11 Jun 1890
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1890
Page
1
Fragmented OCR items describe a death by own action near census work, Henry M. Stanley surviving banquet fatigue and fear of African travels, and a Farmers Revolt reflecting Illinois and Northwest farmers resisting a policy. The text hints at public notices, politics, and perilous times.
In Camden County near Morrisville a plain farmer named Beckenbach provides a winter sanctuary for tramps and wanderers piling into his big barn. He recalls tramps arriving year after year, sharing work picking peas and tomatoes, while his sheltered inmates live under his hospitality without eviction even in harsh weather.
A speech before the House criticizes tariff policy and farm burdens. The speaker argues farmers face unfair duties and questions why cotton seed and other items are treated differently. He laments political divisions and urges reconsideration to aid farmers nationwide.
A rousing call extols Grand and Noble Young Men to abandon street corners and vice and pursue noble arms and earnest work. It asserts greatness comes from thought and action, not wealth or status, citing humble origins of classic authors as evidence of rising to distinction through virtue and effort.
The Greensboro Patriot notes Thos Dixon Jr once a House of Representatives member rose rapidly in politics and then chose religious service over politics. He left office, answering a higher call, while a local Democratic subscription drive urges subscriptions to Tan Duamax Reconv. at 1.50 per year, six months.
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