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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat notes publication cadence and editor proprietor Moward A Banks. It lists post office rate terms and subscription rates, indicating a weekly local newspaper with second class mail status and pricing details.
A 1910 Atlanta special reports Tom Watson, longtime Populist leader from Georgia, returning to the Democratic fold. It notes his influence on Southern farmers, the Populist movement's rise and decline, and his pledge to work within the Democratic Party to restore old ideals and public control to the common people. Watson emphasizes unity among former supporters in Catawba County and across the South.
Ex-Gov Folk of Missouri critiqued national corruption at a St. Louis dinner, asking if corruption is a national disease and whether government actions, including tariffs, foster graft. He argued the Democratic stance opposes privileged tariffs protecting the few, suggesting a root cause in systemic policy.
A 19th century health advertisement asserts that strong health improves beauty and temper. It links constipation and kidney poisons to pimples and a dull complexion, then touts Electric Bitters as a remedy sequencing stomach liver and kidney regulation, blood purification, nerves, eyes, breath, skin, and complexion. Price 50 cents at local druggists.
Trustees decide Catawba College at Newton becomes a male college. Claremont College will be the girls’ college of the German Reformed Church in this state. Girls at Catawba end boarding, music and art staff shifted to Claremont, new president elected, May-Day ceremonies and alumni events noted.
A poetic fragment extols living by the side of the road and being a friend to man. It speaks of hermit souls and stars in a firmament, pioneer souls, and various passersby, urging steadfast neighborhood and shared humanity despite differences. The verse reflects on life beside life’s highway as an ideal.
Poem line from Sam Walter Foss reflecting on living peacefully beside busy, varied neighbors. The speaker advocates friendship and avoiding scornful judgment, choosing gentleness over harsh critique.
A column lists music items including Seybold and Lozke McCork works, Straus and Wiener pieces, and Faure Crucifix, with performers Kennedy and D Anna. A Kennedy money back guarantee is offered if not satisfied after two thirds of a bottle. Also notes Grimes Drug Co. sells Chamberlain’s Cough. Popular Mechanics June issue highlighted, featuring Santos Dumont Demoiselle plane and Mississippi river craft, plus editorials on West Point Cadets and metals.
For dyspepsia sufferers we invite you to our Hickory store to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. Each box contains Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepsia, designed to calm the stomach, aid digestion, and relieve nausea. If not satisfied, return for a refund. Three sizes 25 50 cents and $1. Rexall Remedies available in Hickory only at our store.
A vintage Kilmer's Swamp Root advertisement touts relief for back pain kidney trouble and rheumatic aches. It claims broad health benefits and urges readers to consult local druggists for purchases and mentions a special offer through the paper.
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