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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
4
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A Roanoke News item from August 9, 1918 notes coffee shortages and coal forecasts, Rome milk prices at 18 cents per quart, and a predicted drop in profiteers' mask of forty-five to fifty year olds. It mentions Kaiser troops retreating and announces Liberty Loan Campaign start on September 28, urging support with War Savings Stamps. A two pound two ounce tomato from D. P. Allen’s Nosemary garden is highlighted.
Poem laments awaiting veterans return from war. It envisions brave sons coming back from battle fields to peace and a richer life. The piece speaks of sacrifice cleansing fires faith and devotion, ending with a dedication to Allison Brown of the Vigilantes.
Calotabs marketed as a purified calomel liver cleanser and system purifier sell in sealed packs for thirty five cents. Druggists recommend and guarantee results in an advertisement style claim. The piece also notes war related items and a community drive with Halifax county contributions toward Liberty and War Savings campaigns and bridge projects in Roanoke Rapids and Norfleet.
A pistoned camera developed by Germans for aerial reconnaissance is described as a trigger operated device for aviators to photograph enemy posts from 600 feet or higher. French pilots copied the simple, effective gunlike camera after recovering one on a downed German plane.
A fragment from a historical newspaper describes Luke weighted down in a public setting. Sam steps on Luke’s foot during a dice game, prompting Luke to demand Sam cut off the foot and move away.
A Roanoke Rapids ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and urinary disorders. Testimony from TH. M. Faison, a contractor, claims his son improved after using the product, urged by the vendor Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York. Price listed as free via dealer distribution.
One W H Young recounts a merry business tale in which Senor Dom Jose de Bragansa eagerly sought ranks by novelty. He printed on his business cards Ex-passenger first class RM 8 P 0 after a Royal Mall Steam Packet voyage, highlighting his vanity.
A humorous quote from Puck notes a character declining Mrs Tyre Mum-Clymer's dinner due to a later engagement. The remark highlights the motive as having learned of the dinner plans and choosing a prior commitment instead. The line underscores social maneuvering in gossip culture.
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