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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
5
A garbled reminiscence describes an 1908 court-like proceeding with witnesses and a notary. The fragment mentions a matter of medicine, descriptors of illness, and a public record link to Beon Miller and a church community. The text references Eagan county and local officials, plus marriage details and a militia service period.
This fragment outlines Jen Hefner as trustee of Grace Church on the Lutheran tie, hints at his obscure life on Pott's Run, and notes witnesses Mar ta Coulter and David Shuford. It mentions Martin Gaier, a Revolutionary soldier, his son and descendants, and ties to the German Reformed congregation and Grace Church in Badin County.
A faded ad-like clipping promotes a remedy for perpetual fatigue. It mentions a “sanative wash” and a claimed cure for tired women. The text includes garbled names and vague addresses, typical of old catalog promotes.
A fragmented ad prompt discusses saving cents on cheap paint versus investing in Devoe. It questions how long paint and labor last, noting the higher upfront cost of top quality and implying better value over time. DEVOE and F. B. Ingold are named as sellers.
Rural letter carriers will convene Monday to discuss routes postmaster duties and organizational matters. The meeting aims to coordinate schedules, address route concerns, and review union or association guidance. Public notice invites eligible members and local chapters to participate.
A homanoid remedy of werene and vegetable origin, said to aid stomach, liver, and intestinal troubles, has been introduced to the county by George Ayr, a Chicago-based practitioner. Promoted as quick and effective, a single dose is claimed to bring relief in stubborn cases, with many reporting noticeable benefits after trying it.
The lesson panel discusses the scribe's question on the great commandment and the dual law, Christ's reply that loving God and neighbor sums the law, and the Pharisaic critique. It notes the scribe's understanding that God desires a right heart, not outward ritual, and contrasts Jesus Christ as the divine and human fulfillment of the covenant. The widows mite is highlighted to show true sacrifice, urging readers to weigh Christ's person and mission.
An advertisement promises instant relief from asthma and hay fever with Asthimador or Astar a. It offers a money back guarantee, directed by Grimes Drug Co and Dr Re Schiffmann St Paul Minn, with similar guaranteed sales terms for other patients and nationwide distribution through pharmacies. Also notes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for cuts burns and bruises, priced 25 and 50 cents.
Southern Railway offers extremely low round trip fares to Baltimore for the National Star Spangled Banner Centennial September 6–15, 1914. Tickets on sale September 5 with return by September 19, stopovers allowed at Washington. Travel to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Atlantic City at small cost amid grand parades and events with six through trains daily and Pullman service. Details from any Southern Railway agent.
Southern Railway announces an annual excursion to Richmond Virginia on Tuesday September 8 1914 from North and South Carolina. A special train with day coaches and Pullman sleeping cars departs Charlotte at 9:00 PM arriving Richmond next morning at 7:00 AM. Return valid on regular trains September 9 10 and 11. Tickets and Pullman reservations available via agents or R H Debuts Charlotte NC.
Train timetable notice shows the Carolina and North Western Railway issuing a schedule effective June 28. It outlines departure and arrival times, station stops, and any service changes for the new timetable period. The notice emphasizes adjustments to previous routings and potential fare notes.
A United States Census Bureau release details North Carolina agricultural workers numbers. It lists farm operators and laborers by gender, dairy farmers, stock raisers, cowboys and sheepherders, and regional totals within the nation, highlighting the share employed on farms and in agrarian roles.
The fortnightly freight car report shows a drop of nearly thirty thousand unused cars, the smallest since April 1. United States Steel Corporation reports an unfiled tonnage increase of 125000 tons, with on hand business the largest in five months. The item is a New York AP dispatch dated August.
A Boone Mill Virginia widow known as Tam claims five years of stomach trouble ended after three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets. She weighs 168 pounds again and says she can eat anything. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets and Burdock Blood Bitters from Grimes Drug Co and Latz's Drug Store. The piece also advertises Dean's Regulates for bilious attacks and notes a farmer audience need for knowledgeable food planning.
A historical timetable fragment lists Seaboard Air Line Rail routes branded The Progressive Railway of the South. It details connections at Monroe Lincolnton and Thatline with lines to Rutherfordton Johnson City Lincolnton Newton Hickory Lenott and states local and morning schedules with connections and transfers.
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