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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat lists weekly publication on Thursdays with E. V. Morton as editor and propitot W. M. Reese as city editor. It details subscription terms per year and six months, advertising, post office entry, and second class matter status.
At a Hickory Chamber of Commerce meeting on Thursday night, interest grows for a fall fair. Aldis E Henderson elected secretary, and committee members Shuford, Reid, and Bisanar to arrange stock and exhibit shelters. Farmers and merchants pledge loyal support for a successful event.
Farmers are urged to attend summer Institutes at Cloninger's farm Hickory township August 14 Rockett school house Cline's township August 15 Catawba August 17 Terrell August 18 St. James August 19 Wesley's Chapel August 20 Bandy's school house August 21 Killian school house August 22 Lectures by competent speakers will educate farmers and rural teachers Take your family and spend the day Prof Fred R Yoder contributes on rural education Also Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance meets in Hickory July 25 at 1 15 P M clear notice by Abernethy Secretary and Treasurer
A vintage Hickory advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for backache and urinary issues. The copy urges immediate treatment, cites “thousands” of endorsements, and lists Mrs. J W Neill of Hickory, NC, praising the product.
Fred R. Yoder of Hickory NC calls for urgent leadership to raise rural schools in Catawba County. He urges questions to Supt Joyner, emphasis on agriculture and nature study, a farm life school, local tax talk, and a countywide educational campaign to improve rural education.
Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for years of use with children and self noting it relieves and quickly eases coughs including croup. The medicine is pleasant to take and recommended for families with young kids. Available at Times Drug Co and Moser Lutz.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions freckles tan removal and references to Freckite and Weegee. No coherent event, names, dates, or places clearly present.
A damaged ad claims EX ZEMA FO cured a patient after hospitals and doctors failed. The seller cites high medical costs and says two bottles of EX ZEMA FO cured the person, mentioning a salve and a single prep sold by Moser & Lutz on the Corner.
An advertisement claims stomach troubles can be cured with Chamberlain's Tablets. John R. Baker of Battle Creek Michigan cites heartburn indigestion and liver complaint improved after use. Sold by Moser Lutz and Grimes Drug Co.
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