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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
4
In Koenigsburg Emperor William reiterated that the Hohenzollerns take their crown from heaven alone. The day’s remarks sparked sensational reaction and renewed monarchy fervor across Germany.
Catawba North Carolina county commissioners have appropriated 250 dollars to aid in the Demonstration Work in that county. Catawba is described as one of the most progressive counties in the state and is seen as a model for others to follow.
A traveler from the Valley of Virginia praises Catawba County for roads, drainage, and painted farmhouses while noting Catawba's century reliance on humus and superior rural amenities. He contrasts watermelons, roads, and farm comfort with his own region's slower progress in land improvement and rural telephones.
Shake into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder cures painful smarting nervous feet and bunions. It eases tight new shoes and prevents sweating callouses and fatigue. Use it to break in new shoes. Sold everywhere or by mail for 25 cents stamps. Free trial package available by address in New York.
In a Yadkin Valley letter to the Democrat, J Frank Clinard reports Hon R A Doughton spoke to 125 locals in Eastville Wilkes County. Clinard calls the address practical and well received, noting Doughton’s ability to mingle and make friends. The audience turnout and orderly conduct impressed him.
Ad claims liver disorder harms complexion and temper and touts Chamber Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure. Grimes Drug Co. sells the remedy.
Ex Gov u paycock will open campaign at Statesville and Mooesville on Sept 3 arguing against a percent based pay. Reform proposals seek fixed salaries for county officers and abolition of county treasurer, saving 1800. Signed by White, Howard, Robertson, Dunlap and Kennedy, these led to party harmony. Blair nominated for Congress. Gardner and Fisher named for Democratic senatorial district at Rutherfordton.
A letter to Mr. Banks seeks shrivelled goober peas just before ripe, described as the sweetest winter eating. The writer calls themselves a Goober Grabber and notes a stash of 1907 goobers and other nuts for cold season, but time to finish.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney Co Toledo. We know B J Cheney for 15 years and find him honorable in business and able to fulfill obligations. Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo. Testimonials sent free. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Acting upon the mucous surfaces of the system.
The Democrat offers a limited campaign deal: 15 cents for from now until November 15, 25 cents for Christmas, and a one year subscription featuring The Democrat and the Pro ge Farmer. The notice outlines special pricing and terms for supporters.
Col Marcellus Thornton argues lightning purifies the atmosphere after violent storms over Hickory on August 20–21. He cites his unpublished 1885 novel Delago to explain air currents, ether, and the destruction of microbes by lightning, claiming purified air follows such ferocity.
Lol Marcellus Thornton, once a writer in literature before turning to electric lighting, published an unpublished novel titled When the Village Was in Boom. It references Hickory era conditions with streets torn up for grading and paving while real estate trading and new house building surge amid repairs to old homes.
Oswego resident Cooper describes a night cough relief with Dr King s New Discovery after years of futile remedies It cured his cough completely and he no longer coughs at night The ad touts relief for colds coughs sore lungs influenza asthma hay fever and croup with a $1 trial bottle free and a guarantee by local sellers C M Shulord Moser Lutz Grimes
Martin and Clark announce an expert fitter from Schloss Bros. Co. will be at their glazing store on September 8 9 and nearby dates to assist customers with fittings and selections.
A Kirkland Illinois testimonial lauds Electric Bitters as a matchless tonic that prevented breakdowns during a severe three month strain. The unnamed advertiser notes health benefits and guarantees satisfaction as a local mover and laths firm promotes the remedy.
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