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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms including yearly cash in advance and six months, with three months advertising rates. It appears as a publisher and proprietor notice for Hickory, referencing post office second class matter.
A 1913 editorial argues the Democratic platform will shift taxation from workers to the wealthy, promising relief through income tax and tariff reductions. It claims only about 500,000 Americans earning over 3000 dollars yearly would pay the tax, while downplaying burdens on the poor and asserting Congress will cut living costs for the many.
The piece discusses Governor Craig urging November sixth as Good Roads Day and asks why residents hesitate to join a statewide road work effort. It notes objections about personal obligations and loneliness of participants, but argues a unified day of work could spur substantial road improvements and lasting impact.
Airs Emmeline Pankhurst has finally entered the United States. If she raises as much land here as in England there will be much stirring in New York. It is hoped she stays in New York and does not head south to trouble a woman of the old North.
The new Equitable Building in New York rises as a record breaking edifice in a city of great structures. Foundations are underway and figures reveal a 203000 ton finished weight the largest yet surpassing the Singer Woolworth and Metropolitan projects. Construction calls for 34000 tons of steel and 152 steel supporting columns some at 52 tons each.
Appalachian Training School held a unique October trip for about 70 girls and 60 boys, camping overnight near Brown's Chapel with tents, bedding, and meals. Eight faculty members assisted as Harvest Moon lit the mountains, followed by games and hillside strolls the next day before returning home.
A vintage ad touts Harmony Shampoo claiming a thorough wash cleanses scalp and hair, leaving natural brightness and shine. It promotes 23¢ price, money back guarantee, sold at local stores across Seatey Gamada Grea regions. Caswell County readers are urged to stay home on holidays for public cleanliness and patriotism.
A Hickory North Carolina resident, Mrs. J. W. Neill of 423 Tenth Ave, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney issues. The ad promotes the pills as a tonic with 30 cent price, from Foster Milburn Co. New York, sole agents.
A reader weighs painting versus waiting and calculates costs and potential added value. DEVOE paint prices 2.00 per gallon and install adds 3 4 more per gallon, estimating a 10 gallon job worth 50 60 dollars. Questioning whether fresh paint raises resale value and why men paint before selling in a discussion from Washington Beaufort county amid a humorous aside on a drunkenness law.
Detroit reader Mrs J L LeClear and Philadelphia reader Mrs A Oma s share experiences praising Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. LeClear says nightly sleeplessness and female ailments improved after use. Oma s reports relief from backaches pains and irregular periods after two bottles and becoming married with two children.
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