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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
3
A jumble of remarks on poetry and danger, a misquoted line about spring poets, a Hall’s Catarrh Medicine advertisement, a medical testimonials offer, and a note about cyanide scarcity in Mexico. The passage ends with a moral remark about a guilty conscience and accusers.
A historically phrased description extols Scouting as a real boys program that builds character through outdoor activity. It emphasizes self-reliance courage courtesy patriotism loyalty reverence and faith in God, stressing nonsectarian ideals and service above all. Preparedness and universal brotherhood among boys are highlighted as core aims toward good citizenship.
The Boy Scouts of America is presented as the greatest single volunteer organization globally, with millions of scouts across countries. Since America entered the war, scouts have taken a leading role in war efforts, with calls for expanding to 2,000,000 members and increasing effectiveness through home patriotism and support for orphans of slain soldiers in war-torn regions.
Richmond officials report 2225 soldiers from Camp Lee entered the city for Saturday night and Sunday activities after a citywide entrance check conducted with local Boy Scouts. Evansville Boy Scout troop sells 42 dozen US flags for display pledges. Oklahoma City Troop 12 scouts extinguish a dry grass fire near Northeast Lake preventing a disaster.
A 1919 discussion urges immediate action to plan and build new roads, improve drainage, materials, and foundations, and rebuild old mileage to support heavy motor truck traffic. It compares U S needs with Britain where war demand hastened road wear and maintenance gaps. It emphasizes systematic construction and maintenance for future mobility.
The United States Department of Agriculture issued department bulletin No. 855 outlining standard forms for testing methods and reporting results to promote uniform highway practices nationwide. It notes cooperative work between federal and state agencies and the involvement of the Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering.
Transportation infrastructure is inadequate to handle vast production. Faster road and rail connections with regular schedules, stations, and terminals are needed to move goods safely and profitably from farms to factories and consumers, preventing economic losses from unsold surplus.
There is widespread and increasing interest in good roads. Main highways are wide and well graded. Gravel and stone roads are increasing with tar roads under construction. Automobile concerns drive road improvements. Land near good roads rises in value. Fattening steers with cottonseed cake and corn is profitable. Cull apples reduce prices for good stock. Colts should have daily outdoor time when weather permits. Seed corn should be checked to stay sound.
Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains favor. The safe, vegetable remedy is praised for gentle liver support, no gripping, and a morning boost without salivation. One bottle proves its value with a money-back guarantee.
Mrs. B S Clouse of Norton Virginia recounts a near blindness from dizziness in 1901 and describes severe illness, bed rest, and pain. After using Cardui the Woman's Tonic she improved after two to nine bottles and remains healthy seven years later. Ad copy urges all druggists to stock Cardui.
An old time advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for coughs bronchitis and colds claiming fifty one years of nationwide use. It promises better sleep easier expectoration and a natural recovery after steady treatment. Also mentions Cuticura products and Dr Peery's Dead Shot with brief promotional lines and samples.
An old advertisement touts a lemon based skin lotion using the juice of two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint. It claims to brighten the complexion, reduce freckles and tan, with daily massaging for months of freshness. The ad also notes purchasing three ounces of orchard white and two lemons from the grocer.
An advertisement claims Tet terine clears facial pimples blotches and itchy patches quickly. It touts improved skin texture and offers the remedy at 50 cents through Shuptrine Co Savannah Georgia with a closing proverb about charitable behavior.
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