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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
4
A Roanoke Rapids issue from November 22, 1918 presents fragmented letters and poems, wartime notes on food and War Savings Stamps, local editorials about Germany and President Ford’s defeat, and jokes about politicians. It includes oblique references to Low Temperature records in Siberia and local civic actions.
An archaeological expedition led by Mrs. L J Wilson reports a prehistoric settlement about a thousand years old, located roughly 0 miles west of Santa Fe New Mexico. The discovery includes a community house and a dagger shaped sacrificial altar among the ruins.
One W H Young recounts adventures as a business nun in South America and tells of Senor Dom Jose de Braganzi a Brazilian whose eagerness for tithe led him to print ex passenger first class B M 8 P on his ecards He previously sailed first cabin on a Royal Mail Steam Packet boat two
A fragment from the Whomanville Times mentions four points about Editera and On tamy dys, tied to various occasions including a postman’s visit. The text hints at a universally pleasing editor and a gleaming plate over his sagacity, suggesting light editorial satire or commentary.
Barmer Curntor encourages Joab as he practices at golf. The dialogue hints at guiding him to improve his swing and form for future play.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated January 10 1917 and recorded in book 278 page 94 trustee will on November 7 1918 at 2 o clock PM at the post office door in Rosemary Roanoke Rapids Township Halifax County NC offer for sale to the highest bidder certain land parcels described as lot No 7 in block C and lots No 4 and 7 in block B on the plot recorded in book 1 page 1 Register's office Halifax County North Carolina dated October 29 1918 Webbe Giro Green Trustee
An advertisement touts Calotabs as the best and only dependable remedy to break up colds and sore throats overnight. It claims purification of calomel reduces nausea and promotes a refreshed system after one tab at bedtime. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a refund guarantee from the druggist.
Pred Forest a local bricklayer credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving back strain and kidney weakness from bending at work. He says headaches eased after buying the pills at Roanoke Pharmacy Co. and starting treatment, joining a broader chorus of testimonials from nearby residents.
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