Hickory Chamber of Commerce Formed and Boosts
Hickory launches a Chamber of Commerce movement with E. L. Shuford as president and J. L. Riddle as vice president. About sixty five names join as charter members while committees organize to pursue growth for the city. The editor urges civic boosters to back the project and improve public amenities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hickory
E. L. Shuford
J. L. Riddle
K.A. Price
K. A. Price
C. C. Best
J.C. Martin
K. C.menzies
A. A. Shuford
M. H. Groves
J. D. Elliott
J. W.blackwelder
Hickory Chamber of Commerce
Fight for Governor reshaped after last Saturday primaries
The primaries shifted momentum as Kitchin surged ahead with about a thirty six lead over Craig. Horne surpassed expectations on the first ballot across counties, signaling a serious challenge as Craig's hoped convention advantage fades. Kitchin grows formidably, while Horne gains a distinct edge on the horizon of state politics.
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Craig
Kitchin
Horne
Governor Glenn Weighs Attending National Democratic Convention
Gov. Glenn said he is willing to attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver if the State convention sends a delegate. He added he would second Bryan’s nomination if not going as a delegate, believing Bryan the party’s best chance and most available candidate. The question of how many ballots will be needed in Charlotte recalls Greensboro's five ballots in 1904.
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Horne
Charlotte
Glenn
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Washington
Democratic Party
Greensboro
Hickory Plans Bright Fourth of July Celebration
Preparations for the Fourth of July in Hickory are well advanced. An enthusiastic Hickory Club meeting reviewed reports and progress. The program includes a balloon ascent wire walker high diver baseball games fireworks bands and a mammoth parade with graded school children. Extra trains will run from nearby points to handle crowds.
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Hickory
Hickory Club
Democratic Primaries and County Convention Details
Democratic primaries will be held in townships on June 20 to express preferences for county officers and Legislature. On Monday June 22 the County Convention will nominate a State Senator, House member, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Coroner, Surveyor, and five county delegates to the State Convention. Wheat harvest is underway and reported inferior in quality and quantity. Prohibition speculation may arise.
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Senate
House of Representatives
The Glorious Fourth in Hickory Celebrations
The July Fourth event in Hickory promises grand entertainment with officials anticipating crowds of over 50,000. Premiums from merchants, prizes from drug stores, and show attractions are planned, as is an expanded newspaper plant and a new police station to handle the influx. Also notes Bucklen's An- ca Salve testimonials and the cotton mill troubles after the recent panic with only two of ten mills operating locally.
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Rock Hall
National Union Bank
Hickory
State Experimental Station
Raleigh
St. Paul’s Seminary
J. F
Democrat
The
the Mercury
Kentucky
P. S
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Hickory Democrat
Holbrook
Hickory’s New Enterprise
Gov
Foleyshoney
Bucklen
Tom Moore
Cochran
C. M. Shuford
W. S Martin & Menzies Drug Co
Tennessee
Trust
Walter A. Wood Machine Co
Chattanooga
J. F. Moose & CO
Hilderbran, N. C
Stetson
the Quality Shop
First National Bank
Dewitts
W.S Martin
Linc
McCoy Moretz McComb Bros
Old Stand
McCoy Moretz
the Hatcher Furniture Co
Hickory, N. C
LEYS
Bright
W. S. Martin & Co
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