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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
3
The Roanoke Rapids Herald highlights a network of about two hundred photographers worldwide, over a hundred with military forces. Selected striking images from these contributors will be reproduced weekly for Herald readers.
A new postage stamp machine has been installed in the Boston post office. It returns all slugs and poor coins to the bottom cup without dispensing stamps. The only other machine of this type is in Washington.
Harold tries to slip away from Mildred after a visit as she warns him to use the back door. His foot slips on the back steps and a window above opens with a stern demand for an extra quart this morning as a voice calls from the gloom. The Boston Post reports.
A reader quotes a terse dialogue about a mother reflecting on marrying young and a daughter growing up enough to attend college. The brief fragment hints at pride in the daughter's advancement and curiosity about a splendid sunset.
A sailor brazenly carries an armful of bread from naval ovens as a vivid example of the navy’s abundance and strict rules. The caption suggests a bustling kitchen environment and the steady supply of provisions aboard ship.
In a moment of danger machinist's mate Christopher Stith acted without regard for personal safety to seal a broken blow valve on a battler. He entered a hot gas cloud, reached the fire room, hauled ores, and prevented a catastrophic explosion. His gallantry earned a Navy commendation for his actions in April 1908 at Erie, Pennsylvania.
The February Popular Mechanics describes a lawn mower with horizontal knives that slice grass and weeds regardless of length. It promises a complete denuded path in one operation, positioning the cutting to cover the lawn while leaving other obstructions untouched.
Winston Churchill urges Americans to support the Liberty Loan to fund allies and armies in a global struggle for human liberty. He argues democracy rests on selfless cooperation, self-determination for nations, and a purge of domestic waste to sustain the war effort.
A farmer urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds to fund meals for soldiers overseas. He notes mothers’ fried chicken, dumplings and pies can’t keep up with hunger when the farm boys gather at table, stressing bonds as nourishment for troops abroad.
A public notice urges bond owners to avoid hiding Liberty Bonds and instead obtain certificates of deposit through a country banker. It explains bankers can leverage bonds at Federal Reserve banks to secure funds if needed. The piece warns against hoarding money and promotes prudent financial conduct during the crisis.
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