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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
The resuscitated Greensboro News made its first appearance on Sunday the 18th and is credited with a respectable look. It is noted not to align with the political principles of its rivals but shows features of a real newspaper and aims for success.
The Times-Mercury calls tariff legislation a game of grab and graft. It accuses Republicans of robbing the public and Democrats of their historic mission, arguing both parties have forgotten core principles. It contends tariff harms workers while enriching a few and stresses upholding old party ideals as the republic’s hope.
A fiery speech denounces coal, iron, and cotton bosses for wage slavery and child labor, claiming workers endure starvation wages while masters gain. It blames the Republican party for undermining labor and warns that future elections will oust the bought officials who betray the people. The speaker calls for faithful leaders who protect workers’ interests.
The Lutheran Sunday School Normal at Lenoir College July 14 to 16 drew about 250 visiting ministers and teachers, with 500 to 1,000 attendees including local hosts Help Trinity and St. Andrew's. Prominent leaders from Philadelphia to Roanoke and Columbia spoke, while Rev. and Mrs. Cronk led music and primary work sessions.
Meeting features brief one minute talks by speakers and group discussions on Sunday school literature and teacher aids. Publishers displayed books in college corridors and many orders were placed, with teachers noting lectures and round table discussions for lasting impact.
A recital on the new pipe organ will be held next Monday evening at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Prof. Harry J. Zehm, director of the Conservatory of Music at Elizabeth College in Charlotte, will perform. The public is cordially invited. recital begins at 8 o'clock.
Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and farmers institute hosts an illustrated lecture by Mr. and Mrs. F L Stevens next Monday at 8 PM in the graded school building. The event covers agricultural education and home improvement with a cordial invitation to the public to attend.
Trustee M H Groves will sell at public auction on August 28, 1909 at 2 PM at the First National Bank steps in Hickory, N C, the tract in Catawba County described as one acre more or less on Lenoir Street, securing a loan of 1160 dollars from Hickory Insurance & Realty Co and W E Holbrook. The deed of trust dated July 25, 1908, by K A Price and Ressye Price to secure the loan is recorded in Book 78 Page 427. The lot, part of Lots 2 and 3, lies on the east side of Hickory, with a dwelling described in the notice.
Farmers finish laying by crops and threshing wheat as Mrs. Susie Sigman shows improvement from illness. The Ladies Aid held an ice cream social at Mrs. D. W. Whitener’s lawn. Visitors included Newman Sherrill of Gunpowder and relatives from Morganton and Connelly Springs. Dewey Hawn also improves after fever, while Mrs. R. L. Bowman and Mrs. S. R. Deitz recover from illness.
An old advertisement extols Swamp Root as a great kidney and bladder remedy. It asserts weak kidneys cause widespread illness and promises rapid bodily improvements, urging readers to buy Dr Kilmer and Co’s Swamp Root in various sizes and to request a sample while avoiding imitations.
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