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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
17
The Changing Times discusses how synthetic materials and efficiency will reshape cotton, food, and farming. It notes rayon’s use of forest waste for cellulose, the rise of hydroponics, and rapid growth in mechanical corn harvesters, predicting major industrial revolutions in years ahead.
The Dr Pepper Bottling Co of Roanoke Rapids unveiled a large electrically lit outdoor board near Halifax along the New York Florida highway to guide tourists to the Oak Grove Station Cabin and Trailer Camp. Local sign maker Langford painted it and Acree erected it, marking a push for useful advertising. Mrs Davenport, Mrs Meade, and Miss Meade visited Richmond while Miss Tucker visited Meade.
J F Winchester urges pretrip prep for long drives. Esso marketers note motorists should carry spare lamps and reflectors and ensure tail lights work. He stresses preparedness to avoid night breakdowns and penalties for faulty lights.
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