538 Majority for Good Roads Bonds in Halifax County
The half million dollar bond issue to build and maintain a county road system passed Tuesday by 538 votes. Leaders included W. L. Long Jno L Patterson and Geo C Green with A Paul Kitchin opposing. A new Highway Commission was created with Patterson Schlichter Johnson Dickens and Kitchin to oversee the county road system.
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Halifax County
Messrs. W. L. Long
Jno
L. Patterson
Geo. C. Green
A. Paul Kitchin
Scotland Neck
Highway Commission
Messrs. Jno
Getting Rid of Easy Money and the Cost of Living
An essay contrasts consumer spending with savings from Liberty Bonds, arguing that cheap money fuels high living. It notes the danger of easy money, warns against rapid consumption, and suggests that wealthier classes save more while poorer groups struggle to accumulate and maintain gains.
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Ben Franklin
Are We Real'y Musicat At Public Schools
A fragmented critique of school music programs noting annual displays at graduation and children's mixed reception to singing. It suggests music is seen as a light diversion, not a serious duty, and laments gendered views on male singing. The text reflects skepticism about music’s value in education.
Patterson Mills Erects Cannery in Mill Village
The Patterson Mills Company has erected a cannery in the mill village directed by Mrs. Luke De Lane of Lincolnton. The facility houses two Favorite Home Canners with a capacity of thirty cans each and an oil stove for preserves and jellies. A promising start signals community interest.
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Patterson Mills Company
Mill Village
Luke de Lane
Lincolnton
New Switchboard Becomes Operational at Roanoke Rapids Plant
The Roanoke Rapids Power Co reports the new switchboard is in operation with excellent results. The steam plant will undergo testing next Monday. The installation boosts capacity to 8000 horsepower and guarantees continuous service.
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Roanoke Rapids Power Co
Orphan concert tonight at Goldsboro theatres
The annual concert of the Odd Fellows Orphanage class at Goldsboro will be rendered tonight at the Peoples Theatre. The group, well known locally, appeals for public support and will again perform at Rosemary Theatre Saturday night with a regular picture program on each night at both venues.
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Odd Fellows’ Orphanage
Goldsboro
Peoples Theatre
Rosemary Theatre
Roanoke Rapids Protracted Meeting Planned Aug 24
The Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church invites the town to unite in a protracted meeting starting August 24. Rev Thurston B Price of Asheville and a qualified choir director will lead the services to revive community good works and spiritual zest.
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Roanoke Rapids
Discovery of ancient community house near Gunta Fe
Mrs. L. I Wilson leads a Philadelphia museum archaeology team to a prehistoric site 80 miles west of Gunta Fe New Mexico. They report the discovery of a likely thousand year old community house and a large sacrificial altar among the remains.
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Gunta Fe
New Mexico
L. I Wilson
Philadelphia Museum
Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids Personal Local Items
Miss Irene Cannon of Norfolk visits her parents in Rosemary as local social notes list frequent visitors from Norfolk Durham Henderson and Raleigh. The Rosemary Manufacturing Company held an annual picnic with music and games. The Rosemary Banking and Trust Co. awarded J. W. Smoot the contract for a new banking home on Roanoke Avenue expected by November first. All Saints Episcopal Church announces services and choir rehearsals. The Roanoke Rapids Band plans a concert in the Park on Sunday August 10 at 4 30 p m inviting public attendance.
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Irene Cannon
Norfolk
L. S. Cannon
J. T. Bridges
Rosemary
R. S. McCain
Henderson
Zoe Porter
L. Parrish
Durham
A.G. Carter
Quonkey Church
H. M. Poe
Rocky Mount
Annie Medlin
A. G. Carter
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Chas, M
Lance
New Hope Church
E. J. O'Brien
Raleigh
J. B. Powell
Lulu Gray
Lawrenceville
G. S. Gregg
Bessie
Burlington
Harry Matthews
Portsmouth
Roanoke Hospital
D. M. Acre
Bracey
J. C. Taylor
The
Rosemary Drug Co
Franklinton
L. H. Chesson
Fletcher J. Bobbitt
Littleton
Baptist Church
L. G. Bashford
Petters Acre
Ebony
Rosemary Banking and Trust Company
J. W. Smoot
Roanoke Avenue
Arrests in kidnapping case involve Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary men
Last Thursday Sam Marks of Roanoke Rapids and George Farmer of Rosemary were arrested by Chief Dobbins on kidnapping charges. They were bound over at Weldon for the next Halifax Superior Court term, with bonds set at $1,000 each. Marks posted bond but Farmer remained jailed. The community includes many local residents and visitors noted in town announcements and upcoming church services.
