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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
4
Roanoke Rapids Herald comments on political normalization and public morals. It notes Lloyd George’s political storm, calls for road improvements in Halifax County, praises anti bootlegging efforts, and lauds town commissioners for reducing crime and immorality through active policing.
The piece argues that certain black leaders oppose Linney as state chairman because he leads a party judged un-American for not pandering to the black vote. It cites South politics, national Republican needs, and the danger of black influence, warning senators about racial politics in the state.
A Halifax comment calling the area a stench prompts local authorities to intensify efforts to seize bootleggers. The Roanoke Rapids Township whiskey cases fill the latest court calendar as enforcement actions intensify across the county.
A wry reflection contrasts the Truest Artiste with inferior design. It argues art should offer lasting permanence, not be driven by fiery narratives or shifting emotions.
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