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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

2

Local Bank Reopens Under New Management After Ten Days

News from Le noir reports the First National Bank opens with new president L. L. Jenkins and cashier Lamar C. Peterson after a ten day closure. First day deposits reach $30,000 boosting depositor confidence. Becker found guilty of murder in the first degree and faces execution after a decades-old case. Mecklenburg Declaration celebrations draw crowds in Charlotte with Vice President Marshall speaking. Vanderbilt estate in Biltmore sold to the national forestry commission for a park, signaling a major regional development. Sam Small lectures June 4 at Hub Theatre. Textile college at Raleigh expands training for mill leadership. building rebuilt after March fire. Plus gardening and home care pieces on using best things wisely and maintaining cleanliness without waste.

Lenoir First National Bank L. L. Jenkins Asheville Lamar C. Peterson

Fanaticism and Protestant response crossfire

A Reformed Church Standard editorial condemns fanaticism in all forms whether Catholic, Protestant, or secular. It argues that torching religious materials by Protestants echoes actions blamed on Catholic priests in the Philippines and warns that persecuting beliefs only spreads them. The piece urges caution and restraint in religious zeal.

Philippines

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Strong Tonic Power

An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with quinine and iron on the label. It promises vigor for weak mothers and pale children, relieves fever and chills, boosts appetite, and acts as a liver stimulant and blood purifier. Guaranteed by your druggist and a trusted tonic for debility.

Grove Vous

Greatest Kidney Remedy on Earth Says a Grateful Woman

A Portland Indiana woman reports Swamp-Root cured fistula and bladder inflammation after four years of suffering and failed doctors. She praises Dr Kilmer and urges others to try the remedy, including order details and a notary sworn testimonial from 1908.

Kilmer John Baily West Main St. Portland Ind A. Benner Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Hickory Democrat

Newspaper profession called sacred by Dr. Washington in Kansas

Dr. Washington told hundreds of newspaper men at Lawrence Kansas during a national conference held by the University of Kansas that the newspaper profession is as sacred a calling as the ministry. The remarks were reported by Polk County Florida’s Record.

Washington Lawrence Kan University of Kansas Polk County Fla

Prohibition Persuasion Invite Encourages Voters to Hear Sam Small

A call to attend a public meeting urges Janet and others to hear Sam Small's view on national prohibition. The note suggests turnout costs nothing and may persuade attendees that their stance is mistaken.

Wedding of Miss Anna Moore and Mr Harris Stony Point

Rhodhiss News of the Week reports Miss Anna Moore wed Mr Harris from Stony Point in a Sunday ceremony. The column also notes local visits and events including E S Glass welcoming a baby girl, and the Townsend brothers opening a livery stable in Hildebran. Panama Canal progress is outlined with Goethals estimates and plans for a ship passage early next week.

Rhodhiss E. S. Glass Stork Lonnie Caroleen Henrietta and Eilenboro Kirkman Statesville John E. Shea Clifton Manufacturing Co George E. Shea Anna Moore Harris Stony Point Clyde Henkel Sam Herman Hickory Beula Lexie Williams J.C. Harrill Lenoir John ‘Knight Spen Mi U Sullivan Townsend Brothers Hildebran

Nervous Beataches and the Peruna Cure Reflected

A reader recounts severe nervous headaches and sinking spells, claiming a remedy called Peruna restored strength and heart health after four bottles. The letter praises the product and asks others if it is worth trying, noting Peruna Tablets as a modern option.

Reilly Hip Atlee Eran Peruna Stendon Media Cines

Merchants Abandon Ticket Gifts for Cash Purchases

The Merchants' Association will stop giving tickets with cash purchases beginning June 1. Outstanding tickets will be redeemed when presented. Thompson-West Co. A. Bowles T. Sledge announce the change as a move amid concerns of propriety.

Merchants’ Association

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E. Y.morton Guy Bator Becker New York Court of Appeals Herman Rosenthal Charlotte Marshall Queen City Vanderbilt Biltmore National Forestry Commission North Carolina Buck Spring Lodge Sam Small Hub Theatre South Agriculture & Mechanical College Raleigh Gar Indiana Janet Rove Panama Canal Goethals Cacuracha Panama Grimes Drug Company Hictory, N. C Purity Ice Cream CO Richmond, VA Sanitary Ice Cream Plant Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, GA Sylvania Woods Clifton Mills Cortright F. B. Ingold Hickory, N. C Geo. F. Bisanar Hickory! Banking & Trust Co Hickory, North Carolina Wmn Quebrecrescent Route Cincinnati Ugh Comte Birmingham Vicksburg Louisville New Orleans Philadelphia Knoxville Chattanooga Binminaraie Mobile Chicago Ane Ralet Tages The Southern Public Utilities Com'y Hickory Manufacturing Co Hickory,n. C
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