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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
2
Hickory Democrat editor ROWARD A BANKS lists subscription prices and ad rates. One year cash in advance is $1, six months and other terms are noted. Office classified as second class matter with publication at the Hickory post office.
A 1913 notice from Bickory North Carolina lauds William Stearns Davis historical novel The Friar of Wittenburg. It praises Luther portrayal while challenging focus on Luther over core gospel truths and notes the Worms defense quotes. The review critiques the book’s handling of reform doctrines and emphasizes enduring principles of grace faith and redemption.
The Wilmington Star hires George F. Cochran from Catawba County News, touting him as a premier state press writer. Cochran formerly drew praise at Lexington Dispatch and Hickory Democrat for superb tabloid style and versatile talent.
A notice to all concerned announces an application to North Carolina General Assembly Session 1913 for repealing Hickory’s charter and enacting a new charter. Local items report visits, marriages, illness of Senator Overman, a Jonesville school collapse with injuries, and various community notices including banking and legislative updates.
An ambiguous fall town note praises Claremont cuisine and Hickory climate, mentioning Br. Murphy and a general welcome to newcomers. The fragment hints at community opinion forming around changes and local tastes without clear details or names beyond a few vague references.
Alexander McGill Mobile & Ohio special agent was shot Sunday week ago in a Tuscaloosa baggage car and his body was dumped onto Gypsie creek bridge. Porter Napoleon Jones was arrested for the crime as authorities probe the motive amid the damint plans found in Denver. Woodrow Wilson marked his 66th birthday in Staunton with large crowds and celebration. A grand jury considers a vi man anti trust case linked to a railroad monopoly agreement.
East Durham North Carolina resident Olivia Parham credits Vinol with curing a two year chronic cough and boosting strength. The ad touts Vinol as a concentrated extract of cod liver with tonic blood-building properties, claiming it rebuilds a rundown system and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
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