Ninth district convention names Webb and delegates
Democratic conventions in districts three four eight and nine concluded with Edwin Yates Webb of Shelby nominated to succeed himself in Congress for the sixth time. The delegation to the Baltimore convention was chosen with a half vote each, and the assembly heard speeches by Webb Ellis Gardner and E R Preston as the party set its presidential preference.
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Cording
Charlotte Odsever
Edwin Yates Webby
Shelby
E. Randolph Preston
Eter
S Gardner
Yancey
Baltimore
Conse Baenizer
Charlotte
W. A. Seif
Hickory
Guy V. Roberts
Shall
W. ©. Ervin
Moganton
Webb
Congress
Roosevelt
Taft
Ellis Gardner
E. R. Preston
National Democratic Convention Travel by Seaboard Rail
Seaboard Air Line Railway runs special sleeping cars Rutherfordton Shelby Lincolnton and Charlotte to the National Democratic Convention in Baltimore. Cars depart June 24 and park in Baltimore to save hotel costs. Round trip rates range from 14.20 to 15.85, not including Pullman. chartered cars cost 45.00 daily with 5.00 parkage, estimate 200 per occupant per day. Total trip about five days with in Baltimore occupancy about 10.00. For reservations write J M Carson Rutherfordton or James Ker Jr T P A S A L Charlotte NC.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Shelby
Baltimore
J. M. Carson
Rutherfordton
Not Paint Worst Mistake In Painting Costs
A brief note discusses painting errors and cost impact. It warns against using cheap paint and delaying projects, noting that interest on money and wage costs affect profitability. The speaker references F. B. Ingold as a seller.
Death of Mrs Wilson in the town
Mrs Jake Wilson dropped dead Monday at 3 o clock from dropsy of the heart after eight months illness since the birth of her baby. Funeral held at Houcks Chapel Sunday afternoon. An advertisement praises Chamberlains Tablets for digestion and regular bowels, sold by dealers.
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Jake Wilson
Houck’s Chapel
Chamberlain
Sermon to City Firemen at First Methodist Church
Public invited as the city firemen attend in a body for the annual sermon by Rev. D M Litaker at 11 o clock next Sunday. The notice mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy for whooping cough and notes Mr G E Lineberry spoke at the Baptist church on maternal influence and Meredith College. Gordon Cilley of Philadelphia will visit relatives next week.
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United States
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Nixon
Nevada
Washington
W. A. Deaton
A. P. Whisenhunt
Long View
John Lowe
Detroit
Clarence Whitener
Statesville
Clara Bowles
Gastonia
Theodore Roosevelt
South Dakota
First Methodist Church
Verlie Winkler
Ollotte
Boone
Hickory
J. C. Martin
Lanier Mercantile Co
Martin
Bowles & Martin Furniture Co
High Point
the Democrat
Kinston
Perry ‘Stallings
Perry Stallings
J. B. Stallings
Queen Street
Charlie Randolph
Randolph
Stallings
Young Stallings
Lillian
Dave Witherspoon
D. M. Litaker
G. E. Lineberry
Baptist State Convention
Baptist Church
Lineberry
Meredith College
Gordon Cilley
Philadelphia
Campaign to Combat Hookworm In County
Dr. Platt W Covington and microscopist Me. Kolbe Curtis lead a weeks long state hookworm campaign in the county. Their headquarters are at City Hall on Tuesdays, with free examinations already performed including a 16 year old girl weighing 60 pounds. call if symptoms appear, as treatment may save a life.
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Platt W Covington
Kolbe Curtis
Water analysis of Hicanoca Park spring sparks city debate
A published analysis lists minerals in Hickano ca Park water including calcium sulfate 16 625 grains per gallon and magnesium sulfate 6 972 with the water described as clear and virtually odorless. The piece notes the spring’s potential as a mineral water attraction and reports city leaders may consider closing the spring, urging preservation.
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Hicanoca i Park
U.S
Hicanoca
Huffman
Huffry
Democrat
Move On Now Pills Offer Gentle Bowel Relief
Advert shows a policeman shouting Move on to a crowd then striking a head, while pills promise to ease bowel congestion. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as a gentle aid to the bowels, followed by health improvements. Sold for 25c at C M Shuford, Moser and Lutz, and Grimes Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Land Health
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
Subscriptions News Encourages Special Receipt Use
The Hickory Democrat urges no change in subscription voting. Readers are urged to turn in subscriptions to start the paper and obtain a SPECIAL receipt, promising equivalent value today and over the life of the contest.
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Hickory Democrat
Notice of Sale Under Execution in Catawba County
Notice of Sale Under Execution in North Carolina Catawba County Superior Court E D Ekard versus Otis Vanderburg scheduled for Saturday July 6 1912 at 12 o'clock at the Court House door to auction the Otis Vanderburg residence a brick dwelling in Hickory township adjoining James Sigman Walter Hahn and others valued as a large coveted lot of one to two acres north side of Highland Avenue R L Hewitt Sheriff J P Burns Deputy D L Ruseeli Atty June 4 1912
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North Carolina
Catawba County
E. D. Ekard
Otis Vanderburg
Superior Court
Ieee
M. J
Court House
Otis Vanderding
City of
Ory
Hickory Township
Cataw‘ba County
N. C
James Sigman
Walter Hahn
Rothers
Highland Avenue
R. L. Hewitt
J. P. ‘Burns
D. L. Ruseeli
State Aid and Supervision for Road Improvement
The article argues state aid as best solution for road issues, tracing New Jersey’s 1801 law and noting that about two thirds of states levy partial or full state funding. It recommends a nonpartisan, technically competent commission, a professional state highway engineer, local initiative, centralized surveys, contract bidding, and maintenance funding through automobile-related revenues to sustain a continuous trunk-line system.
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New Jersey
Union
State Highway Department
Fa Ie
Tate Highway Fund
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Carnegie Research Asant
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Logan Waller Page
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