South Fork Neighborhood Health and Farm Reports
The South Fork area shows very good general health as cotton fields yield well and pickers work steadily. Potato crop looks good with digging time near, farmers prep provender and land for wheat and oat crops. Local improvements include a bridge cover by Wesley Meachum and a metal roof for Mrs. F A Yoder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Meachum
Finger’s Ford
F. A. Yoder
Enloe Yoder
Marion
Col. Thornton
Robert Winkler
Baptists
Oak Grove
Earl Yoder
Julius Shuford
Virginia
War and politics loom over cotton in recession era
An editorial criticizes both parties for exploiting cotton prices while arguing the war and demand laws drive the market. It claims Republicans awaken political activity while Democrats stir, but insists government actions do not set commodity prices. It calls for Democrats to stand for integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republican Party
Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Remedy For Women
An advertisement targets women highlighting kidney and bladder issues. It touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as restoring health, claims relief from pain back ache and nervousness, offers a sample bottle by parcel post, and promotes available fifty cent and one dollar sizes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Binghampton
N.Y
Polls Open Amid Hopes for Linda Rowsour Victory
Voters head to the polls as a strong community rally aims to back Linda Rowsour, daughter of H. Aosour, to win a key college sponsorship at Mars Hill College in County NC. Edgar Yder plans a new house as part of local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Rowsour
H. Aosour
Mars Hill College
County
Edgar Yder
Col
Detroit
U.S
Storg
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Headline
An old Ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery for colds and coughs. It promises quick relief, soothing effects, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It mentions a 50 cent bottle and praises its antiseptic healing for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
How He Guessed It From a Jester Comment
In a witty exchange quoted by Columbia Jester, an observer notes the crowd’s optimism. The reply credits daily meals where people request cream as the clue behind the guess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Jester
Guaranteed asthma and hay fever treatment advertised
An advertisement promotes a supposed asthma and hay fever remedy from Grimes Drug Co. claiming a positive guarantee. The text promises refunds without question if not effective and offers nationwide supply under a doctor’s guarantee, citing Dr Be cettmanm St Past Minn and Grimes Bruges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Drog Co
Iy Tak
Rudolph Seta
Psbay
Grimes Drug Co
Brazil war impact and a Toledo affidavit excerpt
An excerpt from J W Clay of Juiz de Fora Brazil describes early war effects including closed banks and halved bank withdrawals, with prices rising and transport cuts. The letter contrasts Brazil’s wealth with instability. The document also includes a December affidavit by Frank J Cheney, promising one hundred dollars for Catarrh Cure cures, and a claim about Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Clay
Juiz de Fora
Minas
Brazil
W. E. Shuford
United States
Oho
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Fr. Cheney & Ga
Coun
Hall
W. Gleason
Fr. Cheney & CO
Ohio
Lincoln county Historian A Nixon praised at Wesley's Chapel
J. H. Shuford notes the writer met Sheriff A Nixon of Lincoln county and his son Kemp Nixon a State Senate candidate from Lincoln and Catawba counties. The Historian A Nixon is described as learned, strong character, courteous to opponents and free from malice. He recently sent a pamphlet on former senator Jack Reinhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley’s
Sheriff A. Nixon
Lincoln County
Kemp Nixon
State Senate
Lincoln
Catawba
A. Nixon
George Yoder
Nixon
Jack Reinhardt
J. H. Shuford
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Quick Lumbago Relief
An advertisement promotes Sloan's Freely for lumbago claiming rapid relief from four bouts of lumbago with a simple back and loins application. It highlights quick penetration of sore muscles, benefits for rheumatism, neuraglia, sciatica, colds, swollen joints, and a 25 cent bottle price with a money back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Powder Froth Dialogue Sparks Dusty Laughs
A fragmentary exchange from a Penn State Froth page shows a playful banter about a heroine and a smile. The mock dialogue touches on speed and dust as a humorous image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aatrors
Hickory Area County Actions and Budgetary Allocations
County commissioners accepted the bond of E W Lineberger as county Coroner and ordered tax books turned over to the sheriff for collection. The Hickory road commission report was filed. G H Geitner was allowed up to 350 dollars to construct and repair trestles at Brookford. The certificate of organization of the Catawba County Fair was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Lineberger
Hickory Road Commission
G. H. Geitner
Brookford
Catawba County
Road Supervisors Elected and Bridge Damages Ordered Paid
Association minutes show G H Geitnr K C Menzies N S Dasher J B Rockett and John Huffman named road supervisors for Hickory township. Newton township reelected P E Isenhour L A Carpenter G W Setzer W R Fey and J Y Killian. Damage report on Simpson Bridge road ordered paid. John Jones lunatic confined was released on recommendation of Drs Campbell and Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H. Geitnr
K. C. Menzies
N.S. Dasher
J. B. Rockett
John Huffman
Hickory Township
Newton Township
P. E. Isenhour
L. A. Carpenter
G. W. Setzer
W. R. Fey
J. Y. Killian
Simpson Bridge Road
John Jones
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Washington, D. C
Hickory
W. T. Sledge
Nysw
Sledge
T. Sledge
Hickory, N. C
Paul W. Troutman
CBI
N. C
H. H. Sigmon
Honey G. Bear Palace
R.P. Dakin
Will G. Kirkman Pano
Charlotte, N. C
Aswice
M.D. Over Express Co. Dau
Mmerman
Humphreys
Pilot Theatre
Winston-Salem
N.C
D. M. Atkins
Ove County
Asia
Hickory, N.C
Peepee
Herman
K. A. Price
Dence
11Th Avenue
Isat
Dietv
Rew
R. W. Wolf
Wood
Moser & Luts Drug Store
W. B. Ramsay
Shuford Drug Store
Charles L. Hunsucker
Shuford
F. S. Steele
M. D
Lutz
South Fork
Novemer
John B. Capers
Pecan St
Port Worth
Texas
Howas
Peruna
Capers
Piedmont & Northern Lines
Carolina & North-Western | Railway Company
Seve Sched
Fiewre Saked
Salome
Palmer
Ger
NGS
Ce Gas
Gastonia
Pas
Lotte
Tonia
MR. Clay
Sloan’s
RIA Brdauy Wing
Cole
Shuford Hardware Co
Dean
Cortright Sioves
F. B. Ingold
Ford
Fanteud
Ford Motor Company
The
Hickory Garage E Co
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