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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
Last year Newton sent two candidates for sheriff and secured a water haul. This year two candidates for treasurer arrived with another water haul. Hickory shows strong convention support, over one fourth of the 80 vote total, signaling potential influence if unity holds.
Resolutions from the Newton county convention laud the six month school term proposal as a key plank. They condemn public theft and call for county office salaries to be changed to a salary basis. The platform opposes statewide primary dictation to other parties and urges road cooperation between townships. It concludes with a defense of North Carolina Democrats as honest stewards.
A Napconned remark urges Hickory delegates to act as a unified bloc to gain political honors, signaling a need for coordinated strategy in the upcoming Newton convention.
A letter laments local jealousy between Newton and Hickory over competing papers and businesses. It urges unity, noting past cooperation on oil mills, knitting mills, and a desired Creamery, arguing the county can support both towns and their enterprises.
The text notes Wilson as the favorite of the Catawba people for president while Underwood has a strong following. It suggests an early motion to instruct for Wilson would have passed, but later was defeated by viva voce vote. It criticizes Underwood supporters for acting white and the chairman for favoring Wilson.
Woodrow Watson carried his state in the New Jersey primaries and is seen as a strong force for Baltimore, with a solid lead in North Carolina. The press backs him, though he lacks a robust state organization to boost his county convention showing.
At the Charlotte Manufacturers' Exposition last week observers praised the printing and book binding displays. The Observer Printing House exhibit featured current college annuals and top quality halftone work, drawing commendation from out of town critics and underscoring Charlotte’s strong local industry.
A fragmentary note reports a product named Doctor Miler Anti-Pain Pill causing sleeplessness and nervousness. No further details are provided about usage or remedies.
Hickory citizens speak with lived experience about Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs J W Neil of 423 Tenth Ave says back pain, loins pain and weak kidneys improved after using the pills bought at Moser Lutz's Drug Store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
responding to Gov. Kitchin in Winston Salem Senator Simmons rejects the claim Aycock would not have sought the Senate without Simmons and recalls a friendly letter exchange. He asserts Aycock stated he would vote with him on lumber reciprocity and Lorimer had he served in the Senate.
A Neenah, Wisconsin man suffered two broken ribs from a severe coughing spell. The report highlights Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy claimed to ease persistent coughs and lung ailments. Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri endorses it as a life saver and notes a free trial bottle and discounted sizes are available at local outlets.
At advanced age the organs act more slowly and circulation worsens. VINCL claims to rebuild wasting tissue by supplying essential elements to strengthen the aged body. A plea to try VINOL with money-back assurance, sold by Moser & Lutz.
Newton Correspondence Observer notes the township road commissioners have $50,000 for modern highways. S. S. Summers of Cleveland County will supervise, with surveyor T. L. Bandy locating roads. Surveying starts next month and construction likely begins by the fifteenth. First work on the Newton Conover road.
Mr R Monroe of Marion South Carolina reports that Dr Kings Diarrhoea and Dysentery Cordial saved three children in his neighborhood after doctors had given them up. He calls it the best medicine for bowel trouble and notes a 25 cent price, sold by all dealers.
Prices paid at the Hickory Tannery for hides and related materials: green hides at 1 cent per pound, partly cured hides at 9 cents, salted hides at 12 cents, dry flint hides at 18 cents, dry salted hides at 6 cents, tallow at 2 1/2 cents per pound, rye straw at 40 cents per bale.
The Democrat announces a grand baby contest with coupon votes. Through May 4 1912 coupons are worth fifty votes, afterward one or fifty votes per coupon. All current coupons must be used by May 11. Subscriptions yield votes, and managers organize the campaign with no bulk paper buying. The Joyce Syndicate of Chicago handles all contest matters. disputes may lead to prize sharing if tied. See Contest Manager for subscription books and rules.
Rev. D. M. Stearns analyzes Luke vi and James 1, urging living by Christ’s words. Emphasizes not just belief but doing His will, warns against false professions, praises true regeneration, and urges self-examination and gentle judgment of others. Includes a practical note from JOHN W. MOORE on resilience and service.
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