Roanoke Rapids Herald 1920 Front Page Satirical Notes
The issue comments on the Roanoke Rapids town park purchase and civic bets in a satirical tone. It references General Wood and Russia for the Reds, notes on Article Ten of the Peace Treaty, and includes a quip about Bernard Shaw. It also mentions William Green of the United Mine Workers and a prophecy about the town commissioners’ actions.
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William Green
United Mine Workers
United States
Mr Lamer Returns to Rosemary In Roaring Town Sendoff
Margarettsvill loses a worthy citizen and successful merchant as Mr Lamer moves to Rosemary. The town notes Rosemary gains a valued resident even as it laments the departure. The article hints at his reasons but ends before details.
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Margarettsvill
Margarettsville
Rosemary
Message urges sympathy and patronage for fair treatment
The Boston Transcript quotes a fragment praising Mr Lamer and his wife as fair, faithful, and helpful. It urges townspeople to show support, claiming Mrs Lamer is an excellent housekeeper and a friend to all, in a social appeal within a damaged schoolroom or lecture context.
Roanoke Rapids to Auction Garage Building Feb 17 1920
The Town of Roanoke Rapids will sell at public auction for cash the two story brick building and two lots on the east side of Roanoke Avenue between Second and Third Streets designated as lots 218 and 220, known as the Garage Building. The sale follows a December 29 1919 town board resolution, January 5 1920 clerk L. Clark official notice.
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Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Rapida
Board of Town Commissioners
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