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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
2
Fragments discuss mobilization, pro German sentiment, and Allied aid while commenting on U S and North Carolina cotton stats. Items reference taxes, sea losses, and editorials from the New York Times, with political reflections on democracy and world peace.
A dubious ad promotes tablets to reduce flesh without dieting. It claims to be prescribed by physicians and safe with a two phosphor guarantee, urging purchases at Roanoke Pharmacy Co and Kievniary Phi Co. The copy pressures free samples and substitutes refusal and suggests visiting the store or calling for details.
An old advertisement claims kidney trouble can be cured by taking Kidnewo tablets with water before meals. It asserts benefits for back pain urine sediment and rheumatic symptoms, promising quick relief and safe use, with emphasis on strict dietary and cleansing claims.
An order of the Superior Court of Halifax County directs a public sale on Monday May 3 1917 at 10 o clock at the Matthews House door in Halifax North Carolina to satisfy a partition petition involving J W Whitehead and others. The tract known as Lot No 8 lies in Lomacke Rapids Township bounded by Randolis Whitehead R W Krown Ivey and others and contains about 42 acres.
At its April meeting the Roanoke Rapids Board of Commissioners sets May 9 as election day for mayor and five commissioners. D W Kellogg is named as registrar and W S Hockaday and B W Harris as election judges. Published April 5 1917.
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