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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
4
A magazine article discusses brain-boosting foods with oats and oatmeal highlighted as top choices. It notes European attention to oats and praises Quaker Oats for their popularity and packaging, mentioning usage in hot climates and sealed packages.
Miss Eleanora Stecher of Chicago has been hired to teach voice and expression at Lenoir College. A Chicago Conservatory graduate, she studied under Towne, Duggan, Read, and Robinson, and also at Emerson College of Oratory Boston. Stecher has a solid Chicago soloist and reader record and is welcomed by RL. Fritz president.
A humorous remark asks what time it is when a clock strikes thirteen and answers that it is time to bring it to Hight's Hospital for sick watches and clocks to be overhauled at 1230 Ninth Avenue opposite Charter House.
Notice announces J. M. Pitts of Cline's Barber Shop in Calvin Pits at Catawon Saree. It mentions his removal or action on Agu fat, with dates in July and references to public baths in town. Describes services and a goal to please customers, urging patrons to look for the Big Red Barber Sign.
A fragment from a lively gathering blends riddles and jokes as participants trade quips about Eve, the United States Express Company, and a comic “Sneeze” game. The text shifts to Gaelic language decline notes from a church report, noting Gaelic use waning among Highlands divinity students and public concerns over preserving the language.
A cautionary passage discusses hazards of steam electricity automobiles and streetcars. It notes people ignore risks and hazards at any time. The text ends with a Japanese saying If you dont look out you will die.
Corns result from grit pressure and ill fitting footwear. Use warm water to soften, then scrape with sanitized tools. Cotton wool can pad between the toes. Rest the feet, avoid standing, and change shoes daily to prevent recurrence.
A Baltimore reader cites relief from long lasting female health complaints after trying a vegetable remedy advertised as the most successful cure. The notice appeals to women suffering from irregularities, fibroids, and nervous prostration to write for a catalog and sample.
Telegram from Hon A C Shuford Raleigh notes Mr Joyner as State Superintendent of Public Instruction will speak at the August 6 Farmers Union picnic at R L Shuford's farm. Other speakers planned. Also mentions recent summer guest lists and a pink ribbon lawn party hosted by Miss Mary Allen for Miss Virginia Ivey of Charlotte.
A vintage piece on interior harmony explains that straight lines suit room structure but curved lines add interest. It notes balance by weight and proportion, harmony in patterns, and avoiding mismatched ornamentation to maintain restful, orderly interiors. It also mentions a social vignette of Emma Winston as dreary-day cheer and a local note on a police arrest tied to fourteen engagements plus remarks on infant mortality linked to women at work.
A Royal Horse Artillery officer sought an extra charger for distant duty across 33 1 2 miles of road split into halves. When denied, he wrote humorously that he did not ride a crow but a horse. The anecdote reflects a misinterpretation of distance and an amusing solution. The piece also covers Menno Simons and the Mennonites, their origin, beliefs, and migration to Pennsylvania.
A college letter from a countryman offers frugal counsel and affection including sending old breeches and socks, conceding funds split, and urging the son to honor parental teachings. The text shifts to notes on spiders, language origins, witchcraft executions, and a Writer's Prayer by Stevenson.
Alfred Bast lauds American women as highly capable and modest in effort, comparing them to efficient machines and asserting they require little man power. He emphasizes the charm and resourcefulness of American women, arguing they stand as exemplary figures in society.
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