Richard Baker Hospital Highlighted as Modern Hickory Institution
An enthusiastic feature describes the Richard Baker Hospital in Hickory as a modern, well equipped medical facility. It details brick and stone construction, three stories, 18 private rooms, advanced surgery rooms with seven enamel coats, aseptic equipment, electric lighting, private patient sections, and an able staff led by Dr. J. H. Shuford with Miss Azile Davidson as head nurse. The piece extols its cleanliness, fresh dairy for patients, and strong fight against death as a civic asset of North Carolina’s Catwaba County.
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Hickory
Richard Baker Hospital
J. H. Lou
Lce
Weitten
de. R. Wood Brown
M. D
Dante
J. H. Shuford
Azile Davidson
Dr. Shuford
Miss Davidson
Misses Aiken
Aloe
Miss Davison
Miss Aiken
Dr. Long
Statesville
Ourself
Europe
Brice Hospital
Hisvory
Avery
North Carolina
Catawba County
Tickory Democrat
Richard Baker Hopital
Vote Your Convictions for Judge Clark in North Carolina
J. W. Pless argues that many prefer Judge Clark but fear losing votes. He contends that voters should back the best man based on belief, noting Clark’s past upsets and broad farmer mechanic support versus opponents focused on papers. The piece predicts a Clark victory would shock political prophets statewide.
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Judge Clark
North Carolina
Bruce Craven
Clark
J. W. Pless
How John W Robinson Raised 93 Bushels Per Acre on Five Acres
A historical field demonstration by John W Robinson shows five acres yielding an average of 93.4 bushels per acre using dynamite, fertilizer, and manure. The report contrasts upland versus bottom land yields, costs, and farming practices, urging study of subsoil, fertilization, and manure effectiveness. The account notes humidity and heartworm issues affected stands and questions whether high yields justify intensive methods.
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John W. Robinson
North Carolina
Japan
Batt
Royster Guano Co
Acre No. L
Electric Bitters touted to revive vigor and appetite
A Lincoln man credits Electric Bitters with a three year illness ending after six bottles. The ad claims the tonic tones the stomach, cures digestion, strengthens nerves, and builds blood. Sold for 50 cents at local druggists.
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Michael Hessheimer
Lincoln
Neb
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes
Social Circles Book Club Meets in New Home
The Wednesday afternoon group began its sixth series at Mrs. E. B. Cline’s 13th Avenue home on October 16. Members enjoyed a six course luncheon in a decorated hall with dahlias, as the discussion centered on Mary Austin’s Promised Land Autobiography. A letter from the author enhanced the event with personal notes to Mrs. Cline.
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8. B. Cline
Promised Land
Death of Bartlett Coffey Near Patterson Noted
Mr Bartlett Coffey died at his home near Patterson last Friday and was buried at Harpers Chapel Saturday with Rev C M Pickens officiating. He was nearly 71 and a Baptist for 45 years. Also a testimonial from E Davis of Sulphur Springs praising Dean's Regulets for relief of constipation.
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Bartlett Coffey
Patterson
Apa
Harpers Chapel
C. M. Pickens
The
Baptist Church
Lenoir
Pic
Ten years of unexampled prosperity cited by census
New York World notes a Census Bureau bulletin showing 6 361 502 farms in the United States with 1 827 439 mortgaged, up about 18 percent since 1900, and 2 621 283 not mortgaged. It highlights tenancy growth, farm land value rises, and concentrated ownership by moneylenders, amid a broader critique of privilege and debt in farming. Local items follow on industrial deals, marriages, travels, and a push for a Hickory Y M C A with community members urging organization and funding.
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New York World
Census Bureau
United States
Washington
Walter Clark Appeals to North Carolina Voters for Senate
Walter Clark asks North Carolinians to reject influence by special interests in choosing the U S Senator. He cites wealth concentration, freight discrimination, tobacco taxes, and pensions as burdens, pledging to fight these issues in the Senate and noting rivals’ inaction. He signs as Your Friend.
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United States
South
North Carolina
Congress
Simmons
Interstate Comerce Commission
Senate
U. S. Senate
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Richard Baker
Terra Firma
Earth
the Hospital Corps
Democrat
Fletcher
E’ Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Texas
State News
Lexington Mirror Company
Kent-Coffey Manufacturingompany of
Annie McDowell
Edwin M. Gayle
Morganton
J. C. McDowell
State Hospital
Gayle
J. C. Peterson
High Point
Lois
A.Y. MA. 1
Y. M.C
Asheville
Snyder
Wofford Coll
A. W. Cline
F. K. Roof
St. Timothy
South Carolina
Lexington Co
S.C
Tennessee Synod
Chapin
S. C
L. Fritz
Mr. Roof
J. H. Wannemacher
Bethlehem
Walter Clark
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