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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
2
The piece argues public salaries have risen but should not exceed value of service. It favors salary basing for county officers and opposes reducing pay before candidates know their remuneration. Any salary law should take effect after the next general election, whether up or down.
The Hillsboro editor notes progress and modern growth in Hillsboro led by merchants and road improvements. Officials like Joseph A. Harris John Laws Sheriff Andrews and local figures are highlighted as driving forces. The piece celebrates urban renewal and a rising forward movement with a watchful eye on tradition and future prospects.
In 1867 on the plains near Smoky Hill and Fort Larned, Cody guides General Custer on a long dawn ride from Fort Hays using a mule contrasting with the general’s horse. The ride tests endurance as sand hills, water stops, and pursuit by Indians frame a tense march to the fort.
The notice outlines Seaboard timetable changes effective Sept 13 1908 for Durham. It lists trains 238 10 35 am connecting at Henderson with No 38 Norfolk at 607 Mere, Weldon with A L for Eastern Carolina port, and connections at Portsmouth Norfolk with steamship lines to Cheahington Baltimore Cape York and Boston. It mentions arrival of No 241 at 430 pm and No 22 leaving Durham at 800 pm plus connections at Henderson for No 66 to Washington and New York. Additional notes reference Durham Southern train numbers and connections with No 41 and 43 to various southern destinations. Contact R A Montgomery or agent for time tables and information.
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