FOR GOOD ROADS PROMISED FEDERAL AID BENEFIT TO FARMERS
A lengthy congress speech by Representative William Sulzer of New York advocates government aid for model highways. He argues road improvements boost farm land values, unite city and rural interests, and justify a national plan coordinated by federal and state governments. The piece cites the Country Life Commission report, Public Roads data, and statements by J. N. Bachelder on roads versus waterways, plus local notes on silos, a new cotton mill, and community births and gatherings in Hickory Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
William Sulzer
New York
Country Life Commission
C. S. Barrett
Union City
Roosevelt
Office
J. N. Bachelder
National Grange
Chicago
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Restored Wealth For Women
An advertising claim asserts that Duany women, weakened and nervous, regain wealth through Foley's Kidney Remedy which allegedly stimulates kidney function to purge toxins from the blood. It touts impurity relief and nerve restoration, urging readers to begin today with a pleasant-tasting remedy from W. S. Martin & Co at the Demerat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duany
Foley
W. S. Martin & Co
Mad dog scare linked to Granite Falls area event
Connelly Springs reports a blue setter infected dogs across multiple towns from Granite Lis to Valdese. The dog was found mad in Raleigh after biting many animals. about 35 dogs killed, none of the bites harmed a person. Local residents include Rev. D A Goodman and J M Sides recovering from appendicitis.
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Pont An Il Mnnelly
Wali
D. A. Goodman
Cookman
Mountain Street
J. E. Coulter
A. A. Coulter
Cerro ‘de Paso
Peru
Peleeremalale
Growth of Hickory public schools prompts tax vote
In five years the graded school system in Hickory grew from 377 to 612 pupils with daily attendance rising from 246 to 446. Officials warn more room and teachers are needed and urge residents to register and vote on May 31 for the additional school tax to avoid hindering progress.
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Hiel
Hickory
Lenoir
Morganton
Statesville
Mt. Airy
Neigh
Hick- Jory
Tobacco Growers Pool 1909 Crop For 1910 Reduction
Virginia and North Carolina tobacco growers plan a general average of 12 2 id cents to pool 1909 crop and curb 1910 supply after prices failed to meet satisfaction. Mrs 0 M Royster and Miss Ada Schenck hosted eight tables of bridge. prizes awarded to Mrs Crill and Miss Julia Wheeler with a vase and a boo by prize, while Mrs M M Groves won the consolation. Straw berry cream and cakes were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
North Carolina
0.M. Royster
Ada Schenck
Bridge
Crill
Julia Wheeler
M. M. Groves
Waning Cough Warns of Dangerous Epidemic
The report warns that whooping cough is more deadly than scarlet fever, often causing pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has shown strong results in epidemics, with a testimonial from Delbert McKeig of Ha Town praising its effectiveness for his nine month old son. For sale by W. S. Martin and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert McKeig
Ha Town
W. S. Martin and Company
Dangerous Johns River bridge closes on Le Noir Road
Morganton authorities warn the Johns River bridge on Le Noir Road is in a dangerous condition and will be closed to the public until repairs are completed. Local residents are advised to seek alternate routes as crews assess and fix structural issues.
James Wright Shows How To Stay Young At Spurlock Ky
In a dated clipping James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky claims to feel like a 16 year old after using six bottles of Electric Bitters. He notes long kidney trouble plagued him for thirty years but credits the remedy as his greatest cure. The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a godsend for weak sickly and rundown elderly people with testimonials and local retailer names W S Martin C M Shuford and Moser Lutz selling for 50 cents.
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Wm. Par
England
James Wright
Spurlock
W. S. Martin
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
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Tickory Insurance & Realty Go
A. Lentz
W. A. Hall
M. H. Groves
See
Treas E. McComb
Ass’t Mgr. Real Estate Dept
Hatcher Turniture Co
Hickory, N. C
Virginia-Carolina
Lift
CW. Caruthers
Sumpter County
Fla
Rome
London
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Seles
Ies Onc
Ray
Royal
DeWitt
Newton
Saturn
State Board of Agriculture
Conover
J. W. Robinson
New England
Areunion
Joseph Hawn
C.ee “ Eee
R. Barger
It.wn
Geo “Hawn
Herbert Bolick
Ottis Hawn
West Hawn
Mr. Roof
Mother Hawn
Heav
Connelly Springs
Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea
Moser and Lutz
The
Hickory Banking & Trust Co
Bailey Bros
Bailey Brothers (Incorporated
Winston-Salem, N. C
Summers Transfer Co
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