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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1880
Page
4
The Wulbam Recorder announces a weekly issue published Thursdays by J. D. Cameron. Advertising terms include 21 a square for the first insertion and 56 cents for each additional, with early payment rewards and liberal contractor discounts.
An 19th century farming note urges constant stirring of dry dusty soil to feed roots and boost nitrogen, arguing shallow or deep tillage depending on crop and moisture. It warns continuous drought threatens corn and cabbage yields and advocates sustained surface stirring to extend the growing period. It also includes a moral aside on humane child-rearing, condemning whipping as harmful and unnecessary.
Illinois youth husking corn near the railroad reports a new locomotive with a red smokestack. he fears it will bust and runs home crying that the engine is going to explode. The scene contrasts a proposal moment with practical domestic ideals offered by a young couple.
Vicor Blackwell, manager of Rockingham Tobacco Co, announces a new large basement room under the sales area to improve ordering and storing tobacco. He notes all tobacco is fully insured against owner liability and pledges to work harder than any house to secure the biggest market for all tobacco sent.
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