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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat from September 8 1910 notes publication details with editor Moward A Banks and pricing terms. It lists subscription options one year in advance six months or less, and advertising rates. The issue indicates postal classification and weekly schedule.
The letter argues for a sheriff who would enforce prohibition laws, noting voter expectations and and candidate R. Lee Hewitt's stated commitment to upholding his oath to enforce such laws as with all others. Hewitt asserts readiness and ability to enforce prohibition within his duties.
R P Caldwell of Newton suggests routing the Salisbury Asheville Highway via Mooresville to include Newton. The Landmark notes Statesville would be bypassed and urges local attention if the line should pass there. The highway convention will be featured at Hickory Street Fair November 2 3 and 4.
An old item notes that Georgia governor candidate Hoke Smith was born in Newton on the Catawba College campus at Matron's Hall. It recalls a dressy boyhood and a notable habit of dusting his boots with a pocket handkerchief. The piece suggests he should be an annual commencement orator.
Col Thornton comments on the 1920s era cotton peak in August price levels, noting high prices since war times. The Democrat recalls cotton beauty in Catawba and cites a controversial drowning of a black convict in Buncombe. A reader urges Hickory to attract C N W shops or invest cash bonus in small, growing industries to spur progress.
The Hickory group managed a Judie convention with ample ice water lemonade and cigars. Delegates stayed at the Huffry hotel and were welcomed by chairmen F A Clinard and Z V Buchanan for smooth arrangements and reception duties.
Lewton Enterprise reports Vicero Cline is compiling a Cline family history to be published soon. He traced Cabarrus and Rowan Clines to great grandfather Bostian Cline, who came from Pennsylvania to the South Fork area. The article invites all Clines and relatives to join and help complete the genealogy.
Newton New ton Booster Club lands a wholesale grocery house in Raleigh Observer. L C Bickett of L C Bickett and Brother in Monroe tours towns seeking a location when Newton is chosen. The business opens October 1 and local merchants pledge support. The other partner is Hon T W Bickett.
The Hickory Democrat recounts how John Lutz and his sons built a 1000 acre upland farming operation in Catawba County then shifted to dairying. They run a chain of dairy farms producing prize winning butter, feed cows with farm raised feed, and cull cows not delivering 300 pounds of butter annually, with seven cows yielding 400 to 496 pounds.
Oswego resident A Cooper praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a long standing night cough. The advertisement touts relief for cold, sore lungs, asthma, croup and whooping cough with quick action and a satisfaction guarantee. Trial bottles offered free through local druggists.
In a sensational case tied to unwritten law themes, Katherine Fretsch faced murder charges after allegedly shooting Frank Misch amid accusations of betrayal. She proclaimed innocence from confinement while reportedly pregnant. Police and witnesses describe a vigilante-tinged motive, with local coverage noting sensational reactions and public debate over social codes.
Mothers advised to keep Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to treat colds feverishness constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Free trial package offered to mothers who write to Allen S Olmstead LeRoy New York. Annie Harmon a milliner now heads W T Sledge's millinery department. Weston Clinard and George Blackwelder visit Chapel Hill to enter the University. Rev J S Moody to return Friday with Episcopal church services Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm.
A Big Hearted Man lauds Gen Julian S Carr as the state’s most generous figure. He funds a chartered special train to transport North Carolina veterans to a regional event in Norfolk on September 6. The piece frames Carr’s motives as pure, noting attempts to seek honors have been refused yet do not diminish his generosity.
The Greensboro News notes Congressmen Webb and Morehead exchange claims over using official frank in political editorials and letters. Webb says he paid postage on undiluted editorials and cotton mill replies, while offering $100 for an unfrankable letter. he promises a judge’s mind and singleness to interpret the law.
Hildebran on September 6 reports the Henry River bridge completed and praised as one of the finest on the river. Local residents and visitors share updates on housing moves, milling equipment, and missionary plans while camp meeting attendees return home.
One hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh. F J Cheney & Co Toledo claim reliability and financial ability. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo vouch for Cheney. Hall's Datath Cure taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Democrat offers various subscriptions at reduced prices: 15 cents for a short period, 25 cents for Christmas, and The Democrat with the Progressive Farmer for one year at 1.25 dollars. The offer runs until November 15.
A vivid account describes a remarkable one hour project that laid 380 miles of road coast to coast in Iowa with 10,000 workers, paid by none, driven by patriotism and political will. The effort united Dems and Republicans, organized farmers with plows and drags, and produced a premier long distance road across the state. The piece ends with local ads and a health tonic promotion.
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