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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
2
The Roanoke Rapids Herald discusses political bets and issues of the day. It cites Mr. Kitchin’s successor election, grade crossing debates, prohibition, and party dynamics in the South. It also comments on Governor Smith’s repeal stance and a Warren County grand jury report on prisoner conditions.
The piece contends anonymous letters accusing Roanoke Rapids officials harm public trust. It urges writers to reveal themselves to prove claims, arguing anonymity casts doubt on accusations and harms the community. Refusal to disclose implies untruths or unprovable charges.
The article argues Alaska, though its population declined between 1910 and 1920, shows growing farming, housing, schools, and production. It criticizes bureaucratic fragmentation across some 35 agencies, urging President Harding’s Alaska visit to spark a thorough overhaul and a new era for a region misread by the nation.
J M Underwood defends himself against accusations of writing anonymous letters to town commissioners about Messrs Clark and Jackson. He states he opposed them in the primary as a recorder and chief of poll and asserts he writes openly and signs his pieces. He mentions about seven to five percent of voters share his stance but lack courage to speak.
Halifax County waYIS reports farmers are ahead of grass. Now is the time to plant soybeans and cowpeas for hay, mixing one bushel soybeans with a half bushel peas per acre for quality hay. Write for seed sources.
Farmers urged to plant green feed such as cat tail gullets sorghum soybeans and cowpeas to support hogs through the season. Millet near hog pens, regular harvest for hogs, and wool handling tips are advised. Thirteen purebred Duroc Jersey pigs delivered to Aurelian Springs. A note on pullets for Thanksgiving eggs and a Western respect for women anecdote.
A decorative thermometer finished in green or rose fiber enhances the Priting table, described as a welcome addition to the setting.
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