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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
Fragment describes a post office notice from Hickory mentioning a matter labeled as a matter of class. The readable text is limited and details about actions, dates, or involved parties are unclear.
Hickory North Carolina March 6 1913 readers hear a defense of a new city charter arguing it strengthens honesty and oversight while reducing taxes and limiting power of the City Manager. Opponents are depicted as stirring fear with caricature and warning of danger, yet the piece extols commission government as safer and more accountable.
Three quarters of the states have approved an income tax clause in the U S Constitution. When enacted, the law could bring about 100 million dollars in annual revenue. The piece notes America’s vast fortunes dwarfing historic royal wealth.
The piece argues that taxation falls most on the poor while wealth pays little, criticizing protectionist tariffs. It cites Clyde H. Tavenner noting the tax system burdens daily workers, and laments absence of an income or inheritance tax. It also urges railroad labor reform and suggests delaying state farm abolition to aid three southern counties.
An OCR fragment blends an advertisement for a remedy claiming to cure indigestion and low mood with a poultry yard promo. It mentions Pure Food and Drugs Act compliance, a trial bottle, and a New York address, then shifts to Piedmont Poultry Yards in Henry North Carolina boasting large Lincoln county operation and Rhode Island Reds White Wyandottes and White Leghorns.
Ad-like notice lists sweepstakes and various prices for ribbons caps and specials. Mentions a 1913 free mating list and urges readers to book orders. Contains numbers and monetary amounts but lacks clear event context or full sentences.
Middletown Pennsylvania woman suffers severe headaches aches and bearing down pains due to organic inflammation. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovers enough to do housework and assist others, urging others to try the remedy. The Pinkham company highlights its long record of helping women and offers confidential advice from Massachusetts offices.
A fragmentary item notes Dr Lisney closing a deal with Mr W. Schse for a splenic arm attached to Heston, about a half mile from town. The report mentions Oklahoma and a location near Hope Oil fields, with unclear dates or details.
The Time is Ripe for Change argues for Town government reform through the commission form. It notes most North Carolina towns lack efficient administration and outgrow old aldermanic systems. It cites Texas Aransas Pass and New Orleans to show varied town sizes across states. The piece urges subscription to the DEMOCR for updated governance views.
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