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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
2
A collage of local notices and editorials discusses postal matters in Hickory, education plans, and road concerns. It critiques spitting on sidewalks, littering, and the need for ordinances, while praising nearby schools and noting historical tax debates in North Carolina.
A reflection on a man who avoids advertising, arguing that restraint can yield steady results rather than flashy gains. The speaker notes that publicity often fails to deliver tangible returns for certain individuals.
The piece urges careful use of the 20,000 allocated for highway improvements, arguing it could transform city streets. It warns against diverting funds to back debts or unauthorized expenses, urges transparency, and expresses cautious support for the current city government if actions align with public interest.
The Catawba Live Stock Association, formed last February with 8 members and now 20, advocates better roads, telephones, and poultry growth. They built split log drags along Oakwood Road, improving drainage and removing ruts. Speaker R W Scott warned delay harms progress, citing Alamance County’s tax-funded roads as a model and urging steady, shared effort.
A reminiscence recounts a woman’s recovery after ten years of misery aided by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The piece extols the product's safety and cites testimonials from veterans and residents of Catawba county, praising the remedy and urging others to seek its advice.
Veterans Day in Charlotte saw 1085 Confederate veterans parade, while an audience of over 10 000 cheered their march. The event included three bullet ridden battle flags carried by the original riders, along with receptions and a barbecue, reinforcing bonds among survivors.
Lenoir College will open Tuesday at 9 o clock September 7 with enrollment and immediate class assignments. Students should arrive September 6 when teachers and former students will meet trains. New faculty include Prof H Whitmore of the University of Virginia in Chemistry Physics Geology and Prof W L Stirewall in Economics Greek. The Oakview wing is finished and painted, showers installed, campus improvements completed, and laboratories stocked.
Resident professor 3thewalt in Highland Hall announces the college’s idea of home life in a boys’ dormitory. Lenoir College offers literary, music, art, expression, and business courses at a reasonable cost, overseen by President R. L. Fritz.
Heirs of S A Huffman announce sale of about 80 acres farm 3 miles north of Hickory near Mt Olive Church with a two story dwelling two barns cribs granaries and orchard. Public road runs through the plantation. Prospective buyers may contact J S Cooks Mt Bethel NC or J P Seabach Hickory NC. Auction date August 16, 1909.
A Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan Georgia advertises fast entry training for telegraph operators. Promoting four to six month courses, graduates can earn 45 to 65 dollars monthly with permanent employment and rapid promotion. Offers illustrated catalog free by mail To Box 272 Newnan Georgia.
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