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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
6
Published every Thursday by Holbrook Borron and Co. Entered at the post office at Hickory as second class matter. Subscription terms are indicated in the notice.
In Hickory flour mills valued at thirty to forty thousand dollars face freight discrimination by the railroad, harming local commerce. The writer argues that mills in Virginia Tennessee and Ohio can compete while Hickory plants earn nothing. Law exists against such discrimination yet authorities insure railroad property, prompting calls for radical legislation to remedy the situation.
Argo Red Salmon captured the grand prize at the St Louis Ex Position, the sole award of its kind ever given at any Fair on Salmon.
A discussion on teachers' pay during an illness period notes that few contracts can be enforced due to epidemics. It cites the common law defense of an Act of God and mentions trustees offering half salaries as a gesture of goodwill amid illness and school suspensions.
The Newton Hosiery Mill Store Co in Newton opens a fine millinery shop at Marel Pond and 23rd, displaying the latest novelty hats in Catawba County. Miss Isabell Best leads a staff ready to assist ladies with new arrivals and expert selection.
Four year old Constance Holbrook died at her home of Mr and Mrs H J Holbrook. Funeral held Sunday, interred at Oakwood cemetery. Town works to contain scarlet fever as officials urge parents to keep children off streets and suspend Sunday schools and school for at least two weeks. No new cases reported but caution remains vital.
Hickory Lodge No 343 A F AM adopts resolutions praising H S Lattlemyre as oldest charter member and faithful brother. The note commends his community church and home life, and requests publication and copies to family, newspapers, and orphans. Also mentions Hall Tate visiting Mrs Rainey on Claremont Heights.
Auction announces sale of the Able Seitz place on the Jatawba river comprising 173 acres with 32 acres bottom and 412 miles from Hickory. It will be divided into four lots with 8 cash and balance in one or two years. On the same day a 36 acre Jake Search place near Hickory is sold at 3 p.m. with 1-3 cash and balance in 6 and 12 months. March 30, 1907. Don't miss this sale.
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