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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
2
Notice indicates second class matter at Durham post office dated August 8 1903 under the 1879 act. It lists durations of one year eight months and three months and mentions advertising rates available on application.
A Durham letter comments on prohibition rhetoric and legislative chances. It criticizes lawmakers for delaying bills while noting the extra session and ongoing railroad debates. The author laments suits in superior court and recalls a detective incident, urging careful disruption over reforms.
Raleigh delegates convene as the North Carolina Senate and House organize. Governor Glenn’s message prompts a rail rates dispute with committees named to study a three cent rate and four cent mileage books. Conductors and railroad workers pressure for the 3 cent rate amid wage concerns.
A note invites any interested young woman lacking funds to pursue education to write to J. Littleton in North Carolina for assistance or information.
Medical writers and teachers attest to the value of native American plants for healing. Dr. Pierce of Buffalo offers a book of extracts explaining why these roots cure various ailments and how medicines are made from plant sources.
The Recorder announces a promotion for all subscribers paying one year in advance. Each prepaid subscriber receives premium number 1 a pocket knife. Older subscribers understand the knife value while new ones can see samples at the office or at Taylor and 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 a sharper knife than premium No 1.
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