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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
5
A Cary Maine postmistress Mrs Alexander praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best remedy to keep stomach liver and bowels in order. The claim is endorsed by C M Shuford and E B Menzies Druggists and offered at 25 cents with a guarantee.
A reader from Bugles, Dy. praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing wounds, burns, and sores after a severe bout with piles. The testimonial claims complete cure in less than a box and notes the product is 25 cents.
A brief notice states the office location above Moretz-Whitenet Clothing Co and references Prof Little at his residence. The item reads as a small business directory or address notice with a name and place designation.
A correspondent cites a Caucasian critique of the 1877 Republican legislature and condemns the 1897 session as contemptible. It predicts the current legislature will do nothing but spend 60 000 to 700 000 of public funds with no return, urging a Republican vote to avoid another such body.
The writer harshly criticizes current Legislature candidates as unfit compared with the 1897 body. Some honest Populists are noted for opposing wrongs, but the present legislature is blamed for being dominated by Federal office factions and South Dakota bond speculators, worse than Littlefield’s era.
The Catawba Superior Court November term judge Hon Henry R Bryan schedules trial days Wednesday to Saturday November 7 to 10 1906 with numerous cases listed including Abernethy v Yount Asherbanner v Mosteller Thornton v Lyerly Hickory Grocery Co v Birkett Mills Gaither Mfg Co v Southern Railway Co et al plus several others against Union Cotton Mills Bradstreet Co and more. A note warns cases not tried on the set day will move to the regular order.
Miss Sallie Hull and Aubrey Quickel visited homefolks after Sunday at Claremont and Lincolnton. Hugh Miller returned home from Lincolnton for the night. Miss Margaret Bost and Carroll Bost visited parents after a ball game where Le noir College defeated Catawba 8 to 6. Hon. Lee S Overman to speak in Newton on Saturday November 8, with all invited to attend and participate in the barber cue.
Under a Superior Court order in N Z Deal et al v Mrs I Jane Deal et al, the court commissioner will sell at public auction on a Saturday in November 1906 at one o'clock at the First National Bank steps in Hickory NC the land allotted to infant defendants Harley Bowman et al. The twelve acre tract along the Catawba River begins at Jacob Bowman's corner and runs with several lines to the river. A plat is available in the office. A $25 down payment is required to secure a bid, with remaining funds due after court confirmation. Dated October 9 1908.
J Bryan Grimes Secretary of State certifies that Radical Remedy Company dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent. The dissolution filing, dated October 10, 1906, is on record in Raleigh with formal attestation and official seal.
Rev Moody preached at the Church of the Ascension on Sunday morning about three dangers facing the Church of Christ in these latter days social evil and social inequality in life and business and political life a divided Christianity and the lack of zeal to spread the gospel to others stressing social and moral reform and unity.
North Carolina official certifies the South Mountain Land Company, based in Hickory Catawba, dissolved after stockholder consent and legal filings dated October 7 1906 with J Bryan Grimes approving and sealing the document in Raleigh.
An early 20th century promotion touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for irregular periods backache headaches and female health issues. It cites a Mrs Chas F Brown of Hot Springs Arkansas and a Mothers’ Club endorsement promising restoration to health through the product.
Seventy acres six miles north of Hickory, five miles east of Granite Falls along Mill Creek. About thirty acres cleared and six acres bottom land. Two dwellings and several out houses. Adjoins L. S. Sherill farm. For sale or trade for town property. Inquire R. J. Lawrence, Granite Falls, N C, or at this office.
A historical tale describes human blood marks in the Backy home of merchant J. W. Williams. The text features a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery curing lung hemorrhages and persistent cough, claiming it eases bronchitis and weak lungs. The product, guaranteed by local druggists C. M. Shuford and E. B. Menzies, offers 0c to $1 with a free trial bottle.
Price points of 50 cents and 1.00 for a toilet product marketed nationally. Prepared by National Toilet Co. in Paris, Tennessee, with distribution by E. B. Menzies in Hickory, North Carolina. Includes mail order availability.
The message from Gentlemen states a donation of L M Paint to Hickory Lutheran Church for painting. It notes the Georgia Methodist church used 32 gallons L M mixed with 24 gallons Linseed Oil at a lower cost, with Linseed Oil bought at 60 cents per gallon and L M White Lead hardened by zinc for wear. Shuford Hardware Co. sells it at about $1.20 per gallon.
A 19th century letter-like item argues science proves Moon has an atmosphere and could host life in some form, while humans face harsh conditions. It touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure and tonic, claiming to relieve headaches, biliousness, malaria, chills, fever, jaundice, dyspepsia, dizziness, liver and kidney complaints, and female weaknesses. The product is promoted as safe and sleep inducing, guaranteed by local druggists at 50 cents.
Mr and Mrs C C Huitt of Catawba visited Mr W H Henderson on Monday and Tuesday Former Lenoir College students Mr J and Mrs Huitt were noted as alumni during the visit.
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