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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
The Recorder warns subscribers to pay arrears by April first due to post office rules and asks readers to contribute items. It discusses politics and prohibition, mentions Governor Glenn and W. W. Kitchin, and notes joint congressional debates as part of the campaign atmosphere.
The many friends of Major H. A. London editor of the Chat ham Record urge loyalty by voting for him for Corporation Commissioner. He has the ideal blend of peace and wartime leadership for the post.
Fred Draughan aged 18 died at his father A J Craughan's West Main home after a illness. He helped in the family's wholesale grocery business in Durham. The funeral was led by Rev C J Thompson from the First Baptist church and burial occurred at Maplewood cemetery. Rev T F Haney resigned as pastor of the Second Presbyterian and will move to Prattsville Alabama with his family to Sanford and begin a new post there.
At 8 30 p m Rev George Stewart spoke under Anti Saloon League auspices on The Stump Digger to a full Academy of Music crowd. Over two hours he held the attention of a large audience of men, delivering a strong message in support of the May measure.
Mr W A Barbee aged 92 the oldest man in Chatham county died at his home about fifteen miles from this place. He leaves a wife and two children. Rev A P Barbee of this city is a kinsman and W J Scott is a grandson. He was a substantial citizen and fond of recounting hauling cement from Weldon for the state house. He had been healthy until a rapid decline.
J B Sherrill of Concord North Carolina rebuts rumors that he has withdrawn from the Democratic race for Commissioner of Labor and Printing. He asserts continued support from state Democrats and press endorsements, pledging full effort if nominated and elected. Dated Concord March 21 1908.
In a Charlotte Observer piece, Shipman addresses dealer practices and notes rival J B Sherrill as a competing dealer. The report situates Sherrill within the local business scene and references market dynamics.
M. L. Shipman of Raleigh counters Brother Sherrill's statement about an almost unanimous North Carolina press endorsement for his bid as Commissioner of Labor and Printing. He cites numerous Democratic editors supporting him and says no unfavorable scrutiny from Democratic editors or party leaders is feared. March 24, 1908.
An excerpt describes the Golden Medical Discovery name and its Golden Seal root origin. It notes early discovery by Dr. Pierce to extract medicinal properties from native roots using heat and specialized apparatus. The text cautions against expecting miracles and states it cannot cure advanced consumption, but may aid early throat bronchial and catarrhal conditions if taken properly.
The Recorder offers a premium pocket knife to any subscriber who pays for one year in advance. Current and new subscribers can view the knife at the office or at Taylor & Phipps Co's store.
A notice explains that any person paying for The Recorder one year in advance and bringing one new subscriber will receive premium No 2 a better knife than premium No 1. The text outlines eligibility and the premium comparison.
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