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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
2
A column urges keeping bond funds for street improvements, criticizes political patronage, and calls for a town cleanup day to improve first impressions for visitors and attract business and residents. It cites Hickory civic plans, upcoming elections, and praise for local papers and leadership.
On Thursday April 20 Mrs. Marvin Sherrill hosted eight bridge tables with four leaf clover prizes and a Billiken statue for Miss Helen Shadwick. April 22 marked the first United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter meeting at Mrs. Royster’s, forming Abel A. Shuford Chapter with officers named and plans for May 17.
Rhodhiss events include A Munroe delivering services at Dudley Shoals and a 3:30 sermon after a morning appointment. B Hiss of Chart Jotte ill after last Thursday visit. Mrs Iss with Jim. Tyree Nabors and Clyde Ureuch recovering from whooping cough. Mrs Wiggins visiting her parents. C E Nabors reelected mayor for five years. Town commissioners named J W Esphy F S Mosher and F Smith. School trustees listed as T P Crouch L Thompson F S Mosher WS Taylor and G F Smith. An ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil for accidents and emergencies.
A patchwork of 19th or early 20th century ads tout salves for burns and piles, liver tonics, malaria cures, and patent remedies. Promotions include Chamberlain Salve, Woods Liver Medicine, Manzan Pile Remedy, Hollister's Tea, Foley's Kidney Remedy, and Dean's Ointment with testimonials. Local merchants W S Martin & Co, Moser and Lutz, and a newspaper mention of the Gem band appear amid editorial quotes and civic exhortations.
The state has expanded its local tax districts from thirty to seven hundred fifty six across ninety one of ninety eight counties by 1900. No state has matched this increase in the same period, reflecting a public conscience awakening on a major public issue. The Catawba County News notes pride in the state’s new dedication to childhood welfare.
All round laxative tonic claims to tone stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood. Purported to strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice and head aches. Sold by W. S. Martin Moser and Lutz and C. M. Shuford.
A Hickory resident, C. Sigman of 820 Ninth Street, touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney discomfort after using them from Moser & Luts Drug Co. The ad urges readers to buy the remedy from Foster Milburn Co. and to remember the brand Dean's. It also advocates placing a mail box on the residence, praising postmen.
Mrs A L Alley of Beals Me extols Dr Kings New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and lung trouble after using ten bottles in her family She praises its quick relief and cure noting it helps bronchitis asthma croup sore throat and chest pain With trial bottle 10 1 00 and guaranteed by local dealers The Louisville Times mocks its famed consumer status.
John Deye of Gladwin Michigan suffered twelve years with a running ulcer and spent over 400000 dollars on doctors before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured the ulcer. The product also heals fever sores boils felons eczema selitheum and is sold for 25 cents by W S Martin C M Shuford Moser and Lutz.
A Vermont man who suffered all winter from a bad stomach and severe cough died after seeking medical help with no relief. The report notes the illness persisted despite doctor visits and spells out the patient’s final decline.
A Vermont testimonial describes recovery after a year of poor health including loss of appetite indigestion and a severe winter cough. After using Vinol the stomach strengthened appetite returned cough vanished and weight increased. The ad promotes Vinol as a tonic iron cod liver oil based remedy with a money back guarantee claiming it benefits feeble people and chronic lung issues.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims to relieve back pain, liver and bladder issues, and urinary frequency, promising quick relief and nightly rest. It invites readers to request a free sample by mail and purchase from local druggists.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for backache and female weakness, claiming permanent relief by addressing root causes. It includes testimonials and a note about a horse named Bob at A. G. Abernethy stable with $6.00 insurance for a live colt.
Notice announces a May 31 1909 special election in Hickory to decide a 30 cent tax on property and 90 cent per poll for school funding. Voters must register anew April 30 to May 28 1909. ballots read For Schools or Against Schools. Also administrator’s notice for S A Huffman estate requires claims by April 12 1910.
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