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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
The article argues the Republican Party will not oppose or endorse prohibition in North Carolina. It notes strong prohibition counties like Mitchell and Madison and contends Republicans avoid offending white voters, courting dissatisfied Democrats while claiming opposition to prohibition. It portrays strategic political maneuvering.
Alonzo W. Kitchin, a leading Democratic governor candidate, will visit Hickory on Tuesday March 17 and address the public that night. The town expects a warm welcome as residents choose their preferred nominee and hear a speaker regarded as among the ablest in Congress.
The Newtonian Literary society staged its eighth annual Debate in Rutherford College auditorium on Friday evening March 6. The program included an Address of Welcome, an Oration Let there be light by J. H. Howard, two declamations by T. B. Banner and W. B. Davis, and a deb ate on abolishing the North Carolina Child Labor Law. The affirmative won the decision. A Temperance meeting in Catawba County is planned for March 21 to organize forces ahead of the May 26 1908 election.
The State Democratic Convention will be held in Charlotte June 24 with a vote tally of 49 for Charlotte and 29 for Greensboro. The Post Office Order requires cutting subscribers in arrears over a year from the list by April 1, and steps will be taken to collect what is due. A reminder to settle balances by April 1 to avoid nuisance and expense, plus notice to attend tonight's Gem program A Brother's Sacrifice.
Lower county demand for New River corn grows as few raise it locally. Field peas scarce. the school farm plans an orchard trial. Buds abound signaling a strong fruit crop. Appalachian Training School seeks Holstein cows for sale. Watauga Superior Court opens on the 23rd with two murder cases. Libation cases concern Alex Harmon and L M Banner. A J Green, a young teacher, marries Miss Parlee Warren at Mabel. Green recently returned from Wake Forest College. Robbins have arrived, suggesting winter ending.
The piece praises Jim as a noble brother who reforms and joins the police, then follows a tale of lost work and temptations. It calls for reconciliation, notes Hickory and the orphanage, and praises the site and generous local offer. It urges bringing the orphanage to Hickory with strong community support and a $1 annual Democrat subscription.
Social items recount Edwina Chadwick entertaining eight bridge tables in Ashland Kentucky, prize won by Mrs Winter with a record score of 1845 in Hickory, and thorough notes from Miss Shuford’s Hundred Club, Traveler's Club discussions on Irish topics, and readings of legends. A social event hosted by Mrs S F Watson and Mrs F J Gwyn at Mrs Watson's home on Eighth Avenue honored Misses Beulah and Duck Crowson of Statesvale, with pink and yellow decorations, lively entertainments, and a well attended gathering.
Yesterday a new mixed train on the C. & T Ry. runs between Lenoir and Hickory, carrying mail and passengers. The schedule has Le noir at 6.30 a.m. and Hickory returning around 11 p.m. after Southern arrival, promising two daily mails and quicker access for residents. The note also recalls social events with Miss Duck Crowson and Mrs. Watson’s agreeable hospitality.
A dated letter discusses an algebraic puzzle about Dovoe paint valued at 1.75 dollars per gallon, its spread, and painter wages of 3.50 dollars per day. The conclusion claims average paint costs minus 1.75 dollars per gallon, implying painting at half wages or free paint with subsidy. Signed by Devoe & Co with a postscript mentioning F. B. Ingold selling their wares.
Under a decree in Mrs. E. H. Settlewyre vs James F. Peterson and wife the court appointed C. A. Spencer to sell the H. S. Settlemyre home place lot No. 58 on W Robinson plat in Hickory N C for cash on April 6 1908 at the Courthouse door Ca tawba County. Title conveyed only after payment. This 2nd day of March 1908.
An old newspaper fragment blends medical ads for Lydia E Pinkham remedies with a political statement on the liquor trade and campus event listings. It mentions a seven teenth anniversary program at Lenoir College and church services for The Ascension Episcopal, plus lectures and youth talks.
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