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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
2
The Hickory Semi Democrat lists subscription and advertising rates and terms. Editor A Banes notes publication details and post office classification as second class matter.
In Hickory North Carolina the article argues three pillars for successful schooling: regular attendance by students, qualified teachers, and an adaptable course of study. It notes about 80 percent daily attendance, urges compulsory attendance for children aged seven to twelve, and cites irregular attenders as hindering class progress and risking future community welfare. Many children miss school or stay away entirely, risking ignorance and idle lives unless a law enforcing attendance is adopted.
A fragmentary notice blends a patent medicine pitch with North Carolina legislative actions in Catawba County. The piece notes Gowans tonics as a protection against croup and pneumonia, then shifts to county reforms: road commissions, county salary cuts, auditor creation, a new county court, and regulated taxes. It details drainage districts and dog control changes, plus penalties for late tax payments and real estate mortgage fees.
A Taylorsville town meeting ordered a May election for mayor and aldermen. J C Connolly returns from Raleigh. The 2nd Alexander county court event occurred last week. Alexander teachers take control of local affairs and judging. Master and a Johnson school student win medals for recitations presented by Prof Teague. Diplomas awarded to county promotes to high school. Music by Stony Point group. Caldwell spoke on Building & Loan Association. Senator A C Payne returns home from Raleigh winter. An advertisement promises one day cold cure and headache relief.
Miss Minta Abernethy accepts a position with Watt Dorey and Watt department store in Charlotte. The firm, a frequent Democrat advertiser, is becoming popular in the Piedmont region as shoppers visit Whatelty for Hiekory talents.
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