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Sam Marks
Roanoke Rapids
George Farmer
Rosemary
Dobbins
Lucius Smith
New Hope Church
Weldon
J. W
Garland Atwater
Jitt Pierce
Washington, N
Halifax Super- C
Marie Winslow
R. L
Marks
Farmer
Halifax
Roanoke Rapids Post Office Hours Change Notify
Public notice states opening hours at the Roanoke Rapids Post Office will be from 16 10 to 6 40 PM starting August 11 replacing the previous 6 45 to 7 15 schedule. Signed Geo N Taylor Acting Postmaster.
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Roanoke Rapids Postoffice
Geo, N. Taylor
Act. P. M
Methodist Church Announces Rev Eugene C Few Appointment
The Methodist Church lists Rev Eugene C Few as pastor with Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. with W. W. Woodruff as superintendent. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. on August 10, 1919.
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W. Woodruff
Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
Presbyterian Church lists Rev. Stanley White as pastor and Arthur Whiteley as organist. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning service 11:00 a.m. Evening service 8:15 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:15 p.m. Christian Endeavor Monday 7:30 p.m. Junior U. P. Society Friday 4:30 p.m.
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Christian Endeavor
Junior U. P. Society
Baptist Church Schedule With Crutchfield Pastor at Stated Hours
The Baptist Church announces Rev T S Crutchfield as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 A M W Hancock superintendent Preaching at 11 00 A M and 8 30 P M BY PA 745 P M Julian J Allabrook is president Men’s Bible Class meets Tuesday evening at 8 30
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Hancock
Julian J. Allabrook
Miss Sweeney to Lecture at State College
Miss Mary Sweeney of the University of Kentucky has been secured by the Farm Women's Convention to lecture on Cantering with the American Army in France. The convention at the State College of Agriculture runs August 27 to 29 with talks on interior decoration laundry problems and home nursing plus infant hygiene. Round table discussions will feature women from across the state share efforts to educate their children and each rural club is invited to send representatives. record attendance is anticipated.
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Mary Sweeney
University of Kentucky
Farm Women's Convention
France
Miss Sweeney
National Home Economics Association
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
State College of Agriculture
Shieffer
Meredith Colege
Miss Ehrenfeldt
State Board of Health
Kate Brew Vaughn
Ach Rural Club
Gospel Meetings at Church of Gor Begin August 19 1919
A series of gospel meetings will be held at the Church of Gor about four miles from Rose mey by Rev R J Wests. Arrangements invite cordial attendance and participation starting August 19 1919.
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Church of
Gor
Rosemey
R. J. Wests
Ani
Root Knot Disease Spreads Through Crops
North Carolina Experiment Station reports widespread crop damage from root knot disease caused by nematodes in root tissues. Infested plants wilt in heat and appear paler. Control includes planting immune crops such as corn cowpeas rye wheat oats velvet beans peanuts sorghum and red top for two to three years and choosing heavy clay soils. Contact Dr. R A Jehle for more information.
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North Carolina Experiment Station
R. A. Jehle
Agricultural Experiment Station
West Raleigh
N.C
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University Hospital
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J. M. Hudgins
Massey Business College
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Hamil Brothers
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Langley Field
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Vashti
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Pleasant Hill
Jewell Gray Mitchell
Emporia
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J. W. Pearson
Nashville
A. L. Clark
Mount Airy
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J. Frank West
T. W. M. Long
PF. G. Jarman
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State College
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