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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
2
Local items report on population census notes for Durham prescriptions, staff changes at The Charlotte Observer, and Southern Democratic hopes for a 20th century presidential nominee. Also covered are political quiet around Raleigh, temperance in gubernatorial races, and several Durham social notices including weddings, tobacco sales, legal issues, and a barn fire with losses reported.
A historical excerpt praises Mr. Taft as a capable and honest candidate for president while noting Gov. Hughes as a strong potential rival for the second spot on the ticket. It also mentions the Democrats likely nominating Mr. Bryan amid commentary on charity and children.
An educational rally at Glenn's school house last Wednesday night drew strong support for a local tax. J W Ferrell and S M Suit spoke on past and future needs, with D W Sorrell outlining funding sources. Attendance and enthusiasm suggested the tax would pass.
The makers of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription state the formula is printed on every bottle wrapper and that the ingredients have strong endorsements from leading medical authorities. A booklet detailing ingredients and endorsements will be mailed free upon request to Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
Mrs. John Lane notes how many London statues suffer from weather and vandalism, with King Charles and Milton stooped by grime while Queen Anne and George III look tired. Nelson on his column remains the visual peak, yet even there architecture outshines the sculpture. The piece ends advising future heroes to seek column-top glory.
A reader notes a Missouri statute claiming a town’s corporate limits as a 1200 yard square area starting at a residence. The column questions the feasibility of squaring a circle and reflects on a white heronlike apparition and foreign perceptions amid a local civic issue.
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