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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
4
A Paris Figaro quip recalls a Russian peasant robbed of boots after naps by the roadside. another joke notes a man refusing chloroform until paying his bill. In a separate incident M F Johnson, a fireman, had several foot bones crushed while boarding a fire wagon but is reported to be recovering.
The Rev. I R Hicks 1908 Almanac is ready for delivery and surpasses prior editions with a beautiful cover and rich half tones. It includes complete yearly Hicks weather forecasts with illustrations and is priced at 85 cents by mail or 30 cents on news stands. Word and Works magazine offers forecasts month to month and a large reading selection for $1 yearly with one almanac included per subscription. Address Word and Works Publishing Co., 2201 Locus Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Agents wanted.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's medicines made from native forest roots without alcohol or habit forming ingredients. It claims to purify stomach and bowels, aid catarrhal head and throat conditions, and support digestion and liver function. Endorsements include medical letters, urging patient, persevering use.
A local tale from Cactus Center centers on a beloved teacher who captivates students and town chatter. Dawson the druggist schemes a humorous auction of a scratched toilet set to impress the teachers charm and spark Christmas shopping.
In a Denver Republican style report a chaotic shooting erupted with thirteen injuries and bullets piercing a toilet set. A gift committee failed to quell tensions as the teacher moved eastward and the group vowed to see justice through.
General Greely recalls a Christmas at Cape Sabine with his expedition. Food scarce, hardships endured, but a festive meal and tobacco gifts brought rare cheer as the North Pole Christmas passed in smoke. Also notes Bourne mills plan a ten day August vacation with a 50 percent average weekly wage bonus.
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