Clare mont concert opens commencements at Claremont
Miss Rose C Shuford pianist and Mrs J L Murphy singer gave a brilliant recital at Claremont college auditorium opening the commencement exercises. Critics praised Shuford for technical mastery from Beethoven to Chopin and Murphy for versatile tone and radiant high notes. The pair will receive certificates from Signor D Anna as the program showcased a demanding, artistic performance.
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Rose C. Shuford
J. L. Murphy
Claremont College
Claremont
Hickory
Paul Vidal
Meyerbeer
Robert
Stobert
Reformed Church Notes From North Carolina Visit
The Rev. Charles E. Schaeffer of Philadelphia preached last Sunday in the Reformed church and heads Home Missions visits in the region. Claremont Commencement begins Saturday with Primary and Expression Departments events. Sunday night Rev. Walter Rowe of Newton preaches the annual sermon in the College chapel. Music by Signor D Anna promises inspiring sounds. Claremont College trustees met in annual session. Thomasville visitors John P. Long and John W. Bowers spent the night in Hickory while returning from the Lenoir Classis gathering.
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Charles E. Schaeffer
D. D
Philadelphia
Mr. Schaeffer
Reformed Church
North Carolina
Claremont
College Chapel
Walter Rowe
Newton
Signor D'Anna
Claremont College
John P. Long
John W. Bowers
Thomasville
Hickory
Lenoir
Dr. Murphy
Savage Lion Threatens Child in Pittsburg Cage Incident
A frightened child is endangered by a savage lion in a Pittsburg cage. The warning stresses danger to children from cold related illnesses and touts Dr King’s New Discovery as effective for croup, coughs, and colds with a money back guarantee and trial bottle offer.
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Pittsburg
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Walter
Martin
Medical burn treatment advice and a tongue in cheek exchange
A medical note says severe burns require an up to date physician or surgeon. Wounds are washed with sterilized water and covered with gauze dressings containing small percentages of thoracic or pleuric acid. Dressings stay forty eight hours then change every several days. Pieric acid in water so used soothes, eases pain, and blocks outside germs. A humorous aside mentions a daughter home from college prostrated by family grammar.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Testimonials
A historical ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo and Walding Kinnan Marvin as endorsers. The copy claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials, price seventy five cents per bottle and Druggists selling Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
OF Interest to Women and the Mating Game
A dated discussion argues that societal rules about courtship harm women by requiring deceitful self portrayal. It cites Delineator ideas, notes teenage girls 17 to 19 mimic romance heroines, and contrasts immature tactics with how women evolve into more refined strategies in their twenties. The piece contrasts Western behavior with European travelers and suggests Life and Time shape women into better partners through experience.
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Abe
Europe
Cartago Earthquake Destroys City in Costa Rica
A devastating earthquake struck Cartago Costa Rica on Wednesday night destroying much of the town. Officials report about five percent of residents killed and ongoing rescue efforts underway.
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Cartago
Costa Rica
Oliver Typewriter sold for 17 cents a day
A historic sales pitch touts the Oliver Typewriter as the standard visible machine priced at 100 dollars, available for 17 cents daily. The campaign boasts rapid demand from diverse buyers and claims a coming era of universal typewriting with a quarter million people making money.
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Oliver
Operatic Star Weds A Nordica Figure
Madam Lillian Nordica the American songbird marries again in London to J. W. Young a renowned New York Paris capitalist. The union won t affect her operatic career as she has long touring contracts already signed.
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Nordica
Lillian Nordica
London
J. W. Young
New York
Paris
Polaire Promotes Pleasing Waist Fashion in Changeable Style
Polaire, famed for a 13 inch waist at four feet tall, is contrasted with smaller waists and the fashion shift away from tight lacing. Critics note such tiny measurements are unfashionable and that the directoire style has abandoned the tight waist, leaving Polaire without a notable advantage to flaunt.
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Polaire
To Become Sylphiik Through Japanese Bridal Customs
The article suggests feminine pursuit of ylphitke proportions by adopting a Japanese bride training method. It states Mikado era fathers deem brides a disgrace and for weeks before weddings give daughters rice and hot water. On bridal day maidens are presented as willowy and slender as desired.
The Oliver Typewriter: A Home and Office Money Maker
The Oliver Typewriter is pitched as a money making machine for beginners and experts alike. It promises high salaries, ample demand, and a home use expansion, urging readers to join a selling plan and request a free catalog from The Oliver Typewriter Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
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Oliver Typewriter
Oliver
America
Oliver F
Oliver Typewriter Co
Cago, Ts
de Laval
Hickory Seed Co
Burns Announces Catawba Sheriff Candidacy
J P Burns announces candidacy for sheriff of Catawba County subject to the Democratic primary on June 2 1910. He says he agreed to run after many friends urged him to seek the responsible position.
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Catawba County
J. H.C. Mulle
J. P.burns
P P Jones Seeks Democratic Nomination for Sheriff 1910
Through the press of the country P P Jones declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He pledges to honor the party’s selection and to justify the action in campaign and after election, if chosen, and to stand by the party’s rejoicing. April 5 1910.
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Asl
Rehoice
P. P. Jones
Hewitt Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Catawba County
R Lee Hewitt announces candidacy for sheriff of Catawba County subject to Democratic primaries and county convention. He notes coming from an unrecognized county township and asks for recognition and support. Dated March 29 1910 LH Phillips.
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R. Lee Hewitt
Myseum
Catawba County
Phillips
C McCorkle Seeks Clerk of Superior Court Nomination
In the Democratic primaries and county convention C M McCorkle seeks the Clerk of the Superior Court post for Catawba. The race centers on Apr 18 1910 and party backing. McCorkle positions himself as a candidate for the office.
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Superior Court
Catawba County
C. M. McCorkle
Gamble seeks Democratic nomination for Catawba County Register
E. D. Gamble announces candidacy for the Democratic primary for Register of Deeds in Catawba County. He cites a long record of party loyalty and asks for county Democratic support.
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Catawba County
E. D. Gamble
J A Long Runs For County Treasurer In 1910 Convention
J A Long is a candidate for the office of county treasurer subject to the county convention on April 23, 1910. The notice identifies Long as the prospective nominee and outlines the procedural step for party delegates to decide on the candidacy.
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J. A. Long
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W. S. Martin & Co
Catawba
T. G. Farr
Salisbury
Lee Underwood
Alexis
J.T. Harwell
M. S. Leonard
Emma
Statesville
Z. V. Leonard
Winnie Reid
L. W. Poovey
J. A. Price
Mrs. J. J. Smith
Arthur Yount
Shirley Harwell
Messrs. Paisley and Smith
Greensboro
Ottie Kale
Novella Leonard
Ison
Wigs
Digi
Fletcher
Chichester S Pills Nes A
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Banking
Hickory Banking & Trust Co
Hickory, N. C
W. X. Reid
Geo. E. Bisanar
Spector
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Via
Derring
Wm. J. Oliver
Farmer’s Machinery
the Farmer’s
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Progressive Farmer
Wm. J. Bryan
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