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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
A dense colonial era page lists notices and quotes about war tax, conscription, and agriculture. It includes editorials urging sacrifice, tax measures, and drafting logic, plus local business notes on store hours in Littleton and general commentary on wartime economics and submarine threats.
British imports rose from February to April with April at £90 million and March £81 million while February stood at £71. The April to March import rise, and a £15 million increase from April 1916, show strong shipping control. Exports also rose every month, indicating improved exchanges and industrial strength. The report notes hospital ships fared better than food ships amid submarine activity. A Washington dispatch cites a State Department speech.
Notice promotes Tassco weight loss remedy for overweight readers. Claims include moderate dieting, fresh air, and four Tassco doses daily from Roanoke Pharmacy Co. and Rosemary Drug Co. Rosemary tablets priced low, advertised as harmless and effective for reducing fatty accumulations. Targets individuals 10 to 20 pounds above normal weight.
A notice states that on June 6 1917 Roanoke Rapids NC voters will decide on issuing Roanoke Rapids Graded School District bonds up to 875000 with 6 percent interest, bonds payable and redeemable as the Roanoke Rapids charter act requires. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Roanoke Rapids Board of School Trustees on April 25 1917.
The Roanoke Rapids Board of School Trustees seeks authority to levy a tax on property and polls to fund bond interest and school operating costs. The act empowers annual rates and directs proceeds to be used as specified, with publication by order of the Roanoke Rapids Board.
Notice to Lena Woodell from AW Woolel in Halifax County Superior Court. The defendant is informed that the plaintiff seeks dissolution of matrimony and asks the court to join the parties in a term of the Halifax County court. The defendant should answer or demur to the complaint, or the plaintiff will seek relief by default.
A dubious health ad advises drinking large amounts of water to “clean” kidneys and urinary tract. It promotes a home remedy involving inexpensive tablets, claiming rapid relief and that kidneys remain active with hydration. The piece urges continual water intake and dismisses risks, presenting a questionable health cure pitched to general readers.
A playful dialogue mocks wealth and legal traps as a character muses on passing a rich inn through a needle’s eye while admitting lawyers have strained through small loopholes. The exchange blends humor with legal spin in a whimsical tone.
The above named Carlton Inth Halifax County Lintie Andrews vs Charlie Andrews a notice that a superior court action to dissolve bonds of matrimony has begun in Halifax County North Carolina. The defendant must appear at the June term on the first Monday to answer or demur the complaint or the plaintiff will seek the relief demanded. M. Gary Clerk of the Superior Court May 2. 210
The administratrix of the Medlin estate in Halifax County North Carolina notifies all creditors to present claims by April 2. Those indebted are urged to make immediate payment to Mrs. Lechiotsy Mapnay, administratrix of the estate.
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