RAT-SNAP Ad Claims No Odor After Rat Kill
John Simpkins of Annandale New Jersey reports rats cost him hundreds yearly. He used RAT-SNAP six cake package, half the box, and no live rats remained though dead ones were plentiful. He praises odorless drying after kill. Sold and guaranteed by Roanoke Pharmacy Co. Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Patterson Store Company Rosemary North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simpkins
Annandale
N. J
Roanoke Pharmacy Co
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Patterson Store Company
Rosemary, N.C
Sale of Mortgaged Ice Cream Parlor in Halifax County
Under a 1921 chattel mortgage from M A Grant and H C Grant John Dines will public sale on April 20 1922 at 11 AM in the Moore King store Rosellany Halifax County NC. The sale includes the ice cream parlor equipment and fixtures listed in the mortgage such as soda fountain counters tables chairs cabinet cash register and related items. Mortgagee John Dinos agent John Pappas attorney Ashley B Stainback Weldon NC. April 7 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dines
M. A. Grant
H.c.grant
Office of Register of Deeds
Halifax County
N. C
Moore & King
Rosellany
N.C
Grant ‘Brothers
John Dinos
John Pappas
Ling
Ashley B. Stainback
Weldon
Truste e Sale of Realty in Roanoke Rapids NC
Halifax County real estate deed of trust from W E Matthews to trustee W L Long, recorded 307 626, defaults on indebtedness. Sale set May 13 1922 at noon in front of First National Bank Roanoke Rapids to highest bidder for two lots Nos 812 and 814 on Madison Street, plot book 1 page 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Halifax County
W. E. Matthews
W. L. Long
Register’s Office
Flist National Bank
Roanoke Rapids
Madison Street
Roanoke Rapids Power Company
Office of Register of Deeds
Apri
Wee _L. Long
Geo
C, Green
Mator
Warren Seeks Halifax Sheriff Nomination in Democratic Primary
N. W. Warren of Littleton announces his candidacy for Halifax County Sheriff in the Democratic primary to be held in June. He pledges to faithfully discharge the duties of the office if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Warren
Littleton
N. C
Children's party frocks spark spring fashion trend
The article describes cheerful spring outfits for children from four to twelve, featuring sheer cottons, silks, organdie and voile in bright colors. It highlights straight and full-skirted silhouettes, attached bloomers for younger girls, and decorative tucks, ribbons, and ruching on taffeta and net frocks as seen in a published photograph.
Spring dress shows veil of taffeta and novelty weaves
The piece notes early fashion, predicting novel fabrics and styles for spring frocks. It extols taffeta as timeless, praising afternoon dresses and bright evening gowns while contrasting new weaves with cherished old favorites. It references fashion shows, fabrics like novelty crepes and knitted weaves, and calls taffeta a lasting charm.
Rat infestation claim boosts RAT-SNAP sales
Robert Woodruff reports his premises were infested with rats. After using RAT-SNAP on a friend's recommendation, seven dead rats appeared by morning, including two near the feed box and three in a stall. The ad states multiple quantities available in three sizes with prices 35¢, 65¢, and $1.25, sold by Roanoke Pharmacy Co. of Roanoke Rapids and Patterson Bureau Co. of Rosemary, N. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woodruff
Roanoke Pharmacy Co
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Patterson Bure Company
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids Passes Loafing Prohibition at Lockup
The Roanoke Rapids town board enacts Section 48 prohibiting loitering around the town lockup or jail with a $50 fine upon conviction. Exceptions apply to visitors with authorization from police or town authorities. The ordinance, designated Article 2, Section 48, is to be published in the Roanoke Rapids Herald for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyone
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Board of Continbora
Roanoke Rapids
Clark
Rat Snap Ad Promises Fast Rat Kill With No Odor
An advertisement claims RAT-SNAP kills rats in minutes, dries carcasses, and leaves no odor. It notes the product is a cake that must be broken into small pieces along routes rats travel and is not touched by cats or dogs. Available in three sizes for 35¢ 65¢ and $1.25 from Roanoke Pharmacy Co and Roa Store Co Rosemary NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Pharmacy Co
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Patterson Store Co
Rosemary
N.C
Man of forty eight looks much older than his years
A London Opinion piece notes a man aged 48 appears ten to fifteen years older, suggesting weariness or life on his face that misleads observers about his true age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Opinion
I Never Knew You Could Keep Rats Out of a Butcher Shop
An advertisement featuring Ralph Watkins promotes RAT-SNAP rat poison with a claim that it cleared a store of rats in ten days. The copy notes a local test at a Roanoke Rapids store and highlights three pricing sizes 35¢ 65¢ and $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Patterson Store Co. in Rosemary, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Watkins
Roanoke Pharmacy Co
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Patterson Store Co
Rosemary
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W. A. Bodell & Company Heating & Plumbing
Bluefield, W. Va
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
C. M. Pitt
The
Board of County Commissioners of
Halifax County, N.C
R. L. Dickens
America
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
National Loan & Ins. CO
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Gaby Lm
Missourian
Nuta
Roxaly
Atchison Globe
Caroline Herschel
Astronomical
Labora
Roanoke Rapids Power Co
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
bin Nex
Board OF Commissioners
W. A. Carter
W. M. Ward
Rosemary, N. C
E. A. Matthews
First National Bank
Meta B. Jones
Notary Public
Herald Publishing Co
Allen C. Zollicoster
W. C. Williams
Palmolive
Colgates
Mennens
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