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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
3
A public appeal emphasizes rats as the worst agricultural pest and urges farmers to coordinate neighborly bait orders. It notes 445 orders for 3 pound rat bait and warns that one week remains to submit orders for effective, supervised poisoning to prevent reinfestation.
The column discusses whether belief matters if there is a resurrection and cites First Corinthians and gospel prayers. It emphasizes the impact of belief on salvation, the need to seek truth in Christ, and avoiding self deceptive paths, inviting readers to submit questions to The Voice of Prophecy column.
A joke reveals a new father rejoicing at a daughter's birth while recounting his late husband who died in a car collision after failing to hear a weasel. The punchline plays on the unexpected cause and the hospital setting.
A guest at a hotel reports a friend knocking and urging entry. The resident claims the door is locked and lacks a key. The visitor presses the issue asking what to do in a fire, but the guest remains unable to unlock the door.
The speaker argues that reducing spending could come from ending graft and waste rather than hurting defenses. They compare to Canada’s handling of a Communist problem and praise neighbors who put duty above politics.
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