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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
4
Paris dispatch reports the French mine layer Casa Bianca struck a mine at a bay entrance in the Aegean Sea. The captain an officer and 61 sailors were rescued by a British torpedo boat from a crew of 128.
Gastonia embraces late updates of National American and Federal league results sent by wireless from Washington via the Artilion plant. Babington and his wireless team provide up-to-the-minute scores daily, rendering the town among the few with such rapid ball game coverage.
Postmaster General Burleson announced 710 new rural routes will serve 82 390 families and extend service to 5 460 additional families. The North Carolina Weather Society will hold its forty first annual convention at Wrightsville Beach June 23 24 and 25.
A dinner anecdote contrasts Themistocles' claim to brighten a town with today's politicians who talk but fail to create. The piece argues true statesmanship lies in building infrastructure and public works, urging leaders to prioritize construction over mere power. It ends with an advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, touting quinine content and health benefits.
Notice of sale of valuable real estate in Catawba County under a judgment of the Superior Court. Commissioned bidders to offer highest price on June 1 at 1 o'clock p.m. on premises described as Twelfth Avenue lot in Hickory adjoining the Shuford Estate and Abernethy residence. Barn to be removed if possible. May 18, 1915. Commission Whiting, Commissioner.
President Wilson announced the new American note to Germany is nearly ready and will be dispatched soon. He said the cabinet will complete a final revision, but no date was provided for transmission.
Atlanta reports Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey will oppose Leo Ink’s clemency appeal for Frank. Dorsey seeks to appear at the governor’s hearing after receiving permission. He plans a vigorous, multi day effort aided by detectives reviewing evidence and Judge Roan’s deathbed letter cited in the case.
A handwritten testimonial from Hattie A. Quimby of Waterville Maine describes a long illness with kidney trouble sixteen years ago lasting three months. Anna Drummond authorized to administer oats, asks readers to send ten cents for a book and sample bottle information about Swamp-Root from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY.
London reports the admiralty confirming an air raid by a Zepp last night along the east coast of England. Five people killed and forty wounded, no fires started. Auction of equipment noted in related notices.
A damaged OCR fragment critiques national policy and foreign relations, implying dire warnings if a jingoist leader occupied the White House. The text references Sewis and national con in a vague, incomplete manner.
British casualties for the week end Sunday total 10 990 officers and 20 000 men, including 1 674 killed, the heaviest weekly loss since the war began. The list also mentions 80 officers and 5 620 men in the tally. A second item references a Toledo notary oath from Cheney & Co. and a patent medicine ad line claiming cures and testimonials.
A garbled ad-like passage warns that calomel can damage the liver and cause sickness and salivation. It promotes Liver Tone as a remedy, claiming quick relief, vigor, and improved digestion, though the text is distorted and promotional in tone.
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