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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

2

Panearer na eet owsno oants and local attractions

May 11 1911 edition of Hickory advertises subscription rates One Year Cash In Advance Six Months Three Months. Hickory in Catawba County boasts population 6017 with suburbs. The city touts climate at 1164 feet, railway access, and views of Blue Ridge. Local industries include wagon, cotton, tannery, harness and canner factories, mills, foundry, machines, ice plant, and furniture. Factory value about 1.8 million dollars with annual output 2.25 million.

Hickory Catawba County Blue Ridge Suthern Railway Carolina and North Western New York Ickerstick

GRADED SCHOOLS NEED BETTER FACILITIES

A local editor calls attention to crowded conditions at Hickory school noting the grammar program extends to thirteen years instead of twelve. Prof Staley critiques the trouble and invites reader feedback on how to fix the school’s crippling strain.

Hickory Staley the Democrat

Uncle Jesse Cuick Returns Home to Lincoln Times

Uncle Jesse Cuick, long homesick while editing the Times in Lincolnton, returns to Hickory to brighten the Times Mercury and lift local papers. Described as a vigorous writer, gentle and genial, he is praised for his influence on both papers and his community ties.

Jesse Cuick Lincolnton Times The Times-Mercury Uncle Jesse Hickory Lincoln Times State Press Charlotte Observer Joe Caldwell Jesse Observer Mercury Jack Chinn Jesse James Brother Click Baptist Church Democrat

Who is the other brother in Moody Church move

Rev. A C Dixon of the Moody church Chicago has been called to the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. The text notes that Tom is A C Dixon's brother and that the London preacher is as famous and greater than Tom, yet not as controversial as Tom.

A. C. Dixon Moody Church Chicago Metropolitan Tabernacle London Spurgeon Tom A. C

Mayor Lentz praised by The Democrat in civic pledge

The Democrat congratulates Mayor J A Lentz and pledges aid to make Hickory the best governed city. A sketch of his career notes he started with little and became a solid local business leader, inspiring belief that well directed effort yields success.

J. A. Lentz Hickory Lewis

A Sinking Fund and Debt Dilemma in Hickory

The editorial argues the city suffers debt without a sinking fund as $15 000 is owed, urging issuance of a special tax not to exceed 15 cents per hundred and 45 cents per poll, proposing that debt be paid promptly to sustain future generations. notes campaign shifts and cites a Jersey bull calf from Dutch Dairy Farms.

Hickory Hick‘ory Al‘ermen Oxford Raleigh Viola of Ingleside W. R. Lutz

Dean's Kidney Pills Gain Hickory Praise and Trust

Local readers report strong kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills praised by H W Jones of Hickory who says the pills improved his kidney function and toned his system after trying other remedies. Sold by dealers for 50 cents with Foster-M Milford Co as state agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.

Dean Hickory H Ickory H.W. Jones Eighth Ave N. C Moser & Luis’s Foster-Milburn Co New State Forte Sater

Farmers urged to link farms to Hickory phone lines

The Hickory Chamber of Commerce offers $8 toward construction for every country line into Hickory with $80 for ten farmers joining. A line to Catawba Springs already serves 90 users and more lines are planned to Bar ger's school, Hop Creek, Oyama, and beyond. The appeal urges farmers to join, highlighting time saved for medical and market needs and the social and business benefits of rural telephone service.

The Democrat Hickory Chamber of Commerce Hickory Chamber Catawba Springs Barger Hop Creek Oyama Joy Hickory Electric Co Hickory Mernts Chamber of Commerce A. K. Joy Secret

Nervine Remedies Advertised in Fragmented Copy

A partial and garbled advertisement claims Nervine is a remedy amid unclear prose. The readable bits mention nervous dyspepsia and reference a product or remedy, but specifics such as brand, dosage, or sponsor remain unreadable.

Re Sale of Valuable Land in Hickory Township

A notice of resell in a Special Proceeding in Catawba county states the Daniel Bolick land of 63 acres near Hickory will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on June 1 1911 at 12 noon. The tract lies beside Lafayette Stine and others, with bidding starting at 1881 dollars. Commissioner L C Huffman and attorney Walter C Feimster oversee the sale.

Naer Ana Oy Vine Superior Court Catawba County Mabala G. W. Raby Nat Bank Hickory N. C Hickory Township N.C Lafayette Stine William Propst Rebecca Newton Elisa Bolick Daniel Bolick J. C. Herman I. C. Huffman L. C. Huffman

Miss Fannie Crouch Marries H C Blanton in Simple Rome Ceremony

Miss Fannie Crouch, a bright city woman, wed H C Blanton, manager of the New on telephone exchange, at her brother Stanley Crouch’s home Thursday night. Friends J P Bord and Bruce Puett of Newton witnessed the ceremony. The couple plan visits to Ashville and Blacksburg, S C before returning home.

Pope Medicine Co Herbal Compound Tablets Ad

An advertisement touts Pope Medicine Go s Pope s Herbs a liver kidney and blood purifier herbal tablet remedy. It claims cures for fever nervousness loss of appetite and ailments from inactivity of organs and promotes a water soluble chocolate coated tablet form. Includes testimonials from Dr J Y Hennesey and notes postpaid orders and guarantees with terms for agents.

Oman Meads of Hyattssages Pope’ Medicine Co Cseppa J. Y- Hennesey Loany N.Y Washington, D. C Pope Aleeful Directcos Pope Medicine Co., Inc Pope Building

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Hickory Democrat Panearer Na Eet Bichon Howdye, Uncle Jesse Lentz Wm. Fretwell Lucams C.M. Shuford Moser & Lutz Grimes Drug Store Hickory Seed Company Hickory Seed Co Walter C. Feimster K. A. Price 11Th Avenue J. A. Wood Moser & Lutz Drug Store Hickory, N. C Elliott Building CO Tucorporsted J D Elliott Eiht Scortry Sdoot Batings Lange Dr. J Biddix Over Singer Sewing Machine Ofice Hickory, N.C W. 5B. Ramsay W. L. White Palace King Heaters Home. Canner Company Hickory Manufacturing Company Mill the Cough 40 Caretelungs mDp Kings Cathon Reese Omer Arene Br. R F Town Seal of Hickory Mining Company America Fordator Company Ford F. C. B. Hickory C. T. Mocrison Motor Co Hickory Novelty Co 21St St Setzer & Russell
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