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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
4
The Roanoke Rapids Herald analyses World War I news and local reflections. It mocks political figures, notes expenses and policies, and comments on national efforts, including Secretary Daniels and Baker, while urging civic action and wartime patriotism. The column also observes the Russian retreat and German advances with a critical, ironic tone.
The Greensboro Daily News warns the War Department against deploying southern and northern Black soldiers together, arguing it risks riots and civil war. It urges keeping Black troops out of southern zones to prevent bloodshed, noting the South’s firm racial attitudes and the danger of mixing troops.
A brief note advertises top line commercial rating at fair prices urging customers to provide their details for an upcoming service. The message promises quality and invites patrons to test the firm's offerings.
A commissioner will, on the Lat ing of October, 1917, at twelve o'clock noon, at the Post Office front in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina, sell to the highest bidder for cash four lots on M Street known as late Nos Uri Ski and M5, 30 feet by 40 feet, conveyed to Hodgins by Roanoke Rapids Power Co. This action arises in special proceedings of Onie Hodgins guardian ad litem for minors Joseph, Sallie, Willie, Margy, and Louis Hodgins. The sale is recorded in Book 217 of the Halifax County Deeds.
For 35 years MRS JOE PER son’s Remedy has been among the best all round tonics, especially for women with impoverished blood. Get it today at druggists or write Person Remedy Company Charlotte NC. Price 1.00, 3 bottles 2.75, 6 for 5.00 prepaid.
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