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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
2
By ZER. P. COUNCIL. ESTABLISHED 1820. Entered as second class matter August 8, 1903, at the post office at Durham, N. C., under the act of Congress of March , 1879. Three months. even nee 25 CONS Rates for advertising made known on application.
A Durham column reports on Raleigh fair impressions and local events. It notes bank closures for the fair, petty crime reports, and various town items including horse Dad winning 300 dollars, a lieutenant colonel appointment, a Virginia bride, a child’s death, and ongoing police warrants.
John Ellis faced Justice Owens on a peace warrant filed by his daughter who feared him and claimed threats to kill family members. After a stint in jail the case was temporarily settled with a whiskey cure, warrants withdrawn, and Ellis returning home. He was re arrested Tuesday and bound over $1,000 for a Saturday hearing to continue the matter.
Haywood Paylor a Black man from Caswell county died from gas while cleaning a 36 feet deep well for William Daniel at Parker in Orange county on the 8th. Dr. Hughes failed to reach him in time. two hours passed before the body could be recovered.
A health note on aging and marriage cites ignorance and neglect as causes of decline in women’s appearance and vigor. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for weak women, nursing mothers, and those bearing or expecting, claiming broad benefits and no alcohol. Dr. Pierce may be consulted by letter at his Buffalo institute.
Public sale of a Durham County lot on Shepherd Street under a 1905 deed of trust from J Claudius Leigh. Trustee H A Foushee will sell at the courthouse at noon to the highest cash bidder, lot fronting 68 feet with specified rear depth, platted Proctor Place.
Advert says generosity of the publisher for renewals and new subscribers through December 31, 1907. Details list premiums available to entrants, with conditions and dates specified in the notice. The tone is promotional and aimed at boosting subscriptions.
The Recorder offers a premium number 1 pocket knife to subscribers who pay for a full year in advance. Old subscribers recognize the knife, while new customers can view it at the office or Taylor & Phipps Co store.
A notice explains that any person who pays for The Recorder one year in advance and brings in one new subscriber for one year will be entitled to premium No 2 a superior knife compared with premium No 1.
Premium No 3 offered to readers who pay for a one year advance and bring in three new subscribers. The promotion highlights a special premium item for loyal customers.
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