Halifax Happenings Highlights Local Ladies Trips and Visits
Last Thursday Halifax ladies toured Raleigh visiting the State Fair from the company of Mesdames N. L. Stedman R. L. Applewhite John Bass Henry Shaw Quentin Gregory and Fletcher Gregory. On Friday Mrs Annie C Hale returned from Wilson where she had been a guest of Mrs J W House and Mrs Lewis Hale. Hale left to care for illness of daughter Mrs Hugh Webb. Hugh Webb, long associated with Halifax, returned from Roxboro to resume work here. Mrs D C Fenner spent part of last week with sister Mrs Susie N Ferguson.
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Halifax
Raleigh
Mesdames N. L. Stedman
R. L. Applewhite
John Bass
Henry Shaw
Quentin Gregory
Fletcher
Gregory
Annie C. Hale
Wilson
J. W. House
Lewis Hale
Roxboro
D. C. Fenner
Susie N. Ferguson
Halifax visitors join University game in Chapel Hill
W T Eure returned from New York on business. Halifax residents at the University of North Carolina versus Georgia game included Hugh House Quentin Gregory Swain Norman B L Travis Jr Leonidas Hux George Austin Hus and Dr F W M White. A Welden visit by Mrs C D House Thelma honored Mrs Hugi House recovering from diphtheria. Three cars attended Yorktown Sesquicentennial with Mr and Mrs Fletcher Gregory and family. Mrs N L Stedman led a party of Mrs R L Applewhite Ida Shaw Applewhite Liza Aimee Pope Walter G Bass. Quentin Gregory carried two sons Quetin Jr and Haynes Junius Tillery Mrs Mable R Alexander and Mrs John Fenner Jr.
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W.t. Eure
New York
Chapel Hill
University of Georgia
Halifax
Messrs
Hugh House
Quentin Gregory Swain Norman
B. L. Travis, Jr
Leonidas Hux
George Austin Hus
F. W. M. White
Aimee Jennings
Sara
Weldon
W. E. Hamill
C.D. House
Hugi House
Yorktown
Fletcher Gregory
Agnes
Fletcher, Jr
Sam
Halifax Route Two Fairy Tales Stir Tax Payers
A Halifax County reader laments overtaxation and local political circles while noting papers cover a China versus Japan incident causing American discontent. The brief letter echoes public anger at governance and media emphasis on distant events.
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Halifax County
China
Japan
No More Rats and Mice After You Use Kay Die
An advertisement from Roanoke Pharmacy promotes Kay Die as a guaranteed rodent killer claiming rats die with no odor. It lists 50 cent and 3 oz sizes for pantry and kitchen use and 6 oz for chicken houses and small buildings, with cats and dogs unlikely to touch it.
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Roanoke Pharmacy
Rural Letters and Community Notes in Halifax Area
A local column reflects on missionary returns and a county home visit, mentions a marriage between Louise Hancock and William Price, and records social chatter from Hills Cross Roads. Observations include persimmon crops, seasonal foods, and a troubling street scene as residents discuss work and poverty amid hard times. Also noted is a large herd of hogs at the county home fattens toward market weights.
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Louise Hancock
Hills Crossroads
Willum Price
Millila Livius
Amporia
Walham
Halifax
Prophesying Woman’s 500 Year Old Verse Foretells Wars
A long fragment claims a female prophetess wrote 500 years ago before Columbus, with prophecies of London centers, flying thoughts, waters doing wonders, a world turned upside down, and a new era. It mentions a future war, changing rulers, and people adopting trousers while warnings of famine and cataclysm recur.
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America
London
Primrose Hill
Gay Jackson Guest of Emporia Brother L A Jackson
Gay Jackson of Emporia is visiting as the guest of his brother L A Jackson, according to local social notices. The brief item notes family connection and places the visit in Emporia.
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Gay Jackson
Emporia
L. A. Jackson
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Rosemary
Citizens National Bank
Empona, Virginia
U. S
U. S. Liberty
France Reed
England
France
Gabriel
E. W. Smith
Alias Fannie Harris
Aubrey Cook
Willie Herbert
J. C. Cook
Raleighisiting
R. G. Rook
George Tyler
Atlas Draper
Yorktown, Va
Chevrolet
Flint, Michigans
In Joyner Motor CO
Orth Carolina
Mullens
Roanoke Bank & Trust Co
S. T. Peace
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