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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
2
Roanoke Rapids Herald prints local notes on spring, postwar topics, and the upcoming election. It praises Mayor Ta ylor’s experience, comments on fire department readiness, and urges early store closings while noting ballot counts and political remarks from the period.
The Herald praises Mr. L. S. Mosher for organizing a first high school field and track meet, noting the crowd’s enthusiasm and the strong training of participants. It laments weather dampening attendance and urges support for future events. The column then analyzes a public dispute between Riggs National Bank and the Treasury, detailing the “retort oblique” and alleging a million dollar resignation offer. it defends the Fed oversight and critiques bankers.
Town commissioners adopt a resolution ordering a mayoral and five‑member town council election on May 4 1915 at the regular polling place. A registrar and two judges are named to oversee registration April 1–April 21 1915 with extended hours and a closing date, then reopening April 24 for electors inspection. The town clerk, A L Clank, signs and seals the notice.
Deed of trust default leads to public auction of a Lot No.16 in South Rosemary addition Roanoke Rapids township Halifax NC. Cottage built 1914 stands on the described lot. Sale set for May 1, 1915 at 12 o'clock noon in front of Rosemary post office to the highest bidder for cash. Allan Chanx, Trustee. 90-15-5t.
Nature started it origin ally and starts it anew every spring. Every open bud, every flower that gives its gay color to adult earth, is a part of Nature's brightening up. Spring house-cleaning is a family institution. In side, we go from cellar to attic, scrubbing, cleaning and painting. Nature came first with this idea-KURFEE'S PAINT COMPANY came second. We have paint and paint products made for every surface about your house. Call and let Mr. Cook show you how to brighten up your home.
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