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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
6
The note promotes Thrice-a-Week World with daily editions except Sunday and highlights value for readers in Yellow and others, offering serials humor markets cartoons and strong features. It mentions a combined sample price and a deal with the Democrat subscription for 932 74 for $19.
Lee J Summerrow, aged, died in Newton Thursday. He was a veteran railroad man who served on the C and N W and other lines. Representative Rabb sits on committees on cor sane asylums military agriculture justices of the peace public roads and strikes pensions. Rabb advocates pensions for Confederate soldiers and widows per the Newton News. Mecklenburg and Burke Farmers Unions back W J Shuford for reappointment to the Board of Agriculture. The late Silas Smyre personal property to be sold at his residence tomorrow by auction. From J H C Hui, Newton visit last Saturday, report sad news Marcus Drum of Clines fenenster lost his dwelling and granary to fire last week. The fire occurred about 11 o’clock in daytime. most old furniture saved. New Joan Enterprise notes a new phone line between Newton and Claremont has been set up.
A testimonial claims Electric Bitters cured a man after long distress from backache nervousness lassitude and kidney disorders. The letter says five bottles wholly cured him leaving him well and hearty. It promotes Liver Blood disorder and malaria relief with a guarantee. Available at local druggists C M Shuford Grimes Drug Co.
L R Abel an American Institute of Electrical Engineers member plans to open a Hickory consulting office focused on power systems. He cites credits from electrification work at American Thread Co mills Holyoke and Tarr Alpha Mills, plus roles at Waterside No 1 Power House and West Coast projects in Chile. He notes surveys underway and invites engineering professionals to contact Water Power Electric Co. for opportunities. He praises Hickory as progressive and says he will center operations there.
Mr Stone plans a moving picture show at Newton. He selects carefully, weeding out anything deleterious for local audiences.
A religious lesson notes Jehoshaphat as a king who sought the Lord, faced trials with Ahab, and received divine aid. It contrasts sin with righteousness, highlights prayer in crisis, and underscores obedience to God as path to peace, rest, and national honor. The piece cites scripture references to illustrate steadfast faith and divine guidance.
Mr and Mrs J C Cook announce the marriage of their daughter Ava Lee to Mr George Avery Poovey. The groom is described as the finest of railway mail clerks and his run is out from Knox Tennessee.
Mrs. John Banfield of Morehead Kentucky visited Lincolnton and Hickory and decided to relocate here citing healthful conditions and the unity of the Rickay people. At a Hickory Chamber of Commerce meeting President Nicholson was urged to remain in office while officers Shuford Elliott Joyce Reid were elected. The Chartered Bond Co backed water power development on the Catawba was allotted 250 shares. The chamber supported Raleigh requested street bond law corrections and a 7000 sewer bond act with some bonds to fund sewer connections for Lenoir College.
An advertisement touts Patine antiseptic powder as a multipurpose product to aid throat cleansing, bowel health, and hygiene. It claims benefits for perspiration and general cleanliness, urging readers to sample before buying. The copy emphasizes purity and effectiveness versus ordinary products.
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