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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1912

Page

2

North Carolina State Officials List Acknowledged

A fragment lists state government roles with names for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Auditor Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction Commissioner of Labor and King Commissioner of Agriculture Long Term and Short Term Corporation Commissioners and Supreme Court Judges. The legible entries include J Y Joyner W P Wood T W Bicket and Geo H.

Locke Graig E. L. Travis Supreme Court W. A. Joke Geo. H

Trust in Politics Sparks Newspaper Rivalry

The piece accuses major North Carolina papers led by the Asheville Citizen and Charlotte Observer of backing Simmons while noting editorials by Chambliss and Phillips defend Kitchin. It mocks coverage of Aycock and Ward proposals, cites vote alignments on reciprocity and tariff bills, and argues the essence of a senator's vote matters more than tally counts.

Democrat Charlotte Observer and Chronicle Greensboro News Kitchin Clark Chambliss Phillips Ashevill Citizen Charlotte Observer Chronicle and News Raleigh News and Observer Wilmington Star Newbern News and Observer Aycock Simmons Wade Harris Observer New York Sun Judge Clark Mr. Ward Hickory Wilson Wilson Man Wade The Kinder D. A News Chronicle Senate Overman Bacon Kern John Sharp Williams Culberson

Simmons and Clark in Tariff Reform Debate

The writer questions Senator Simmons's stance on reciprocity and lumber protection and argues that Clark would better serve the state while criticizing Simmons's record. The piece defends Simmons's service but favors Clark for four years under President Wilson's administration.

John Sharp Williams Culberson Simmons Phillips Harris Chambliss Picngunish Senate Mr. Simmons Noodrow Wilson Clark

Lutz Girls and the Tomatoes Make a Mark

Henry Lutz recalls his daughters Annie Lee and Grace Lutz winning notice after the Newton story about their 1000 cans of tomatoes. A coast town order for 100 cans at ten cents each followed. The girls plan to start a bank account with the tomato funds, fund furniture, education, and aspire to the State fair prize for best display on their tenth of an acre tomato club plot.

Newton Charlotte Observer Lutz Catawba County Henry Lutz Observer Annie Lee Grace

A Nasty Dose of South Carolina Patriotism and Loss

The passage praises Mr. Sellers of Bowles and Sellers for moving from Cheraw to be a valued citizen, investing in local enterprises, and bringing charming guests. It notes his patriotism for the Palmetto State, his sadness over Blease's election, and a doctor’s quip about heart trouble and nausea, ending with praise for Bro. Sellers, formerly of South Carolina.

Mr. Sellers Bowles & Sellers Cheraw Hickory South Carolina North Carolina Blease Clarence Whitener Bro. Sellers

Simmons Threatens Wilson Victory in Senate Race

A political column targets Senator Simmons of North Carolina as a dangerous Democrat whose re election would imperil Wilson’s administration. The writer compares Simmons to past obstructive figures and urges Democratic peers nationwide to block his return, noting forthcoming term expirations next March.

Colliers Bailey Texas Simmons North Carolina Washington Wilson Gorman Maryland Smith New Jersey Cleveland Simmon Sollier

Electric Bitters Promote Health for Busy Executives

The ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for fatigue and illness among leaders of large firms. It claims rapid relief for weakness, rheumatism, liver and kidney issues and urges purchases at local drugstores for 50 cents. Noted testimonials from Chas. B. Allen of Sylvania, Ga. and others underscore the product’s effectiveness.

B. Allen Sylvania Moser & Lutz C. M. Shuford Grimes Drug Co

A Naughty Boy and His Mother in Greensboro News

A tangled political jab from Greensboro News editor references Senator Simmons and Bailey. Phillips counters that Bailey was not repudiated by Texas and declined to run again. Rhetorical critique follows as the piece alludes to Standard Oil and anticipated political repercussions.

Greensboro News Simmons Democrat Bailey Texas Phillips Bobby Dear Standard Oil Joey

A Monthly Money Crop by Henry Lutz

Henry Lutz, a versatile farmer and father of two Tomato Club girls, says he has not planted cotton this year and barely raised two bales last year. He markets blooded Jersey bull calves, butterfat, eggs, Elberta peaches, truck produce, fruit, and sweet potatoes, aiming to have something to sell every month of the year.

Henry Lutz Daryman Jersey Mr. Lutz

Tomato Girls of Catawba Boost Canning Effort

Newton Dispatch reports Catawba farm girls in a tomato club cultivate one tenth acre each for canning. Forty girls, including Annie Lee Lutz and Grace Lutz, have canned 136 tomatoes Monday and aim for about 1,000 cans this year. Each girl earns ten cents per can and brands her own cans. The program saves fruit from waste and supplies higher quality tomatoes for winter use.

Newton Charotte Catawba Tomato Club Annie Lee Lutz Grace Lutz Henry P. Lutz

Uncle Ezra Endorses King’s New Life Pills for Quick Relief

An advertisement urges readers to take Dr King’s New Life Pills for quick relief from ailments. It claims easy, safe, and sure results for constipation indigestion and liver issues and lists local dealers Moser Lutz Shuford and Grimes Drag Co selling the product for 25 cents.

Wwe Dr. King Moser & Lutz C. M. Shuford and Grimes Drag Co

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Howard A. Banks Hickon N. C W. B. Councill House of Representatives W. B. Gaither the Man Trust Deh V. Pierce Pierce Haare Ull D.lmy Bae Pierce's Medical Asheville Business College Henry S. Shockley Asheville, N. C A. B.C Gro. Co Elbert Mills Trinity College R. L. Flowers Durham, North Carolina Chileren Fletcher Castoria Tomato Girls Ezra Appalachian Training School Boone, N. C North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Juliani. Foust Pres Greensboro N.C Rutherford College North Carol Spartanburg School of Telegraphy Main Street Spartanburg, S. C Statesville J. A. Scott D.D Statesville, N.C Eer Oe Thorowga Virginia Etolst Blank Acre Thomas Rosser Reeves Blackstone Lenoir College Hickory, N. C University of North Carolia Highland Hall Hickory Business College L. Fritz Presbyterian College Charlotte, N. C Modern Christian College For Women Sedmont Carolina John L. Caldwell A. M D. D Claremont College Joseph L. Murphy Elizabeth College Conservatory OF Music Charlotte Collector College Chas. B. King Ee Davenport College Lenoir, North Carolina James Braxton Craven College and Fitting School Newton, North Carolina Thea Eileee Nees W. R. Weaver Dean Peace Institute For Young Women Raleigh, N.C Bette Boyes
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