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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
2
The Hickory paper declares weekly publication every Thursday under E. V. Morton as editor. Subscription offers include one year cash in advance six six months and three months options. Advertising rates are available on application at the Hickory post office as second class matter.
Thursday October 9 1913 discussion centers on a proposed amendment allowing Bible reading in public schools with teachers optional in some districts. The piece notes Rep Linville Bumgarner’s “Sneak” bill and a Wilkes county local law repeal that would shift congressional district boundaries, risking a Republican win in 1914. Democratic Senate investigation rebuked Bumgarner for misusing legislative trust.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg residents support a cooperative creamery. The idea mirrors the successful Hickory Creamery led by W. J. Shuford, seen as a beneficial venture for local producers and consumers in the region.
Mrs. Wesley L. Jones wife of the senior Senator from Washington reports during seven months in Yokohama that Japanese women in Europe dress are not seen and that women there work as suffragists while not gaining headway. The item also notes a Toledo notary public oath from 1886 connected to Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cheney & Co, urging caution in health claims.
Officers warned by a tip that a blockade outfit would pass through town on Saturday. A wagon led by Jim Turner appeared and he claimed to haul fodder. A search found a complete outfit with malt. Turner was freed, but the still remained in custody of the officer, per the Morgant on Messenger.
Familiar Hickory advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure weak kidneys. Mrs. J W Neill of 423 Tenth Ave Hickory NC testifies back pain and irregular kidney action improved after using the product sold by Moser & Late Drug Store. Price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Mr B A Whitener of Maiden and Mr A W Cline of Newton visit town.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a remedy for loss of appetite and low spirits. It claims a tea spoonful before meals revives interest in food, improves digestion, and restores zest for life, with tablets offered for those who object to liquids. Numerous testimonials are implied.
In Durham on October 1 a thief or gang robbed the home of Mr. Jones Fuller, a prominent attorney, while his family attended a circus. Silverware, two suitcases, and a suit of clothes were stolen, totaling about $1,000. Entry likely gained via a second story window. kitchen door unlocked on return.
Public auction will sell for cash the three Hickory lots described, to satisfy notes and deeds of trust secured by property tied to Alex Best and Florence Best. The sale, conducted by G R Wootten as trustee, follows default on payments to Purse Building & Loan Association. Itemized lots include Burns Street and nearby parcels in Hickory. Sale date is the 30th day of September at the First National Bank office.
Hickory North Carolina notice to all debtors of the estate to settle promptly and present authenticated claims by 1914 or be barred. Executrix S Pherebee Abernethy of the estate of Dr W L Jethy, deceased, dated August 2, 1912 in Hickory Catawba County.
A mid night episode ends with a severe croup attack but a large bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, used per directions for an hour and twenty minutes, clears the danger. Sold by Grimes Drug Co. and Moser and Lutz. adv.
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