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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
Byline credits Zeb P. Council and notes the paper established in 1820 with postal registration in Durham North Carolina. It lists subscription rates of one dollar per year six months fifty cents and three months twenty five cents and mentions advertising rates available on application.
A Durham pamphlet touts a new wave of Black enterprises on Parrish Street led by John Merrick. The Merchants and Farmers Bank capitalized at 10,000 dollars opens with a drug store, barber shop, and an insurance arm, all run by Black professionals. The Carolina Mutual and Protective Association claims 140,000 members and rapid expansion into South Carolina.
A historical discussion notes the knock-out blow as a pivotal boxing element and extols Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for digestive and catarrhal diseases. It promotes a free booklet and his medical adviser, claiming alcohol-free ingredients and urging readers to request by mail from Buffalo New York.
John F. Harward states his run for Sheriff of Durham County in the Democratic Primary. He pledges to serve the public if nominated and elected, noting past service.
A candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Durham County seeks support ahead of the primary. The notice requests backing and outlines campaign intent under party rules.
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