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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1907

Page

8

Fertilizing the Crop and Soil Interactions

Readable text discusses nitrogen and fertilizer timing for crops, advising farmers to apply soluble nutrients before planting and a second high grade fertilizer in two weeks. It emphasizes soil conditioning, plant vigor, and avoiding excessive application, with notes on timing from late winter through May and regional references to Virginia and Carolina.

Virginia Selina Petiliver Almatine Carolina Perinzer Sidux Streich Ainine Pee

Joe Fry Charged In Watermelon Theft Case

Joe Fry faces trial in this term of court for stealing watermelons from F Bolinger of the township about two years ago. He initially skipped a $50 bond posted by Deputy Sheriff J P Burns, was later arrested near Hickory by Burns, and then released on a cash bond of $75.

Joe Fry F. Bollinger Fry J. P. Burns Burns Hickory

Hartsoe Case Disposed After Knife Assault Trial

James Hartsoe faced trial for an assault on Will Marshall with a pocket knife. He was initially bonded at 100 dollars furnished by A. R. Flannagin of Hickory, disappeared, then rearrested by Deputy Burns in Rutherfordton, jailed in Newton, and fined 81 dollars plus costs.

James Hartsoe Will Marshall Hartsee A. R. Flannagin Hickory Court of Justice Hartsoe Burns Rutherfordton County Newton

Royal Baking Powder Advocates Ingredients Labels

Under new Pure Food Laws baking powders must list ingredients. Royal Baking Powder is promoted as made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar, contributing to its sales in the region. Housekeepers check labels to avoid substitutes like alum aluminum or phosphate of lime and to act on the law’s protections.

Hilton Arrested After Thanksgiving Shooting in Springfield

Springfield, Missouri. Robert Hilton, who assaulted his wife with a shotgun on Thanksgiving, fled justice and was brought back by Deputy Sheriff Burns to Newton jail to await trial. Burns, Hilton’s bondsman, pursued him on two fronts, including a June ticket through Hickory to Springfield where Hilton worked three days at Springfield Furniture. Decision in the case expected this week. Also notice of settlement for Thomas W. Setzer estate due within twelve months. Mrs. Jas. B. Beard reports Northern trip including Old Soldiers Reunion, Jamestown Exposition, and a visit to Canada.

Robert Hilton Burns Newton Hilton Hickory Springfield Tickory Springfield Furniture O Hac Een Jas. B. Beard Richmond Jamestown Exposition Canada

Old Soldiers Reunion and Tournament at Stanley NC

Town hosts Everybody Invited Torne Annuat Renue and Old Soldiers Reunion in Stanley North Carolina on Thursday July 1 1907. Gov Glen to speak. Horseback tournament concert and baseball game Stanley vs Gastonia. Free dinner and low rates via S A L Railway. “Something doing all day” promises a good time for all.

Stanley N.C KB. Glenn Stanley Gastonia

Southern Railway announces low excursion rates to Norfolk

Southern Railway offers steep round trip fares from Hickory North Carolina for the Jamestown Exposition period. Season tickets cost 10.55 dollars with a 60 day ticket at 14.65 and a 15 day ticket at 13.05. Coach excursion tickets are 7.50 and sold each Tuesday with seven day validity. Tickets sold daily April 19 to November 30. Address W H Tayloe G P A Washington DC RL Vernon T P Avy Charlotte NC for details.

Southern, Railway Norfolk Hickory N.C Souther Railway Pullsen Southern Railway W. H. Tayloe Washington, D. C Vernon T. P Charlotte N. C

Call for July donations to fund Confederate monument

A July fundraising appeal urges subscribers to provide the remaining $220 needed to complete a Confederate monument project. K C Menzies schedules a July 18 meeting in Newton to collect cash donations and credit pledges, with a plan to vote on increasing capital stock from $75,000 to $200,390 and amending articles of association.

Newton Hickey N. C K. C. Menzies

Examination for Admission to the A. and M. College

Examination for admission to the Agriculture and Mechanical College set for Thursday July 11 in Raleigh by County Superintendent Mebane. Local counties offer pre-Raleigh tests to help applicants gauge readiness and aid dormitory placement. the college offers 120 scholarships for needy students pursuing industrial education. July 31 Newton and August 22 Hickory host Catawba County Farmers Institutes with state and local speakers to discuss farm problems and improved methods.

Mebane Agriculture & Mechanical College Raleigh A. &M. College Catawba County Farmers Institutes Newton Hickory Farmers Institute State Department of Agriculture

Normal and Industrial College Programs at Greensboro

The catalog describes regular courses leading to Bachelor of Pedagogy, Arts, and Science degrees, plus a one-year pedagogy option for teachers. It outlines departments: Normal, Commercial, Manual Arts and Domestic Science, and Music with a certificate course. Tuition is $170 yearly. free-tuition students pay $125. Applications before July 15 for dormitory housing. fall term begins September 18, 1907. Address J. Foust, President, Greensboro, N.C.

Jey J.1 Foust Greensboro N.C

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Oly Lenoir North Carolina Hickory Business College Lenoir College R. L. Fritz W. G. Fox Hickory, N. C S$. Martin& CO Springfield, Mo Thomas W. Setzer C. A. Bittle Admr Gamewell A. & M. College C. T. Morrison Flower’s Fire Escape Co Dr. H. C. Moore C.T. Morrison The Nort Carolina State Normal & Industrial Onll Scott Morton and Peterson Setzer & Pussell Pisdmont Bedford Piedmont-Bedford J. M. Echols CO Lynchburg, Va C. M. Shuford Hickory,n. C
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