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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
6
A chaotic clipping notes controversial lines about Southern lawlessness and calls for reform. It cites testimonials praising Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles, Foley products for kidney and stomach health, and Dr King remedies for coughs and constipation. References to political outcomes and local vendors appear amid medical ads and public queries.
The article reviews a Sunday School commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns on the biblical narrative in First Kings and First Chronicles. It discusses David’s aging, Adonijah’s usurpation, Solomon’s anointing, God’s eternal plan, and the theme that human free will coexists with divine sovereignty. It cites related verses and notes the lasting significance of the covenant promises and temple preparations.
A Democratic National Committee statement by Chairman Mack defends Bryan's defeat as misrepresentation by Republicans and vows four years of party organization from Buffalo to Washington. Mack asserts the party is more united than in years, will fight high tariffs, and continues headquarters, with leaders nationwide backing the effort. Also notes in brief that former Lt. Gov. James Tilnan, who killed editor Gorizales, is dying of lung congestion at his Edgefield farm.
Advertisement touts Dr King New Discovery as best medicine for coughs and colds with long testimonial claims from W J Henry of Panama Mo. It cites decades of proof, lists chest and lung benefits, and sells through local druggists with a 50c to $1 bottle range and a free sample offer. Also warns of winter chest ailments and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and bronchial relief.
A collage of advertisements and brief notes including Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound claims and patient letters, Taft political aside, diet remedy Kodol claims, Tennessee umpire incident, and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve promotion, all from a small town newspaper page. The page also promotes subscriptions to the Democrat.
A historical column promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds and warns it prevents pneumonia. It also advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, highlighting their claimed benefits and urging purchase from local stores. The piece weaves in a political aside from the Taft era about tariffs and wealth distribution.
Fragmented OCR text discusses native plants and early discovery of medicinal roots, noting Indian knowledge before European contact and the later influence on white researchers. It references valued roots, medicinal use, and continues with garbled phrases about beliefs and practices.
Four years hence, begins an editorial in the Emmitsburg Chronicle Mercy contemporary Pleasant sure easy safe little liver pills are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Sold by C. M. Shutord & W. A. Martin.
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