Prevent Malaria and Clean Up for Chautauqua
A 1915 Herald notice urges civic action to fight malaria and improve town cleanliness. It cites enforcement of health ordinances, cooperation with the Civic League, and the upcoming Friday publication deadline. It also discusses quinine prophylaxis during mosquito season and summarizes historical malaria reductions in Italy and Panama. The piece references local officials and terminology from the era, urging community efforts and fiscal prudence.
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Civic League
Henrn
Fence
Long
Italy
Panama
Roanoke Rapids Board Upholds Health Officer Aims
The newly elected Town Board of Commissioners meets and pledges continued backing for Health Officer Dr. T. W. M. Long to advance the community earthwork. Two ordinances echo his suggestions to curb disease spread, including an anti spitting rule and measures for merchants selling fresh produce to keep items screened.
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Board of Commissioners
Roanoke Rapids
T. W. M. Long
Counties Rush to Back Typhoid Fight Across State
The State Board of Health will run joint typhoid campaigns in five counties with local funding from Henderson and Buncombe 300 Wake 750 Northampton 400 Cumberland 350. Five counties start June 21 for six weeks, with a second group opening August 2. Other counties such as Orange Iredell Edgecombe Halifax Wilson and Wayne show interest for future participation. A note ends with a stray line about a heated argument with Jones.
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State Board of Health
Henderson and
Buncombe
Cumberland
Northampton
Wake
Orange
Iredell
Edgecombe
Halifax
Wilson
Wayne
Board of County Commissioners
Advertising proves dividends in heating sales report
The American Radiator Company under President Wooley advertised heavily to outfit older buildings with modern heating plants during a slow new construction year. The result was 2,079,000 dollars in dividends for the year, 25.39 percent on the stock, up from 1,871,000 last year, with Roanoke Rapids Herald praised as an efficient sales medium in the region.
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Wooley
American Radiator Company
The
Roanoke Rapids Herald
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J.T. Stampack
Herald Publishing Co
Recorder House
Bryan
Germany
Progressive
Elevesctcici
T!e
Kabo Corset Company
ROYAL
Jas. G. Jordan Henderson
N. C
Thos. M. Jenkins
Rosemary Supply Co
Rosemary, N.C
Cherry
Headley’s
White
M. A. Daniel
Rosemary
Tor Geevises
Carter
B. S. Webb
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Halifax County
Board of Road Commissioners
Roanoke Pharmacy Company
Norris
England
France
Russia
Austria
Herald Pub. Co
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