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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
5
A compact ad and verse blend present a poem about lingering light after life and a claim for Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy offered by C. M. Shuford. The text also includes a joke about a raise request and a disclaimer about employer responsibility for accidents outside the factory.
Testimonial from Mrs Argustus Lyon of Terre Hill Pa lauding Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles aches back pains and sleeplessness. The ad touts the product as a grand remedy from roots and forbs and cites Lynn Mass as the lab with many letters from grateful users claiming health and avoidance of surgery.
The Hickory area reports no major news as farmers busy with large crops and cotton. Roads improving, potato slips sparse, and health fair. North Carolina figures, visits by J M Yoder and Enlee M Yoder noted. L S Ritchie Co erecting a cotton gin house at Blackburn. Voter concerns over county convention methods and a push to abolish the county treasurer role in favor of bank handling. local figures discuss primary ethics and election practices. Wheat prospects linked to May weather. Paul Ray cited on crop conditions.
The article discusses kingdom prophecies, Christ's coming in glory, and the distinction between a literal earthly reign versus a spiritual kingdom. It cites biblical passages, warns against misinterpretation, and urges readiness and separation from worldly life in expectation of the Messiah's return.
A twenty five cent bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment is advertised to rapidly relieve rheumatism pains. Sold by Grimes Drug Co and Moser and Lutz.
A 1914 textile directory lists 790 mills along the Southern Railway line with 208 744 looms and 9 369 634 spindles as of January 1 1914. Eight new mills started operation in 1913 while totals exclude work under construction or not yet ready.
An advertising piece touts Vinci cod liver oil tonic as the ideal strengthener for elderly folks. It claims better circulation digestion and resistance to colds and pneumonia. A Columbus Georgia user testimonial pledges high satisfaction and a money back guarantee if it fails.
Advertisement copy touts a non puncture tire with a 7500 mile guarantee and wear coverage. It claims heavy mileage reliability, special introductory pricing for ten days, bulk discounts, and shipping terms. The text urges early ordering and promotes direct sales to avoid middlemen profits. It also markets non puncture reliners that reduce blowouts and punctures while extending tire life.
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