Merchants Plan Sales Tax Fight and Annual Election
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association met to oppose reenactment of the general sales tax and to arrange next week’s annual meeting and officer election. A Raleigh lobbying trip is planned with other merchant groups, while Halifax County associates prepare to support Willard Dowell before the Finance committee.
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Raleigh
Proor
Halifax County Association
Weldon
Scotland Neck
Enfield
Littleton
Willard Dowell
Finance Committee
Senator Allsbrook
Representative Thorne
Representative Leggett
C. C. Shell
Fair Tax Association
Miss Jenkins
J. Paul Leonard
Fair Tax
Shell
John Swayne
Raleigh Association
Mrs Shell Opens The Glendora Shop Next Door To Webb
Mrs Shell plans a new store called The Glendora Shop in the North ward business section, to be opened upon her return from New York. The enterprise will be located in the building next door to B S Webb.
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Glendora Shop
B. S. Webb
Constipation Help That Keeps Bowels Moving
After doctors use laxatives to relieve constipation, regular movement comes from lowering the dose gradually. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a natural senna and cascara laxative, is promoted as non habit forming and safe for children. Ask your doctor or druggist for it.
Mrs Shell Plans New Store Opening in February
D Shell announces plans to open a new store, with Mrs Shell spending the week in New York City for market and targeting February 1st as the opening date.
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Mrs. Shell
New York City
Market
Roanoke Rapids Votes Bonds for Municipal Building Plan
An ordinance authorizes negotiable general obligation bonds not exceeding 32000 dollars to fund a municipal building housing the City Court, Tax Collector, Fire Department and Police HQ with a 4 percent bond interest rate and a 30 percent labor grant, subject to tax levies and public inspection of debt statements. The measure, passed January 17, 1935, may be submitted to voters within 30 days, per the Municipal Finance Act. Ruby Wood, City Clerk, dated 1 24.
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Public Works Administration
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Board OF Commissioners
North Caro
Ruby Wood
Baltimore American Launches Comic Weekly Sundays
Beginning February 3 the Baltimore American will carry more than 50 comics every Sunday in the new convenient size Comic Weekly. Don t miss this great treat of comics and thrills. Order your copy from your favorite newsdealer or newsboy.
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Baltimore Sunday American
Newsdealer
Newsboy
Bayer Aspirin Tablets Promise Fast Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin Tablets as a quick safe treatment for ordinary colds and aches. It urges asking doctors about the pictured method and buying genuine Bayer tablets that dissolve quickly, noting price reductions across sizes.
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Bayer
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