Political rally in Catawba county highlights Democratic platform
Reports of speeches by Judge Corneill Dr Foard and Pleasant Grove candidates show the Democratic slate pushing rural credits and school expansion. A. C. Shuford and W. J. Shuford advocate Wilson’s program, county road funding, and fair salaries. Gaither challenges Killian to a debate amid remarks on past campaigns.
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Corneill
Foard & Whisnant
Bandy’s
Pleasant Grove
Messrs
R. Lee Hewitt
E. D. Gambler
Register
W.S. Sherrill
F. A. Yoder
Couny
W.B. Luther
House
Jurge W. B. Conneill
Senate
J.D. Elliott
Elliott
Uairman Elliott
Siten
Roose
New York Herald
Wilson
Schoor
A. C. Shuford
Mr. Shuford
Lam
Woodrow — Wilson
National Democratic
Champ Clark
Underwood
Princeton University
W. J. Shuford
U.S
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Republican Party
Shuford
Progressive Farmer
Catawba
Newton
Hickory
Democratic Board ‘of County Commissioners
State Department of Agriculture
Democratic
Publican
Foard-Whisnant Store
Rudisill
Fleasant Grove
Francis Yoder
Jacob Fork Township
Golin Yoder
Max Cline
James Jampitt
John Sherin
Clark Victory Rally Praises Walter Clark Enduring Support
A Fayetteville Daily Observer excerpt praises Walter Clark as a steadfast ally of farmers who cast 80 percent of votes. The speaker recalls Sharpsburg 1861 battles, claiming Clark has faced enemies, fought many battles, never surrendered, and never been defeated.
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Fayetteville Daily Observer
Clark
Sharpsburg
Walter Clark
Catawba County Fair Opens With Aerial Acts And Exhibits
The Catawba County Fair runs October 30 to November 1, 1912, offering $2000 in purses and premiums. Highlights include three aviator flights, Demorest Dramatists, Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Round, athletic contests, live stock parades, and lectures on agriculture and education. Note speakers, displays of fish, crops, horses, cattle, sheep, swine, dairy products, art, pantry items, children’s contests, and premium categories. Written by E L Flowers, Hickory secretary.
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Demorest
States Dept’s
E. L. Flowers
N. C. Waris UK
Political speech praises common schools and veterans pensions
The speaker attacks Republican corruption and pledges support for expanding common school terms and state pensions for veterans. He criticizes past Democratic actions and credits Wilson and Craig with commendations. The note mentions David Clark purchasing Textile Bulletin holdings and Ivey Mills expertise aiding cotton education.
Wise Wife’s Remedy Saves Dying Husband in Vermont
Mrs. R. J. Flint of Brain Ice Vermont urged use of Dre King’s New Discovery. Her husband F credits the medicine with a rapid recovery from a severe illness, claiming it cured a dangerous cough and throat and lung troubles. It is sold 50 cents and 1 dollar with guarantees by local merchants.
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R. J. Flint
Brainice
Dre King
Mr. F
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Luts
Grimes
Enos
Lollar
Saratoga
Ind
Thursday Study Club Meets with Quote Sharing and Luncheon
The Thursday Study Club held an October 10 meeting with Mrs. Geo Bisaner. Members shared quotations from Life and Women in Professions while Mrs. Harte and Mrs. Best read from Empress and Antede luvian World sources. A delicious luncheon followed as cosmos and dahlias decorated the rooms. Mrs. Ferrell of Missouri and Miss Ipss of Ohio hosted, and the next gathering will be with Mrs. Whitener.
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Geo. Bisaner
Harte
Electric Bitters and Doan's Remedies Featured in Health Note
An old health column touts Electric Bitters for stomach vitality and Doan's Kidney Pills Ointment and Regulats for kidney and skin concerns. It cites Lincoln Nebraska resident Michael Hessheimer recovering after three years of illness with six bottles of Electric Bitters. Also advertises Doan's brand products as reliable cures.
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Michael Hessheimer
Lincoln
Neb
C. M. Huford, Moser & Lute and
Grimes
Catawba Springs Notes and Family Visitation
The Democrat notes Mrs. Elliott at Catawba Springs is much better and able to be up after a long illness. Mrs. Maxwell, the last guest at the Springs, has returned to Savannah. The Elliotts and their longtime friends are mentioned as intimate family connections. Pits Bred Anderson of Statesville, now west, visits his aunt Mrs. Elliott at Catawba Springs.
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Catawba Springs
Democrat
Elliott
Maxwell
Springs
Savannah
Entoir News
Dula
Dala
Asheville
Greensboro
Dean's Ointment Skin Remedy Price Notice
For any itchiness of the skin skin rashes chap pimples use Dean's Ointment at 50c. at all druggists.
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Tr Dean
Wilson the Spider Prediction in North Carolina Field
In Catawba County near Hickory a spider wove a web spelling Wilson in white fuzz from moths, a boy read it clearly, and elders call it an omen of Wilson’s electoral victory. The Harlequin spider’s message links Taft and Roosevelt to the two moths, with Earnest Starnes’ cornfield fame cited as prosperity foretold.
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Catawya
Hickory
Ilson
Wesley
Wilson
Acre
Taft
Roosevelt
Teddy
J. W. Starnes
Robert
Bruce
David
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelts Southern Critics Call Him Out In Editorial
The Atlanta Journal's recent editorial rebukes former President Roosevelt for politicizing Southern hospitality. It condemns his treatment of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee, races, and the Solid South, urging him to return home. The piece argues Southerners remember past slights and will not support his current stance.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Roosevelt
Hickory
Democrat
United States
South
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
America
Chicago
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North Carolina
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Mr. Wilson
Tsar
Gaither
Catawba County
Clark and Victory
Raleigh
Craig
Mr. Ivey
David Clark
Southon Textile Bulletin
Y Geo. F. Ivey
Ivey Mills
N. C
Ivey
Dean
Doan
H. Olin Abernethy
Rutherford College
Pittsburg
Niagara
Buffalo
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington
Winston-Salem
Char- Hote
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Fifth National Corn Exposit
Atlanta
R. E. Lee
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