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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
12
A distressed ad claims Phosphate tablets from Argo Laboratories will build strong, healthy women, improve figures, and prevent nervous breakdowns. It promises cosmetic and fitness benefits, urging readers to request the product by mail and noting no doctor is required.
An Atlanta flyer touts Cocotone Skin Whitener claiming to erase blemishes and freckling, brighten complexions, and even out skin tone within days. It offers mail order payments and promises discreet delivery for an ounce bottle, with additional claims about hair restoration products.
On the first Monday in August we will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash the old jail and lot located in Halifax North Carolina Time of sale twelve o’clock Monday This eighth day of July 1917 J H NORMAN Clerk Board of County Commissioners Ahoskie North Carolina May 14 1917 Remedy Co Charlotte North Carolina I feel it my duty to express appreciation for Mrs Joe Persons Remedy and the blood medicine on the market Mrs Lucyp MircaBLL
A fashion-forward feature celebrates feminine afternoon wear with soft frocks in lace and fine fabrics. It notes sheer gowns in cotton and silk crepe, one-piece dresses with plaits and wide tucks, gathered sleeves, and delicate lace collars. Georgette crepe and crepe de chine headline blouses, with silk jersey rivals for tailored and dressier styles, plus pastel bridesmaid petticoats in pale greens, lavenders, and pinks seen at a recent wedding.
Mary Kiltan of Rouse City Tez says after childbirth she suffered severe side pains and prolonged bed rest. She credits Cardui the woman's tonic for relief, noting three bottles cured her and she remains well six years later. She urges others with headache backache or monthly pains to try Cardui.
The Roanoke Rapids town ordinance restricts horse and vehicle speeds to ten or eighteen mph, requires bells and lights, and bans unsafe digging and careless driving. It also sets penalties up to fifty dollars and mandates school area speed limits, curb parking, and fire-hydrant clearances.
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