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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
2
The Commoner notes Simmons is a Democratic candidate for re election in North Carolina. He is not a progressive and the outside world wonders why the state has tolerated him so long. The piece argues principle is involved in the contest.
Supt Hodges of Asheville asks Hickory officials for ample police protection to keep the new Southern depot neat and free from loafers. The Chamber has notified the police chief to clear the station of loiterers and arrest if needed. The plan includes a tar and macadam driveway and shade trees with local property adjustments pending.
In a sharp political appeal Senator Simmons and Governor Kitchin clash, the author suggests ending the dispute by voting for Chief Justice Clark in the first primary. The piece frames the contest as a binary choice and advocates Clark as a peaceable solution.
Beasley defends plain democracy against critics who dredge up an old editorial praising Senator Simmons. He argues democratic opinion has shifted, not the senator, asking who really changed. The piece questions unity among Democrats and the defection of support over time.
A Wake Forest writer argues against Senator Simmons as a "near Democrat" citing Gorman and Aldrich battles over tariff bills. The piece warns North Carolina to avoid a senator who votes with protectionists, urging loyalty to the party and current tariff stakes.
An old newspaper ad offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh claiming Hall’s Catarrh Cure cures it. It lists F J Cheney Co of Toledo and Nat Bank of Commerce endorsing the firm. The remedy is advertised as acting on the blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Price is 75 cents per bottle and Hall’s Family Pills are recommended for constipation.
The Statesville Landmark recalls past editor quarrels and memory lapses, noting comparable editorial foibles to Webster’s old slips. It cites a Greensboro convention where Ward denounced Cleveland and mentions M. Simmons as a former attacker of Cleveland during the 1896 convention era.
A vintage ad boasts improved Chill and Fever Tonic as the finest remedy, claiming rapid cures for multiple families. It warns of no side effects, notes large bottle availability, and lists Gagzad’s in North Carolina as a seller. The copy includes a quip about not chewing and promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a food aid.
A long list of public school books with prices is provided including spellers dictionaries grammars readers geographies and drawing books. Also notes on speeches by Judge Clark including Asheville Hendersonville Waynesville dates and speakers and canvassing plans for his campaign.
The implicit confidence in Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy rests on experience with its use and knowledge of the many remarkable cures of colic diathoea and dysentery it has effected. For sale by all dealers.
A reader named P L Miller argues against removing all railroad crossings. He notes public crossings have signals and whistle rules, but private crossings remain unaddressed. He opposes routing roads far from his house and insists on keeping nearby access despite safety concerns.
A dated advertisement extols health as essential for large enterprises. It claims Electric Bitters restore energy, citing a Ga. man’s cure from rheumatism and liver and stomach issues after four bottles. The ad emphasizes sleep, eight hours nightly, and urges purchase at local druggists.
County Commissioners and boards of health are urged to hire health officers to reduce death rates. The piece stresses that the method matters little to leaders. the aim is lower mortality. It criticizes health work that fails to produce results and asserts the obligation rests with officials to ensure progress.
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