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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
4
The Roanoke Rapids Herald announces editor J. T. Stainpack and a 1.50 year subscription with early 20th century in-house columns. Items touch on Chile Germany relations, Edison quips, spring retirement, voting among white citizens, and Carranza and Villa presidents of Mexico with light commentary.
A Richmond News Leader editorial argues war must be fought for a noble democratic cause. It warns against a war of passion and urges restraint, unity, and sacrifice to uphold democracy, liberty, and humane conduct despite German aggression from Belgium to Lusitania.
The Herald correction states the six thousand dollars cited as needed for Rosemary School Building represents the district's general outstanding indebtedness, not a specific school cost. The excess cost over prior estimates caused the increased overall debt, and no single school is charged this amount.
The passage notes that many widely held superstitions persist because people occupy a middle ground between belief and disbelief. It suggests the public’s attitudes toward common delusions are hard to read, with individuals at varying stages between endorsement and rejection.
The following named man was enlisted in the U S Navy from Halifax County Henry H Moore Scotland Neck NC on this date. Joan J Loxpos Lieutenant U S Navy Recruiting Officer signs the correspondence.
A proposal suggests forming三区 baseball teams from Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Mills Rosemary and Patterson Mills Weldon with three or four squads. Play local to boost attendance and assign no salaries beyond the battery. Proceeds could fund churches hospitals and schools.
An advertisement for Mildred in a Hair Remedy claims to instantly erase gray hairs, offering a glossy uniform color from light brown to brick. It pledges no scalp burning, no mercury, and requires weekly touch ups with a free sample offer, listing Roanoke Pharmacy and Rosemary Drug as sellers in Roanoke.
In 1920 a farmer recalls one hen laying an egg stamped with 1920. He argues the breed should be encouraged as these eggs can emerge from cold storage or be very fresh, highlighting durability and productivity of the stock.
Folding tents used in an Antarctic expedition can be set up in the severest wind storms. Each tent shelters six men and weighs 87 pounds, offering portable shelter in extreme conditions.
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