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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
5
Abraham Lincoln described his power to convey ideas clearly by turning his own confusion into plain language. He recalled irritation as a child when others spoke unclearly and vowed to express thoughts so they could not be misunderstood.
A Hickory North Carolina user testifies to relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to buy from Moser & Lutz, 50 cent price, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents, and to remember the Doan's name.
Mrs J E Moody opened a lecture series for colored women at Hartzell Memorial M E Church in Hickory with Mrs Ramsay and other ladies present. The audience filled the church as she spoke boldly on morality and spiritual uplift. The next talk is scheduled for the first Sunday in June at 430 pm at A M E Zion Church.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to expel poisons from the system and cure liver stomach and kidney troubles. It claims to bring hope, courage, and vigor to the weak and ailing and lists C. M. Shuford Moser Lutz and Walter S. Martin as sellers.
A Charlotte rumor claims Caldwell and Northern Railway will run chair cars from Charlotte to Edgemont at no charge, enhancing access to Blowing Rock and surrounding towns. In a separate matter, by order of Catawba County Superior Court a real estate sale will occur on May 27 1910 at the First National Bank Hickory to liquidate assets of Jessie V Boson estate, describing Lot 56 at Lenoir College.
Morganton trustees offer a medal for the best declaimer among the graduating class. Three male graduates Ed ward Hayne Oliver Webb Walton Avery. Young ladies also contest. Municipal election yields non-partisan winners with mayor E F Wakefield defeating J W Whismnant and commissioners chosen with M Courtney ticket leading.
For dyspepsia we offer Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepsia. The tablets soothe the stomach, relieve nausea, strengthen digestion, and promote comfort. Money back guarantee if not satisfied. Three sizes 25 50 cents and $1. Rexall Remedies available in Hickory at W. Martin & Co. The Rexall Store.
State news notes the Agricultural and Mechanical logo event planned for May 29 to 31 with Dr D W Howard of Norfolk delivering the baccalaureate sermon and Prof J C Schaub giving the alumni address. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are endorsed for sour stomach breath and appetite with claims of aiding gastric juice flow.
An old testimonial letter touts Lydia E Be Pinkhams Vegetable Compound curing female ills such as displacement backache and inflammation. It claims decades of use and offers free advice from Pincham. The letter is followed by a scolding note urging farmers to kill dogs attacking sheep, citing a local incident by Dougherty Bros. sheep loss.
Hickory once again proves its status as North Carolina’s egg depot as Harris and Little aboard April 29 sent 170 crates or 5100 dozen eggs, the largest shipment of the year. The Charlotte Observer notes strong home prices driven by heavy shipments to the North, anticipating even heavier future exports. Moser Lutz, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for appetite and nourishment.
John D. Rockefeller could not spend his entire income to surpass Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea dysentery or bowel complaints. It is simply impossible, say all who have used it. Sold by W S Martin and Co.
Description promises good tables and pleasant rooms with electric lights plus hot and cold baths at reasonable rates. The brief ad emphasizes comfortable accommodations and affordable pricing for travelers seeking a clean, well appointed stay.
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