Local notices and editorial snips from 1923 July issue
A collage of brief items notes rates for newspaper ads, local taxes in Halifax county, and reflections on politics. It cites Alaskan trips, a $186,000 item, Rockefeller charity, and squabbles over grade crossings. It laments corporal punishment in North Carolina and mentions Higginbotham and Martin Tabert’s death.
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Higginbotham
Florida
Martin Tabert
North Carolina
Higginsbotham
Stop Law At Irritant Involving Crossing Bill
The stop at crossings bill lingered in the conference committee during the late General Assembly. An amendment drafted by Senator Parker to exclude tracks within municipalities was dropped due to unclear handwriting. The law now covers all crossings not furnished with a watchman and railroads fail to comply with its provisions.
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Parker
Lawmakers Clash Over Grade Crossing Enforcement
A Greens boro Daily News column discusses a proposed stop law reversing the state motto on the seal and forcing railway crossings to yield. It notes officials expect enforcement by sheriffs or regiments, the public annoyance, and the idea that crossings must be removed as public tolerance ends. It also reports on farm topics and local agricultural notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suc Suoroad
Page
General Assembly
Greensboro Daily News
J. B. Whitakern
Tang
Wheaser
Doans Kidney Pills Help Roanoke Rapids Woman
A Roanoke Rapids resident says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved dull back pain and kidney discomfort that bothered her when lifting and moving. The testimonial cites improved energy and reduced aches after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Woc Slagle
Tuteher and
Grocers
Rosemary
Doan
Cate
Toy Ave
Mathilidoulees
Foster
Mtuifale
N.Y
Report on Citizens Bank and Trust Company Rosemary North Carolina
Report of the Condition for Citizens Bank and Trust Company Rosemary North Carolina as of June 20 1938 shows liabilities capital stock profits and deposits with figures including total assets of 144970.61 and cash in vault and net item figures. Directors Alot J E Popper A S Clark sworn statement by Mamie King jury public.
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Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Rosemary
N. C
North Corona
Bank and Trust
J. E. Popper
AL Slark
Mamie King
Rat Snap Scam for Rat Control Across Roanoke Rapids
An advertisement touts RAT SNAP as an effective rat killer with claims to destroy grain and eggs, promising odor control while noting cats and dogs cannot stop rats. The copy cites Roanoke Pharmacy in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina and includes anecdotal praise from a camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Phar
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Pharmacy, Co
N. C
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
the Herald Publishing Co., Inc
J. T. Stapack
Eprrok
Roanoke Epids
North Toroin
Ander
Harald Publishing Co
Shelby
Halifax County
Rockefeller
Kerr
American Legion
Hank Ford
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pig Club
Aurelian Springs
Wilbert Williams
Ting
Sheen
Los
Hamilton Street
Apply Herald Office
Victrola No
L. G. Shell Co., Inc
Rosemary, N. C
Davis
Weldon
Kansas
Topeka Capital
Sorplin Fun
State of North Halifay
Carolina
Nash
Reserve District No
First National Bank OF
Stauld
Thie
Lanne
Din Gankt
Bard
Airies Owned
Wallsiter
Thiel
Capital Sta Pal
Sara Tun IB
Stags Vet Es
Ater
Minis
Mae
Mre
Halifax
Council
W.T. Councill
A. Wren
LT. Stannack
B. Jones
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First National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Councill
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