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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
2
A historical Roanoke Rapids issue prints editorials and notices about subscription rates, solicits, and political commentary. It references Villa Carranza Obregon and Company, the militia at the border, cotton markets in Halifax and Northampton, the Maine election, and a critique of Allied forces and British army remarks, reflecting wartime sentiment and local advertising calls.
The Roanoke Rapids area faces shrinking park space as rapid commercial and industrial growth reshapes the town. The piece urges early land acquisition for parks and playgrounds to prevent future congestion and to preserve a breathable, child friendly environment in the town center.
A New York Times editorial is cited reviewing Republican tariff claims and arguing that U S war and normal trade show prosperity without heavy protection. It argues exports rose in early year, imports matched growth, and that high tariffs threaten future factory activity and global exchange.
Citizens urge immediate action to preserve a contiguous park for Roanoke Rapids children. They warn without quick moves trees and grass may give way to brick and concrete, leaving a parkless town with dull streets. Mothers and preachers push for civic league led effort to secure the site.
In Roanoke Rapids deposits at First National Bank rise from 121 570 16 to 221 718 75 in a year and Rosemary Banking Trust grows from 25 525 50 to 51 375 57. Total about 126 000 in readily available assets saved this year, signaling broad thrift and rising wealth. The figures urge continued saving as a path to prosperity.
Trustee I J M McMurray will sell at public auction on October 10 1916 at 11 a m in front of Roanoke Rapids Power Company Office a lot No 823 Madison Street. The sale is by power of sale under a deed of trust dated January 16 1916 and recorded in Book 278 page 169.
Town ordinance prohibits abating with roller skates and coasting with wagons or weeds on sidewalks within town limits. Violators face a five dollar fine for each offense. Passed September 5, 1916, by Board of Commissioners.
A Burlington North Carolina letter from Mrs. Faucett praises the Genuine Indian Blood Purifier for curing long standing blood and kidney trouble. She states feet were raw and she could not walk but can now perform washing cooking and housework. The ad notes Hancock House Co. and Rosemary Supply Co. sell the product locally.
A compact reflective line notes that suffering accompanies life from early childhood as parental discipline ends and life’s experiences start to shape a person.
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