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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
4
A fragmented 1923 column references Greece Italy and France amid war and political satire. It mentions burdens on coal miners oil men the German stork and local politics with Judge Kerr and boll weevil issues in Scotland Neck.
A critical essay argues that the President’s call to defend the U S Constitution is met by Southern newspapers with applause yet selective compliance. It contends that many editors reject Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments in practice, likening the Constitution to tariffs as a local issue and urging honest, evenhanded adherence.
The article critiques sectionalism in constitutional issues including free speech and the First Amendment, opposing efforts to limit scientific education and religious influence. It argues the League of Nations undermines U.S. sovereignty and calls out opponents who fear its power while highlighting critical remarks from The New York Times and Greensboro Daily News.
The article discusses Italy’s attitude toward League of Nations involvement in the Greek Italian dispute. It weighs the roles of the League versus the Council of Ambassadors and notes English consensus that the League should act if possible, linking the issue to the League’s founding purpose to prevent aggression and ensure international action.
County agent W O Davis outlines alfalfa suitability for Halifax County. Notes long term drought resistance and soil building, with costs around 18 dollars per acre for seed lime and inoculation. Recommends well drained land, deep breaking, lime application, acid phosphate, inoculation, seeding rate 25 to 50 pounds per acre, September sowing, and one acre per mule to feed livestock. Also mentions planet Murs with 55 million square miles.
Northington Grocery Company creditors are asked to file claims by August 28 1924 and debtors to pay promptly. J W Northington surviving partner notes the deadline August 28 1923. In Halifax County North Carolina administrator Mileley estate public notice directs creditors to present claims by August 16 1924 or be barred. Allen C Zouicaffer Rosemar NC handles the estate.
The undersigned appointed and qualified as administrator of Jesse Edwin Northington deceased: all persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them before August 28, 1924. failure to do so will bar recovery. J. W. Northington, administrator, Halifax County, August 28, 1924.
The partnership Chambliss & Williams of Roanoke Rapid North Carolina is dissolved. G E Williams will continue the business under the name G E Williams and assumes all debts. Creditors urged to settle with G E Williams dated August 27.
J O and R G Hunt deed of trust dated 1919 secures debt. Trustee Sara W L Long to sell at public auction on September 18, 1928 at 12:30 PM in front of Halifax Court House. Auction of brick store and two lots on Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, fronting 25 feet each, 140 feet deep to alley, Lots Nos 3028 and 1090 as per Roanoke Rapids Power plot.
Mrs Glover of Mill Section testifies in 1918 that kidney pills relieved headaches backache and nervous symptoms after years of trouble. She says she used Doan's Kidney Pills again and found them effective, inviting others to obtain the same remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Northwest Passage, a sea route from the Atlantic to the Arctic Ocean along northern North America, was first completed in part by Sir Robert McClure during his 1850 to 1854 expedition, though much of the voyage used land travel.
A fragment notes the jumping bush cricket Orcharis saltator occurring in small numbers across southern Ohio. It highlights its presence in dense undergrowth near hedgerows and scrub, suggesting a limited, localized distribution within the region.
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