Roanoke Rapids Echoes Political Banter and Baseball Hype
A 1916 Roanoke Rapids column mixes local sports chatter with political commentary. It notes upcoming baseball season plans, roars about Roanoke Rapids Lions, and jibes about candidates like J R Young and McClenaghan. The piece also cites North Carolina political context surrounding Governor candidates and remarks on Ashley Horne and Bickett. Greensboro Daily News is referenced for commentary on Senate figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Young
McClenaghan
Young
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
North Carolina
Bickett
Charlotte
Craig
Raleigh
Ashley Horne
Bryan
Tolks
Greensboro Daily News
The Meaning of Prayer and Friendship in Faith
Reading from Fosdick and Scripture, the piece extols personal friendship with God as the chief life transforming influence. It cites Moses, Abraham, Desdemona and Henry Drummond to illustrate how daily closeness to Christ changes heart, tone, and atmosphere, urging prayer as habit and refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Jehovah
Abraham
God
Desdemona
Henry Drummond
Christ's Society
Moses
Elegant spring coats reflect muted lines and rich textures
A detailed description of early season coats explores how designers balance style and practicality. It highlights demi-season silhouettes in water resistant fabrics, velvet cuffs, silk banding, and belts, noting varied cuts from semifitting to full, with blue tones and subtle trims.
Inadequate Fire Departments Draw Fire in Drews Item
The piece criticizes cities and towns for lacking adequate fire protection noting weak water supply and poorly equipped departments. It calls municipal officials to enforce fire safety measures including proper buildings clean premises and regular inspections to reduce fires and property losses.
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Arc
Hyes
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Lord Kitchener
England
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Roanoke Rapids Lions
Daughtridge
John D. Broke
Henry Ford
Emporia
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Parker Anderson
Congress
Auditorium
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Mr. Bickett
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary Ministerial Union
Coats
Henry Ward
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Lyon Mfg. CO
Ut. St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Joarson Remedy Co
Burlington
Alac Apples
Sey & Jena Lakeside Cotton Mille
Burlington, N.C
T. Rowland
Mutual Life Ins. Co
New York
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T Fhat National Bank of
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A. L. Clark
W. Mason
A. Wortel
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H.C. Rich Bouare
N.C
W.lolong
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Attorneys At Law Office
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Jackson, N.C
Pharmacy CO
Patterson Store Company
Clark & Clark Attorneys At Law
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Thos. M. Jenkins
R. L. Towe
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Taine National Bank
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Arbuckles
Antrim
Queen City
Hancock House Company Department Store
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