Hickory Post Office intern notes and local items
In Hickory a column covers subscription rates, local fire news from Newton, Pellagra concerns, claims of local doers J A Martin and E L Shuford, need for a typesetting machine, and political and civic observations. It notes road grading under the railroad, potential yarn price shifts, census work prospects, and school sports as reopening brings games. A farming note highlights Dr Leng's corn yield and intensive farming steps.
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Leng
Statesville
Beginning With Stock Breeding for Profit and Specialization
The article argues breeders should define a clear objective and choose a breed suited to a specific task. It favors specialization, mainly producing food animals on farms rather than pure bred lines, and urges using pure bred sires fed with farm products to expand herds of horses, mules, hogs, and sheep.
Claremont College Tonight Opens Winter Series Recital
Claremont College last Monday night opened the season with a lively 1v entertainment led by Signor D Anna. Miss Flora Moore opened with a piano set under rigorous training. Miss Margaret Best recited well and Miss Essie Robinson played a promising piano solo. Miss Hazel Elliott gave a strong Telephone Romance and showed elocutionary talent. Grace Patrick Delighted with Gay Butterfly piano solo while Mary Heller impressed as Sallie Anns Experience impersonator. Mrs Murphy sang Ask what thou wilt and Miss Link performed a vivid Butcher sketch. Mrs White closed with Viase Scherzo, drawing strong audience excitement for future programs. Next entertainment set for November 29.
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Claremont College
Hi Kory
Flora Moore
Essie Robinson
Robinson
Hazel Elliott
Miss Elliott
Tent
Grace Patrick
Gay Butterfly
Miss Patrick
Mary
Signor D’anna
Western North Carolina Fair proposal for Hickory area
A letter advocates creating a Western North Carolina Fair to benefit Hickory and western North Carolina. It argues the State Fair in Raleigh favors eastern regions and urges organizing a regional fair with grounds and facilities, forecasting self support and financial gains under proper management. It calls for action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
Statesville
Hickory
Serious Gambling Case in Highland Recording Court
Recorder Russell presided Saturday over a serious lawsuit in Highland. Ed Benfield Frank Propst and Albert Cline were charged with gambling after a late night coin tossing spree at Cline's store. Propst and Cline were fined $50 plus costs. Benfield was not proven to win money. Mayor Hefner testified and Levis Keller was also tried for drunkenness, fined $5 and costs.
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Russell
Sved
Highland
Ed Benfield
Frank Propst
Albert Cline
Yount
E B. Cline
A. A. Whitener
Cline
Mr. Hefner
Propst
Hos
Benfield
Hefner
Recorder
Levi Keller
Our City Should Open Gates to Growth and Industry
The piece argues Hickory should attract people and manufacturers to spur growth. It urges better health facilities, sanitation, and lower taxes to persuade country residents to move in and workers to settle, boosting living standards and tax revenue.
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Piedmont
Hickory
How He Supported the Editor
A reader requests several newspaper copies including an obituary and verse for a deceased child, an enclosed clipping about a niece’s marriage, and mentions selling two pull calves. They ask to stop the paper due to hard times and seek complimentary extras this week.
Society News Highlights From Local Clubs
The Thursday Study Club met October 21 with Mrs Blackburn. readings on Rotterdam and Our Little Dutch Cousin. Bazaar and Chrysanthemum show by Reformed church ladies raised fifty five to sixty dollars. Hickory Book Club met October 20 with Miss Wheeler, discussing Mr Michael and new books. Travelers Club met October 21 with Mrs Hutton. play synopsis, Volumia’s noble mother, Shakespeare contrasts, Overture by Nicolai, Hawthorne selections, refreshments served.
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Dr. Blackburn
Worth Elliott
Rotterdam
Mamie Sue Johnson
Hickory Book Club
Miss Wheeler
St. Michael
Dr. Menzies
O.J
G. N. Hutton
Travelers Club
Coria
Lanus
Plutarch
A. B.hutton
Nicolai
Laurel Range in operation at Brookford store this week
Brookford Mills offers bagging and ties by mail or phone. Laurel Range showcased at our Brookford, N.C. store all week promising 85 percent fuel savings with a patented 2-flue stove design. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to restore bowel health and strength. Begin tonight with Moser and Lutz.
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Hatcher Furniture Co
Laurel Range
Brookford Mills, Inc
Brookford, N.C
Hollister
Moser & Lutz
Try This in November Quaker Oats Health Promotion
An old promotional missive urges families to eat Quaker Oats daily for thirty days in November to gain health vigor and strength. It claims meat and greasy foods should be reduced, and emphasizes children get adequate oats. The ad notes hermetically sealed tins for hot climates.
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Our City
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Peas Street
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Catawba County
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Castoria
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Hickory Automobile Garage
E. B Bland
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St. Louis
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Binghamton
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Hickory, N. C
Willis’ Cafe
J. H. Willis
Union Square
J.C. Biddix
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Singer Sewing Machine Parlor
R. W. Wolfe
Hickory, N.C
D. L. Russell Atttorney-Atlaw
Main St
Russell Bldg
T. F. Stevenson
Walter A. White
Menzies Drug Store
W. B. Ramsay
City Bakery
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Seaboard Air Line Ry
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James Kerr, Jr
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