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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
Durham Chronicle comments on the 1908 campaign, noting public speakers and polling, criticizing politicians and the president, and praising William Jennings Bryan as a great man. It references newspaper reactions to campaign rhetoric and the bribery scandal surrounding Standard Oil letters, portraying a sharp view of political ethics.
The piece argues that many outsiders give advice on farming profitability while real farmers struggle with neglected farms and shortages of help. It notes that plenty of hogs and hominy do not guarantee income and warns against misinformed guidance from people with no farming experience.
The writer notes a townsman brings tobacco or cotton to town and returns with meat and lard, arguing farmers often prefer raising their own meat for quality. He questions why farmers focus on others' cost reductions instead of improving their own business practices and efficiencies.
The piece questions President Roosevelt’s claimed high civic morality by accusing Cortelyou and others of taking Standard Oil money to influence voters. It argues if Foraker was corrupted, so too were Cortelyou and Roosevelt, calling for resignations and refunds of political contributions. It cites the Charlotte Observer as the source.
Cloth off Wool and Paint all Part proves cheaper than shoddy cloth or shord paint. L. M. manufactures Zinc Metal oxide with White Lead and Linseed Oil in large scale wringings to produce paint. Hackney Bros., paint agents.
Having qualified as Executor of Sallie Johnson deceased at Durham County North Carolina this notice requires all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them by June 22 1909 or be barred from recovery All debtors must pay promptly September 22 1904 Dr A M Moore and T J Goodloe Executors
Durham store offers the latest in fall and winter millinery with hats and trimmings. The shop invites customers to visit and see the selection. Manager D. H. Thomas.
A kind old lady watches a boy bring a slipper to a cobbler with a tack protruding from the sole. The boy explains the tack is to be fixed so no one notices it, else his mother would use the slipper to spank him. The tale from the Chicago News frames a child's careful act to shield his mother from punishment.
Dr. J. W. Petty operates a veterinary practice on a farm near town offering treatment for all domestic animals. He vaccinates horses and dogs for shipping and hunting and cares for horses and pets while owners are away on vacation. Phone 758.
Seaboard Air Line Railway effective Sept 18 1908 announces train departures and connections from Durham with No 238 at 10 35 AM linking to No 38 for Portsmouth Norfolk then Weldon for Eastern Carolina lines and steamship connections to Washington Baltimore Cape Charles New York and Boston and connections to Richmond Washington and New York via No 66. Other arrivals include No 241 at 4 30 PM No 221 at 10 05 AM and No 222 at 6 00 PM with Durham Southern No 41 at 3 15 PM linking to routes toward Apex Wilmin Be Atlante Birmingham Memphis and Florida points. timetable details and agents contact.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription are described as potent blood purifiers tonics and nervines. The texts claim benefits for facial nasal bronchial stomach bowels and bladder issues and for weak overworked women improving health and vigor. The advertisement promotes non alcoholic non secret formulas with glyceric plant extracts and authentic ingredient listings.
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