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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
1
A rambling dialect scene depicts an African American family gathering for possum meat. The speaker mocks a child’s objections while urging hospitality and pride, and warns against shame in the community’s feast and lineage.
Personal crisis report describes the death of Rev. A. D. Hunter at a Raleigh premises. The 55 year old Baptist pastor is said to have died by suicide with a razor, found in bed. He faced heavy financial and family pressures after a contested county treasurer primary. He leaves a widow and four children. eldest daughter Miss Hunter is at a business college.
Governor Glenn spoke to a large Sunday audience at the Academy of Music delivering remarks on state issues and public concerns. The event drew residents, attendees included local officials and supporters.
Governor R B Glenn spoke at the formal opening of the new Durham Y M C A as crowds filled the venue. The event included choral and scripture segments, with an address titled Are Young Men Safe What Can We Do to Help Save them? plus a benediction by Rev W C Barrett. Officers were elected for the Y M C A with 120 members. Robbers Bound Over Dag Rogers and Onis Colclough faced highway robbery charges with bonds set at $500 and $550 respectively as the case heads to court. Charles Green robbed and injured in the incident, one of four men involved in the crime.
An old advertisement urges keeping a bottle at home for croup and similar illnesses. It markets external cures for croup, colds, and pneumonia and notes a price of 28 cents. The language is garbled but implies a ready remedy and preventive claim.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's medicines as alcohol free and made from native forest roots with glycerine as a preservative. It claims the Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood, tonifies the stomach, and regulates the bowel, aiding conditions that can lead to consumption. It also notes telegraphy job opportunities and training by the National Telegraph Institute in Columbia.
Advertisement notes evidence sales by agents Hackney Bros and Pant Agents offering Pure Linseed Oil paint. It lists 7 gallons at a cost of 1.20 dollars per gallon and mentions various talons and quantities, indicating a consumer sales prompt.
White and Brown Leghorn eggs 1.00 for 15 and White and Partridge Wyandott eggs 1.50 for 15 offered by Y Poultry Farm with future delivery option.
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