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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
1
The Democra t announces the final hours of the baby contest race offering a $25 gold prize. Readers are urged to recruit subscriptions and vote boldly as two weeks of effort can win a substantial payout, with open offices until the closing hour Saturday night.
E L Flowers of the Home Canner Company toured Rock Hill South Carolina, lecturing at Winthrop College for the U S government. He demonstrated to couriers, agents and club members. Plans include Montgomery Alabama Baton Rouge Louisiana Oklahoma City and Texas tours to promote government adoption and boost shipments South and North. The Virginia factory build adds a 432 can capacity per run and over 10 000 cans daily.
Miss Grace Johnson hosted a Friday evening at her Ninth Ave home for many friends. Games and music by Misses Stroup and Hamtrick delighted attendees. Refreshments followed and guests hoped for another social night. The Thompson-West Ups clerks were reinforced by Miss Upehureh of Raleigh.
The text industry ranks among the South’s largest, offering advancement to young men. A and M College Raleigh graduates in the Textile Department hold responsible roles with salaries from 400 to over 3500 and an average of 1446. The average time out of college is six years. A pamphlet on the Textile Department is available free by request and samples of cloth designed by students are shown by the Democrat. Rev. F K Roof married Miss Fannie Smyre to Mr J P Cline at St Timothy’s. introducing Master Paul J Poovey, son of Mr and Mrs J D Poovey of Rhodhiss, who is set to claim his share of gold and is a strong contender.
Statesville Female College linked to the Presbyterian church faces debt. Plans to raise five thousand dollars from Presbytery towns including Concord Salisbury Statesville Hickory Newton Morganton Marion Lenoir and Taylorsville. Statesville pledges five thousand if others match it as a campaign launches. The college is valued at no less than fifty thousand and is praised for education and church support.
The notice introduces Laura E Little, daughter of C A Little, as a promising entrant in a baby contest. It highlights her devoted friends and suggests a strong chance to win the first grand prize as the week advances, implying growing support and anticipation.
The Connolly Springs wreck shows the Richard Baker Hospital’s value to the city by avoiding long travels to Asheville or Statesville. The hospital treats 150 to 200 patients monthly since the year began, reflecting strong patronage and youth. The note also laments Maj. Hemphill’s resignation from the Charlotte Observer, praising his steellike editorial style during his tenure.
Clarence Poe of the Progress Farmer will marry Aycock, eldest daughter of the late ex governor, with Poe promising a life that blends practical prose and poetry.
Tax assessor L. C. Huffman will be in the city next Saturday to list taxes.
Presenting Master Ralph Kiziah son of Mr M Kiziah of Granite Falls he is named as a nice little chap with many friends and a noted ribbon appeal in a local social item from the Granite Falls pages.
A verse recalling northern travelers' preconceptions of a distant land and its people. The speaker contrasts imagined savagery with observed reality, noting educated locals, varied attire, and surprisingly dignified homes. The poem ends by affirming the subject’s worth alongside Yankees. Respectfully signed Mrs C C Bolt.
Visitor notes the Morganton State School for the Deaf demonstrates oral teaching and lip reading with deaf pupils. A preacher observes a boy answering questions, a girl writing from memory, and praises the oral method as superior to finger signing for young students. some older students also learn sign language.
Rev J H Wannemacher urges public attendance at Sunday School at 9 45 am and Chief Service for family Sunday. Catechetical classes form Saturday at 9 o clock. Parents are urged to enroll children to avoid harm in their upbringing. A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness.
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