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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1923
Page
8
A news brief notes Clerk of Superior Court Gary, with attorney A Zollicoffer, in a September 21, 1941 filing or proceeding. The item names the officials and legal representative involved in a matter before the court.
A quiet dressmaker Miss Dawson lives in Belleville under a harsh rumor. After fainting on her porch she confides to Doctor Compton of a lost family estate and Jasmine the daughter she hopes to place, revealing a secret past and a vow kept across generations.
Clara Delafield recalls a cottage legend in which a reclusive poet named Grudge draws visitors, prompts a town craze, and ends with a heated clash over a memorial tablet and a private retreat. Kitty and Mike confront the crowds, clear the clutter, and burn Grudge’s papers as the tale closes.
A Roanoke Rapids resident reports persistent back ache and urinary troubles eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes several years of relief, claiming increased energy and no longer needing a “kidney machine.” 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers Buffalo NY.
A reader notes a parliamentary item was placed on the table but has vanished. The message speaks of a late Wilh and a reminder to follow parliamentary rules, emphasizing that late items may be considered gone.
The South warns that forced consolidation of U S railroads into a few systems could halt regional growth. It argues for keeping existing rail and water routes open, protecting gateways and traffic flow, and requiring input from Southern operators and owners before any government-enforced merger. Cities like Atlanta Richmond Birmingham and Wilmington fear losing their roles as transportation hubs.
The N C Cotton Growers co operative association issued new contract numbers to members showing county of residence. The plan speeds delivery by guiding agents to nearest post office and delivery point. Mortgaged cotton must be delivered. if sold out of the association members face liquidated damages.
Announcer E J Coltrane says a star concert series will bring four or five top musical attractions to the High School auditorium this fall and winter. The first event will feature Miss Elsie Baker with violinist and pianist next Tuesday night, followed by Miss Dick Howell on November 13 and the Gamble Concert Party later. Fred Patton may also be secured. Baker, known from Victrola records and an ongoing continental tour, is praised as a rare contralto with engaging stage presence.
Mrs Bessie Troupe Smith beloved wife of Allen Smith of Rosemary died in Roanoke Rapids Hospital after months of illness at age thirty. Survived by six children and her parents Mr and Mrs Thorp Troupe. A brother William Troupe of Shelbyville Tennessee came for the illness. She belonged to All Saints Episcopal Church. Funeral held at home Monday night at eight led by Rev Lewis N Taylor with Rev E N Harrison assisting. Body to Shelbyville.
Large taland in New Guinea is described as the largest taland on earth, ranking after Australia in size. The note underscores its immense scale and global significance.
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