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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
5
The notice urges subscribers to prepay, announces Mr. S. J. Lawrence will visit many subscribers to collect renewals, and offers a club combination via an offer on the last page.
Mr. J. G. Tomberlin reports a new gold discovery on his farm four miles east of Monroe. The nugget weighs nearly ten pennyweights and lies about 100 yards from a previous 41-penny weight find, made earlier on the same property.
A reader quotes FR Ingold and K Davis noting high paint costs next year due to delayed work. They estimate waiting adds about 10 percent extra, with $2.50 as the average extra per 2000 square foot job. The piece also mentions oil abundance possibly easing prices and endorses Dean's Regulets for constipation relief.
The Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915 features the Palace of Horticulture a vast glass structure spanning over two city squares with a 100 foot dome. It tops 672 feet long and 820 feet wide with a central nave and side aisles. A grand arch at the entrance bears bas reliefs while trellised interiors showcase creeping vines. The glass palace promises to set the tone for the gardens and reflections nightly.
An advertisement from Moser & Lutz, Druggists in Hickory North Carolina, touts Vinol cod liver tonic as a remedy for fatigue and poor appetite. It claims Vinol boosts iron intake, aids digestion, improves sleep and strength. A testimonial from Mrs. Chas Proper in West Scranton Washington? confirms health restoration.
Atawba College reports a ten member ministerial band formed by Catawban students. President Buchheit and family move to Pennsylvania to attend Synod meetings, Prof. Weaver leaves for Philadelphia, and Prof. Derindinger arrives to lead German and Greek studies. Gifts are presented to faculty and students as the college community bids farewell to Weaver.
On account of the Charlotte Fair October 22 25 1912 the Piedmont and Northern Lines offer low round trip rates from Gastonia to Paw Creek to Charlotte and return. Tickets on sale October 72nd to 25th with final return limit midnight October. Quick schedules. Tickets must read Via Piedmont Northern Lines. For information inquire of Ticket Agent or write CY Palmer General Passenger Agent Charlotte NC.
Oct 21 report from West Hickory notes Ivey Mill operations under new overseers with strong work in all departments. Frank Mitchell and family from Brookford joined, A L Johnson of Rhodhils visited. Plato Short opened a second restaurant, J C Bradley now runs the other. Miss Larrie Rees recovered and returned to duty. Henry Keever moved from Rhodhils to Ivey Mill. J W Marshall nearing completion of a new home in Longview. W L Walker left Ivey Mill for Phoenix Roller Mill.
Mrs R J Flint of Brain Tree Vermont urged her husband to use Dr King’s New Discovery for a deadly cough. He writes that it cured him when friends feared for his life. The remedy is sold for 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed by local firms.
Fragmentary entry lists attractions scheduled at the Thornton Opera House in Hickory with unclear dates and performers. The readable names include Joe Wise and Dee Sevvant, but details and order remain obscure.
Advertisement claims a medicine from Burwell & Dunn Co improves hat fit after night with a boy and a dark brown taste. It features a 10 cent package called Captura and promotes pocket convenience. The tone mimics a late era sales pitch.
Leman Vernon Griffin of Marshville has bought 75 steers from Tennessee to fatten for market. He plans a new farm feature with Griffin and notes past trials and profits. The project includes additional sales planned as part of ongoing farm life experiments.
When you have a bad cold you want the best medicine obtainable. A druggist from Saratoga Indiana states he has sold Chamberlains Cough Remedy for fifteen years and considers it the best on the market. For sale by all dealers.
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