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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1890
Page
2
The Recorder calls for a six month special twenty thousand trade edition to advertise Durham. The plan includes a September issue with a profusely illustrated city write up, railroads, tobacco, and a handsome cover. Citizens are urged to cooperate for time and expense.
A fragment recounts a lyrical verse about taking hearts and silver with rhymed lines and a later sales pitch urging readers to try Hood’s Sarsaparilla. The text blends a romantic snippet with an advertisement style admonition to purchase Hood’s product.
Local editorials in multiple papers advocate Judge Womack for the Fifth District judgeship. They praise his legal learning, conduct, and record, noting his sacrifice leaving a lucrative practice and his strong performance in Halifax, Granville, Warrenton, and other venues.
A fragment notes selecting seasonable dress items from various counters. The brief hints at many pieces not named or described, implying a wider array of goods beyond the few singled out.
An unusual width fabric 40 inches is priced at 10 cents a yard, considered surprisingly cheap versus the expected 15 cents or more. Describes color options Blue on Cream Cardinal and White, praising the sheer smooth quality and neat designs as the best batiste value for the money.
Sale item notes cream cashmere yardage 36 inch width priced at 40 cents per yard, originally 50 cents. Mentions fall and evening shades such as Albatros and Henriettas in the listing.
An newspaper ad touts $2.00 shoes with claims of better fit and wear than higher priced rivals. It highlights Ladies Dongola and other styles with eye catching features and mentions men’s priced shoes at $3.00, along with ribbed veils and silk mitts offered at low cents.
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