John Paul Jones A Halifax County Boy Remembered
Halifax County recalls the life of John Paul Jones born in Halifax and raised at Grove Sand House amid colonial atmosphere. The famed naval hero died in France and lay interred in Kannapolis Naval Academy chapel until 1905 when his spirit influenced sailors and the American Navy, inspiring ideals of service and character.
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John Paul Jones
Halifax County
Halifax
N.C
United States
Willie Jones
John Paul
Halifax Cow House
France
Kannapolis Naval Academy
Explanation And Appreciation In a Roanoke Rapids context
The editorial argues against rival publishers poaching ad support and outlines a special edition intended to boost local business. It notes the effort will benefit Halifax County, with Weldon firms and industries also affected. The piece stresses loyalty to local merchants and unity among Halifax advertisers.
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Roanoke Rapids
Richmond Merchants
Halifax County
Weldon
Weldon Section Highlights Local Business Ties
The Weldon Coca Cola Bottling Co is cited as a key local firm with no competitive presence in Roanoke Rapids, yet it sells more there than in Weldon and contributes to the community edition. The piece credits area firms for aiding the special Weldon section and notes the effort involved in producing the edition for friends and citizens.
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Roanoke Rapids
Weldon Coca Cola Bottling Co
Weldon
Weldon Cotton Mill Aids Prosperity In Community
The Weldon Cotton Manufacturing Co founded in 1899 employs about 200 skilled workers and operates a mill that produces medium grade ribbed onion suits for men and boys. It processes 10 to 16 pounds of fabric per suit and uses around a million pounds of cotton annually, with a $100,000 addition added a few years ago. Company officers include W.
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Weldon
Weldon Cotton Manufacturing Co
Weldon mill officers lead civic and business life
Shaw as president and W T Shaw as general manager drive civic, social and financial activity in Weldon. S E Shirley serves as secretary treasurer and S B Pierce is vice president. Shaw is a Bank of Weldon director and active in Methodist and anti saloon league work. He notes the mill paid a percent dividend recently.
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Shaw
Weldon Cotton Mfg. Co
Weldon N. C
T. Shaw
S.B. Pierce
S. E. Shirley
Weldon
W. T. Shaw
Bank of
Anti-Saloon League of
John Barleycorn
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