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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat announces subscription terms published by editor and proprietor Howard A Banks. Rates include yearly cash in advance and shorter terms, reflecting periodical pricing and access options.
The 1910 narrative attacks the local self-government plank as a tool used by Butler and Pius to influence North Carolina voters. It recalls 1895 laws on justices of the peace, notes New Hanover County’s share, accuses Republicans of past domination, and calls for Democratic support and funding to counter the push. The piece also cites campaign fundraising appeals to F. F. Garrett in Washington.
The Democratic National Congressional Committee distributes its Campaign Book at $1 per copy or 50c each in ten or more. It states the book contains valuable material and is the best issued, urging Democrats to obtain it and support the committee through purchases.
A Maine election on September 12 yielded the strongest Democratic victory in over fifty years, sweeping three of five Congress seats and delivering a solid legislature. The result signals a national Democratic landslide in November, with talk of a Democratic Senator from Maine and possible shifts in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. The piece critiques Speaker Cannon and Senator Aldrich and notes Senator Hale’s withdrawal, anticipating broader anti-Republican momentum.
A Newton citizen lauds city support for the Catawba Alexander bridge project, noting Newton residents contributed about three thousand dollars toward the cost. The booster says the bridge will raise Hickory area property values and provide countywide transportation benefits, with anticipated payback through taxes and asset value.
The piece urges Newton and Hickory to unite as leading municipalities in the Piedmont as new avenues of access aid regional growth. It predicts trolley era expansion will spur development and calls for sisterly cooperation between Catawba County’s largest towns amid party shifts.
Catawba September 21 report lists J. H. Coulter returning from Bergenfield New Jersey with daughter Mrs E B Lilley. Miss Nevada Trollinger visiting sister Mrs J A Har Lachian Exposition. Miss Lena Abernethy visiting sister Mrs J A Robin. Miss Mabel Gilleland visiting Mooresville. Mr and Mrs Turner returning to Ville after stay at Catawba Inn. Beulah and Fanny Little shopping in Newton. Mr and Mrs Robey Cline back from bridal tour. Mrs G W Lawrence in Memphis. Nat Reid of the Southern healthy at home. Annie Lowrance visiting Lola Barringer. Master Harvey Whitener visiting in town. Mrs J H Pitts back from visits in Spencer and Salisbury. Mr Cleveland Little of Newton visiting his mother Eva Little. Also ad for Dean's Regulats 25 cents.
Rutherford College reports a current enrollment near one hundred after a week of new arrivals, with Rev. Creel conducting church services on Sunday and delivering Bible lessons to public school students. Epworth League meetings, debates by the Platonic and Newtonian Societies, and a social afternoon for young men and women were noted, along with attendance at Wesley's Chapel camp meeting. A farewell note thanks neighbors for support during illness and death of N. H. Lawrence. An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments, with trial bottles offered locally.
In Taylorsville on September 19 Democratic nominee Doughton and challenger Cowles spar in a crowded courthouse over force bill issues and party records. Cowles defends tariff and transportation votes while Doughton touts Republican drawbacks and state concerns amid applause. The report also notes the state high school openings and a separate tariff debate between Ellendale and Bethel youths.
C. M. Henderlite of Salisbury was observed passing through the city on Sunday, according to local notes.
The Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville Tenn lists special days for live stock pet stock and poultry from Sept 12 to Oct 12 with events such as horse races dog beach shows pigeon and poultry shows and extensive premium offerings including about twenty five silver loving cups for poultry displays. Additional dates cover opening day Sept 12 and various observances including miners day educational conferences and women’s club events across Sept 12 to Oct 8.
The Appalachian Exposition in Ka fille Tennessee runs September 12 to October 2. A permanent Appalachian library will be formed from donated books, with loans from private and public libraries. Books should be clearly labeled with owner or publisher details and sent to the Woman's Building by September 10. Insurance and safekeeping arranged. Miss Kate White of Knoxville chairs. Mrs J Devant of Knoxville is secretary.
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