Elman Violin Masterpiece Inspires Revival of Greats
A reader lauds Mischa Elman, age 18, for reviving Schubert and other masters, arguing such performances elevate music and society. The piece contrasts Elman’s prowess with unfamiliar concert terms, lauding a “Blessed resurrection” of composers like Thomas, Stock, Mendelssohn, Handel, and Beethoven through living interpreters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elman
Handel
Schubert
Theodore Thomas
Frederick Stock
Thomas
Stock
Mendelssohn
Liszt
Beethoven
Wagner
Massenet
Care of the Horse in Hot Weather
Advice on horse care for hot weather from a 1911 issue. Emphasizes ventilated stalls, morning watering before feeding, cooling after noon work, brushing and grooming, and feeding hay after cooling. Urges avoiding stalls with flies, using shade or breeze, and cleaning harness to prevent galls. Mentions Miss Cora Dow’s vacation idea for horses and humane treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de de
the Democrat
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cora Dow
Urcle Sam
A. W. Clini
A Charming Woman Depends On Health And Beauty
A persuasive note asserts charm comes from health and temper. It claims weak women show symptoms like constipation, pimples, and a sallow complexion, while Electric Bitters restore stomach, liver, and kidney function, purify blood, and improve nerves, eyes, breath, and skin. Available at C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz, and Grimes Drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drug Store
Conover Enjoys Annapolis Vision and Livestock Plans
J A Conover writes from Annapolis Maryland praising the new location and detailing farm plans in Catawba County. He notes a 180 acre farm, a barn for 160 cows, four concrete silos started, and ongoing silo work on Wednesday while urging community support for the Creamery to boost local agriculture and soil health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory and Catawba Co
West
Thousands Suffering Kidney Trouble Miss Simple Test
A public health note warns many people suffer kidney issues without knowing it. It advises simple screening and steps to detect problems early, urging readers to seek medical guidance if symptoms arise.
The Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Benefits
An old advert touts Swamp Root as a cure for weak kidneys liver and bladder. It promises relief from backache pain and urinary issues, claims to restore health, and offers sample bottles and mail order details. The copy mentions Dr Kilmer and Son and lists price points and contact in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibber
Bial Iiss Deilner Co
Bing
N. Y
Ilines
Aid Toh
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian Tube mucous lining and cannot be cured by focal treatment. It offers a $100 reward for a deafness case from catarrh cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation, with Toledo firm contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hal
University of North Carolina Catalogue and updates
The catalogue notes three AB degree courses, offerings in chemical electrical civil road and mining engineering and soil investigation, over sixty graduate studies, teaching preparation, professional schools of law medicine and pharmacy, and a legislature funded expansion. It lists 787 students and 84 faculty, with ads for medical remedies and local notices of runaways and cough remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Caroling
Pope Medicine Co Herbal Liver Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Pope's Herbal Compound as a pure plant based liver and kidney regulator. It features testimonials from C Meads of Hyatts and Dr J Hennessey of Albany praising relief from backache headaches neuralgia and fatigue after using Pope's Herbal Compound Tablet. Promotes $1 sale and agent terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Meads of Hyatts , Fd
J. Hennesey
Gstatce
Pope Seis Co
Pope Medicine Co., Inc
Pope Building
Washington, D. C
Bingham School Catalog Promises Free Trip Offer
Bingham's catalog touts a free trip ticket to any parent within 1506 miles of Asheville who, after inspection, will certify that the Bingham plant is the best and safest. It claims the school offers courses yielding 2.5 more units and an average 9.1 units, surpassing other state schools per Prof. Walker of the University bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol
Bingham
Asheville
Walker
Univ
Backache Linked to Kidney Ailments Warns Readers
An ad-like testimonial from Mrs. D. M. Hill of Hickory North Carolina warns that back pain worsens with age and is caused by kidney trouble. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills claiming rapid relief after doctors and medicines failed. The notice urges purchasing from Moser Luis's Drug Store and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
D. M. Hill
Twelfth St
Hickory
N.C
Dean
Moser & Luis
Tam
Foster-Milburn Coy
Buffalo
New York
United' States
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Miscah Eiman
Miscah Elman
Bucklen
C. M. Shuford
Moser and Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
eTemocrat
Wouldave
Theodore ‘Thomas
Perea
Happy Hickory
Carolina
Hills
Nathan B.heath
Philadelphia
Conover
Annapolis
Catawba Co
J. A. Conover
C. H. Taylor
W. G. Ramsay
Over Post Office
W. L. White
Hickory, N. C
J. A. Wood
Moser & Lutz Drug Store
J. C. Biddix
Singer Sewing Machine Office
Hickory, N.C
K. A. Price
11Th Avenue
P.f'chine
the University
Newton
Clyd Stine
Frank McGinnis
Anand Keener
Keener
Ather
Chamberlain
Bingham School
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Lincolnton
Dé Eee Hee
Asker II
IS. LE D.P. A. Ghar
Nic. Rielgis
Carolina & North-Western
R. R
Dal
Va Inna
Edgemont Ti
Mortimer
Lenoir Nee Newton
Tincainton
Gastonia Gaston Yorkie Chester
Rae Iz Ie
Bom If
Chester
Salngs
Hickory Manufacturing Company
Hickory, N. Gc
Aids Nature
Pierce
Indy
Postavery Carsten
Ita
Sideaoo
Virginia
Thos. Rosser Reeves
B. A
Claremont College
North Carolina
Aremons
Waite
J. L. Murphy
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
State
Collier Information
Julius 1. Foust
Greensboro
N. C
THE
North Carolina College OF Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
the State's Industrial College
West Raleigh, N.C
Catawba Colleg ‘and
Ani
Esislog
J. F. Bucheeit
A.M
Oyatest
Leon
Lottie Kluttz
Mr. A. Keener
Fayette
Schofield's Sons
Macoh Sh
Otice
West‘Trade Street
Ciarlate
N.cetna
Hickory Novelty Co
21St St
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