Hickory City Promises Bright Prospects in Suburban Area
Population center of Catawba County highlights climate and rail access on a high ridge 116 feet above sea level. City boasts water from mountain stream, several colleges and strong schools, plus diverse industries including wagon and cotton mills, furniture factories, tanneries, canner and foundry shops with an annual output of 2.25 million dollars and factory value around 1.85 million dollars.
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Hickory
Catawba County
Blue Ridge Southern Railway
Carolina and North Western
New York
Harktory
Pskerstck
Gore Champions Prof Wilson In Democratic Endorsement
The blind Oklahoma Senator T P Gore publishes a letter endorsing Woodrow Wilson for the presidency. He argues for a leader who can win and unite the party, cites Wilson’s principle and progressivism, and notes New York and New Jersey as pivotal for Democratic success. The piece also claims the paper endorsed Wilson earlier and promotes a cough remedy by Grimes Drug Co.
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Oklahoma
T. P. Gore
H. 8. Breckinridge
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
White Plume
Navarre
Uwa
New York
New Jersey
Pre
The Coronation and Its Royal Significance Explored
A historical view argues the coronation confers no new kingship to George V, only official recognition by the Church. It emphasizes moral influence, loyalty, and patriotism, plus symbolic power of the Bible gift and crown, with implications for colonies and London's trade.
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United States
George V
England
Church of England
Canerbury
London
The Scholar in Politics by Woodrow Wilson
Collier's Magazine rejects the idea that Wilson is a new political recruit. It notes his long study of politics and decades of thought shaping his rise as New Jersey governor. The piece highlights his age and sustained engagement with political questions. A line from J A Conover is included and Catawba farmers are urged to heed good advice with interest.
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Collier’s Magazine
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
J. A. Conover
Catawba
Brawley
Statesville
C. A. Reid
Elizabeth Blakeley
Charlotte
Will Abernethy
Ezra Herman
the Southern
J. F. Herman
Emma
Thelma Robinson
Spencer
Mee
Sam Abernethy
J. F. Gilleland
Blair Lowrance
Arkansas City
J. H. Pitts
Profit sharing urged as fair business practice
The piece cites Collier's Weekly and a National Electric Light Association report urging profit sharing, employee insurance and pensions as progressive policies endorsed at the group’s annual convention. It notes Stetson's hat factory and Iveys department store as examples and mentions The Hickory Democrat’s stance on profits.
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Stetson’s
Ivey's Department
Charlotte
Ivey's
Collier’s Weekly
National Electric Light Association
Weather and farming notes from Mischa Elman correspondent
Mischa Elman correspondent reports hot dry weather in June with light showers, wheat and oats harvested, threshing underway, corn and cotton looking fine, few peas likely. Rail depot agent Kudisill from Carson returning, Mr. Hudson ill but improving, school funding debated with dog tax suggestion, Fourth of July preparations underway, local swimming and sports on the pond. Mention of Nathan B Heath article on Mischa Elman and German music influence.
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Rhoney Bros
Corn Club
G. E. Kudisill
Carson
Ala
Mr. Rudisill
A. A. Hudson
Mathews
Mecklenburg County
Catawba County
Sayeth Jack
The
Democrat
Miscah Elman
Heath
Dean's Ointment Ad and Fatal Horse Incident
An advertisement claims Dean's Ointment soothes infant skin conditions and relieves itching. In Avery county near Cranberry, Benjamin Brown, once of Watauga, died after being kicked by a horse at his home the same afternoon, the report notes.
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Dean
Benjamin Brown
Watauga
Cranberry
Avery County
Tribute to Judge Cline Praised by Jackson County Bar
A Jackson Superior Court appreciation resolves thanks to Judge E B Cline for four weeks of spring term service. District and Western Bar members praise his patience, upright rulings, and the large criminal and civil dockets handled, with warm regard to his conduct and friendships formed.
