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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
2
The Recorder, sold in August and moved to Hillsboro, failed to meet terms and is returned to Durham where it will be published. Debtors are urged to call at the office to pay King and Rollins, lessees, Pueblo Jan 18.
This notice urges subscriptions at fifty cents yearly to extend the paper's circulation and usefulness. It recounts political talk about Kitchin Settle and Pou Buck Stroud, notes interruptions at meetings as misdemeanors, mentions a tick-rich Wake County campaign, rumors of a Turkish sultan assassination, calls for patriotism over party lines, and reports scarlet fever fears in Opelika and Auburn with quarantines and school suspensions.
A long political note describes Populists opposing the gold bug candidate Settle in a district race while urging free silver supporters to unite behind the stronger silver candidate. It lauds Democrats Populists and National Silverites for a three party coalition and cites North Carolina's historical independence as a moral precedent. The ticket lists Locke Craig of Buncombe as Democrat running at large with Flectore.
A long mixed report outlines district political figures across parties, then shifts to registration deadlines for Durham County precincts, listing four upcoming Saturdays for registration and stressing the duty to vote. Several brief items follow: a brave girl defends her father’s money, Burlington News change of ownership, Union court anecdote, a party call to aid, Tammany critique, Hodgman Rubber Co. failure, Ocala ladies silver club, and dandruff treatment.
The New York Advertiser editorial condemns alleged bribery of ministers and denounces Wall Street influence in the campaign. It questions eastern clergy’s integrity, warns of slander if unproven, and calls for action against criminal libel if ministers are not corrupt.
Tuomas & Campbell announce a new furniture store in Durham and vicinity in the former Royall & Borden building. They offer a broad stock from leading factories, aiming for best quality at moderate cash or time terms with night hours and friendly service.
Office over Bernestone's store on Main offers printing services claiming potential savings. The brief note invites customers to visit for options and pricing.
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