Roanoke Rapids Herald Weekly News Notes
The Roanoke Rapids Herald notes include weather observations on amateur gardening, gas mask impact, and tobacco on front lines. It reports Southern Bell rate hikes and German advances, mentions Littleton News Reporter’s suspension due to drafting, and calls for North Carolina to meet War Savings Stamps quotas by June 28. It urges Halifax to reach its campaign goals and hints at local wartime efforts.
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North Carolina
Halifax
Red Cross
Bay
Too Late to Stop German World Domination
A wartime editorial warns that delaying action risks Germany conquering Russia and extending from the Baltic to the Pacific. It argues the Allies must unite to prevent a vast, malevolent German empire and protect Russia, Britain, France, the United States, Japan, and the world from impending domination.
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Germany
Russia
Baltic Sea
Pacific Ocean
West
France
Beli
Aginst
Bert Jand
Dana
United States
Lloyd George
Germa
Trentina
Hambhur
Vladivostok
Hohenzollern
Hudson's Bay
Cape Horn
Norway
Cape of Hope
Manchuria
Australia
Japan
Littleton’s Loan Quota Corrected
Local citizens and Editor T. I report Littleton did meet its Third Liberty Loan quota after delays in reporting sales. The error stemmed from late or incomplete reporting to headquarters, not from the Herald or Federal Reserve Bank. The community is urged to ensure prompt reporting of total subscriptions in the future.
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Littleton
T. I E
Herald
Federal Reserve Bank
Richmond
Long declares candidacy for State Senator district four
W L Long announces candidacy for State Senator from the Fourth Senatorial District subject to Democratic primary action.
Delinquent Registrants Urged to Report to Adjutant General
Laurence W. Youngs, The Adjutant General, warns all registrants who missed questionnaires or failed to receive notices to contact the Adjutant General for status. The message notes notices may be undelivered due to address issues and cautions that noncompliance could lead to enforcement as the government prepares a draft dodger round-up. Greater leniency may apply now.
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Neil
Cnes
Adjutant General
Laurence W. Youns
Candidacy Notice for Halifax County Clerk of Court
For Clerk of Court I announce my candidacy for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on Saturday June 1 2018. I respectfully ask for the support of the people and express gratitude for their loyal past support.
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Superior Court
Halifax County
Notice of Sale under Deed of Trust in Weldon NC
Notice announces sale of 11 1/2 acre parcel in Littleton Township Halifax County by public auction on Saturday June 22 1918 at noon in front of Weldon Post Office. Frances Thompson and Hy Thompson executed the deed April 118, description cites Nicholson and Wm Young and Sarah Falcken property boundaries. Trustee Wat L Kyau signs May 20 1918.
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Frances Thompson
Hy Thompson
Weldon
North Carolina
Littleton Township
Halifax County
Nicholson
Wm. Young
Sarah Falcken
Kemp Powers
Wat. L. Kyau
Editorial on teamwork and perseverance amid doubt
A spirited editorial laments critics while urging unity and effort. It celebrates individuals who push through challenge, highlights the value of teamwork, and echoes an old proverb style in a period tone. The piece closes with a call to collective resilience and forward momentum.
Let Us Have Peace War Comment on German War
A fragmented wartime editorial voice urges peace with Germany while warning against antiwar sentiment. It argues the world must seek unity and healing, rejecting calls for renewed conflict and emphasizing shared suffering over ongoing violence.
Norman seeks Halifax County Register of Deeds nomination
Halifax County voters are informed by Norman of his candidacy in the Democratic Primary for Register of Deeds on June 1. He pledges prompt attention to office business, thanks supporters, and outlines election details and duties including tax and school matters.
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Halifax County
Hindas
Hustifio
Powell's Mill Tear
Bonenuits
Rand
Homey Dye
Sidistrict
Wythe
Aaud
Kesivtrns
JT Allen
Ed Jaye Tyey
Lutie Smith
Onder
Norman
Patent medicine touts cure for catarrh with bold claims
An old ad promotes Holle Catarrh Medium from Cheney & Co Toledo claiming a “sure” remedy for catarrh and headaches. It promises fast improvement after use and urges readers to buy through druggists with a reward offer attached, typical of era newspaper classifieds.
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Matarth
Toledo
Ohio
Ft. Cheney & CO
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