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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
2
A Durham newspaper column discusses upcoming primaries in less than three weeks, criticizing legislative candidates and party spending. It argues for government transparency on campaign funds, suggests salary reforms for county officers, and urges inclusive justice while avoiding partisan excess.
A passenger train on the Southern derailed near Kings Mountains on Sunday, injuring five Atlanta clerks and Gainesville resident D P White. Engineer Kizziah kept the throttle and halted the engine as a Pullman car derailed. the wreck delayed traffic by sixteen hours as 150 yards of track were torn up. The cause remains undetermined as crews worked through the night to restore service.
Frequent showers and strong winds hit the county with heavy damage to corn cotton and tobacco but no major destruction reported. A dull spell at recent protracted meetings drew comments on prohibition. Local residents and visitors from Durham Lyons and Edgemont are noted. One mule died in a peculiar accident during transportation.
A reader recalls an incident where J. C. Ross is aided to eat watermelons. An unnamed person tried to assist the writer but was intercepted and forced to surrender the goods. The writer suspects the thief will avoid that patch in the future.
A Milwaukee Sentinel passenger recalls a perilous voyage up the Amazon with mixed crew. Island natives seize the party and hold them during a turtle egg feast, with dances and feasting lasting nearly a week before they finally escape.
Reports describe an experiment near Bedford England to prove Earth's curvature. Three posts of equal height on a six mile water stretch show the center post overtopping the ends when viewed by telescope, indicating a curved surface. The method parallels the known ship mast observation at sea.
A comic puzzle plays on words with a Dublin father Little and his daughter eloping. The question asks the time and the punch line reveals Little after 2 as a play on words. A truncated note mentions Toledo sword blades forged by Saracens resembling a clock spring.
L. B. Christian announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary on August 22. If nominated and elected, he pledges to provide the best possible service to county residents.
An article discussing female health, urging examinations when needed, promoting Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic, printed-ingredient remedy said to cure irregularities and weakness. It cites endorsements, gifts a pamphlet with bottle, and offers free medical advice and pelleted aids for stomach, liver, and bowels.
A Democratic primary candidate for Sheriff of Durham County declares commitment to service, stating if nominated and elected he will serve as he has in the past. Signed respectfully by John F. Harward.
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