Milestones of American Genius Washington memorials worldwide
The article celebrates George Washington as the Father of His Country and notes that every town founded by Washington bears a memorial. It highlights two prominent monuments the Washington Monument in Washington DC and a statue before the Sub Treasury Building in Wall Street New York, reflecting his enduring memory. Washington's Virginia birth and early surveying interests are mentioned.
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George Washington
Republic
Washington
Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
New York
Virginia
J. Vernon
France
England
George Washington Life at Mount Vernon and Leadership
A concise biographical sketch of George Washington outlining his rise as a farmer at Mt. Vernon, his 1775 appointment as Commander-in-Chief, his pivotal role in independence, presidency, and retirement. It notes his burial at Mt. Vernon and his enduring memorials as symbols of national heritage.
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Mt. Vernon
England
Continental Congress
United States
North Carolina counties pay two thirds of state taxes
Ten large counties paid about 66 percent of the state general fund taxes for July through September. The state collected 8 779 047.91, with Halifax County at 59 390.69 and Mecklenburg first among the listed counties. The note also records individual tax components and the rest of the counties paying the majority of funds.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Department of Revenue
Halifax County
Mecklenburg
New Hanover
Wake
Forsyth
Guilford
Durham
Buncombe
Gaston
Alamance
Cabarrus
Bald-Headed Barber Warns Customers About Hair Restorer Dangers
A bald headed barber in a bold display claims he never used his famous hair restorers to show customers what will happen if they do not proceed. He warns the public in a stark cautionary stunt intended to prove the product’s effects.
Baptist Circle Meeting in Mrs. Kimball Home
The Helen Dozier Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Eugene Kimball’s Jackson Street home last Monday afternoon with 17 members present. Leader Mrs. W. C. Allsbrook presided and Mrs. T. A. Early spoke on missionary work in Japan. Elizabeth Thorne visited Wilson last weekend with her mother Mrs. Gladys Charles.
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Helen Dozier
First Baptist Church
Eugene Kimball
Jackson St
W. C. Allsbrook
T. A. Early
Japan
Elizabeth Thorne
Wilson
Gladys Charlés
P T A Hears Needs of Roanoke Rapids
The Roanoke Rapids High School P T A held its October meeting October 24 at 7 30 P M in the school auditorium. Speakers Mrs W A Thorne and Dr W Davis discussed community needs and school standards while Mrs P A Reid announced monthly prizes for parents at meetings and urged cloth donations for needy children.
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W. A. Thorne
A Claton
Bonween Weathers
Roanoke Rapids
Dr. W. Davis
Thorne
Davis
Town Talk notes visits and weekend trips in town
Mrs J T Craddock of Chlllansburg visits daughter and attends Richmond excursions with D L Traynham and others. Mr and Mrs Parker and Howard Hancock spend Sunday in Richmond. Loy and son Swain shop in Durham. Shaffner family from Winston-Salem visit Roanoke Rapids. Rives Manning returns from Currituck County with family. Harris returns from Henderson after time with her mother.
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Llansburg
D. L. Traynham
James Parker
Howard Hancock
Richmond
J. T. Craddock
Albert Cannady
John Francis Shaffner, II
Winston-Salem
Roanoke Rapids
J.T. Chase
Rives Manning
Cointock
Currituck County
W. S. Boswood
C. R. Morris
Small
Master Travis
B. Frank Harris
Henderson
T. R. Manning
Buick SPECIAL Illustrated in Action and Spirit
The text highlights the Buick Special as a striking and spirited model, noting its standout features and memorable presence in an illustrated display. It promises a stunning view of the car in action and emphasizes its exceptional appeal.
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Buick
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Claude Edgerton
David Traynham
Baptist Circle Meets
Er Association
P. A. Reid
P.T.A
Frank Joyner
Mary B. Cannon
Miss Cannon
Cnnon
Charlena Hart
Branchville, Va
Chi
Flint
Mich
General Motors
Nash Motor Co., Inc
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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