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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
1
Excerpts from Rev C F Thomas urging early marriage and female proposals as safeguards for happier unions. He counsels young couples to save, avoid saloons, and choose partners with work, dignity, and character. He argues women should propose to curb mistaken marriages and stresses independence before marriage.
Acritique of the Mercury for its aggressive support of state prohibition. The piece accuses the paper of bias, political maneuvering, and zealotry, arguing it factions against Democrats while touting prohibition. It cites past debates on Watts and Ward laws and warns against party advantage over moral truth. It ends by questioning paid advertising and the whiskey industry’s influence.
A notice indicates a subscription rate of $1.00 per year for the Democrat newspaper. The fragment suggests a pricing detail and audience for the periodical.
A letter to N W Propst in Hickory contrasts two cans of paint with similar appearances. It argues that one paints well and lasts, while the other is inferior trash, noting price, gallons needed, and job costs to reveal the better product. The message backs Devoe paint as superior by name and results.
Practical guidance on harrow use to improve soil moisture retention and seed bed formation. Emphasizes timely surface cultivation, avoiding land-breaking with harrows, and using rollers to break clods. Recommends weekly harrowing after rains and early cultivation to curb weeds and improve germination with efficient, economical equipment and sulky arrangements.
The North Carolina Classis of the Reformed Church held its annual session in Concord at Trinity Church. The gathering featured opening sermon by Rev D E Bowers, election of officers led by C E Wehler, and reports from pastors highlighting strong church work and active mission use. Prohibition resolutions were adopted. educational talks by Dr Snyder and Rev Rowe noted. The event included a prohibition address by Rev W H McNairy and an illustrated mission lecture by Dr W B Duttera.
Rev W W Rowe of Rockwell attends North Carolina Classis meeting and enthuses over Rowan County narrowing to a dry victory by about 300. Concord Times reports indicate strong support for prohibition and a dry county outcome in Row an.
Colds that hang on in the spring deplete the system exhaust the nerves and open the way for serious illness. Take Foley's Honey and Tar. It quickly stops the cough and expels the foul. It is safe and certain in results. WS Martin and Co.
The Southern Railway lists round trip fares for the Confederate Veterans reunion in Birmingham Alabama on June 9 and 11 1908. Cities include Charlotte NC 8.95?, Durham 11.95, Gastonia 8.55, Greensboro 10.85, Hickory 9.20, Raleigh 12.05, Goldsboro 13.45 with low from other points. Sale dates June 6 7 8,-returning travel June 20 from Birmingham. contact agents for details. R L Vernon traveling passenger agent.
Insist on DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve the only original remedy. Substitutes exist but none match its healing soothing and cooling effects especially for piles sold by C M Shuford and W S Marti.
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