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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
6
A fragmentary patriotism column discusses subscription rates and long term ads, then pivots to a satirical tirade about financier Mr. Gill and Southern railroads. It lampoons disinclination to invest, laments tariffs, and flips to sensational tone on regional prosperity and political alarm. Land posters for sale are advertised at the end.
A. C. Link reports a county school fund shortfall of about 42107.00 as of June 30, 1907, largely due to Newton Graded School and local districts. Township balances include Hickory 310.75 Bandys 6.09 Newton 1668.48 Catawba 198.12 Shines 235.45 Caldwell’s 18.68 Jacob’s Fork 7.24, with 3417.88 in treasury, and vows to pay obligations with economy. He supports better schools and teacher pay while keeping books open for citizen inspection.
Boon County High School was established by the Board of Education at Cove Creek Academy. Oil interests begin operations in Cove Creek as the Lenoir and Blowing Rock railroad subscription grows, with about 1 100,000 in sight. Moses H. Cone lectured on world travel at A I S auditorium. A T S teachers enjoyed an outing to Howard's Knob. Granite Falls reports a robbery at Sharp and Starnes and W E Starnes stores with safes blown and cash and stamps taken. attackers used a sledge hammer and nitroglycerine like explosive. no clues yet.
A grocer famed for care advertises for a message boy while a clever youth mocks the method. A fly lands on a sugar bag. the grocer swats it, and the boy quips that the fly was brushed off with the sugar. The tale ends with a remark on advertising goods to attract buyers.
The Fourth Estate warns small publishers face financial losses as subscription prices lag behind rising paper costs. Editors urge rate hikes, noting that continuing $1 to $2 deltas cannot cover expenses and threaten layoffs if prices do not adjust.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a medicinal product claim for Poleshione y Tar Gures Goldis and a generic Dean's Regulats treatment. It mentions mild easy action, single dose efficacy, relief of habitual constipation, and a price of 25 vents per box.
Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas promotes Dr King’s New Life Pill as cheap health aid at 25 cents a bottle. A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell reports recovery from indigestion nervousness and debility after taking Electric Bitters. Pills and tonics are advertised by C. M. Shulerd Menzies Drug Co and W. S. Martin with guarantees.
An OCR fragment hints at a barber shop offering specialty shaving services. The snippet references Good Grair and GheDitez Barber Shav, suggesting a classic city newspaper ad promoting premium grooming options and possible brand names.
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