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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary reading shows a note from the Post Office at Hickory about rates and terms of subscription. It lists one year cast in advance at $100 and six months and three months terms tied to advertising.
The Democrat offers prizes to boost subscriptions across Catawba and neighboring counties Burke Caldwell Watauga Alexander Lincoln and nearby areas. Top collector wins an $85 De Laval Dream Separator second place gets a $25 Cyphers incubator third wins a $12.50 rifle. All who recruit subscribers but do not win receive a commission. The contest is open to all ages and regions with a new creamery and weekly eggs from Hickory highlighted as context.
A North Carolina newspaper item lauds a Salisbury to Asheville highway plan via Hickory with branches to Blowing Rock and Linville. The Democrat urges a Hickory convention in August to devise shared highway plans linking piedmont centers to the mountains and notes local interest from Lenoir Blowing Rock Linville.
The Lenoir Blowing Rock turnpike secretary treasurer notes strong auto interest and expects good roads supporters to push for a convention. He cites a 1908 US auto spending of 20 million dollars on resorts and predicts western North Carolina will become a favorite traveler destination for autocar tours.
Judge A C Avery of Morganton arrives in Raleigh with resolutions from Moranton groups backing John H Pearson for corporation commissioner. The piece notes Pearson's railroading start as a boy conductor, rising to general freight agent, then merchant and grain store operator, arguing he is independent of railroad influence and has wide experience. It contrasts with H C Brown's claimed qualifications, asserting Pearson's extensive background in railroads and as commissioner.
The Newon Enterprise reports Mr. M. V. Ramsaur of Maidan will enter the Democratic primaries this year and announces his return to the party. Ramsaur, like C. M. Yoder, was once a middle-of-the-road supporter but now pledges steady party loyalty and support for Yoder’s card. The item notes strong Democratic predictions for a victory in Catawba and welcomes Ramsaur back with optimism.
Dr Rom Linney, now in Oklahoma, was in Watauga last week to tend to real estate on Rich Mountain left to him by his father the late R Z Linney of Taylorsville. Boone Democrat.
Dairymen debate the best dairy cow type, favoring dual purpose or specialized milk breeds. Key factors include milk quantity, richness, yearly upkeep, and feed efficiency. The udder and escutcheon shape signal milking performance, with a steady year long flow preferred. Indiana farmer J. H. Haynes notes breed-neutral criteria. A Newton boys team beat Hickory 9 to 5 in a Saturday game.
An advertising block touts Swamp Root as a remedy for back pain kidney and bladder issues. It promises relief from frequent urination after liquor and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and a book by mail. It notes regular bottle pricing and repeats the product name and address.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and a 75 cent bottle price. Includes statements of endorsement by Walding Kinnan Marvin and mentions to buy from druggists in Toledo, Ohio.
Olin Abernethy of Rutherford College spent Saturday and Sunday in the city, returning home after his visit.
A sensational note about a savage lion incident in Pittsburg is intertwined with warnings of child danger from illness. The ad touts King's New Discovery as a remedy for babies and coughs, claiming cured a baby of croup and offering a one dollar price with a trial fee and guarantee by local merchants.
Electric Bitters promoted for female troubles and nervous exhaustion. Audiences urged to try this remedy, claiming it aids loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting. Sold by local merchants with satisfaction guaranteed.
The U'ckory batl team traveled to Newton Saturday to face the Newton baseball squad. The game ended 5 to 10 in favor of Newton. Miss Elva Powell was at Billingsley Hospital in Statesville Monday for an operation. Ernest Locke visited Taylorsville Monday for several days on business. Tom Setzer and his sister Miss Bessie went to Springfield last week for the funeral of Y. W. Watson.
Director Dramatic Coach Graduate Dickson School of Acting and Memory in Chicago announces a complete course in Acting Elocution Oratory Memory and Mental Culture. Summer class begins May 9 with afternoon sessions 3 to 5 and private lessons by appointment mornings 8 to 9 and 2 to 3. Two rehearsal classes morning 9 and evening 7:50 with careful coaching and monthly public appearances. Studio opens May 9 at Union Square.
Howe's Great London Shows receive constant praise for a refined, instructive, and entertaining performance. The Royal Roman Hippodrome features a premier stable of horses, skilled bareback riders, gymnasts, and acrobats, with a well curated menagerie. The current season adds monumental, grand attractions, making the event a tented Amusement Golconda. Dont forget the date Hickory Tuesday May 10.
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