President Blows Away Gambos Dike
The Post Office at Hickory notes second class matter for publication.
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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
2
The Post Office at Hickory notes second class matter for publication.
The article reports on the Panama Canal milestone with the Gamboa Dike explosion and the President Wilson's telegraph feat. It notes government aims like rural credits, newspaper influence in politics, and the New Freedom doctrine. It mentions a Catawba county agricultural fair, Judge Cheney, and Hall's Catarrh Cure claims.
Juan Smass was inaugurated as the first president in a ceremony described as Eastern in brilliance. Attendees included many Chinese and foreign officials, with the event held inside the Tai Ho Place, a site tied to Ming and Ching emperors. The choice of venue marks an intrusion into the sacred Emperor’s precincts within the Forbidden City, as guests moved through the vast halls to the Tai Ho Tien where imperial rites previously occurred.
In Mt Airy a case under the search and seizure act involved a defendant bound over for trial after police presented two jugs and an extra quart of whiskey as evidence. The defendant confessed, leading to court action, but an inquiry revealed the bottles did not hold the required quantity. The accused remains bond and investigators seek the missing liquor details.
Mrs J W Neill of 423 Tenth Ave Hickory North Carolina testifies that Doans Kidney Pills eased her back pains and restore kidney function. She praises the remedy again after previous use and notes it strengthened her after a period of misery. Sold by Lutz Drug Store and all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the agent for the United States. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
Construction on county roads advances rapidly while northern routes stall due to a shortage of top soft material. Contractor Hines seeks an alternate path to maintain schedule as Lincoln County News reports.
Eczema and itching relief offered by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Claims to penetrate pores, clear impurities and stop itching, with a guarantee to heal eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions. Prescription available through druggists or Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
Town Aldermen in Lincoln debated appointing a public cotton weigher. They discovered no authority to appoint, so a legislative bill was introduced. Representative Killian prepared the measure, which passed, granting the board authority to appoint a cotton weigher, with a likely appointment planned.
They make you feel good the pleasant pungative produced by Chamberlains Tablets and the healthy condition of body and mind which they create make one feel joyful. For sale by Grimes Drug Co. and Moser Lutz.
Sheriff R Lee Hewitt announces the first tax round for 1913 with locations at Oliver's in Terrell, Lock Little's, Hickory Whitener and Martin, Conover, Maiden Rudisill's stores. Taxes due before January 1 with 12 percent penalty after. hearings held October 6 to 20 with half day visiting times.
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