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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
3
A cluttered sale ad highlights Royal Worcester Corsets No. 203 and white goods such as long cloth per yard values, linen laces, and various fabrics. It lists marked prices and sale prices, with numerous items including dresses, coats, rain coats for women and children, and flagged deals on linens, voiles, pikes, and flouncings. The notice urges movement of stock with strong emphasis on discounted garments and textiles.
A list of goods including two tables of knit goods sold at 50 cents per lot and lace curtains priced up to 85 cents per lot. Ribbons offered up to 25 cents with 10 cents per yard and remnants quoted at less than cost price.
A fragment notes Gov. Wilson asking to omit the great inaugural ball and move the reception to a rotunda of the capitol. It mentions the Pension Building preparations and a $90,000 government cost, with society play and a shift to a reception instead. Also references cows for sale and a house with furniture sale notices by A Klutz at 800 South 16th St Wilson.
The article records varied Hickory Club activities including Traveller's Club meetings, guests Miss Danny Schenck and Mrs. Abernethy, and discussions on Russian topics. It notes a wedding at Mobile, a home ceremony for John D Williams, and future club meetings with Mrs J A Martin. It ends with orphanage day plans and upcoming services.
A brief ad urges readers to secure insurance on their dwelling barn store saw mill and other property. It promises quick coverage with a few dollars invested today potentially yielding up to a thousand dollars in protection tonight.
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