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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1891
Page
2
The Durham Recorder reports on political opinion in September 1801. Generals McMahon and Slocum are discussed as potential Democratic leaders with Cleveland’s influence noted. Tariff disputes and wage cuts in Fall River are cited as hard times activating farmers and workers ahead of the national convention.
In Alamance the crop is estimated at no more than half a typical yield with many plants damaged by August rains. Early frost looms, and even ripe tobacco may not be housed by October, forcing growers to cut early or risk frost damage. quality is expected to be low.
A broad review discusses the ancient origins of the umbrella and its sun shade roots, noting palm leaves and Ainu use in Japan. It mentions Horace on Egyptian canopies, Jonas Hanway, and the shift to steel ribbed modern designs. Also covered are shooting feats at the Southern Exposition, political notes on Benjamin Harrison, and various public notices and industrial topics.
Local farmer Matt Stephenson near Goshen tends a single hen adopted to raise 137 chicks hatched by multiple hens. The brood ranges from newly hatched to partridge-sized, with the hen managing the large brood successfully. The Weather Crop Bulletin notes declining crop conditions, dry spells, and potential frost risks impacting cotton and tobacco in North Carolina.
A county woman makes a striking discovery after seven years of battling a disease that threatened her life. The account highlights a discovery by a local lady and invites readers to try a remedy from W. A. Hamrick & Co. of Shelburn, N.C., with a free trial offer at Blackwalls & Sons.
An advertisement touts Camm's Emulsion as a universal remedy for Consumption, Scrofula, glandular swellings, bronchitis, and other diseases. It cites Rev. Dr. Hawes praising its life saving effect and lists E A Craigill Co and Johnson & Co as distributors in Lynchburg and Durham.
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