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Cline
Jackson Superior Court
North Carolina
Jackson County
Supreme Court of
E. B. Cline
Smath- ‘Jers'vs. Toxaway Company
Walter E. Moore
Coleman C. Cowan
Felix E. Alley
W.T. Crawford
Geo. H. Smathers
J.D. Murphy
Algo
Western Bar
BB. Cline
Jackson Superior
Coleman G. Cowan
Felix E. Riley
W. T. Crawford
Breezes From Across River And Local Notes
Local items mention the independence of the Democrat and farming activity, with farmers harvesting cotton and corn while fighting General Green. J W Gaither of Dayton Va visits his daughter Mrs A L Bolick, Levi Mor plans San Antonio and Seattle trips, Uncle Levi turns ninety, Wm Bolick and son-in-law Cook Day visit A A Bolick Sr, C J Bolick ill with internal cancer, Abee construction halted for lack of materials, pleas for lumber to finish the new bridge.
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J. W. Gaither
Dayton
A. L. Bolick
Levi Mor
San Antonio
Watauga
Seattle
Levi
Watangalar
Wm. Bolick
Piedaemont
A. A. Bolick
New Bridge
C. J. Bolick
Two Historians Highlight Pioneer John Baker
Catawba benefits from Col. G. M. Yoder and Rev. J. H. Whuford, both accurate historians who often write on the same sign. This week’s feature presents Mr. Shu ford’s article about John Baker, shedding light on the county’s early pioneers.
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Catawba
G. M. Yoder
J. H. Whuford
Mr. Shuford
John Baker
Ohio Democrat candidate seeks harmonized support for presidency
The Ohio candidate for the Democratic nomination will likely urge other factions to harmonize around his bid, aiming to unify party support and bolster chances in the race. He signals a unifying strategy to rally diverse wings of the party behind his candidacy.
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Ohio
Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Popular
The uniform success of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has made it a favorite everywhere. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
New Discovery Aids Newark Man In Battle For Life
James B. Merchon of Newark New Jersey credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after eight months of debilitating lung hemorrhages and weakness. He began using the remedy three weeks ago and reports strong improvement. The ad touts relief for coughs colds asthma hay fever and other lung troubles priced 50c and 1 00 with free trial bottles.
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James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
C. M. Shuford
Moser and Lutz
Grimes Drug Store
Local Firm Will Continue Valuing Agency
Moser and Lutz announce they will remain agents for ZEMO the well known remedy for eczema dandruff and skin diseases. The firm highlights ZEMO extraordinary liquid treatment and offers a limited number of free samples to skin sufferers plus a booklet How To Preserve The Skin for those interested.
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Moser & Lutz
Mission Furniture Display By Wachanan and Martin
Wachanan and Martin showcase Mission period pieces crafted by their cabinet maker. The display includes tables ice-boxes screens and related furniture admired for fine workmanship and finish.
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Wachanan & Martin
Hickory's New Poet Richard F Little Aims High
Hickory Democrat profiles Richard F Little, a sophomore at Lenoir College, a rising poet unknown locally but praised by Harvard's English professor. He has published 150 poems since May 1910 with Cosmopolitan and Munsey, and one magazine seeks exclusive control of his pen work, which he has declined. Little also holds the Southern championship for the mile in four minutes twenty two and two fifths seconds, a near world record pace.
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Shelby Highlander
Hickory Democrat
Carolina
Hickory
Harvard University
the Democrat
Cosmopolitan
Munsey
Richard F. Little
J.P. Little
Sophormore
Lenoir College
Young Little
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Mrs. Joe
Enon
Teagan
Joe
Pemon
Joe Persow
Remedy CO
Kitrel
Marjorie Whitener
Washington D.C
Jin Culpeper
Enroute
F. Notts
Western District
Peron
W. C. Erwin, Esq
Morganton
Aternoon
Hickory Deocrat
James E. Boyd
A. D
Ganedt
H.C. Cowles
C. E. Hawn
Avery Whitener
Epworth League
South Fork Institute
South Fork Ista
Ife
S. J. Honeycutt
Maiden
Seerrer
Trinity College
Durham
R. L. Flowers
N. C
Cotte
Trinity Park
A Fears
W. W. Peele
N. v
Mr. Farmer
Shuford Hardware Co
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