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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
4
The Roanoke Rapids Herald notes wartime sentiment and home front efforts. It urges buying War Savings and Thrift stamps, promotes wood cutting for fuel, praises Uncle Sam’s military needs, and critiques post office delays under Burleson while peppering comments on Christmas and government bulletins.
The report by Earl D. Babst outlines causes of the sugar shortage amid World War I, noting one third of global production within hostilities, surging US consumption, disrupted distribution, and Cuba's rising role. It explains the draw back proposal, potential export taxes, and how policy shifts affected imports from Cuba, with relief hoped from the new Cuban crop. It also urges continued thrift through War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps, urging parents to teach saving to children for America's future.
Public health guidance warns that colds are not mere annoyances but can pave the way for serious illnesses such as pneumonia meningitis bronchitis measles scarlet fever and tuberculosis. Emphasizing prevention through warmth fresh air sunlight and healthy habits, it advises avoiding crowds sharing drinks kissing and close contact while recovering and consulting a doctor if no improvement by the next day.
A terse statement asserts that pure honesty is intrinsic and bred in the bone rather than learned through education, emphasizing innate character over schooling.
Perry Brown and wife Lucy Brown executed a deed of trust. On January 12, 1918, at the depot in Littleton, N C, the trustee H L Faucett will sell the Brown property for cash to the highest bidder. The one acre tract lies near Oak Grove Church, bounded by Hall lot, railroad, Johnaton line, Deep Creek Road, and Deep Creek.
A historic ad explains catarrh as a local disease not cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. It touts physicians' backing, strong tonics and blood builders, and offers testimonials. Free sample information and Toledo address included.
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