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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat edition dated Thursday May 19 1910 edited by Moward A Banks announces postal listing. Subscription terms shown: one year in advance one dollar eight cents and three months. Advertising rates noted as transient cents per inch.
A contemporary editorial lauds Gov. Hughes of New York for his Supreme Court appointment, praising his legal resolve and condemning Bryan’s criticisms as aligned with railroad interests. The piece references Hughes’s stance on railroad rates, the income tax, Rockefeller connections, and his overall honesty, while contrasting Taft’s tempered reaction to opponents. It also includes a sermon-like meditation on trust in providence and a long speech about Scandinavian settlers in the South.
The Democrat notes Catawba county may welcome a Scandinavian citizen Mr Johnson butter maker of the new creamery is named as a prospective leader. Robert L. Shuford praises several young Scots on his dairy farm and locals cheer the Waldensian colony nearby. The piece advocates Norwegians Swedes and Danes migrating south to join Dutch and German neighbors in community growth.
The Men's Brotherhood of Hickory Presbyterian Church plans a six part lyceum course for 1910 1911. No financial scheme exists but community support is hoped to bring top talent. Expected offerings include music oratory elocution humor pathos and instruction from invited entertainers.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, bladder and urinary issues. It claims relief from back pain burning during urination and frequent night trips, offering a sample by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY.
A rough child scene describes a girl climbing trees and jumping ditches with frequent scratches and bumps. Her mother applies Bucklen's Arnica Salve, claimed to cure boils ulcers burns and other sores. available for 5 cents at local shops including C M Shuford, Moser and Lutz, Walter S Martin.
The text notes that wealth alone did not grant fame until a popular cigar bore the name, contrasting public attention with moneyed status and illustrating how branding creates renown beyond wealth.
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