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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
Fragments indicate a notice about second class matter and an advertising detail. It mentions Durham and a reference to Congress in March, with unclear dates and context.
Durham editors criticize county commissioners for pushing road bonds and borrowing money despite a prior vote against them. They cite higher interest costs and engineering fees, urging actions aligned with taxpayers’ interests and the public good. The piece questions motive and calls for adherence to voters’ will.
North Carolina lawmakers in Raleigh push the rate acts with Buxton amendment struck out, Dowd of Mecklenburg introducing a senate bill substitute. Senate passes the measure 59 to 50 after a late session. Postponed adjournment planned and both houses set to reconvene.
A brief notice invites any young woman seeking an education but lacking funds to write to Littleton, N. The call emphasizes opportunity and financial aid possibilities for applicants without means.
The Recorder offers premium number 1 pocket knives to subscribers who pay for a full year in advance. Existing old subscribers know the knife, while new readers can view it at the office or at Taylor & Phipps Co's store.
The notice states that any person paying for The Recorder one year in advance and bringing one new subscriber for one year will be entitled to premium No 2. It describes a sharper knife than premium No 1 and specifies the premium benefits.
The Recorder offers a premium No 3 to readers who pay for one year in advance and recruit three new subscribers, delivering exclusive content as a reward for loyalty and growth.
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