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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
7
A discussion on tariffs frames a talk before teachers, tracing a four year cycle of tariff debates from revenue to protection. The piece notes Republican reliance on protective duties, the impact on foreign competition, and the need to open markets to sell surplus goods.
The discussion acknowledges tariffs as a contributing factor to global business conditions while urging a move away from partisan football. Both parties recognize the need to protect certain commodities yet seek a stable, business-like tariff system that blends practical ideas from prior approaches.
The piece questions Halifax County voters about choosing honest and capable office seekers. It argues that while people seek businesslike and honest government, ballots often hinge on sympathy prejudice or petty factors, keeping the right kind of person from entering politics.
A letter urges immediate action against a repeating gang tied to petty theft in Roanoke Rapids. The author argues for strong police measures to stop the crimes expanding from stores and cars to bolder acts, warning residents against leniency and calling for decisive enforcement. The piece also notes a New York Court ruling on land ownership extends only underground use, hinting at potential implications for tunneling in oil regions.
Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation is quoted claiming there would be no cotton problem if men and women patriotically turned to the nightgown for sleeping purposes.
In a humorous essay Cari Goerch describes a chaotic six thirty collar button hunt at dawn. He and his wife and two children grope the bedroom floor in search of a single button while amusing misadventures and playful exaggeration turn a simple task into a quirky family spectacle. He envisions a public spectacle and wagers a side bet to involve the state in collar button hunting.
Rev H C Ewing and family acknowledge sincere thanks for the kindness and expressions of love and sympathy extended by friends during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Emma Louise whose passing leaves an aching void The Family.
Our family thanks friends for support during the illness and death of Mrs. Susie Mae Draper. Special thanks to those faithful during her last hours. Husband and Family, Mrs. J. W. Britton, Miss Hazel Tolbert and Crawford Britton visited Caledonia Farm Sunday. Russell Barnes of Potecast visits his aunt, Mrs. J. W. Britton.
Notice to residents of Gas ton Township Northampton County to list and poll for taxes in April. Schedule shows Henrico April 6, Vulture April 6, Camp Store Aral April 7, Like's Store April. List Taker J. L. Camp located in Gas ton Township sign-off date April 6.
Roanoke Rapids candidate 8 M Thompson declares for Halifax County Sheriff with Democratic primary 1932. Weldon resident Meade H Mitchell seeks Halifax Register of Deeds in June 1932 Democratic primary. Halifax voter Mrs Elizabeth H House also announces candidacy for a county office in the June 1932 primary.
Trustee Kelly Jenkins will auction two parcels of land in Roanoke Rapids Township on April 11, 1932 at 11:00 A M. The lots front 70 feet on the south side of the Roanoke Rapids Bolling road, as shown on the NC Hines Realty map recorded in Halifax County Book 3 Page 67. Proceeds to satisfy the debt secured by a 1931 deed of trust by H L Bell and others.
Public auction set for 11:00 A M in Roanoke Rapids NC on the 10th day of March 1982. It covers two parcels 33 and 34 in the Thomas James Edward Hockaday property in South Rosemary Roanoke Rapids Township Halifax County.
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