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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
1
A large number of Americans, more than seventeen million, build wealth by depositing funds in banks. The report highlights the role of banks in household savings and financial growth across the country.
The Hickory Fair ended without incident and left spectators inclined to linger. Exhibitors, notably babies, faced disappointment as only one first prize was offered across departments. The write-up praises the poultry, livestock, and crops, laments baby shows, critiques music, and honors the Graded school parade and future generations.
The item recounts local life from Catawba and Hickory areas with notes on visiting Miss Emily Koiner, a humorous hotel name pun involving Fry and Huffman, and references to a Missouri pastoral conference in Conover on October 8. It highlights Mr James F Bolick planning a marriage, Plateau residents’ prosperity, T H Phillips woollen mill work, and Preston Allen’s King’s Mountain battle tale as printed in the Charlotte Observer.
The piece praises students and teachers in graded schools with marching imagery and compliments Professor Staley’s training while warning against student whipping. It also discusses political races in the Ndth Judicial district with Solicitor Spainhour and Judge Justice, plus a potential contest for Congress involving Judge Council and Yates Webb, noting local county interest and rumored candidacies.
Wilminton Mr H E Bonitz state regent of the Royal Arcanum was honored at a Hotel Huffry banquet by the Catawba council. About sixty guests attended toastmaster A A Whitener presided with several informal speeches. Bonitz spoke on progress and purpose of the Royal Arcanum in North Carolina. The local council plans more social events to grow its membership.
Miss Nellie Sneepnard advances in art class at Boone. The Appalachian Training School organized a five mile outing to Bridal Veil Falls on Howard creek for teachers and students. Miss Michael plans a musical next week. Judge Council sold his mountain home to Dr. McD. Little A J Moretz sold his house and lot. Ex Sheriff Hodgen and Newton Harrison traded property with Tyre Blrod. Prices were strong. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for health.
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