Panama canal debate prompts grave forecasts in Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Herald notes a mix of letters and observations on a canal crossing Panama and its geologic risks. It cites engineer Wernaud Schmerber and Parker as voices predicting earth movement and possible abandonment of the route within a century while discussing preparedness and rising costs for coal and Greece's price trends.
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South America
Parker
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Lextcon
Charlotte
Donation Day for Roanoke Rapids Hospital
In Roanoke Rapids a Donation Day is planned by the Hospital Aid to raise funds and supplies for the local hospital. Donations may be brought to the Rosenites Drug Company and Patterson Store Company, supporting tuberculosis education and hospital needs during a period around Thanksgiving.
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Rodhoke Rapids
Kivery
Adiuspany
Balkans
Rosemary
Rosenites, Drug Company
Patterson Store Company
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke
Keeping Young Thee sti sbenititie evidence W show that late youth and mid dle age are the perids
Fragmentary text from a Louisville Courier Journal piece discusses aging notions and myths about youth and old age, noting societal expectations, the role of health, and the idea of delaying aging through lifestyle. It quotes a health institute advocating responsibility for health and a balanced approach to aging. It ends with a line about a woman knowing her heart.
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Bis Tension Institute
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State notes on politics and the State Fair debate
The piece surveys political stance at the national defense question, remarks on Miss Cayell as a cautionary example of Cerna Kultur, references Carranza currency value, cites Chief Morrison and a jail escape, critiques Raleigh’s Great State Fair and calls for modernization, and notes concerns about the Panama Canal amid ongoing slides.
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Raleigh
Charlotte Observer
Durham Sun
Nationwide Exami nation Day set for tuberculosis prevention
A national push for universal medical exams marks the first annual Medical Examination Day on December s. The plan urges sick and well to visit doctors and requests factories and offices to offer annual examinations for all workers. Thousands of associations will provide free exams for those unable to pay, linking into a broader Tuberculosis Week ending with Tuberculosis Sunday.
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Tional Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
United States
Sale for Taxes at Court House Milifax
Auction of multiple town lots and parcels in Roanoke Rapids township to satisfy taxes and costs for the year. Public sale conducted by the tax collector with notices listing owners and property details among numerous parcels and amounts due. Auction set for Monday, November 1, at the courthouse in Milifax.
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Ime
Kivinoke Rapids
Hottie
Margaret Love
Rennie Love
Herbert Pant
Loty Fenh
MC Carter Ab Sores
Vattin
Fo Dickens
Whaeres
Hagidht Marrs
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North Carolina
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Lumberton
Fairmont Messenger
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Panama Canal
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
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Hartford Fire Insurance Company
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Hartford Fire Insurance CO
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Virginia
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National Bank
First National Bank
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
Rosemary Drug Company
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Rosemary Banking & Trust Co
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Hancock House Company
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