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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
2
An old clipped excerpt mentions subscription terms and a reflective verse about a nation and youth. It references Hickory post office, college town context, and a benediction for a departed young in a distant land. The fragment carries a somber tone and moral reflection rather than a clear news event.
A 1907 column argues that Theodore Roosevelt, once a unknown quantity, aligns with Bryan on tariff reform income tax and anti trust actions. It notes Roosevelt pushes railroad rate reform and prosecutes major trusts, while McKinley favored high tariffs and limited actions. The piece concludes Roosevelt, despite Republican ties, supports Bryan’s program and is praised by opponents.
Public road improvements near Boone to Hail's Mills noted along with several amendments. Dr. E F Bingham returns from Elk Park to Amantha while Dr Ed Madron returns from Bakersville to Balm. Watauga Calwell counties hold singing contest in Blowing Rock Baptist church. Two women died this week, including Mrs J C Mast of Sugar Grove with ten children and Mrs Wm Hodges of Moody. Appalachian Training School sells building cuts for advertising.
Mr C E Hahn, builder for Henry Rivers Manufacturing Co., states the cam work on the Hildebrand Dam will be finished by Christmas barring any obstacles and the result will be a fine piece of work.
The Traveller's Club met for the fourth time in its 13th year with Mrs. Chadwick on October 24, presenting Early Traditions and Legends of Ireland. Tom Moor songs and Downey spoof drew laughs, with current events and refreshments ending a lively session.
The tribute recalls a beloved writer from Carolina, praising his prime years, olive complexion, half-mocking eyes, gentle mouth, firm chin, and graceful, wiry form. It notes his musical talents and the works The Little White Bride, Way Down Home, and De Coon, mourning the zest he left behind.
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