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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat editor Morton and Reese publish a local stat column. Dated Thursday May 6 1915, the issue presents graded school statistics as part of a community report from the school system and local education officials.
The piece rails at President Wilson with a fiery editorial stance calling him a formidable foe and questions party loyalties. It cites Senator Borah as a defender of progressive strength and warns Miller about the coming political battle while also noting Hickory area school enrollment and the need for more high school facilities.
A letter extols Peruna as a spring and summer medicine curing stomach cramps headaches and other ailments after a doctor’s advice. The second part discusses urgent need for a new high school building in Hickory with equipment for domestic science arts and manual training and broader courses, noting public support and bond funding arguments.
A letter from a Chicago friend argues that Progressive Republicans are leaning toward the Democratic party and that the 1916 election will see the Progressive bloc back Democratic candidates if not nominating their own ticket. It extols the National Guard as vital to national defense and stresses armed readiness, training, and efficient officer corps for a small regular army in peacetime.
Editor Muller projects the Democrats will win numerous states in 1916 including the South and states like New York Maine Indiana Illinois Ohio Massachusetts Nebraska California Oregon Washington and Miami. He warns stand-patters against a renewed steam roll by Progressives.
Newton April 41 reports the store of J H C Hull Son at Claremont robbed again. Thieves first broke in months ago with five youths. The latest break in damaged the cash drawer outside the building and reportedly took two copper cents. No stock missing.
A 72 year old Oregon woman reportedly killed a bear with a hoe after misplacing a broom. The tale blends bravado with folklore and is treated as a curious note in the local paper.
An old advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it builds up the system and helps with headaches and general wellness. It targets women with promises of quick cures and improved vitality, noting quinine and dietary claims and urging purchase for health benefits.
The article urges local leaders business and professional people teachers farmers and chambers of commerce to start planning a county fair. It highlights securing cash prizes and donated goods such as foods and books for 4H members and canning clubs, stressing that blue or red ribbons and engraved proofs stimulate pride and attract visitors. It notes cost is manageable and a fair can showcase livestock exhibits and cultural school displays to boost county resources and friendships.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a public health or medical claim about deafness and cures. It references several names or initials and scattered terms, but the text is incomplete and unclear, preserving uncertainty about individuals, places, or actions.
The Public Laws of 1000 chapter 13 percent require fire escapes in theaters hotels dormitories and other public buildings over two stories high. The factory law also covers many workers and over 900 fire escapes have been installed, according to the Insurance Department.
A Kasota Minnesota farmer's wife endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments. The letter claims personal relief and urges readers to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co with confidential responses.
A garbled advert claims calomel cures biliousness and constipation. It urges dizziness relief and energy by taking a bottle of Dodson’s Liver Tone, promising quick results and a personal guarantee. The text imitates old newspaper tone but contains many misspellings and unclear phrases.
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