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A local endorsement piece praising Representative Webb for his attentive service to constituents and urging support for J D Elliott for State Senate and M H Yount for county and legislative offices. The piece lauds Webb’s responsiveness and dedication, notes Elliott's Democratic alignment and town roots, and commends Yount as a trusted local figure with broad appeal.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hon Webb
Webby
J. D. Elliott
State Senate
Hickory
M. H. Yount
Jim
Catawba voters urged to back Democratic ticket
A local appeal argues Democrats should retain Sheriff Boyd and J. U. Long in office with J. E. Setzer as register of deeds. It praises Coroner and Surveyor candidates Messrs Rice and Yoder, and notes known commissioners if Democrats win. The message urges voters to judge the slate.
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Boyd
J. U. Long
Treaster
Catawba
J.E
The Suit Against the Democrat
The paper defends its control of the Democrat against suit by W C Dowd of Charlotte. It asserts Dowd’s lack of contribution and pledges to continue home printing and publishing, urging reader support during the crisis as the case proceeds in court.
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W. C. Dowd
Charlotte
Democrat
New graded school building near completion in Longview
D. K. Fry and family moved into a new home on 9th avenue while G. T. Barger’s residence on the same avenue nears completion. D. M. Campbell and son bought a large tract from A. J. Payne of Hickory to cut into lots. Calvin Abee visited Drexel. numerous friends called at the Fry home. J. D. Fry hosted a lively corn shucking. The White House is unusually quiet, suggesting many are “sitting on the lid.”
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The
Democrat
D. K. Fry
9Th Avenue
G. T. Barger
D. Campbell and Son
A. J. Payne
Hickory
Calvin Abee
Drexel
Dollie
Bessie
Arabella Johnson
May
Florence Campbell
Gladys
Estell Barny
Ollie Rowe
D. M. Morgan
J.D. Fry
Panic and uprising against the GOP in Bryanist call
The piece denounces Republican rule as oppression of working people with mass unemployment and wealth concentration. It elevates William Jennings Bryan as deliverer and Moses, praising his Ohio tour and urging a mass shift to popular rule, foretelling downfall of GOP strongholds. The tone is fiery partisan rhetoric urging political renewal.
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Republican Party
Jonah’ Gould
William J. Bryan
Moses
Ohio
GO. P
William J Bryan cited as reform choice in 1908 era call
The verse extols William J Bryan as the reform leader while deriding Taft and Roosevelt. It mocks responses from opposing forces and Radicals, urging voters to support Bryan in the upcoming November election. The piece frames Bryan as superior leadership against Taft and Roosevelt.
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Bryan
William J
McKesson charms Claremont with Athens lecture encore
Season ticket holders at Claremont College enjoyed a winter entertainment program headlined by C. W. McKesson, praised for vivid Paul the Apostle scenes and oratorical power. Mrs. J. L. Murphy’s singing and a Signor vocal duet also drew acclaim. The event revived appreciation for refined campus performances.
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Claremont College
C. W. McKesson
Charlie
Paul
Athens
Mars
Mediterranean
Christ
Evening sing closes with a refined chorus in town
A led rendition by D Anna and Mr Southerland plus Mrs Murphy Miss Lovie Sigmon and others delighted the audience. Miss Ruth Abernethy recited Shadows but the audience encored yet she declined. Dressmaker Ella Whitener advertises services at 1344 17 St. Vinol health ads tout physician endorsements and a money back guarantee from Mower Lado Drug Co in Hickory NC.
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D’anna
B. A. Southerland
Ella Whitener
P. Whitener
Vinci
J. E. Ennis
M. D
Lad ‘Drug Co
Hickory, N. C
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Hickory Democrat
W. 8 Holbrook, Horton
Prof Eee
Deen Derer
Eterna Vertising
Democratic
William Jennings Bryan
John Worth Kern
Longview
White House
Scott
Ratuomet Esther
Taft
Big Stick
Teddy
Longworth
Ted
Conklin
Conklin Pen Co
Toledo
van Dyke Book and Art Stop
Sialon
F. B. Ingold
Waterman
Morrison Bros. Co., Inc. Jewelers & Opticians i
Kory
N.C
Firs Bank
First National Bank
Hickory, N.C
Mary Rosebrough
Alyce Carson
Baltimore
New York
McCoy Moretz
Dres
Courtney
McCoy
Moretz
Openpower J. A Bowles’ Ste
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