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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
4
Roanoke Rapids Herald published Fridays by Herald Publishing Co. Roanoke Rapids North Carolina details subscription rate and mailing information from 1914. The page notes advertising terms class matter date and references Red Cross mercy quote urging public aid and participation.
Rileigh North Carolina May 23 reports Southern gardeners can grow hardy root crops like carrots parsnips and beets through winter with no storage needed. Professor W N Hutt notes sowing depths and thinning steps, with two carrot crops possible. parsnips and salsify require full season growth, while soil and basic manuring yield abundant winter supplies of fresh vegetables.
Henry Harris of Hickory agreed with the Food Administration to donate $500 to the Red Cross and closed his store for a day for violating administration rules. Albemarle hotel owner Dr. WLC Fitzgerald also gave $50 to the Red Cross for wheat conservation breaches. A political notice seeks support for Halifax County Court Clerk in the upcoming Democratic Primary.
The speaker declares candidacy for the office of State Senator from the Fourth Senatorial District subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary. The statement asserts intent to run and places the filing under party rules and district designation.
J Hunter Norman declares candidacy for Halifax County Register of Deeds in the Democratic Primary on June 1 1918. He thanks supporters and pledges prompt attention and courtesy in office if nominated and elected. Dated April 30 1918.
A petition endorsed by the Halifax County Board of Education calls a special school election to decide a proposed tax of 30 cents per 100 dollars and 90 cents per poll to support the Public School Fund. Polls open May 27 and close June 16, 1918 at Powell's Mill near South Rosemary.
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