Hold Our Watches and Jewelry Ad Highlighting Value
Vintage ad copy promises top value on watches and jewelry with testing to prove honesty. It showcases engagement rings with custom settings and a varied assortment of knick knacks.
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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
3
Vintage ad copy promises top value on watches and jewelry with testing to prove honesty. It showcases engagement rings with custom settings and a varied assortment of knick knacks.
Mr. A. M. Knox spends a day in Charlotte on business. Mrs. J. M. Stevens visits Yorkville S C while Prof. X. L. Fritz to deliver the St. James commencement address May 10. The government building rises toward August completion and a Jacksonville reunion draws many veterans. C T Morrison conducts a jet sale at Rutherford College May 11 and 14. Several locals visit relatives in Washington D C Rock Hill S C Philadelphia Pa Cheraw S C and Virginia Cilley guests of locals. The city lists property for axes and the May 8 9 listing days approach.
The History Book Club's final 1913 14 meeting at Mrs G H Geitner’s suburban home featured a talk on The Port of Adventure by C N and A M Williamson. Mrs A A Shuford Jr elected president with K C Menzies as vice president and Chadwick secretary. A May birthday party for Mary Dellinger entertained about twenty children with games and treats. Dr and Mrs W B Ramsay hosted a May 1 reception for nearly 200 guests at their home, with Dr C G Ramsay and Mrs E B Menzies among those welcoming. Attire and decor drew from spring roses dogwood and honeysuckle. music from Caruso and others accompanied refreshments and punch.
The Newton Enterprise lists local attendees at the annual Reunion of Confederate Veterans in Jacksonville. Veterans S E Killian LR White ner M A Abernethy Ganlager G Settle soninger Itmyre W J Yount Laban Cline N M le J M Miller P L Her Cline J B a H T Setzer Pasi aeucsnae ae Huitt and Dolph Hawn, plus Mr and Mrs C Best and Mrs S B Killian of Hickory. Each wore a white badge with company and regiment. Mr and Mrs Henry Elliott and family have moved to Iredell county near Catawba.
West Hickory election results list named officials for mayor aldermen and school trustees. A legal notice appoints Mrs Claudia Weaver Lani as Administratrix of Miss Jane Whitener's estate, with claims due by May 1, 1915 and debts to be paid promptly. Waren Feinster is attorney.
George Warlick was re-elected mayor of Newton and S. L. Rhyne R. B. Knox and J. T. Honeycutt were elected town aldermen. The election passed off quietly with a large turnout. The next meeting of the North See Classis of the Reformed Church will be held in Newton next May, reflecting the close ties with Catawba College. Rev. W. M. Biles departed for Jeismer City to pastor a revival there.
The text argues for painting when needed to attract business and preserve value. It compares ship, carriage, and house maintenance, noting Devoe paint as a trusted choice. A yearly fresh coat is wise, preventing water damage and signaling care, with emphasis on improving property and finances.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss deafness and claim a single constitutional remedy can cure it. Mentions pain, age, feuds, and various nonspecific symptoms, with garbled references to medicines and names. No clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations are present.
An advertorial note touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for a three year cough. Jennie Flemming of Dover reports relief and urges readers with stubborn coughs to try a 50 cent bottle, promising throat and chest relief and money back if unsatisfied.
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