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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
3
A contractor switched troops to increased Quaker Oats and reduced meat portions, boiling oats with drinking water. Stomach issues eased quickly and strength rose as morale improved. The entry notes the effectiveness of good oatmeal in the warm climate and mentions local census and school updates, a memorial poem, and community notices including marriages and obituaries.
President Iritz and Rev. C. L. Miller attended the United Synod of the South biennial in Rich Va. Miller joined two committees on home missions and coordination of education. Rev. W. A. Deaton held roles on foreign missions and the Theological Seminary. S T Hallman visited his daughter at Lenoir College and spoke to students. Town workers repaired walks around Oak View and the college.
Train arrival notice lists the Soutrican Railway heading west and the C N W Railway east at 4 30 PM. The item reads like a timetable entry for daily departures and station calls.
Fragmented ad text touts Swamp-Root as a great kidney remedy by Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. It promises relief from urinary issues, fatigue, and nervous symptoms, urging readers to mail for a book and order a bottle. Contains many mis-spellings and promotional claims typical of early 20th century patent medicine ads.
A compact list of interior finishes includes blinds frames mouldings mantels flooring pine shingles and cedar shingles with various decorative fabrics and trim items. The fragment hints at a hardware or home goods catalog style entry.
The United States government backs the Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville Tennessee from September to October 13. War and treasury displays feature Civil War wagons coinage money and a printing press while the navy presents model battleships and moving postoffice pictures. Also shown will be a stage coach mail letters and a staff display highlighting department progress and territorial improvements.
At the Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville Tennessee from September 12 to October 13 a $500 Knoxville Business Men's Saddle Horse stake will determine ownership of America’s five gaited saddle horse. The class requires registered horses under saddle and walking, canter, rack or running walk gaits. Entries close September 1 with a 5 percent entry fee and prize distribution of 30 percent to first, 25 to second, 20 to third, 15 to fourth, and 10 to fifth. Eight entries anticipated.
Live Stock Committee reports $11 000 in premiums and cups offered for the Appalachian Exposition at Knoxville Tennessee October 12 to October 12. The capacity of the dairy building is expected to be insufficient, with orders already placed. Interest from all regions indicates a large attendance and further capacity increases may be needed.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King s New Life Pills as matchless regulators for keen brain and strong body. It claims nerve and energy come from balanced organs and urges purchase at local stores C. M. Shuford Movers Grimes Drag Co and others for 25 cents.
Pursuant to an order by Referee W C Ervin in the W G Fox bankruptcy, the trustee will sell on October 8, 1910 at noon at the First National Bank steps in Hickory a deed free lot between 14th and 15th Aves. It runs S 240 ft to 14th Ave, E 100 ft to J Thos Setzer line, N 240 ft to 15th Ave, back to start. Title to be conveyed free from encumbrances. Sylv. S. E. Killian, Trustee E. B. Cline, Attorney. 9 15 4t
Special Southern Railway train from Charlotte at 11 10 p m on September 27 travels to Jacksonville and Tampa with Pullman cars and first class coaches. Round trip rates apply from named stations, with a final return limit. Contact P A Charles F Gay GF Washington and Raleigh for details and savings.
Northbound Train 10 leaves Hickory daily except Sunday at 7.45 pm. Southbound Train 9 arrives Hickory daily at 2.30 pm. Train 8 operates daily except Sunday. Train 7 arrives Hickory daily except Sunday at 8.07 am.
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