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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat invites all readers to a community event featuring a Spelling Bee led by Dr. Fritz. Words will be common and practical. Alumni of Lenoir College and the general public are welcome to attend, with baskets and post office notices supporting the gathering.
A civic plea urges newspapers to help locate "Matt and Jeff" while outlining a statewide push against adult illiteracy. The North Carolina State Department of Education proposes a Moonlight School Month with night classes in every district, inspired by 82 Moonlight Schools in 29 counties last year and an enrollment of over 1,600 pupils.
An educational and Sunday School rally will be held near Zion Lutheran church on Wednesday after the first Sunday August 4. The program includes hymns, devotional service, talks to the Lather Leagues, addresses by Rev. W A Deaton and Rev E J Sox, a Lenoir College talk by President R L Fritz, and Christian Education discussion by Rev C P MacLaughlin. A committee will care for younger children during the morning hour and a picnic dinner will be served on the ground.
A large number of Mecklenburg farmers and dairy men plan a trip to inspect the Cababa Creamery in Hickory led by County Demonstrator B W Graeber. The caravan leaves August 10, with lunch in Hickory and a 3 pm meeting with Catawba dairymen.
London July 20 The Russian steamer General Radskiy was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on July 17 all hands saved A Moody Bible Institute program at the International Convention of Christian Endeavorers in Kansas City supplied 250 students for the chorus and used two gospel autos and a gospel wagon for delegates More than 900 visitors toured Moody’s buildings in East Northfield Mass and lingered in D L Moody’s room including his chair his table his picture and the burial place Round Top with many taking photos and sitting in his chair
In Catayeba County North Carolina deceased Sanger estate administrator requests all indebted persons to settle promptly and all claimants to present them by June 10 1916 or be barred. This notice dated June 9 1915.
A county fair agricultural display extols soil beauty and the harvest spirit while warning farmers of market hardships. It notes Elberta peaches fed to hogs, onions rotting for lack of market, and cotton prices despairing, urging balance between pride in science and need for buyers.
A column argues for true universal peace starts at home within the commonwealth. It condemns how politicians and industry have battled with gas, bombs, spies, and guerrilla tactics, urging officials to clear vessels and commerce of warlike ornaments before declaring global peace. It calls for a disciplined approach to diplomacy, urging scrutiny for explosives and restraint.
An editorial questions why women seek the ballot, arguing essential family needs outweigh political rights. It asserts that mothers and daughters rarely push for suffrage. instead, it is women who scorn motherhood who lead protests and vandalize.
Edward Craft of Biba New York praises Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic knee pains stiffness and soreness. The product is advertised for sale by Grimes Drag Co and Lutz's Drag Co.
Peter Radford reports that the National Farmers' Union will fold its annual convention in Lincoln Nebraska on September seventh marking the eleventh year of its work for the American plowman. The article argues farmers must organize to influence marketing, rural credits, legislation, and education, urging all farmers to rally to the Union.
A column laments how political agitators and gossip distort public discourse. It argues for direct industry public dialogue, warns that prejudice harms business, and calls for managers to meet with people to share accurate information. It condemns political interpreters who fuel fear.
A fragment describes Philip drenched in wine hearing a prisoner who cried I appeal and asked to appeal to the king. Philip, sober, granted the request and released the prisoner after a re hearing. It warns that audiences in public questions err when intoxicated and that correcting mistakes is best.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for tired aching muscles after hard work. It promises faster recovery with gentle application and no rubbing, claiming safer use and strong pain-eliminating effects. A grateful user testimonial supports its effectiveness.
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