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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1907

Page

8

Concordia College event and regionia notes in county paper

A fragment from Newton mentions veterans including Capt P F Smith and Lieut J A Yount with others at the day’s gathering. It notes Bertie Isenhower in ill health, Prof W H T Dan of St Louis slated to speak, Prof J S Koiner traveling to Asheville then plans to publish a Southern literary volume, and a three way meeting among governors with Connecticut taking a stronger drink than lemonade.

Newton Conover P. F. Smith J. A. Yount P. C. Lail J. P G. Machinan P. E. Isenhower Bertie Wade Smith W. H. T. Dan St. Louis Concordia College Koiner Asheville N. C D. C Connecticut

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Examined

A fragmentary claim asserts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription contains no alcohol narcotics or habit forming agents and will withstand medical scrutiny. The text mixes garbled phrases with unfinished thoughts and lacks verifiable details from an identifiable publisher.

Fire Insurance Policy Question Sparks Caution

Fragmentary note cautions readers to be certain of their fire insurance policy and not rely on luck. Mentions "Waard and Lyerly" as a referenced name, but content remains uncertain and advisory in tone.

New Town Officers Elected and Local Notes

The new town officers are J. Fletcher, mayor, L. B. McNeil, M. D. Critcher and M. B. Black bur, aldermen. Meckot Nine Elk township held an election. the stock law carried by five votes. Trout fishing is decent. lawyers and doctors catch some fish. The A T S people prepare for the summer term opening June 4. several teachers added to the faculty and dormitory staff adjustments. B. G.

J. ©. Fletcher L. B. McNeil M. D. Critcher M. B. Blackbur Meckoet Nine Elk Township Jon B. G

Granite Fall Town Election Returns and Local News

The Granite Fall town election passed quietly with the old board reelected. Mayor W T Payne and commissioners E E Cline F R Tilley J W Sherrill kept office. The Warlick Whisnant Company installs an automatic tuning lathe and a glue jointer land spreaders. C N W railroad work cleans the grade south of town, straightening the road and filling Mall tres between here and Hickory. There was much sawdust activity Saturday night yet town quieted. TL Lanier bought J G Snerrill’s general merchandise and will operate at the same stand. Oates Russell became bookkeeper for Dudley Lumber Co. The remains of Nude Sharp were buried in town cemetery after a fatal electric wire accident in West Ville. Ethel Terrell is visiting town. Charley Starnes returned from Norfolk. Clarence and Pleasant Moore attended Jamestown Exposition opening. Painting and grounds cleanup improve town appearance. Hustler.

W. T. Payne E. E. Cline F. R. Tilley J.W. Sherrill Warlick, Whisnant Company C. & N-W. Railroad Hickory TL Lanier J. G. Snerrill Oates Russell Mr. Lanier Dudley Lumber Co Nude Sharp Sharp West Vile Ethel Terrell Charley Starnes Norfolk Clarence and Pleasant" Moore Hustler

Peculiar Handle Egg Attracts Local Attention

Mr N A Whitener displays a very oddly shaped egg resembling a small gourd with a handle claiming his hen lays eggs with handles for consumer convenience. The egg is available for view at the office. Miss Jeane, who donated a million dollars for education of Southern Black students, is 84 and reportedly worth five million, remaining financially secure. Professor Alexander Graham Bell predicts airships crossing the Atlantic in under twenty hours, making meals in America and breakfast in Europe possible. J A Cline, Hickory Hosiery Mills manager, attended the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers meeting in Philadelphia on the 13th. W M Mentz of The Weisel Mfg Company, Michigan, visited this week and sold Phoenix Mfg Co a flour milling outfit with fifty barrel per day capacity. Bryan has been thrown from a vehicle again, but lands safely each time.

N. A. Whitener J. A. Cline Hickory Hosiery Mills Philadelphia

Argo Red Salmon Prompts Cozy Larder Talk

A lighthearted note praises keeping Argo Red Salmon cans for unexpected guests. A Russian doctor quips about cures from riding a cocomotive cowcatcher and falling asleep on a speeding train. The piece jokes that rapid airship travel may deprive travelers of sea servant sightings.

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Hickory Ice Company Offers Free Ice with Fridge Purchase

The Hickory Ice and Coal Co. offers free ice for one week to any Hickory family buying a refrigerator. The promotion targets households without existing freezers and emphasizes lower ice prices in Hickory compared with other North Carolina cities.

Hickory Eany North Carolina Hickory Ice and Coal Co

Short Talks by L. T. Cooper Promises Stomach Help

Readers learn that irregular eating and fast chewing cause stomach discomfort and fatigue. Cooper's New Discovery is advertised as restoring digestion, energy, and strength, with a testimonial from McDade Detroit Michigan praising improved well being after two bottles.

Cooper Hat Dred McDade Bis Dix Aven Detroit Mich

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Tiassa Saag Lydia E. Pinkham Adelaide Nichols West Eind Street New York Ciy Ghaera Lydia Pinkhan Lyan T. G. Huntley Main Street Hickory, N. C Keeley The Keeley Institute Greensboro N. Carolina W. G. Fox Sax Sooxuera LL. Club Citizens’ Association Dr.q Istom Granite Fall News Jeane Alex. Graham Bell Atlantic America Mr. Bryan Dee, Ice, Ice G. M. Hardin Morganton St Mother Gray al Druggists Allen Olmsted LeRoy N.Y L. T. Cooper Menzies Druggist Gotzer Pussell Mickory Go. EE GATES Gates Bros Huffman’s Furniture Hickory, N.C Morton and Peterson GEO. E. Bisanar Watch South Southern RY
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