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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
2
A column laments Democrats facing a tough year and warns against breaking the Solid South. The piece notes Woodrow Wilson’s ties to the South and hints at political strategies and subscription terms in a period voice. It mentions North Carolina and foreign elements shaping the stance.
An Elizabeth City Advance editorial urges Walter Clark's election to the U S Senate arguing he is the nation’s foremost Progressive who would align with Woodrow Wilson. The piece calls on the News and Observer to endorse Clark, notes Daniels’ steady prominence, and frames Clark as a progressive pioneer whose selection would shape party unity.
The piece notes Roosevelt backed by Perkins and steel money plans a desperate fight to win North Carolina and Tennessee as Taft trails in the state. It cites campaign manager Senator Joseph M. Dixon, a North Carolina native, urging Roosevelt with aggressive moves.
The House will prosecute Judge Archbold of the Commerce Court with Hon. K Yateswebb among the members. Damaging testimony accuses Archbold of making profitable bargains with railroads and others during pending litigation. A railroad allegedly gave him a free European trip. he is unlikely to be impeached for Webb’s fault.
An important witness testifies that Engineer Schroeder of the Morning New York wreck was drunk. The remark reflects on rail employees' drunkenness and the need for strict care to prevent wrecks, trains, business, and lives from harm.
A letter to the editor denounces superstition as a global curse and mocks townsfolk who seek aid from a ten cent tent show claiming to read minds. The writer parades local pride while noting church members and women attend performances, paying for answers about investments, travels, or missing loved ones. He criticizes belief in witches, ghosts, and luck while urging enlightenment and rational thinking. The piece closes with consumer notices and a marriage report from Moranton and Rawland.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a pure glycerin tonic for women’s periodical discomfort and nervous symptoms. It cites safer relief from life-related pains, urges use with proper diet, and promotes The People’s Common Sense Medical Advisor with free cloth-bound delivery for 3 stamps.
Connelly Springs notes show teachers at Morganton institute and visitors from Asheville and Miami. Rev D A Goodman returns from Baltimore Synod. several locals welcome newcomers and enjoy mountain breezes and mineral water. Also mentions Dysentery remedy and a farm purchase near Lenoir plus a new Mutual Building and Loan Association in Lenoir.
A damaged OCR notice explains simple at home kidney health screening by watching urine clarity after standing a day. It claims a sediment like brick dust or stringy matter signals kidney or bladder issues and urges seeking attention. It mentions Swamp-Root as a remedy with a claim of immediate effect and cites an agent M. Y. on bottles.
Notice of Sale of Land Under Execution in Ettawba County North Carolina concerning W B Yoder and wife Gertrude Yoder for sidewalk and street improvement taxes assessed by the City of Hickory. The $1284 lien is to be enforced by public auction at City Hall on a Monday in August 1912 after due process. Tax Collector A A Whitener and City Attorney sign.
Public sale in Hickory City Hall at noon on Monday August 12 1912 to satisfy an execution against Miss Ollie Hoyle for street improvement taxes totaling 179.30. Property at Ninth Avenue bounded by Hoyle and J L Late and J W Shuford lines described in the record. Tax Collector P P Jones and City Attorney A A Whitener oversee the sale.
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