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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
2
A sample of the Democratic preferential ballot for county treasurer primaries shows a voter's first and second choices and the county convention meeting in Newton on May 25. The May 18 polling hours are 2 to 6 p.m. and the document outlines the ballot layout for voters.
J Daeluot t chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee argues the preferential primary lets every voter act as a delegate by casting first and second choice votes. He contends the system ends party bosses manipulating outcomes and strengthens representative government beyond rhetoric.
The document surveys Egypt as the old valley of the Nile with 9600 square miles, Sinai as a desert region with Mt. Sinai, and Palestine as divided lands including Canaan and lands east of the Jordan. It notes Israelite oppression, Moses delivering Israel, and Damascus as a Syrians stronghold. It ends with a testimonial about Deans ointment for itching piles from Jobe Garrett, mayor of Girard, Alabama.
Southern Railway offers special trains for Confederate Veterans Reunion to Macon Georgia on May 6 1912 from Charlotte Raleigh and other points. First class coaches standard Pullman sleeping cars berth rates $2 lower $1 60 upper tourist $1. Passengers from all branch points may use reduced rates to junctions. Stops include Atlanta. tickets May 5 6 7 8 with final limit May 15 and extension to June 5 by 50 cent deposit.
Thereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic primaries and County Convention. C H Cline notes thirty years as magistrate and asks for votes. W L Sherrill and others also declare candidacies with dates in 1912.
To the voters of Catawba county E D Gamble announces candidacy for renomination for the office of Register of Deeds subject to primaries and convention This April 1912 Newton North Carolina E D Gamble
Mr Rabb declares candidacy for the House of Representatives sub primary and convention. He notes two years prior service and urges support, saying friends have urged him to run and he can bring experience to better serve the people of Catanox.
Mr Long announces his bid for the State Senate, subject to Democratic primaries and convention. He pledges to serve all people to the best of his ability if nominated and elected. He aims to support the candidate receiving the largest vote in the Democratic Senatorial primaries in Catawba and Lincoln Counties.
A fragmented plea from a tentative candidate asks friends for votes in the Democratic primaries. The speaker acknowledges limited time money and opportunity and appeals to treasurer and supporters to back their campaign.
To the voters of Hickory J A Lentz announces his candidacy for reelection. He pledges to push a legislature bill to allow a charter creating a commission government and to propose methods to fund bonded indebtedness without raising taxes.
To the voters of Catawba and Lincoln Counties Elliott announces his bid for the State Senate nomination. He cites prior service in 1909 and seeks to serve in 1913, vowing loyalty to the Democratic primary process and promising to vote for the Democrat winning the majority in his counties. His candidacy rests on Catawba county Democratic primary approval.
Pricing at the Hickory tannery lists green hides at per pound and green salted hides at 12 cents. Dry flint hides 18 cents, dry salted hides 16 cents, and tallow at 51 2 per unit while straw prices are noted.
Newton News reports Newton and Hickory townships voted by overwhelming majorities for bonds of fifty thousand dollars each to construct modern highways. The county shows strong support for road improvements, with Hickory praised for its large victory. The message: Catawba is committed to good roads and expects extensive progress in coming years.
An offer to women suffering from female illnesses to write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice. Letters are answered by women, kept private, and the company promises discretion and no payment beyond goodwill. A free 80 page Text Book is also available by mail.
A sermon outlines the costly love of God shown in Jesus Christ, urging believers to emulate selfless giving, lending without return, and bearing losses for the kingdom. It contrasts Christ’s patient suffering with worldly exploitation, calling followers to live for divine ends and seek guidance to so respond to others.
The Hickory Democrat outlines rules for the Grand Baby Contest with coupon voting, deadlines, and penalties. Coupons through May 4, 1912 earn fifty votes, then one or fifty votes, with all current coupons due by May 11. Subscriptions and renewals grant votes. no employee may enter a baby. contest overseen by Joyce Syndicate of Chicago. tie votes divide prizes. transfers prohibited. open records after close. Merit not money decides winner.
Justice Eli Cherry of Gills Mills Tennessee suffered a persistent leg sore thought to be cancer. After trying several remedies, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the sore completely. The product treats sores boils burns ulcers cuts and piles and costs 25 cents at local druggists C M Shufard Moser and Lutz Grimes Drug Co.
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