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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
4
The Roanoke Rapids Herald urges patriotic planting of long shelf life vegetables for winter storage and canning, opposing overproduction of perishables. It cites Agricultural Department guidance on vegetables that store well, such as potatoes turnips radishes winter squash carrots and cabbage, and urges planting on vacant lots.
A lengthy, satirical verse laments Kaiser Wilhelm and mocks German aims while a Philadelphia Press piece argues for American resolve in World War I. The column features quotes and political commentary urging unity, sacrifice, and mobilization of all resources to defeat Germany without bloodshed.
Notice from Halifax County Superior Court announces dissolution of marriage between JAW Woodwil and Lena Woodell. Defendant must appear at first June 1917 term at Halifax Courthouse to answer or demur to the complaint. plaintiff seeks relief through court. S. M. Gary, Clerk of Superior Court, May 1917.
A long residence in Germany shaped the writer’s view of German attitudes toward America as contemptuous, a conviction reinforced by recent events. The piece notes Germany’s belief in shaping relations with the United States and reflects on posturing and expectations in the era.
Administratrix Lucretia Medlin notifies creditors and others with claims against the estate of J D Medlin of Halifax County North Carolina to exhibit claims by April 5 1918 or be barred. Debtors are urged to make immediate payment. This 20th day of April 1917.
Notice to all persons in Roanoke Rapids Township to list property or poll for taxation in May. Listings will be taken at Rosemary on the 8th and 19th, Daniel's Store on the 21st, and Rook's Store on the 22nd and 23rd. List taker A M Proctor signs.
Promotes rapid weight loss through diet balance and breathing exercises with a tonic sold as Tass eo Fat persons encouraged to try rosemary based pills and nighttime toning aids. Claims weight loss without exercise by mid dieting changes and abstaining from certain foods. Endorses a “trial” for people near normal weight and promises lighter steps and improved health.
Advert reads as a health claim urging frequent water intake and sales of Widen from Roe Timney Co and Rosemary Drag Co. It promotes kidney cleansing with unspecified tablets, claiming rapid, harmless results and backing with broad assurances. It stresses inexpensive, non injurious usage and continued hydration.
Administrator's notice states qualification as administrator of no estate for John M Moore in Halifax County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims to Roanoke Rapids NC by March 4 1918 or be barred. Dated March 23 1917 signed John Le Moore administrator of John M Moore estate.
An aged reader from Destin shares a past stomach illness and constipation, praising Mack-Draught after a few days. The ad emphasizes seventy years of success and positions Mack-Draught as a standard cleansing remedy for indigestion, lazy liver, and bowel troubles, with a one cent dose option and general availability.
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