Subscriptions and Political Jabs in January 1908
The notice lists subscription rates and special terms for Tony advertising. It notes Admiral Brownson joining Roosevelt’s circle, criticizes tariff reform, mentions Cortelyou, and references a Hickory town remark. It reports Charlotte National Bank and Charlotte Trust Co. consolidating with 2,000,000 capital. Gov Johnston opposes the consolidation. A Boyertown explosion killed 175 on Jan 14. It ridicules Speaker Justice and defines a Demagogue as a legislature member who misrepresents constituents.
Justice and Critics of the Speaker A debate in print
An editorial defends Speaker E J Justice against harsh criticism from railroads and corporate interests. It argues he acts in good faith amid accusations of demagoguery and rail rate opposition while condemning corporate tools and biased coverage. The piece critiques lobbying, rail abuses, and calls for more radicals of the Justice type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Justice
House of Representatives
Thriftman
Justice
Railvoods
Corporation Tools
North Carolina
Hickory
Southern
Brown
Those who mock railroads and a Bible sermon rebuke
A reader note ridicules the claim that a ninety day passenger rate cut ruined railroads. A jokey private letter cites a theology professor’s rebuke of a student who defended wild views. A second item seeks a first class representative for a Western North Carolina financial institution, outlining a remunerative contract and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
J. A. Herndon
Hickory
N. C
Webb introduces interstate anti jug bill to protect prohibition areas
Congressman J Y Webb from this district introduces an interstate anti jug measure designed to shield prohibition communities from liquor shipments from other states and aid enforcement by federal support. While praised for protecting law abiding citizens, critics say Speaker Cannon has opposed action by packing the committee with dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Webb
Webb
Dolliver Henburn
Littlefield
Cannon
This is Worth Remember Foley’s Honey and Tar Notice
An old advertisement urges readers to treat coughs and colds with Foley’s Honey and Tar in a yellow package, warning against substitutes and crediting W. S. Martin & Co. as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. S. Martin
Co. Ie
W. S. Martin & Co
Society News Highlights From Local Clubs and Socials
Mrs. Frank Abernethy hosted the Bridge club in her new home on Friday the 10th with elegant decor and a sumptuous spread. Prizes went to Mrs. E. B. Clin and Mrs. W. L. Clinard as guests noted multiple gatherings, Temperance papers discussed at Traveler's Club, and the Round Dozen Book Club met after holidays. The Misses Wheeler held four Bridge tables on Jan 9, Tiffany setting prize awarded to Mrs. W. L. Clinard on Jan 11, and Dr. and Mrs. Fry announced a Houston summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Abernethy
Bridge Club
E. B. Clin
Heylers
W. L. Clinard
Bryan Jones
E. B. Cline
W. X. Reid
W. J. Shuford
Edwina
Satan Neil W. Clark
Geo. Hutton
E. L. Shuford
Lucile Shuford
J. H
Hatcher
Traveler’s Club
J. H. Shuford
J. L. Cilley
Droghedag
Lee Roy Whitener
Mathew
Francis Murphy
Temperance
Tara
Father Mathew
W. G. Fox
Otations
Cause of Freedom
Roy Whitener
Clad
Gertrude Fox
Wheeler
Tiffany
Beard
Mrs. Person
Charlotte
Fiddlers entertain town with lively show and prizes
The town hosted a fiddler convention last Thursday and Friday with a mix of old and young performers, producing full houses and much laughter. Top prizes went to J. A. Kirby and G. G. Hill, with other winners named for categories such as Second Fiddler and Banjo. The piece titled What The Prohibition Wave Did For Me drew laughs. Also promoting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a winter tonic for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
J. A. Kirby
G. G. Hill
Mes. W. West
G. P. Camp
H. G. Tolbert
Commie
N. G. Cozart
Julius Dietz
J. W. Woodruff
Marshall Foster
Henry Woodruff
S. M. Hardy
Henry Fry
Hollister
Railroad cuts reduce personnel across operations
The Carolina and North Western railroad has begun expense reductions. Off icers of the operating department including W. W. Warren supervisor J. P. Moore train master and R. H. Calhoun routes agent have been laid off for 30 days. A 10 percent cut in all departments will follow. Lincoln County Times reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina & North-Western Railroad
W. W. Warren
J. P. Moore
R. H. Calhoun
Lincoln Co. Times
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Laxative Cure
How to Avoid Appendicitis explains how chronic constipation links to appendicitis. Orino Laxative claims to soothe liver and bowels without nausea or griping and Foley's Orino Laxative is urged as mild. W S Martin & Co notes publishing an 1866 Raleigh article with extra copies already spoken for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Martin & Co
Raleigh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hickory Democrat
WW. B. Holbrook
Tony
Admiral Brownson
Mr. Roosevelt
Republican Party
Cortelyou
Annanias
Charlotte National Bank and
Charlotte Trust Co
Johnston
Democratic Party
Boyerton
Society News
D. S. Fry
Houston
Fla
Fiddlers Convention
Kennedy
L. Cout
Sana Greensboro
N.C. i
casTonra
Bickory
Dietz
D. L. Russell Atttorney
Hickory, N.C
Walter A. White
Menzies Drug Store
W. B. Ramsay
Hickory, N. C
K. A. Price
M. D
6Th St
Castoria
Dr. King
Jira
Ees Care
Standard Oil Company
A. P. Whitener
N. G
Trustee
Royster
F. S. Royster Guano Company
Norfolk
Virgin
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