23 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
1
Imperfect reproductions of Flower Yards and Gardens in Roanoke Mills Village labeled as prize winners. Numerous other entries appear nearly as attractive, highlighting local horticultural displays and community competition.
Practical hints to endure heat with simple routines. Eat lighter foods and drink cold water, keep bowels regular, wear light fabrics, and build a sleeping porch. Favor shade and brief physical effort, bathe regularly, and avoid complaining about the weather.
Notice lists unclaimed mail for several residents including Mrs Arthur Bray and Miss Helen Perr Nelson Richardson. The text then ponders psychology of hatred and love, noting hate can quickly become dominance and degrade character, urging reflection on its malign influence.
Dickens works to build seven Henry Street cottages for rent as Roanoke Rapids strengthens its ball club with three new players. Multiple town residents visit relatives, attend events, or travel to Wilson Petersburg and Charlotte while court fines are imposed on two colorfully noted locals.
Sunday School sessions occur each Sunday at ten o'clock with WS Whitaker as superintendent. Holy communion and a sermon are observed on the first Sunday of each month. Morning prayers and sermons begin at ten in the morning on other Sundays, with evening services at eight o'clock. Choir practice is Fridays at 8 PM. W. V. Woodall is listed as Sunday School superintendent and D B Boyd as another supervisor.
Bonus offer and contest details prompt subscriptions before next Sunday. Speight leads votes while two hundred services for new subs surpass the usual. Morning Sunday School at 10 and evening services. baptism planned after next Sunday view.
At a last Thursday board meeting Roanoke Rapids Graded School District elected A. M. Proctor of Mount Olive North Carolina as superintendent succeeding the resigned A. Akers. The district offered contest winnings for new and renewing subscriptions with a chance at prizes including 25 dollars or 1500 dollars in gold.
With twelve days remaining in the Heralds Player’s Contest the exact winner is still unknown as contestants lag in work. Any contender could start tomorrow and triumph, while some may risk losing by waiting. A call goes out for a strong push to secure the first prize of twenty five dollars.
Rosemary girls beat Roanoke Rapids 11 to 10 in a fierce Wednesday game at Rosemary Park. Top performers include Norwood, Dobbins, Vaughan, Mizelle, and Barrett. Camp Fire Girls organization details and upcoming events noted, with monthly fundraiser $11 clean proceeds and planned hikes and suppers.
United States gear survey concludes that smoke prevention is mechanically possible and that favorable outcomes arise from continued effort. The report emphasizes perseverance in facing difficult times and cites a quotation about resilience from Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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