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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat lists editor and proprietor B. Morton and WM Reese. It outlines subscription terms at one year cash in advance for $1.00 and advertises rates on application. The paper is registered at the Hickory Post Office as second class matter.
In a 1914 reflection, Theodore Roosevelt’s expedition hardships and a disputed Rio Roosevelt claim meet a Memphis conference on race mixing, with editorials arguing white supremacy and proposals for a safer path for Black uplift. The piece also cites tuberculosis concerns in North Carolina and state health plans, plus export data highlighting cotton’s impact and broad economic cycles in the South.
Representative Webb was unanimously chosen by the Ways and Means Committee to lead the House Judiciary Committee with no opposition. The selection will be ratified by the Democratic caucus as Webb succeeds Henry D. Clayton, who resigned to become a Federal Judge in Alabama.
Testimony from Hickory, North Carolina praises Dom's Kidney Pills for relief from dizziness, sleeplessness, and fatigue linked to kidney issues. A resident recounts rapid improvement after beginning the remedy, urging others to ask for Dan's Kidney Pills at Poster-Millburn Co. reps in Buffalo, New York.
The Vital Statistics Law draws public interest as April reports show over 9 000 births and deaths versus 7 100 in March and 4 300 in February. The State Board notes this likely covers about nine tenths of all such events. County registrar staff in Catawba County organized town and township lists to aid reporting.
Dodson's Liver Tone is marketed with an unconditional money back guarantee. The ad claims the product safely detoxifies liver, clears dull headaches, and cleanses the system, contrasting it with calomel. Moser and Lutz are named as sellers offering the guarantee and urging inquiries.
Mrs Walter Vincent of Pleasant Hill N C tells how three summers of severe headaches prostration and back pain left her nearly unable to walk or perform housework before she started Cardui the women’s tonic. She credits three bottles with restoring strength appetite and energy and urges other weak women to try Cardui.
Col G M Yoder, 88, attended every county Democratic convention since the county's start in 1842. He has voted for every Democratic presidential candidate since 1844, with Horace Greeley his only deviation from a straight line. Newton Enterprise reports the remarkable record.
Miss Anna Yount and Mr Lloyd Hyder wed at the Lutheran parsonage last Thursday evening at 8 o clock in the presence of friends. Mrs Yount is the daughter of W C Yount and Mr Hyder the son of Tom Hyder of Eighth street. The Democrat sends good wishes to the couple.
In a dated advertisement style piece, Peruna is touted as a remedy for loss of appetite and general malaise. The copy claims meals regain appeal after use, with promises of renewed energy, better digestion, and a revived sense of life, urging prefatory doses before meals.
Two veteran fishermen drank too much and slept on the beach. The rising tide woke the man by the water as a wave splashed salt into his mouth and his half asleep remark implied a changed drink. The Indianapolis News notes the scene with a humorous regional aside.
A short theatre sketch titled Real Love Scene features a brief flirtation about weather followed by a polite farewell as the curtain falls. The exchange ends with a good-night exchange between the two speakers.
An early 20th century retail prompt offers six pairs of 35e guaranteed hose in any color with a written guarantee and a pair of Paradise Garters for digs dollar and 10¢ postage. The ad claims seamlessness, form retention, and six months guaranteed wear without holes, promising a free replacement if needed. Dayton Ohio is listed as the company location.
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