Farmers Fight Green and Rest From Labor Enjoy Summer Labor
In this rural reminiscence, Rusticus notes farming toils and harvests as storms pass and crops like cotton, potatoes, and fruit show mixed results. He recalls a July 3 picnic, local ice cream gatherings, and a rowdy attack on nearby homes by roughs. He urges civic patience on road taxes and warns against local lethargy, praising resilience and community spirit.
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Hickory Democra
Rusticus
Old World
General Green
Thomas Shuford
Charles Brown
Shuford’s
Enloe Yoder
Sampson
John Angle
Twenty Five Cents Price of Peace Ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve to ease itching from skin diseases. It emphasizes the price of 25 cents and lists W. S. Martin & Co as the seller.
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Chamberlain
W. S. Martin & Co
Swamp Root and family health notes headline
An assortment of medical testimonials praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble, announcing sample bottles by mail. It also includes a Connecticut couple with thirteen children and a remark by Disraeli about protection in England, reflecting era medicine and tariff critique.
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Kilmer
Binghatston
Dr Himer
Singhamton
England
Benjamin Disraeli
America
Raleigh News & Observer
Third Operation Prevented by Mrs Sperling Statement
A garbled summary references Mrs Alvena Sperling describing a third operation that was prevented while mentioning ailments including backache, indigestion, dizziness, and flatulence. The text appears to be a damaged OCR fragment with multiple unreadable sections and stray phrases.
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Alvena Sperling
Marman Gree
Sheena
Hats at church spark seating plan proposal
A Statesville woman proposes forcing women with large hats to back seats while men sit front, arguing headgear blocks the preacher. Some men favor organ seats near friends, and observers say hat fashion commentary dominates church visits more than sermon viewing. The plan would raise gaps between pews and comfort, but fashion watchers continue their attire critiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Life 100000 Years Ago Bones Found in Swiss Cave
Scientists uncover bones of men in Switzerland dating to 100000 years ago. A. W. Brown of Alexander Maine attributes death danger to disease rather than beasts. Local brochure promotes King’s New Discovery for lung troubles with testimonials and pricing.
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Switzerland
Jay
A. W. Brown
Alexander
St. King’s
Bowel Remedy Cures Infantile Cholera in Child
Six month old daughter of E N Dewey of Agneville Va suffered cholera infantum. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy produced a complete cure and is praised for treating bowel complaints in children when used per directions. It is palatable when diluted with water and sugar. Sold by Ws Martin Co.
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E. N. Dewey
WS. Martin & Co
Stomach and Liver Tablets Help for Chronic Trouble
Samuel Boyer of Folsom Iowa credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing a long lasting stomach ailment after costly medicines failed. He states his wife used the tablets and improved greatly. The ad notes the medicine is sold by W S Martin & Co with free samples. The second note mentions city dwellers finding it easy to work a garden until weeds grow.
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Chamberlain
Samuel Boyer
Folsom
Iowa
W. S. Martin & Co
Proper Treatment for Dysentery and Diarrhoea
An old column promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective if used early to prevent dangerous outcomes. It notes long use and solid success and lists W S Martin & Co as a seller. The ad also mentions DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills with a free trial offer via B C DeWitt & Co and local sellers C M Shuford and W S Martin. The sugar barons are in a sticky mess just now.
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Montanly
W. S. Martin & Co
DeWitt
B.C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
C. M. Shuford
W. S. Martin
T C. M. Shuford
Knows His Bible Says Admiral Knows His Bible
Rear-namural Robly D Evans has written from California to seads praising wealth gains and thanking kindness received while here. In a letter to James Hlersburgh Jr general passenger agent of the Southern Pacific the Admiral toasted May you live with the rich here and the poor hereafter. Horsburgh cites this as proof the Admiral knows his Bible.
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Namural Robly D. Evans
California
James Hlersburgh, Jr
Paie
Horsburgh
Bucklen’s Salve Praised As Cure For Piles
L S Napier of Rugless Kentucky says ten years of torments from piles ended after trying Bucklen’s Salve. He reports it cured him when doctors and other remedies failed. The ad lists piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores hemorrhoids eczema and rheum conditions as treatable with the salve. Guaranteed by C M Shulord W S Manin and W L Boatigit.
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L. S. Napier
Rugless Ky
C. M
You Only Get Good From Life When You Give Good
Timeless adage echoed in a column emphasizing reciprocal virtue. The author urges readers to invest kindness, effort, and integrity into daily life to receive positive returns. It frames everyday actions as moral currency shaping personal and communal well being.
Night Riders Raid Warned About Harmful Pills
A vivid notice condemns calomel wroten oil and aloes pills as dangerous night rider remedies raiding beds. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cleanse the system without distress, promising cures for colds headaches constipation malaria. Advertisers C M Shuford and W S Boatright.
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Dr. King
C.M. Shuford
W. S
W. L. Boatright
Dollars may build a palace but love makes the home
A compact reflective note contrasts wealth and affection, suggesting that financial wealth cannot substitute for a loving home. The line emphasizes emotional value over material grandeur, implying love shapes a true dwelling.
Chamberlain's Remedy Credited Best for Diarrhoea
An Ohio Kentucky advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best and surest cure with claims of prompt, effective results. Endorsed by P. E. Herngton of Mount Aerial Ky and sold by W. S. Martin & Co. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers by C. M. Shuford and W. S. Martin. Includes stray moral quips and product mentions.
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Chamberlain
P. E. Herngton
Mount Aerial
W. S. Martin & Co
DeWitt
C. M. Shuford
W. S. Martin
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Hickory Resident
A Hickory citizen endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. He reports complete and lasting relief after one box bought at Moser & Lutz drug store. The advertisement cites general kidney health claims and notes Foster Milburn Co as US agents, price 50 cents.
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Hickory
HL. D. Fry
Twenty-first St
N.C
Deans
Moser & Lutz
Get to work on subscriptions for a sewing machine offer
The Democrat offers a New Home Sewing Machine to the first person paying 37 advance subscriptions or renewals for one year. A 20 percent commission on each dollar paid is offered to those who fail to win the prize. An extra incentive promises liberal pay for small tasks.
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Democrat
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