Hickory DemoCra Publishes Weekly News
The Hickory paper edited by B. Morton offers Thursday issues with subscription terms and notes its second class postal status.
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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
2
The Hickory paper edited by B. Morton offers Thursday issues with subscription terms and notes its second class postal status.
The Durham Sun notes Gen Julian S may not enter the governor race and applauds his record. It laments a Hickory New Year’s Eve shooting that injured a boy who died, urging law enforcement and reflection. The piece reviews 1913’s joys and sorrows and hopes for a peaceful prosperous 1914 for readers and merchants.
The Christian Advocate notes Rev. J. T. Mann’s district report shows Statesville District among the strongest in the Conference. More than 1,000 professions of faith, full payment of assessments by several charges, and substantial salary and mission surplus are recorded, with notable gains in Iredell and Mooresville areas. Mann logged over 12,000 miles of travel and earlier debts were reduced. John F. Kirk, Statesville, N C.
A Royersford man describes an old remedy against onchitis using a plan tied to diet and tonics. He recounts steps, claimed strength boosts, and notes medicinal effects praised by users and local supporters.
Five of ten farm demonstration plats started in county school districts last winter survived and will be continued next year. Two plats yielded between $40 and $50 after expenses to fund school improvements. The North Carolina College offers a four week winter agriculture course starting January 9, 1914 in West Raleigh open to all interested farmers with no tuition, meals at $2.75 weekly, rooms from $2.50 weekly.
The article argues for protecting plows and hay rakes from weather to extend their life and reduce replacement costs. It suggests constructing a shear shed at low cost to house all farm equipment, preventing rust and weather damage. The piece references Mickory and mentions Lord and druggists.
Unclear garbled text discusses a festival or event scene with scattered references to beverages, concerts, and a parade. Names and places are unreadable, making specifics indeterminable and the overall gist appears to tease festive activities and possible product showcases.
The speaker urges farmers to avoid overextending winter plowing. Do not rush to finish fields. plow only what you can properly manage. Plowing sod or Clover land now is prudent, but leaving cotton stalks or stubble unplowed risks washing and erosion.
An aged medical advice note discusses throat health and cautions against poor eating habits. It mentions attempts to take care of health during a time of ailment and references remedies or guidance typical of early 20th century consumer health warnings.
News from Washington reports United States Department of Agriculture figures showing Southern youths win top prizes in Boys Corn Clubs and Girls Car Singing Clubs for 1913. Walker Dawson of Alabama sets a new single acre corn record of 232.7 bushels, with Georgia girl Clyde Sullivan producing 5,354 pounds of tomatoes per tenth of an acre. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee yields exceed Northern and Western records, underscoring Southeast agricultural strength and the Southern Railway lines' pride in regional achievement.
The text argues that states south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers and east of the Mississippi offer superior conditions for profitable diversified agriculture. It frames this region as the center of public perception for farming versatility and economic opportunity.
Miss Fnoeve ousens, the first woman lawyer in the United States and the first woman United States Marshal, died in poverty at St. Louis after being honored by President Cleveland. Her passing ends a trailblazing career marked by historic firsts and enduring public service.
An older advert claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains quinine and iron and offers relief for malaria chills fever weakness debility loss of appetite and biliousness. It is billed as a complete strengthener and life giver for mothers and pale children with a guarantee by the local druggist.
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