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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
2
Fragment lists subscription rates for Hickory post office customers with terms in cash in advance including one year six months and three months options. Mentions preferred postage details and cents pricing.
A reader cites a Western paper提 ex tract about high prices from not cultivating home farm products and sending money abroad for goods. It contrasts New England savings with North Carolina style spending, urging locals to save, invest, and support home industry to keep money circulating and benefit education and growth.
Lesson from thrifty residents shows deposits rising and more people using savings departments. Hickory offers strong bank facilities and an exceptional Building and Loan Association. The piece urges every Catawba farmer to hold a bank book and a loan account to seize good investment opportunities.
The Democrat highlights Rev P C Henry's argument for better roads and reports farmers support in Catawba. R L Shuford builds a sand clay road costing about 28 dollars per mile and finds upkeep cheap. A county petition seeks a 20 cent tax per 100 dollars to fund good roads and a creamery.
The Democrat notes ample kraut in Catawba county after complaints of scarcity. Hickory stores finally received two bucket gifts from a local gentleman and a country lady whose name will be thanked publicly. Another gift from a country gentleman is promised as well. The piece boasts Catawba as producing the finest kraut, surpassing York County and aims to spur local sales.
The Democrat has arranged with William C. Geraty Co. of Young's Island SC to supply frost-proof cabbage plants to Catawba farmers at reasonable rates. Call The Democrat office, place your order, and we will arrange delivery to your address.
A second enthusiasts meeting of Hickory citizens reorganized a booster club. Dr W H Nicholson was unanimously elected president with J D Elliott and P C Setzer named vice presidents. The group convened at Huffry to set goals and organize leadership.
Cauarer appears in a brief legal notice style snippet involving Fletcher's Castoria. The readable text mentions Cauarer in connection with a matter seeking resolution or action related to the product. No dates or locations are provided in the fragment.
The board elected J L Riddle J H Patrick W X Reid W J Shu ord J W Campbell Rev W Deaton W P Huffman Ki Menzies and J A Marin as secretary nominees. A meeting drew strong attendance despite ugly weather with plans for road improvements in Catawba county and calls for civic action. Local notices mention residents moving to Lenoir and barber school in Atlanta while new store activity and road questions sparked countywide discussion. ManZan sales ads promote a hemorrhoid remedy with W S Martin as supplier.
The pastor announces a Gospel of Mark study starting next Sunday from Sabbath to Sabbath with variations. Congregants are asked to bring Bibles for reading references and to attend Covenanter at 3 pm Sunday to hear The Blind Spot. Orphanage day in Sabbath School seeks a $10 donation for Barnum Springs Home orphans. Mission fund goals and per capita contributions for foreign missions are outlined.
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York writes that he was near death from virulent liver trouble and wasting away forty pounds before Electric Bitters restored his health. He praises the medicine for stomach liver and kidney benefits and says he now feels well and strong. Available at local druggists for 50 cents.
An old advertisement promotes Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble with testimonials of success and a free sample offer by mail. It mentions a book about the product, a special arrangement for samples to readers, and notes a price for the regular bottle.
During dreary winter months mothers grow tired and unwell. Hols ter's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a blessing for mothers, claiming to restore happiness health and strength. Moser and Late.
Navassa Guanna Company names A E and J J Cline in a civil suit to recover on three notes totaling about 7900 dollars plus interest and an open account of 758 dollars. A E Cline must appear at the February 1910 term in Newton NC to answer the complaint filed December 21 1909 by plaintiff through attorney A Whitener.
The fragment notes a Whitener Martin item involving seal ships and oysters with a grade reference. Readable details are limited, but the piece centers on maritime trade and inspection terms associated with the Whitener Martin name.
In the Western District of North Carolina J H Hatcher trading as has been adjudicated bankrupt on January 6 1910. The first meeting of creditors will be held in Hickory on January 25 1910 at 2 PM to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business. W C Ervin Referee in Bankruptcy Morganton NC January 7 1910.
175 acres by Henry Fork River near Hickory with 50 acres river bottom 69 acres fenced pasture 25 acres in meadow grass twelve head Hereford cattle two story six room house two barns 45 acres in Hickory fertile with three dwellings fine spring water. 35 shares in Watauga Lumber Co. at 100 per share owning 1700 acres timber lands five miles west of Blowing Rock. Apply to J A Whitener Hickory NC.
In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of North Carolina in bankruptcy creditors of Hickory Catawba County are notified that on December 25 1909 A Cline was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be January 25 1910 at 2 PM in Hickory. Creditors may appear prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related matters. Canton N C January 7 1910.
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