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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
2
Hickory Democrat is issued every Thursday from Hickory with Morton as proprietor and Bator as editor. Subscription costs are one year cash in advance. Post Office publication details list second class matter.
The article argues that hardships are exaggerated and urges a positive view of opportunities. It cites South American and Oriental markets opening to American manufactured goods, spurred by European war, and notes confidence from prominent cotton mill men in the South. It calls for shedding calamity thinking to seize growth.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets for a pleasant purgative effect and improved well being from Grimes Drug Co. and Lutz's Drug Store. A separate letter from Representative Webb declines a joint canvass in the Ninth District due to wartime congressional sessions, while noting possible speeches if adjournment allows. The Concord National Bank is listed among banks with reserves above the legal requirement.
An old advertisement from Lackawanna New York touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. The copy claims it eases dizziness nervous prostration and general weakness amid testimonials of miserable health and strength loss.
A Greensboro Record item notes Nash County residents have been producing apple brandy under government licenses, with reports of large quantities. A deputy collector visited distilleries and found several tens of tons of brandy and thousands of gallons in process, prompting questions about prohibition permits and possible wider access in western counties.
An advertisement emphasizes kidney and bladder troubles in women, claiming Swamp-Root restores kidney health and relieves back pain headaches and nervousness. Readers are urged to send ten cents for a sample bottle and to purchase regular sizes at drugstores.
Resolutions honor Mr J B Lutz patron of the Catawba County Creamery. The motion lauds his lifelong progressive service and acts of cooperation that benefited the community. Patrons extend condolences to his family and pledge enduring fellowship, urging others to follow his shining example of service.
An old ad copy extols Sloan's Freely for lumbago and rheumatism, claiming instant relief from back stiffness. The tiniment penetrates deep, loosening screete limbers, with a 25 cent bottle recommended by druggists for colds, swollen joints, rheumatism, neuralgia, and sciatica.
An elderly Robert Fowler of Charche Oklahoma shares a testimonial praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh after severe stomach troubles endured seventeen years ago. He claims continued good health and reliance on Peruna, noting he would not travel without it. The letter also discusses cotton movements and patriotic economic actions to aid farmers and cotton markets during wartime.
Washington dispatch notes Southern Railway promotes the Royal Bale of Cotton Movement with a letter from President Harrison. He reports buying a bale in each cotton state and urges executives and friends to buy for personal accounts. He cites potential 500000 bale impact and aims to support farmers amid wartime market uncertainty.
Dr Rudolph Shumann promotes Asthmador cigarettes as a guaranteed remedy for asthma hay fever and bronchial asthma. He offers a 50 cent package with a money back guarantee if immediate relief is not found. Grimes Drug Co and West Local drugstore distribute, with Dr Schiffmang handling supplies in St Paul Minnesota.
A fragment mentions Devoe paint as one option among many and argues others are middling or bad. It contrasts cost per square foot and per job, noting Devoe as a likely better choice and implying a broad range of paint quality and price in the market.
J Hoyle Shuford recounts lineage from Martin Shuford who died in 1780s to John Shuford who settled near the South Fork river after arriving from York Pennsylvania. He notes Jacob Hoyle Shuford born February 23, 1805, and his descendants including J H Shuford, with memories of farm life, school, and letters from Confederate relatives. The piece mixes family lore with rough biographical details and local history.
The House approved an administration War Revenue Bill 234 to 135 after late session voting. It imposes taxes on beer wines gasoline tickets and many other items aiming to raise about 1050000 yearly. Republicans and most Progressives opposed with 11 Democrats backing the bill.
July 1914 saw a $533,166 fall in ordinary revenue with $429,336 tied to distilled spirits. August rebound showed a $2,727,809 rise over the prior year period and distilled spirits up $3,826,602, with Gary McAdoo citing expected tax rate hikes as a factor in the July decrease.
An ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for colds, claiming it contains no morphine or sedatives and helps prevent pneumonia by clearing germs' breeding places. Sold by Grimes Drug Co and Lutz's Drug Store.
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