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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat issue October 17 1912 lists Howard A. Banks as owner and editor with subscription rates of 1.00 per year 0.50 for six months and 35 cents for three months. Advertising rates available on application. The paper is entered at the Hickory post office as second class matter.
Governor Locke Craig Lieutenant Governor E Daughtridge Secretary of State J Bryan Grimes Treasurer B R Lacy Auditor W P Wood Attorney General T W Bicket Superintendent J Y Joyner Commissioner of Labor and Printing M L Shipman Commissioner of Agriculture W A Graham Long Term Corporation Commissioner Geo P Pell Short Term Corporation Commissioner E L Travis Senate W B Corneill House of Representatives W B Gaither Newton
The Side Table department’s spider story in the Charlotte Observer is hailed as the neatest piece of work during the presidential campaign. It is reprinted in this Democrat issue and attributed to John Wesley Clay, head of Clay Printing Co. The piece is praised for journalistic instinct and symbolic brilliance.
The Colliers story details how Barker’s mother sought 250 pounds compensation after her son Robt. L. Barker, a four year employee of the White Star Line, perished on the Titanic. The British act denied relief to families of high earners, while the company argued Barker’s monthly and port wages put him over the limit. The correspondence quotes the firm’s claim about first class meals and Ismay Imrie & Co. urging the mother to seek charity instead.
The article traces a corporate loan on Barker’s death, union abuses, and a sweeping critique of wealth concentration. It discusses railroad injury law, the New York Court of Appeals ruling, and calls for anti trust action, tariff cuts, and political alliance with reformers. It also covers dairy promotion, livestock programs, agricultural trains, and regional manufacturing growth in the Southeast.
The Southern Railway report praises the company while detailing financials for the year ending June 30. Net revenue nears 20 million with total available income around 17.9 million and dividends of 2.7 million. It notes a merged Cotton Culture Department into Farm Improvement Work to raise local yields via on-farm demonstrations in cooperation with state agriculture commissions.
Bilious digestion concern mentioned with after dinner heaviness and bitter taste. Regulats for bilious attacks priced at 15e, available at all stores.
A partial药 fragment promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer. The ad touts kidney and bladder relief, claims success, and promises a free sample bottle and book via mail from Binghamton New York. It mentions regular bottle sizes sold by druggists and urges readers to remember the product name.
The Commoner reports Governor Woodrow Wilson won a sweeping New Jersey primary for the U S Senate nomination over James Smith Jr. An Associated Press dispatch notes Representative Hughes as the Wilson candidate. Honor given to Wilson for his campaign against the political machine and its bosses.
A reader testimonial from Mrs Elisabeth Dozier of Hickory North Carolina praises Doan's Kidney Pills for nervous anxiety insomnia and back pain attributed to kidney issues. The letter says the remedy regulated kidneys stopped pains and improved sleep after obtaining from Moser and Lutz Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Senator Simmons disputes criticism from a North Carolina congressman who accused him of being out of touch with Woodrow Wilson and of lacking leadership. He cites Collier’s Weekly to rebut claims he would head the Senate Finance Committee and warnings of a family political rift.
Farmers mechanics railroaders and laborers urged to keep Dr Thomas Ascetic Oil at home for cuts burns and bruises. Sold in 25 cent and 50 cent sizes.
Newton prospers as mills hum and merchants expand. After 1907 panic, residents return, empty houses vanish, $50,000 funds improve roads, and the town pulses with energy, suggesting faster progress in the coming year.
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