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Roanoke Rapids Herald 1915 town bonds and war talk
The Roanoke Rapids Herald reports on a $15,000 bond vote to fund fire fighting equipment and street improvements while editorials critique wartime naval affairs and urge military preparedness. It notes local politics, tax effects, and discussions of regional baseball leagues amid World War I coverage.
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