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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
6
A reflective piece urges steadfast integrity in adversity and poverty. It lists acts of courage such as living within means, refusing questionable work, and standing firm against slander while maintaining dignity. It emphasizes saying no, bearing scrutiny, and upholding duty over popularity.
Ayscue of Inleside N C praises Dr King’s New Life pills after 15 years of indigestion and $200 spent with chronic relief. The endorsement, sold under guarantee by Dr M Shuford W S Martin and Menzies Drug Co, notes the pills as the best ever sold.
A G Allens Big Minstrel Show returns to town on June 20 showcasing old favorites, many new features, and an enlarged cast. Seating in the tent has been rearranged for comfort with admission priced at 25 and 35 cents.
The Kentucky governor granted a pardon to Caleb Powers, linked to Gov. Goebel’s 1900 murder case, amid rising Democratic defections and shifting loyalties. The decision drew strong opinions on guilt and its impact on Kentucky’s political realignment, with the tobacco issue cited as another factor. The item also includes a collage of local notices and testimonials about Foley’s Kidney Remedy and a lunch counter advertisement.
A quoted speaker dismisses perpetual complaints about hard times. The piece urges hustlers to avoid whining and suggests success comes from action rather than lamenting hardship.
Opinion compares Georgia’s win by Joseph M. Brown to North and South Carolina campaigns. It argues loud stump speeches breed demagoguery and urges voters to favor a candidate proven by records over self-promising oratory. Emphasizes restraint and achievement testimony over rhetoric.
A rural reader from Cochran Georgia shares a testimonial that Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed a persistent instep sore in less than a day, sold with guarantee at local drug outlets. A separate note from Saxapahaw reports plowmen finding a bucket of gold coins near a house, including a 1776 dated specimen, suggesting about $2,000 in value with many coins recovered.
A brief ad touts Champlain’s liniment to relieve rheumatic pain and aid sleep. It claims relief is worth its cost and encourages trial, noting availability through W. S. Marja & Co.
A fragment urges ceaseless misery and cynicism. It prescribes rejecting goodness in others, curdling kindness, and viewing all people as liars while celebrating envy and spite as a way of life. The tone is harsh and admonitory.
A keen observer recalls a trainman realigning a switch to close a small inch gap, drawing a broader lesson about the importance of little things in human affairs and their wider impact. The remark frames a contemplation on minor details shaping outcomes across fields.
The piece notes growing interest in the vice presidency as the presidential race tightens. It highlights John Mitchell as a leading figure, praised for his breadth and labor support, suggesting a Bryan Mitchell ticket could be strong against Taft Fair. It argues Mitchell could elevate the ticket and reduce mudslinging.
A loom fixer at the Randleman Manufacturing Company in Randleman was caught in machinery last Thursday. Green Ivey's right arm was torn off at the shoulder and he is expected to die. For job printing, call phone 37.
Ticket special round trip rates one fare plus 25 cents offered for travel between North Carolina and South Carolina stations. Sales July 3rd and 4th with final return deadline Monday July 6th 1908. E F Reid General Passenger Agent.
Mrs T O Willadsen of Manning writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of female ailments and costly doctors. She urges other sick women to try it, noting the remedy has helped thousands and inviting letters to Lynn Mass.
Poem imagery on love as a living voice breaking through grief and noise. It urges love to speak, warn, comfort, invite, and persuade, interrupting worldly clamor with a still small voice of power and peace, challenging the reader to answer the call.
On June 27 1908 the administrator J A Archer will auction the late Major James A Weston estate at his former residence. The sale includes a large library of history literature theology science fiction and various personal effects.
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