Plenty of Hands at Ivey Mill as Workers Return and Add Jobs
West Hickory January 30. Many new hands from the country and nearby states have joined the Ivey mill workforce, while several workers moved to other mills and then returned. Captain Cole reports full weaving room staffing and ongoing applications. others relocated locally, with some returning after trying other mills.
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Sna Veneran West Hickory
Ivey
Southing
Virginia
Capt. Cole
W. Fox
Newton
Vance Harris
Brookford
W. L. Long
W.P. Butler
Mil Vanie
Danville
Tom Lavender
Rhodhiss
Sam
Coulter
A. Mica Basia Osborne
Perdue
C. Fulbright
Barger House
Orchand Street
Democrat
Tora
Skating Rink to Open Early February 1911 for All
Beginning Feb 2 1911 the skating rink will be open from to 7 pm for boys and girls due to increased patronage. Boys 10 cents, girls free. From 7 to 10 30 pm for ladies and gentlemen. Gentlemen 25 cents, ladies free. Private sessions for roller skating available in the afternoon. Special attention to college attendees on Monday nights. No admission charged. Alex Salton, Mar.
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Alex Salton
Mar
Claremont College Letter Recaps Reports and Activities
This week ending the second quarter, girls await reports at Claremont College. Miss Maggie McDowell of Morzanton visits her niece Elizabeth McDowell. Shakes reading at Lenoir College by Mr. and Mrs. Williams noted. Miss Hoffman with her mother and Mrs. Roy Abernethy visit Catawba College. Bible class grows. members receive a booklet introduction by Rev. W. W. White and will write a synopsis. Reading room opened on Long Hall. Domestic Art program expands with dressmaking. Miss Deborah Coe of New York expected to arrive for climate and cultural interest. The Collegian No 2 issued. price 7 1/2 cents. Monday Evening Entertainments set for Feb 13. Also an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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Maggie McDowell
Morzanton
Elizabeth McDowell
Lenoir College
Hannibal Williams
W. W. White
D. D
Ethel Stroup
Ethel
Long Hall
Deborah Coe
New York
Miss Coe
Keller
Catawba College Notes on Civic League Meeting
Newton January 3. Civic League held first meeting after holidays. Thirty eight dollars turned in, about 520 on hand, secretary called roll, students and faculty pledged at least 51. Hamatic Club charter members and officers listed. Constitution adopted Friday night, plans for events. Campus work includes removing two trees, trimming others, plowing and reseeding front lawns. Reverend Wagoner from Maiden visited. Rev Rowe teaches history classes. Illustrated Passion Play lecture planned for next Thursday night.
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Newton
Civic League
Hamatie Club
G. Ermine Platt
Chas. Thompson
J. K. McConnell
C. Peeler
Rev. C
J 'Q. Wagoner
Maiden the
W. Rowe
Bralish
Buchheit
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promises Quick Relief
An old health ad explains that 95 percent of diseases originate in a disordered stomach and promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a premier remedy for acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. It claims rapid relief, improves appetite, aids digestion, and offers a money-back guarantee, available only at the Rexall Store. The piece also notes local social news about two men sharing a birthday on January 20 and a census line on Newton and Hickory populations.
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Rexall
Grimes Drag Co
Hickory
Frank Henderson
Weston Clinard
Mr. Esa
Horace Vy
Prk
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Hickory Wan
Busness
Twelth Street
Texas
Wills Point
Victoria Stalling
Winnie Reid
Sherrill’s
C. A. Reid
T. F. Hudson
Spencer
Hudson
J. H. Pitts
Cleveland Little
Newston
Ava. Little
Zeb Reid
Asheville
C. Reid
Bertha Herman
Conover
Rev. B. Wilson
Stokesville
J. F. Gilleland
Nat Reid
Oscar Marvin
Statesville
Nadie Oswalt
Eafola
Bessie
Maud Smith
J.L. Lawrence
Roanoke
Catawba Inn
J. H.shuford
Bryan Jones
Strachan
Salisbury
Ch Ners Hall
Utah
Allen
Greensboro
Tra
A. Shaford, Jr
Uillie Jones
Patterson
Misa Louise
Virginia Hall
A. B. Menzies
Roy Abernethy
Hoffmann
Annie Duke
Mattie Abernethy
Pinkey Forney
Mre
J. W. Blackwelder
Sanceer Nots
Fletcher
Castoria
A. L. Whitner
Steel Trust Head
Ambs A. Farrell
United States
Stes! Corporation
New Haven
Conn
Pittsburg
Bilion Dollar Steel Corporation
United States Steel Products Export Company
Dor Aynwn Deaey Patna
Fayroll
Brooklyn
Ivey Mill
Claremont College Letter
Chamberlain
E. Y. Webb
Demorat
West Hickory
Longview
Highland
Old Jersey
van Dyke Book
Hickory Seed Co
E. B. Electrical Contractor
John E. Harricock
J. A Bowles
Ivers & Pond
Whitener & Martin
Dr. Hess
J. An ‘Bowles
J. A. Bowles
Care Democrat
Shell Street
City Bakery
Earle Hyder
Oxford
J. A. Bowes
C. L. Hawn
Bradshaw
City Feed Co
Bede
Deitz Block
Minorca
Catawba County
J. H. Willis
Willis
Palace Barber Shop
Lvoliool
Azalea Woodworking Co
Azalea, N. C
Richmond Bag Company
Harris & Little
Catawba College
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