Roanoke Rapids Considering Express Service Expansion
A. C. Sledge of the Railway Express Agency surveyed Roanoke Rapids for express service and signed up merchants, with permission from R. H. May. May approved a Roanoke Rapids survey after earlier refusals, citing a broader push to expand facilities and potential uptown express office with staff if demand warrants.
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Roanoke Rapids
A. C. Sledge
Railway Express Agency
Emporia
Mr. Sledge
May
Merchants Association and Kiwanis Club
Sledge
Marion Comes Back A Roanoke Rapids petition backs express service
The petition signed by nearly all city businesses including mills and the power company asks for free delivery and pick up by the Railway Express Agency. It proposes a six month trial to evaluate feasibility and continued service if business improves.
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Sledge
Mills and Power Company
Roanoke Rapids
Railway Express Agency
Moses and the Exodus Narrative: From Pharaoh to the Red Sea
The text recounts Moses leading Hebrews from oppression in Egypt. It covers his birth, upbringing in Pharaoh’s palace, motive to free his people, the negotiations with Pharaoh, the ten plagues, and the escape through the Red Sea. It notes Aaron as a spokesman and Jethro advising on governance and judiciary development.
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Moses
Nile
Pharaoh
Aaron
Red Sea
Jethro
Cotton Options Being Delivered To County Farmers
Cotton options were received by the County Agent and are being delivered to farmers who call at the office. Miss Kate Boyette handles deliveries daily 9 to 5. A delivery schedule for next week lists Enfield January 15 9:30 to 1:00 Hollister January 16 10:00 to 1:30 Littleton January 17 10:00 to 1:30.
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Scotland Neck
Kate Boyette
Enfield
Hollister
Littleton
Mexico Exports Large Chicle Trade Pushes Gum Industry
Mexico remains a leading source of chicle the key ingredient for chewing gum with about two million dollars worth exported annually. The article notes the significance of chicle to the gum trade and Mexico's central role in supplying the material.
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Mexico
Want to Go Back to Farm Message from Halifax Office
Mrs. W. L. Johnson of the Halifax County Reemployment Office announces registration for landlords and farmers in need of farm labor and for families desiring to rent a farm or seeking unemployed labor. Former city workers urged to re register. Families lacking food or clothing may receive aid under certain conditions. Unemployed registrants from before January 1 should re register in January.
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W. L. Johnson
Halifax County
Notice of Sale on Three Lots in Rosemary Village
By deed of trust dated September 10 1930 S H Matthews and Emaline E Matthews defaulted on the secured indebtedness Trustee will sell January 30 1934 at 1 30 PM in front of the Halifax NC courthouse to the highest bidder for cash three parcels fronting 30 feet on the East side of Hamilton Street Roanoke Rapids extending back in Rosemary Halifax County NC with improvements thereon.
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S. H. Matthews
Emaline E. Matthews
Julian R. Allsbrook
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
North Carolina
Halifax
Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
Property Lot Designations and Deed References Notice
A posted notice dated December 29, 1933, by trustee Julian R. Allsbrook identifies Lots 918 920 and 922 on a Roanoke Rapids Power Company map. The lots align with parcels previously conveyed to Sidney Matthews and to J O Matthew and Fannie B Matthews and reference deeds from 1923 and 1929 recorded in Halifax County records.
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Angeles
Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
J. O. Matthew
Fannie B. Matthews
Julian R. Allsbrook
JRA
Bay trees of the Virgin Islands May Yield Valued Oil
Bay trees of the Virgin Islands yield an oil with potential world trade demand if produced by modern methods. It is reported that development could expand export prospects and economic value for the islands.
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Virgin Islands
Lawmakers Eat From Tar Heel Linens
In Washington January lawmakers dine in the House restaurant where tables bear marks of the Rosemary Manufacturing Co Roanoke Rapids NC. The fact that Representative Lindsay Warren chairs the House committee on accounts may influence the setting.
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Washington
Jan
North Carolina
Capitol
Psemary Manufacturing Co
Roanoke Rapids
N. GC
Lindsay Warren
House
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Kansas
Grand Opera
Chicago Grand Opera Company
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Treva Scott
Johnson
NRA
E. P. Brenner
N.C
BAYER
N.R.A
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