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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1914

Page

5

Relief found after long pain and Swamp-Root aid

A life story details long suffering from pain and illness. The narrator credits Swamp-Root with dramatic relief after morphine and a surgical operation, noting improved health and diminished pain. The affidavit includes a doctor notary and a testimonial style promotion for Kilmer & Co. Also references Hall's Catarrh Cure and a legal pledge by Frank J. Cheney.

Kilmer Joseph Constance Joseph Thee WM. Morrow Notary Pubile Ohio City of Toledo Hess County Frank J. Cheney Els Fcbres & Ody Dolog Chivot Toledo Cou Srm Hall A. D A.W. Gleason Hal Fotera J. Cheney & Co

Illiteracy in North Carolina Rural Areas Revealed

A Washington census report shows 13 percent illiteracy in rural districts of North Carolina, with 291,497 statewide illiterates. Of these, 260,752 live on farms, including 129,141 boys and men and 131,611 girls and women who cannot read or write. The data underscore the need for better rural schools.

North Carolina Washington, D. C

Farm economy and logistics need better organization

The text argues the farmer must organize to improve the distribution of farm products and critiques transportation as the dray carts of agriculture. It promotes Dean's Regulets for constipation relief and mentions quinine guidance for children, reflecting mixed ad content within a rural livelihoods frame.

Dr King s New Discovery Relief for Colds and Coughs

An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as rapid relief for cold symptoms and coughs. It promises a pleasant antiseptic healing effect and recommends keeping a bottle at home. The note cites a Manchester Ohio correspondent Lewis Chamberlain and money back guarantees.

Dr. King Lewis Chamberlain Manchester Ohio

Carolina Man With Puzzling Stomach Disease Wins Relief

R Davenport of Parker NC suffered from a chronic stomach malady. A single dose of Mayra’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy brought immediate relief and many neighbors reported similar benefits. The ad claims the medicine clears the digestive tract, relieves stomach liver and bowel troubles, and has saved lives from surgery. Old testimonials tout its cure for constipation and chronic stomach issues, with the product sold nationwide.

R. Davenport Parker Colt Mast Beneft Tate Teutomacy Mayt Aleropeia

Election Judges Named for Each Precinct in the County

The list shows judges of election for Tuesday across precincts including North Hickory with J.8 P. Cilles and Chas Hefner, and South Hickory with Jas. R. Waller and J. F. Joy, among others in Claremont Catawba and surrounding areas.

North Hickory P. Cilles Chas. Hefner South Hickory Jas. R. Wallener J. F. Joy Foard R. 0. Ramsour N. M. Wyant Cooks Caleb Rudisill Rafas Sai Shoferis W. T. Cline Dan Abernethy Early Grove T. L. Finger J. H. Whiter Newton J. S. Deal R. P. ‘Caldwell Conover P. C. Lael R. C Setzr Maiden H.L. Herman R. D. Whitener Olivers John McRee Mack Caldwell Mack Caldwell - Springs, Geo. Herman and D.A. Yount. Piney Grove, E. L. Deal 5.L. Sigman Claremont Calvin Sigman Knox Carpenter Catawra RC. Frezier J. H. Adderbolt Monogram A. P. Little W. Brown Sherrill Ford J. N. Arndt S. F. Sigman Mt. Pleasant J. T. Punch G.I. Edwards

Office pay and idle habit draw remark from Caller

The Caller notes the boss fondness for his office pay and lists him as fond of work or sleeping beside it. The exchange hints at workplace apathy and a casual tone. The snippet mentions Cincinnati Enquirer style phrasing reflecting a newspaper cartoon or humor item.

Cincinnati En

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Offered For Pneumonia Prevention

An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the right medicine for coughs and colds, claiming it cleans out germ breeding beds and prevents pneumonia. It warns against sedative cough medicines containing codeine morphine or similar drugs and notes availability at local drug stores.

Grimes. Drog Co Lutz Drog

Suffrage Canvass Questions Meet Gruff Reply

A quip from Judge highlights a grave question in the suffrage canvass asking what the mathematical results will be. Gruff responds that the aim is to multiply our club and divide our homes, underscoring the social rift surrounding the movement.

Haugh Gruff

Testimonial endorses Cham berlain's Tablets for dyspepsia

A local testimonial states chronic dyspepsia sufferers gain hope from Cham berlain's Tablets. The speaker, W G Mattison, reports the medicine has done more good than anything else. Sold by Grimes Co and Lata's Drug Store. Adv.

Chamberlain W. G Mattison Sheman S Homellsville N.Y Grimes Co Lata

You Know How it Is Black Hand Outrage Shocks Gabe

Steve recounts a nightmarish act of black hand violence with Gabe as the listener. The scene hints at a threat or intimidation, signaling fear and social pressure in the community. Details remain fragmentary but imply criminal intimidation.

Gabe Steve Tadv

A Marvelous Escape and a Theatre Meet

A Prince Albert reader recounts a boy’s alarming croup episode cured after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy you sold locally. Also a theatre raffle encounter with Miss Nybloe at the Comedy Theatre, where a sleazy fan offered chances for a “poor old man.”

Margaret Nybioc Kitty MacKay” Company Comedy Theatre Miss Nybloe Green Book Magazine

The Only Way Quote Appears in Constitution

AFragment from the Atlanta Constitution features a dialect saying that some folks try to sidestep trouble but always end up in the ditch, implying a warning about avoidance and consequences through a regional phrasing snippet.

Atlanta Constitution

Cole's Air Tight wood stove promises all night fire

Advertises a stove that saves furnace coal by burning wood efficiently. Claims to hold the fire overnight, suitable for spring and fall use. Text emphasizes long burn time and energy savings for households.

Cole

Would Have Known Wilson If Meeting Had Been in Woods

Senator Vverman presented to President Wilson J. Duck, 87, of Transylvania County, North Carolina. Duckworth, father of 18 Democrats, traveled to Washington and told the President he would have known him from the woods. The President shook his hand and gave him a autographed photograph. The piece ends with a note on union and cooperation.

Wilson Vverman Wilson J W. Duck Transylvania ‘County Duckworth Washington North Carolina

Mrs Thomson Publishes Change of Life Relief Claim

Philadelphia reader Mrs Thomson says six years of change of life suffering ended after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She praises relief from monthly pains and weakness and urges other women to try the product, inviting confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Co. Lynn Mass.

Lydia E. Pinkham Philadelphia Tom Pinkhan Med. Keine Co Lynn Mass

The Standard Apology For Political Content In A Church Paper

A note from The Reformed Church Standard apologies for two political articles appearing in October issue. The paper explains a mailing mix up, vows not to carry politics into church matters, and asks readers to be charitable while printers take responsibility. The item also touches on counterfeit paint and related consumer cautions.

Reformed Church Standard Standard Willno

They Make You Feel Good Posing Purge Claims

An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets produce a purgative effect and improve body and mind, making users feel joyful. It promotes Grimes Drug Co. and Tod Lats's Drug Store as sellers.

Chamberlain Ae Tiy Grimes Drug Co Tod Lats

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