Hickory Adopts New Charter in Major Victory
Hickory residents approved a new city charter by 291 to 256, the largest vote in local history. About 547 ballots were cast from a 365 registration, with extensive turnout for both sides and a jubilant rally at the First National Bank steps. J. D. Elliot pledged to support the new charter and not seek mayoral office, while A. A. Whitener and others spoke on the charter’s impact and growth prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
J.D. Elliot
Cal
Hickory
Geo. Seabach
J. D. Eiliote
A. A. Whitener
la Fe
Bicki Sry
W. A. Self
C.W. Bagby
W. S. Stroup
Shero
Charter
D. Lester ‘Russell
Stroup
Russell
Card of Thanks Expressing Sincere Gratitude
A notice from grateful neighbors thanks friends for help and kindness during a recent time. The message expresses appreciation and acknowledges community support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerepy
Hickory Kidney Pills Endorsement Letter Ad
A neighbor's testimonial from Hickory North Carolina praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing pain and frequent urination. William Mosteller of 1214 Twelfth Ave endorses the remedy, claiming relief and urging readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents under the Dean's label.
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William Mosteller
Hickory
N.C
Doat
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Retired Georgia Planter Endorses Kidney Swamp Root Remedy
A Georgia planter recites his cure from kidney troubles after using Kilmer Swamp Root. He recalls severe pain, sleeping difficulties, and relief after a 50 cent bottle, then a one dollar bottle, encouraging others to write for more information and to buy the product from drug stores.
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O Beck
Kline
Tom
C. E. Ussery
CRAIGS APPOINTMENTS LIST OF STATE OFFICIALS
Governor Craig announces appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina. The terms end in 1917 1919 and 1914, naming leaders for Internal Improvements State Prison Health Agriculture Tuberculosis Morganton Deaf and Dumb Geology Feeble Minded A and M College Normal and Industrial College and other state bodies with district representatives and resignations noted.
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Deaf and Dumb
North Carolina School For the Deaf and
Dos
Morganton
Pos . Scott, Jr
Alamance
R. Whitson
Buncombe County
W. We
Neal
McDowell Coun
State ,Normal and Industrial College
Revisal
North Carolina
A. J. Conner
Northampton County
J. L. Nelson
Caldwell County
Joe Rosenthal
Wayne County
Henry E. Litchford
Wake County
R. T. Gray
Farmers plan school house demonstration farm
Farmers in Hickory township district No 6 and district No 13 held meetings at local school houses with Mr. Foster outlining the value of school based demonstrations. He urged dairying, silos, and poultry, noted the near markets, and advocated turning Piedmont farms toward food production to sustain rising urban demand. Plans for a demonstration farm near the school were set with the school committee to secure ground and begin work this spring.
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Hickory Township
Killian
Robinson
Hopkins
Illinois’ Experiment
Middle West
Lek. Ory Township
Mountain View School
Foster
Catawba’ County
Bandays Township
Huffman School
Southwest
Piedmont
Santorum's Call for Freight Cuts and Hickory Climate Prospects
Chamber of Commerce remarks highlight tough freight-rate discrimination and the need to attract northern winter tourists. Speech praises efforts to sell farm lands near Hickory and promote a favorable year-round climate to lure residents, while noting tuberculosis concerns and sanitarium potential.
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Catawba
Posbin
Asuc
Chamber of Commerce
K. C. Mentzies
Mr. Grey
Caldwell
Hickory
Seed Ready for Trial on Wilt in Infested Land
A farmer seeks to test a watermelon seed on land infested by wilt. Henry K. Toater of Newton NC offers to send a small seed amount to interested parties and invites inquiries at Box 54.
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Foster
Henry K. Toater
Newton
Catarrh Cure Ad Ends With Bank Endorsement Claim
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars ward for a cure of catarrh from Hall's Catarrh Cure. The note asserts long acquaintance with Fr. Zheney and his financial trustworthiness. The National Bank of Commerce endorsement appears in support of the proposal.
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Hall
Cheney & Con
Toledo
Zheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Constipate Cure Ad From Old Voxol Dr King Pills
An aged ad promotes Voxol Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief from constipation. It mentions a 25 cent price and a local seller location at 2M Mover, with promises of renewed health.
Unknown Fragment Sparks Curious Phrases From The Page
A damaged OCR fragment contains jumbled dialogue about parentage blood and a medical tonic. The language is unclear and lacks concrete names, dates, or place details, offering little verifiable context beyond hints of old medicine or colloquial quips.
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I. D. Elioxt
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Woodrow Wu Fon
Walter Page
Josephus
Catawba Co
Catawba Creamery
Old North State
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Mire "Banks
Joe Brown Govenor
Georgia
Joe Ims
Home Guard
Atlanta
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Confederate States of America
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Washington, D. C
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Peale
Mr. Stevens
Ms. Stevens
Washington
Evan Howell
Doling
Garfield
Carter
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Fe West
Bingham,ton, N. Y
Craig
Boars
Diene
Internal Improvements
Board of Internal Improvements
Nathan O’berry
H.A. London
Cutham County
State Prison
H. B. “Warner
Davidson
N. B Edgerton
Johhnston
Richard Chatham
Surry County
Thomas Gillam
Bertie County
R. H. Buckingham
Cumberland County
Board OF Health
State Board of Health
Richard H. ‘Lewis
Baward Jenner Wodd
New Hanover County
Board OF Agriculture
F. P. Latham
Beaufort County
Clarence Poe
C. C. Wright
Wilkes
Tuberculosis Hospital
Blair
Montgomery County
Henry A. Page
Moore County
J. R. Cordon
Guilford County
State Hospital
J. P
Ee Ik Shuford
S Tate
Guilford Coun
Geological Board
Geological
H. Williamson
Henry B. Fries
Forsyth County
Kinston
L. B. McBrayer
Bun‘combe
R. E. ‘Austin
Stanly ’County
A. and M. College
Raleigh
W. H. Regan
Walter E. Daniel
Helifax County
T. T. Thorne
Nash County
Zour Draggiet
Pazo
Abery
MR. Foster
Santorum
Joy
Ems
Michigan
Castoria
Nan
Cnuéren Ory
Castor
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