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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
4
War era editorial condemns peace talks with Germany and its leaders. It argues civilization and democracy must be defended at all costs, praising Allied sacrifice and urging Americans to reject peace terms that honor the criminals and dishonor the fallen. It references editorials from various American papers including Manufacturer's Record.
A narrative recounts a heated August gathering with crowded benches and fervent reactions. Black congregants shout in praise as Heck leads a shouts and dissent erupts into a brawl with razors knives and clubs, ending in chaos and injuries.
A jaded public shifts from the World Series to war updates as grim notes surface. Four hundred babies die in New York from milk shortages while reformers cheer. Admiral von Tirpitz links peace with German indemnity, pushing Liberty Bonds as the choice between aiding the war effort and paying the bill.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to conserve food to aid soldiers in France. It contrasts feeding pets with saving bread for troops, stressing that every household can contribute a can-do act by reducing daily rations. The kitchen is cast as a frontline in victory.
Do Not Meddle With Your Ears. Laymen may have reasons to treat diseases but should avoid ear manipulation. The ear is delicate and easily injured by ignorant attempts. Judicious treatment is essential for ear care.
There is more catarrh in this country than any other disease and for years it was thought to be curable only locally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case it fails to cure. Bend for circulars and testimonials. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Haire’s Pills for constipation.
Notice is given that assessments in the Sidewalk Assessment Roll approved by the Roanoke Rapids Board on September 4 1917 may be paid within 30 days from first publication without addition. Failure to pay by then accrues interest and penalties to taxes due dates. Published September 24 1917 by Town officials.
By virtue of a 9 Deed of Trust to secure a debt to Tate Machinery, default occurring, the property known as the Baker tract in Brinkleyville Township, Halifax County, will be sold at the Halifax court house on October 27, 1917 at 10 am for cash. The tract comprises about 244 acres described by bounds from Fish Pond Branch to a Pine knob, with multiple courses and marked corners. halves undivided, reference to a deed from J H Harrison to B F Fishel. EC Smith, Trustee. G Daniel, Atty. for Assignee.
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