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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
4
The press agrees the Cooper Sharp murder verdict matches the evidence but many favor a pardon or new trial. The case is argued to rest on law and public life, with calls to never undervalue human life. Judges and lawyers may sway the outcome as the elder Cooper’s depravity is weighed.
Prohibition progresses across the United States with several states enacting or considering statewide bans. The piece notes North Carolina Tennessee Mississippi and others moving toward prohibition, county option laws spreading, and mentions political costs, including the assassination of Senator Carmack as a cited consequence. It also folds in editorials on journalism and brief local notices about Col Romulus Linney and remedies.
The issue urges readers to follow Chas. M. Stieff advertisements weekly for piano purchases. A circular letter from Rev. R L Davis of Wilson NC, Ai Saloon League superintendent, asks friends to vote for him in the News Observer contest, claiming unmatched votes to boost his campaign and crops. Roosevelt is questioned about making history.
The Hickory Board of Aldermen by resolution calls a Regular Annual Election in the Mayor's Office for May 3, 1909. It will elect a Mayor for one year, three Aldermen for two years, one Alderman for one year, and three school Trustees for two years. W L Dinard, Registrar, to open registration books for thirty days prior to the election.
The Farmers' Cooperative Demonstration work will hold a Seed Corn Day at Newton on Thursday April 8, 1909. A corn expert and practical growers will help select seed corn and give talks from 1 to 2 PM, with activity 10 AM to 4 PM. Bring 30 to 50 ears of seed corn and plan a seed patch of nine acres. fall field work and storage guidance to follow. event aims to foster widespread good seed corn. Statesville, N. C. authorities M A Aberethy and C R Hudson invite participation.
Notice of sale for Lettie Shuford and J T Denny on defaulted loan of $100 from First Building and Loan Association. Trust deed dated November 2, 1908 secures the debt. Sale to occur April 17, 1909 at 12 o'clock noon at the First National Bank Hickory. Property described as house and lot on Bob Street in southern Hickory. Balance due about $100.00. The trustee is C M Sherrill and attorney E B Cline.
An ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup with claims of gentle laxative effect and suitability for children. It states it relieves coughs colds croup hoarseness and whooping cough and lists prices of 25e and 1.00 dollars by W. S. Martin.
Readers urged to bring job printing to the Democrat office. The appeal praises quality work and calls for community involvement, noting the civic issue is badly needed in the city and inviting good ladies to participate.
A Canton mother endorses Vinol a cod liver oil preparation claiming it restored her weak sickly child’s appetite strength and health after other medicines failed. The letter cites improved energy, appetite, and vigor and promises a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
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