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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
3
Armisted Jenkins a negro switchman on the Southern was killed when his foot caught in a frog and the engine cut him in two. The incident was reported as a fatal workplace accident with grim details from local papers.
A clipped chorus of editorials argues for tighter disclosures before public bodies. The pieces urge county, city, or institutional boards to log names and contracting parties, matching court practice, to prevent improper deals and ensure accountability.
A London Mail writer describes Katebet the Theban priestess mummy on display in the British Museum. Visitors seek yes or no answers by touching the case, but the motion is explained as a mechanical effect from vibrations and electric power rather than a miracle.
Two young women argue over attending dances on a late evening in the avenue car. One favors the social calendar while the other refuses, declaring she will not go to dances and dismissing the idea of participating. The dialogue hints at social pressure and personal choice.
In a Brooklyn Eagle report the so called high born lady faced stern rebukes from her mistress over using a patent face wash promising a lily white complexion. The narrative notes powdery patches on her dark complexion disturbing family decorum while she waited at length.
Dr Mandell Creighton as vicar of Embleton gave expository sermons on psalms and epistles. Mrs Creighton notes his directness in making Bible meaning clear to plain Northern people. An elderly churchgoer distrusted the Corinthians and cried out I have no patience with them.
The text notes that Amsterdam Ghent and Venice are built on islands. Venice sits on 118 small islands connected by 37 bridges. Amsterdam spans about 190 islands with around 400 bridges. Ghent lies on 26 islands linked by 270 bridges.
Notice that Mary Holt must appear at the next term of the Durham County Superior Court on January 21, 1907 to answer or demur to the complaint for an absolute divorce filed by J. R. Holt. The notice is dated December 15, 1906 and signed by C. B. Green, Clerk of Superior Court.
Nursing Mothers and Over-burdened Women In all stations of life whose vigor and vitality may have been undermined by overwork and social duties will find in the text guidance and remedies to restore health. The article addresses fatigue, nourishment, rest, and practical steps for recovery and balance.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is advertised as a potent restorative for nursing and expectant mothers and for various female weaknesses. It is described as a glyceric extract of native roots with no alcohol, endorsed by Dr. Pierce and available by mail or at drug stores with additional related products.
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