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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
2
Durham notes the local campaign reaching a fever pitch before nominations. Mr Graves in Chicago asserts two men can dictate the next president, claiming Roosevelt can sway Bryan and Bryan can sway Roosevelt.
The piece urges graduates to drop pretenses and commit to honest, humble work after college. It cautions against relying on status, warns of competition from noncollegiate peers, and stresses perseverance, charity, and loyalty to North Carolina as they enter the next life phase.
The narrator contemplates a possible return to Strelsau and Strelsau’s court after considering an embassy and his connection to the queen. He recalls battles, memories, and friends like Sapt, Strakencz, Black Michael, and Rupert of Hentzaus as he weighs future actions and the pull of love and duty. He plans secret communications with Fritz von Tarlenheim and Flavia, while admitting a longing for renewed public life and possible confrontation with past foes. The piece closes with the title THE EXD.
The tale recalls Louis Philippe’s claim of stability at the Tuileries in 1847 and his subsequent flight two months later. It also tells of Sir George Napier during Touloun who fed a French dog with his left hand after his right hand was injured.
A married couple quietly seeks a baby through a public ad saying they offer a good home. A mother overheard the plea and fears a baby farm scam. The detective husband warns such pitches likely aim to harvest money via weekly board payments and wholesale sale.
A young man seeks a newspaper job, citing traits from great figures from Alexander the Great to Horace Greeley. The managing editor rejects him by remarking on his flaws, prompting the youth to lament that one must possess all the traits of great men yet still fail to fit in as the world speeds past genius.
A Philadelphia tailor notes from his measuring books that Americans have grown taller and stronger over the last century. Average chest size rose from 36 to 38 inches while height went from 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8¼ inches. Leg length and shoulder development increased, but waist girth shrank by two inches.
Scattered guidance on how to say brougham varies by region. In Scotland it is Broocham or Broofam or Brooham with different oo and ch sounds. in London society it is Broo am or Broom and sometimes broom as the long oo. Some elder speakers say broo am or bro om. the vulgar form is brome.
The Revue Economique Internationale notes Russia has nearly four tenths of its surface covered by forests. Russian woods are so extensive they nearly match the combined area of western Europe including Austria Hungary Germany Switzerland Belgium Italy France and more. Austria Hungary is among the European countries trading with Russia and rich in forests.
This day qualified as administrator of W B Harris deceased late of Durham County North Carolina. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them to the undersigned by April 2 1908 or be barred from recovery. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. E F Garrard Administrator.
Executor announces all debts to Frances Markham late of Durham County must be paid. all creditors urged to present claims for settlement. March 13, 1907, John W. Markhaw administrator requests claims be filed to bar others.
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