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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
2
A May 18 1911 report notes Hickory area industry with a dozen factories including wagon works cotton mills furniture plants tanneries and mills. The document estimates total factory value at 1 850 000 and annual output around 2 250 000.
The Statesville Landmark earns commendation for its role in securing a decisive 400000 bond issue in Iredell. The paper’s strong advocacy is credited as a key factor in the favorable outcome. The note also highlights the landmark double column display head as a notable editorial achievement.
Senator Bailey charges Bryan’s Washington trip upset Democratic harmony. Bryan, in the Verner column, replies that a man who resigned for clashing with colleagues cannot claim others disturb him. He cites biblical verse to label the dispute as a personal quarrel over leadership and allegiance.
A Hickory military company squad that traveled to Gastonia for target practice made a splendid record according to last week's Democrat. The writer urges Hickory to host the Fourth Regiment annual target practice at The Cliffs, proposing a thousand yard range near the railroad with river bathing nearby and ideal climate.
A note praising Taylorsville for adopting a night curfew ordinance, commending Mayor Viele and the board for restricting children on streets after dark unless with adults, arguing Hickory should pass a similar measure to shield youths from bad company and temptations.
The fragment questions state health claims about hookworms and barefoot exposure. It notes skepticism toward warnings and notes a Philadelphia doctor avoiding handshakes to prevent contagion, suggesting overstatement of risk and calling for skepticism of health authority claims.
The Hickory Democrat debates whether Rev A C Dixon is Thomas Dixon’s brother or vice versa, noting suggestion material for an interesting discussion in the Charlotte Observer. It cites church revivals, Wilson praise, and party activity, and records the death of Lawson A Vanderburg near Concord and a sympathy resolution by Hickory Lodge 206 I C C F.
Mrs Elizabeth Moore wife of Rev C P Moore presiding elder of Sacramento District California earns recognition in Gastonia and Bessemer City readers learn of her Prohibition leadership and a recent address highlighting her influence and North Carolina roots born in Watauga county and formerly Miss Betty Guncil.
Doctor Samuel T Crowson promotes All Healing Springs six miles northwest of Taylorsville North Carolina as a health retreat. The water is described as pure and odorless with medicinal virtues for rheumatism and digestive ailments. Hotel and cottages provide mineral baths and ample outdoor recreation with meals available. hotel opens June 1 with daily rates from one to one and a half dollars.
Tickory Lodge 206 1 O O F extends heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Robert F P Johnson at age 4? years. The resolution notes his two lives of usefulness to country and fellow man and asks publication in city papers and minutes of Highory Lodge 26 1 0 0 F with copies to newspapers.
In swamp regions real dangers from malaria germs threaten health. Electric Bitters is praised for driving malaria from the system. Vin Fretwell of Lacama NC reports lasting health after three bottles. Available at local drug stores and pharmacies.
Under a Superior Court order in Catawba county the Commissioner will rese ll at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in front of First National Bank Hickory on June 1 1911 at 12 noon. The Daniel Bolick land tract of about 3 acres joins Lafayette Stine and William Propst, with detailed metes and bounds. Bidding starts at 1881 dollars. For inspection contact E C Herman or Commissioner L C Huffman.
Fragmentary OCR reports a deadly event with ten fatalities and scattered names and places unclear. The readable fragments indicate a grim scene with casualties, prompting authorities to investigate. Further details are not legible in the provided text.
Civil engineer R L Dyer plans a survey for a proposed extension from near Spruce Pine North Carolina to Toe River and Blue Ridge crossing Edgemont with aim to connect with the Carolina and North-Western railroad. An eastern syndicate leads the movement and may create an eastern link to the Black Mountain railway now under construction in Yancey County. If feasible, Mitchell and Avery counties may be asked to vote bonds. Juarez has fallen to Mexican insurgents, signaling likely success of the rebellion.
An advertisement from Pope Medicine Co Inc promotes Pope's Herbal Compound as a cure for backache headaches neuralgia and fatigue. It cites testimonials from J C Meads of Hyattsville Maryland and Dr J V Hennessy of Albany New York and promises a one dollar per box postpaid with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
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