Charter Amendments for Hickory Published
The March 18 191 issue details Hicks’ charter amendments as passed by the North Carolina legislature. It prescribes cash deposits for franchise bidders, altered timing for filings, extended street railway franchises to fifty years, and other changes to article VII. It cautions about legislative overreach without citizen vote and notes further commentary on federal appointments and constitutional amendments.
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Hickory
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Jones
Killian
Jonas
Hickory Citizens Urged to Support New Charter
J D Elliott states in a letter to the Good People of Hickory that he supports examining the New Charter. He notes reduced expenses under the charter and praises the fourteen businessmen who proposed changes. Elliott urges harmony, fair trial, and potential revision if the charter underperforms.
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Hickory
Latte
J.D. Elliott
Hotel Griswold Guests and a Five Dollar Note
A Detroit hotel clerk received a parcel with two towels stamped by Hotel Griswold and a note with a five dollar bill. The note says the writer left without paying but now wishes to settle the bill, a case the hotel suspects involves a single guest who recently tried to skip out. The $5 will be added to miscellaneous receipts.
Colds and remedies advertised for youth and sailors
An old ad column promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds with home remedies like sleeping porch or open bed. It also cites Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil for injuries and Electric Bitter Spring Tonic. Sold by Menzies Drug Co and Lutz's Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
Menzies Drag Co
Lutz
Adv
Thomas
Eclectic Oil
Sale of Farm Mortgage Foreclosure Notice
Notice announces sale of farm property at noon on the 19th by virtue of a mortgage to secure payment of a note. Describes bounds along Jacob's Fork River to Hickory Road and stones marking corners linked to Whitener and Grove properties. Conducted by J D Winkler, Mortgagee, Montgomery.
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Hickory
Maple
Jacob's Fork River
Post Oak
Whitener
Hickory Road
MI. C. Grove
Thomas Whitener
JD. Winkler
Montguzee
R W. Ekard
Teil Ekard
J. A. Cline
J.C. Killian
East National Bank of
N. G
Highland
R. P. Miller's
St P. Miller's
N.W. Cornethence
N.C
Moryagee
Calamity Bakers Tie to Tariff Foes in Montgomery County
The Calamity Bakers of Montgomery County Pennsylvania respond with scorn to Secretary Redfield’s proofs that their panic protests were false and their business methods antiquated. They challenge his ability to show pampered industries how to operate under a Democratic tariff, arguing he could reveal greed and crooked practices from tariff days.
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Redfeld
Montgomery County
Jalsehood
Schuylkill Valley
Redfield
Southern Railway January 1915 operating results show declines
Washington March 9 1915 Comptroller A H Plant reports Southern Railway Company January 1915 gross revenue 4 653 003 down from 5 738 969 18 98 percent operating expenses 3 730 350 down 16 38 percent net revenue 922 658 down 395 466 taxes 215 185 down 1 44 percent uncollectible revenue 743 none operating income 705 724 down 353 054 33 31 percent. Improvements to roadway and structures 1 000 379 60 up from 197 625 44. Operating income excludes hire of equipment rental of leased lines and interest on funded debt.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Railway Company
A. H. Plant
Peruna Cures Catarrh Headache Testimonial
Me W H Chaney of Pittsylvania County reports twelve months of head catarrh improved after four bottles of Peruna. He says headaches eased and strength returned, calling Peruna the greatest medicine on earth for catarrh and noting thousands of testimonials. Columbus Ohio dated. Peruna tablets offered for those who object to liquid.
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W. HH
Chaney
Eatarri
Mr. Chaney
Columbus
Ohio
Republican Wheat Price Standpatter Haunts Schools
A nostalgic line recalls the old fashioned standpat Republican trader who toured rural schoolhouses quoting wheat and corn prices under different administrations. The quip, attributed to the Kansas City Star, laments constant political economic meddling.
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Wecome
Kansas City Star
Constipation Remedy Promoted in Local Ads
An old advertisement promotes regular bowel movement and urges daily activity. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Tablets after supper to correct constipation. Sold by Lutz's Drug Store and Menzies Drug Co, with a stray note on Japanese actions amid wartime discourse.
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Chamberlain
Lutz
Menzies Drug Co
Notice of Summons and Warrant of Attachment
In Satawba County North Carolina defendant ED Frazier is summoned on January 19 1915 for eighty dollars due on an account and a warrant of attachment issued January 19 1915 by Justice of the Peace S E Killian. The defendant must appear February 3 1915 to answer the complaint or risk judgment and the attached property will be sold.
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North Carolina
Catawba Coun Catawba County
Ty Court
Bkard
Suminoms
Robert Hard
Catawba County
Catawba
Newton
N.C
Anc
J.T. Setire
Law & Company Practical Adv. Co
Superior Court
Sid County
Court House
Orth Carolina
Satawba
A. Clinard
ED Frazier
S. E. Killian
Isa
Hick
Mons
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