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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
The Mercury notes Mr. Isenhour tied with J E Setzer for register of deeds. His critique centers on a ticket printed by his party associates that misled voters by showing a Democratic candidate at the top. He argues Republicans erred by voting for two candidates due to carelessness, while Democrats are not responsible and cries of fraud fail.
A report claims the aldermen recently adopted a resolution to sell half the city hall site for a Postoffice building, risking insufficient space for a new city hall. The letter questions why the site could not host both public uses and urges public disclosure of the board’s true site plans.
A great meeting is in progress at the Baptist church conducted by the pastor and assisted by the Rev. E. E. Maddrey of Greensboro. Large crowds attend as sermons are preached daily at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
Catawba college meets Lenoir college at Shuford's park on Thanksgiving Day November 26 at 3 30 p m in a bid for football honors. Lenoir enters with four wins and one tie this season while Catawba restores key players including last year's stars and their old quarterback. Admission is 35 cents for grand stand seats.
M C Huntington Interstate secretary of Y M C A will speak at the Academy of Music Sunday afternoon at 3:30 on a Y M C A for Hickory. A choir and band of fifty to join, union services Sunday night, and a talk on the Association as church auxiliary.
The Soindsy ethool Institute will be held at the Presbyterian church next Saturday and Sunday with sessions at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. Rev J B Carpenter of Richmond VA leads and speaks on Sunday. County and town workers are urged to attend for fresh ideas and renewed motivation.
Editorial snippets question rising domestic infelicity and its effects on national strength. It notes husbands and wives neglecting home duties for business and social life, urging renewed focus on the American home. Also includes assorted anecdotes and quotes about culture, wit, and social manners.
Last Saturday broke sales records at the Huffman Building with a carload of shoes arriving. The store promises even greater values next Saturday featuring high grade clothing pants dress goods notions hosiery underwear shirts overalls hats caps. The buyer is praised as a prince among buyers and the circular highlights bargains rivaling city department stores.
G M Kipka argues that without pistol totors there would be far fewer shootings, implying a cause and effect between gun availability and gun violence in the observed context. The remark frames a stance on firearm access and public safety within a broader debate.
A testimonial from Mrs. C. E. Doster of Hickory North Carolina endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy for kidney trouble. The ad claims kidney weakness drains the body causing pain nervousness and backache and promotes the product as the best cure available through Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York and Menzies Drug Co. in Hickory.
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