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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
6
Babson argues that financial depressions are recurring but temporary. He cites overspending, debt, and panic as drivers of downturns, followed by recovery as wages rise and spending returns. The piece questions whether people should cheer up now or beware another cycle driven by greed and folly.
Halifax County woodland owners earned about 327,877 dollars in 1929 from farm forest products. Lumber and logs topped 2,451,000 board feet, with 59,754 cords of firewood, 3,162 cords of pulpwood, 8,754 fence posts, 729 railroad ties, and 500 poles and piling. This income came with no fertilizer or cultivation and only the annual tax on the land.
A farmer’s note cherishes a salt-tolerant crop that endures droughts and floods, cold snaps or early frosts. Even when other crops fail, this resilient plant keeps growing and returns yields after careless cutting, underscoring the need for protection and better care.
A local appeal notes that agencies and associations in Roanoke Tapids will use funds to assist. The Associated Charities reports raising 300 dollars from citizens this past year for worthy cases. The board asks continued support from churches clubs and individuals to sustain Godly work and aid women and children.
A fragmentary tale follows a man chasing a mysterious relic through a river town. Clues point to a hidden past as others pursue the same artifact, with danger and intrigue mounting around the pursuit.
Mr Hodges studied 120 corporations split into two groups. Sixty firms boosted ad outlays heavily in good and bad times. today they are leading American business houses with assets four times higher and profits tripled since 1915. The other sixty followed erratic ad policy, with uncertain results. many once national players faded from top ranks.
Fragmentary OCR mentions loss of position and duties with unclear context. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations available to identify events or outcomes.
Editorials from multiple papers laud Roosevelt for economic recovery plans and tariff reversal, calling his leadership essential for prosperity. Mentions opinions from Tuscaloosa, Bakersfield, and other cities, plus notes on supporters Hal Cobb and Ruth Glover visiting Richmond and Pikeville regions.
A candidate announces run for sheriff in Halifax Roanoke Rapids area as part of the Democratic primary. The statement expresses intent to serve, seeks party support, and outlines readiness to act as deputy if elected, stressing commitment to public safety and service.
M Taylor and R Field of Enfield announce candidacies for the North Carolina House of Representatives from Halifax County subject to Democratic primary action. L. W. Leggett of Hobgood offers support.
A series of local notices announce candidates for the U S House from Halifax County and the State Senate. D S Moss, R Hunter Pope, and T W M Long express intent to run subject to Democratic voters’ will, with Roanoke Rapids and local county concerns cited. Wm. J. Norwood seeks support for the State Senate in the June primary.
A. M. Atkinson announces candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Helifis County, subject to the Democratic Primary on June 4. The statement signals entry into the race and party alignment.
Quentin Gregory announces candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court in Halifa s County, subject to the Democratic primary in June. He pledges qualification, proven service, and a focus on public interest if elected.
Weldon North Carolina candidate Meade H Mitchell announces a bid for Halifax County Register of Deeds subject to Democratic voters at the 19% primary. Mrs Elizabeth H House of Halifax also announces her candidacy pending voter action.
A set of notices shows individuals declaring candidacies for County Register of Deeds, Coroner, and County Commissioner in Halifax County. Stanley Whitaker, W. J. Williams, J. W. Collier, and E. W. Liles seek the Democratic nomination in June 1932, with names and local towns mentioned in the notices.
Date for Halifax County County Commissioner election under the Democratic Primary is June 4. Support is urged for J. Shepherd as a candidate.
W F Joyner announces candidacy for re election to Halifax County Commissioner subject to the Democratic Primary on June 4 1932. He pledges to cut government expenses and lower taxes, running on his two term record and requesting support.
Miss Bonnie Babb of Rocky Mount spent the week end with Misses Aline, Mary and Sara Cannon.
J Waldo Whitaker appeals to voters in Halifax County to back him in the Democratic primary on June 4 seeking the position of County Commissioner. He urges voter support in the forthcoming election under the party banner.
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