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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
4
Eighth Avenue will be made 50 feet wide. the project will significantly improve the area. Property owners are praised for their enterprise and public spirit, with a promise to monitor progress over the next year or two.
In the Kenworth News a pitch highlights a new year appeal for a quiet, comfortable home within a ten minute walk, emphasizing relief from noise and easy access to amenities.
Real estate drive announces thirty day reductions of fifteen to twenty five percent on first choice lots in Kenworth. Office invites buyers to select from plans and books, highlighting improved streets and water without extra sidewalk assessments. Listings include two Oakland lots, a two story house on 9th Avenue, a parcel near the stand pipe, two lots on 8th Street with houses, and several farms of various sizes.
The Catawba Rural Credit Association elected H P Lutz as president G H Geitner as vice president G R Wootten as secretary and treasurer along with eight directors including Mens HP Lite I J Presslar Gordon Wilfong P F Simes W J Shuford and GR Wootten A directors meeting is set for January 19 to adopt by laws and rules The organization modeled after building and loan associations operates in Alexander Burke Caldwell and Catawba counties with its principal office in Hickory North Carolina The certificate of incorporation explains its plan to make loans to members enable land purchases and accumulate a fund for members not obtaining loans The share value is 100 with 200 shares needed to start business and a maximum of 5000 shares allowed
An advertisement urges readers to try Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney disease claiming it restored health to a man who could resume work after using the product. It cites testimonials, offers sample bottles for ten cents, and notes regular sizes sold at drugstores, requesting readers mention the Hickory Democrat.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by catarrh, asserting inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube blocks hearing. It promises a $100 reward for incurable cases and urges readers to send for a free circular, with sales by druggists and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Communion services at the Reformed Church next Sunday. Last Sunday night J. W. Warlick was ordained elder and W. J. Shuford deacon. C. Best was installed elder, I. F. Abernethy and S. Lis Whitener installed deacons.
Mr. R. M. Knox, proprietor of the Knox 5 & 10c Store, hosted a turkey supper last Thursday evening at 8 o clock on the store gallery. A long table adorned with potted plants showcased the meal for salespeople and invited guests while plans to acquire one or two lots near the depot were also noted, with references to Hotel Iredell in Statesville.
An convential ad touts Bucklen Amica Salve as the best remedy for frost bite chapped skin and various skin diseases. It promises instant pain relief and rapid healing for frost bitten ears fingers and toes and offers a 25 cent price through druggists or by mail from Bucklen Co Philadelphia or S Loni.
In the case State vs McKinley Sigmon for the killing of Terry Shell about fifteen witnesses were examined and Judge Bagby bound him over to court in the sum of 2500 dollars. The report notes the case will be watched with interest as a warning to violators along the line. An unrelated ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills follows.
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