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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
3
Local news covers seed prices, tobacco trade moves, and a street fair call in Durham. Obituary honors Richard D Blacknall a longtime Durham druggist, church member, and community figure. Court term opens with civil cases and railroad suits amid regional affairs.
A biographical sketch details a Durham leader born in Dorperounty in 1850, tracing his ancestry to Mecklenburg signers and noting a life in horses, stock, and a long run as mayor. It highlights community respect, Knights of Pythias ties, and a reputation for just governance and public service amid a busy business career.
Trinity College aims to launch a new educational movement in the South freeing education from politics and narrow ties. The president notes Southern colleges suffer from poverty endowments and tradition, hindering intellectual growth and effective teaching.
The article discusses Trinity College expanding its facilities and modernizing methods to elevate education beyond state bounds. It argues for a pan Southern institution uniting minds from Alabama to Tennessee, supported by New England and Northern educators, with future gains expected from generous benefactors and alumni.
Durham Marble Works continuously expands its marble business with skilled artisans and heavy monumental capabilities. The firm showcases finished pieces at its yard and supplies cemeteries with admired work, earning praise and repeat orders across the community.
A testimonial from Dogen M Nails of Ameterdam Virginia praises Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets for curing long suffered stomach pain and biliousness after years of constipation. The ad claims rapid improvement after a few doses and urges others to try the remedy. Another endorsement from Mrs. Joe Person of Kittrell North Carolina touts Dyspepsia cure and health benefits, inviting readers to request full particulars and models.
In a quiet trading session investors watched tobacco shares move higher while broader indices posted modest gains. Analysts cited steady consumer demand and favorable seasonality as drivers for a cautious but positive tone across key suppliers.
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