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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat listing shows publication info for Thursday January 27 1910 with editor Howard A Banks and the paper’s status as a post office second class matter. It outlines subscription rates at one year cash in advance and advertising terms.
Amicus praises G M Yoder of Catawba County as the patriarch and a cultured figure. The note urges every family to welcome his guidance and the Democrat newspaper as a good influence.
The Charlotte News now uses the Associated Press service of 17 000 words daily and adds Mrs J P Caldwell as society editor increasing chatty local coverage. Hickory readers learn Mr becomes city editor, boosting the News as a top afternoon paper in the Carolinas.
The Corporation Commission determined the Southern Railway wreck at Brown Summit was caused by a latent pipe defect in the rail, not railroad fault. The rail broke 195 feet north from the trestle near a weathered oak tie, and the defect was in rail manufacture, not maintenance. President Samuel Spencer died in the crash, reflecting human error on the road but not fault of the railroad company.
In a charged regional note a North stance defends Lee's memory amid lingering Civil War tensions. The piece contrasts Southern reconciliation with lingering northern critiques, praising Lee and Southern leaders while critiquing anti Lee sentiment. It references a sketch by Mrs. H. C. Menzies and mentions local Democrat coverage by Moser & persing.
The writer highlights Robert E. Lee as magnanimous and humane. Illustrations describe his care for a bird’s nest during battle, a humane order restricting fence rails for firewood, and nursing a sick enslaved man to death. The piece urges Southern youth to honor his compassionate spirit amid a money-driven era.
The Philadelphia Record once priced at a penny influences North Carolina papers. The Charlotte Observer cuts to 2 cents and the Charlotte Chronicle to 1 cent, with estimated circulations of 10 000–15 000 and about 5 000 respectively. The piece notes ad revenue as the Record’s core, praises display heads, and mentions academic salary rumors and cautious early treatment for colds.
Nathaniel J. Cartmell UNC track coach shatters the 22 yard dash world record in Liverpool England. Reared in Asheville he held amateur furlong world and US titles while Postle held the pro title. Cartmell defeated Postle despite slim odds and plans to sail January 19 from Liverpool to Philadelphia for further training.
The Democrat credits Postmaster Hamrick with Hickory’s marked growth over the past decade and year. Post office receipts for year ending Dec 31 1909 reach 13708.22, 1899 total 4799.68, a ten year gain of 8908.54 and 185.5 percent rise. Also notes 1908 year ending Dec 31 at 1243.02. Pinesalve Carbolized advertised for skin and minor injuries. Rings Little Liver Pills promoted as mild remedy sold by W S Martin.
The report highlights K. Herty speaking at the University of Georgia on turpentine conservation and the Herty Cup's impact on the industry. It notes North Carolina Chemical Society papers by University of Georgia affiliates and mentions a consumer ad for ManZan hemorrhoid treatment sold by W. S. Martin.
The Traveller's Club hosted by Mrs. Chadwick on Jan 20 featured Miss Hallman De Wald from Lenoir College and Mrs. Moretz and Mrs A L Shuford as guests. Quoted notes on hypocrisy and Twelfth Night were read, Mrs. Gwaltney analyzed the play, and Mrs Royster spoke on Viola. The event included songs from Calcott and souvenirs of Shakespeare. Next meeting is Jan 27 with Mrs J H Shuford.
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