This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
4
A reader notes the ache of realizing a friend’s birthday or anniversary has slipped by without a card or gift, highlighting the quiet sting of overlooked milestones and the intent to mend with a simple gesture.
Prof Roy S Dearstyne head of the Poultry department at State College says dirt brooder floors cost NC poultrymen thousands yearly. He warns dirt floors harbor coccidia worm eggs and disease organisms long enough to infect chicks even with litter. Replacing dirt with concrete or wood floors is advised as material costs may drop and improve flock health.
Recommendations for more efficient cotton production in WAS have been prepared by the Extension Agronomy department at State College. The guidance covers variety selection land preparation fertilization and planting details to help farmers tailor practices to their fields and conditions.
A single sheet of practical recommendations from the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station covers certified Coker 100 Wilt seed, purity and freshness standards, and 80 percent termination tests. It advises applying 500 to 800 pounds of mixed fertilizer per planting, and notes new Bell Weevil control insecticides with directions in Extension Circular 312. Obtain a copy from the local county agent or write to the Agricultural Editor at State College Station Raleigh NC.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Judson Todd of Richmond announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jane to Edward Wheatly Hyman son of Mrs. Haywood Hyman of Scotland Neck. The couple will wed in June. Also cited: Mr. and Mrs. J Rives Manning and their son John Riv Manning Jr spent the weekend in Richmond.
Postmaster General announces air parcel post between the United States and 21 foreign nations begins March 15. Countries include Austria Belgium Congo Bermuda Czechoslovakia Denmark Egypt Eire Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkey and Union of South Africa. Parcels may be mailed at any post office and will access domestic air mail and overseas air transport. Restrictions on weight size and customs apply. Blue air mail stickers required. Registration and insurance available where service exists.
Mrs W H Tickel hosted her bridge club last Wednesday at her Madison Street home. Early spring flowers adorned the rooms as golfers played. High score went to Earl Daughtry, second to Mrs H E Cameron. Refreshments included apple pie a la mode with coffee.
Tenn legislator W J Matthews of Algood lauds Retonga as a godsend for his postwar weakness and gas pains. He cites weight restore to 158 pounds after using the medicine, noting improved sleep and appetite. Matthews portrays Retonga as effective for digestion and energy, endorsing its use.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.