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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
8
Administrator S M Thompson notifies all claimants to present their claims against Emanuel Williams late of Halifax County North Carolina by January 20 1922, otherwise the claims will be barred. Creditors are urged to settle any debts with the estate promptly per legal notice dated January 12 1922.
A collage of fashion notes covers fur wraps and capelets for autumn, praising velvet collars and bold furs while noting health and age themes. Interwoven are historical references on early printing in America and period social commentary including cricket lore and household tips.
A fragment from Henry W Shaw quotes Josh Billing on bravery. It argues true bravery is an everyday discipline done from principle rather than impulse. The passage notes a brave man remains modest and unpraised when not in public view.
Silver Spring Florida stands as one of the world’s largest. The basin spans about 200 feet wide and 90 feet deep. Crystal waters issue from many bottom orifices at rates of several hundred million gallons.
A woman photographer photographed four men in London as they passed through a shop stealing money. The negative was shown to police and the men were arrested.
Classified ad notes cheap boarders needed at 209 Back Street Roanoke Rapids NC with call date 1-3-3. Also rents three unfurnished rooms on Jackson Street in a private residence via Herald Office. An old Mrs T B Browning advertises sewing service from Back Street. A safety warning recounts a rat fire scare with Rat Snap product sold by Roanoke Pharmacy Co and Patterson Store Co in Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary NC.
An advertisement claims kidney health relief from Dean's Kidney Pills after readers described distress from weak kidneys and fatigue. The notice touts use by Mrs Coburn and urges purchasing at Texsor & Mathews Drug Store and other dealers, with a Buffalo NY poster from Poster Milturn Co.
James Baxter of New Jersey touts RAT-SNAP rat bait claiming no-fail results and yearly savings on chicks eggs and feed. He notes three sizes priced at 65e 1.25 and says the product is easy to use by breaking the cake. Ad appears for Roanoke Pharmacy Co. and Patterson Store Co. in North Carolina.
The text notes agriculture museums exist in Berlin Budapest and Buenos Aires. It recalls a large United States Department of Agriculture museum in Washington that was abolished many years ago.
A brief notice notes a local printer firms up offerings in blank books and loose leaf supplies for commercial and society use. The item emphasizes durable materials and professional presentation for business records and social event planning.
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