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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
3
The article blends early science fiction on solar powered steamships with medical advertisement for radical treatments at Pierces Surgical Institute and Harolds Hotel. It intertwines speculative energy concepts with medicinal claims and religious reflections from biblical passages, highlighting diverse, conflicting topics on health and progress.
The article reviews rumors that Krupp works at Essen are turning out 56 centimeter and 58 centimeter siege guns, notes observed 42 centimeter design origins, and discusses implications for mobility, transportation, and potential use in coastal bombardment. It cites reported workforce levels and argues larger calibers may be about increased mobility rather than new transport challenges. It also compares with French mortar and artillery pieces and mentions Antwerp proximity.
London reports fierce action in west Flanders and northwestern France as Belgian and Allied forces hold the line along the Yser. Allied efforts to relieve Lille and advance near Arras continue with German reports of stubborn resistance. French claims note progress at several fronts while both sides rush reinforcements to the western front amid heavy rail use and ongoing terrain clashes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions figures and prices with unclear references to a sale or notice. Readable items include a few numbers such as 22 and 1.06 but no coherent event, names, or entities to identify.
An old Hickory advertisement urges kidney health citing backache and urinary symptoms. It promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills sold at Lutz’s Drug Store with testimonials from Mrs. J. W. Neill of 423 Tenth Ave. and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. The copy emphasizes quick relief and price, urging readers to ask for the Dean’s Kidney Pills.
S. E. Stman presented a sack of fine apples Saturday from Mr. Killian's Flowing Rock farm. The paper thanks Mr. Killian for the thoughtful gift and notes appreciation. Mr. J. T. Regan also contributed many fine apples from his farm and is urged to plant more apple trees.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Freely for lumbago and rheumatic pain. It claims quick penetration through sore muscles to ease back pain. A 25 cent bottle is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Last Thursday at the residence of F C Holler the magistrate in Clines township joined Miss Ella Warren and Mr David Little of Alexander county in marriage. On the same day and by the same magistrate Miss Eva Pox of the county and Mr Ed Warren of Alexander county also wed.
William McFarland died last Wednesday at his home from tuberculosis, aged about 48. The body was taken to Grover, New York for burial. He is survived by a wife and two children. A resident of Hickory for about two years, he worked at the Hickory Chair Manufacturing Co.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for children with croup. The copy claims it is safe for kids and highlights a price of 250 and 02 at all drug stores, noting the remedy comes in a small bottle and is easily carried.
E E Hight, a local watchmaker optometrist in Hickory North Carolina, cautions against cheap 10 or 25 cent glasses. He warns that simple spherical lenses ground to order must meet prescription to protect eyesight and prevent damage.
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