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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
2
A Hickory editor argues lawlessness stems from sin, urging removal of sin through divine law. He cites Bible verses to claim civil governments cannot curb inner vice, endorses capital punishment, and links morality to justice, warning if the death penalty ends crime will rise. Local items note community letters, weddings, and school updates amid ongoing illness and birthdays.
The largest shipment of eggs ever from this area occurred last Saturday from Hickory. A car carried 134 crates totaling over 4,000 dozen eggs, with proceeds exceeding $1,000. The egg industry in Hickory alone yields about $75,000 annually for farmers and traders.
An old advertisement claims grippe coughs may lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy. It asserts the product soothes coughs, strengthens the lungs, and contains no harmful drugs, warning to refuse substitutes.
Pupils at the graded school stage Friday programs with songs drills and recitations. The Washington's Birthday exercises drew a large crowd and featured a Tom Tumb Wedding sketch by younger students in the second grade.
Notice instructs all persons having accounts with Hall Co to call and settle by March 20 1909. Unpaid accounts will be advertised and sold at public auction. Signed S Belian agent for L. hine trustee dated March 3 1309
The Thursday Sunday Club met February 25 at Mrs W J Stirewalt’s Highland home. Visitors included Miss Georgia Rhodes of Lincolnton and Mrs Stirewalt’s mother from Virginia. Programs featured Swedish politics and Swedish provinces, with a planned April 13 reception hosted by Mrs C C Best and refreshments with Washington themed souvenirs. The club plans a March 11 gathering with Miss Mamie Sue Johnson.
D H Witherspoon and wife defaulted on a 325 loan from First Building and Loan Association of Hickory. C M Sherrill as trustee will sell the East Hickory property at public auction on April 3, 1909, at 12 noon, at the First National Bank steps for cash. The parcel lies north of Railroad street Gentle Avenue and includes the Witherspoon residence bound by Sulpher Springs road and McFalls and Huffman lines. Balance due about 274 100 dollars remaining unpaid. E B Cline, Attorney.
An ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets, touting benefits for women’s illnesses. It cites testimonials, claims effectiveness against headaches, backaches, stomach distress, and uterine ailments, and warns against surgery. The text emphasizes non alcohol content and private correspondence with the doctor, urging perseverance and lengthened use for relief.
A brief dialogue feature notes a woman’s famed generosity as she gives away what she knows. The exchange highlights secrets shared and the value placed on openness.
Chicago woman and Norwich resident share testimonials praising Vinol a tonic from cod liver oil and iron claim it restores vigor in old age. They emphasize palatability smooth digestion richer blood and renewed strength with a money back guarantee from Moser & Lutz Hickory North Carolina.
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