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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1921

Page

4

Judge Folsom's Theft Tale Opens with Reunion and Honor

A Roanoke Rapids episode recounts Judge Folsom accused of theft at a hotel banquet. The accusation stuns him until Governor Warner reveals the real missing item was a trivial sweet from the feast. The scene ends with reconciliation, moral gesture, and a pledge of lasting friendship and opportunity.

Marcha Mare Folsom Matt Warner Ile Istole Souther Fale Giet Ufin Percival Ward Lear Marcia Jodie Folsom Pease Folsom Governor Warner

Winding political quarrels and tariff tweaks of the era

The piece riffs on ongoing battles between John Skelton Williams and the Federal Reserve Board, tariff cuts on poker chips, and broad tax anxieties. It notes Bolshevik and Philippine angles, calls for reduced expenditures, and mocks Congress Republicans while previewing Greensboro Daily News editorials about Rev. Ham and his Goldsboro activities.

Goldsboro Ham Kingdom of God Greensboro Daily News John Skelton Williams Federal Reserve Board

Goldsboro and the Rev Mr Ham Goldsboro

Fragmentary OCR text discusses freedom of worship in Goldsboro and mentions the Reverend Mr Ham. Other readable parts appear to be garbled dream symbolism about lovers and enemies, with no clear cohesive news event or person aside from place names.

Goldsboro Ham

Wonders of America at Junkee building in Washon

Terse look at a grand structure known as the Wi brick building. It houses 18,500 pricks and spans 400 feet by 200 feet with 175 rooms. Erected in 1888 as a Civil War memorial, it showcases historic scenes in plaster and serves as a repository for records and inaugural balls. It notes 18,000 occupants and a pension disbursement exceeding $165,000,000.

Wash- On Tunitiy Jon Buren Orridor Uncle Sam

Canes pier praised as major public work and engineering feat

The Ames pier on Lake Michigan is described as one of the largest and most useful public structures, a stupendous engineering feat. It offers 8,600 feet of dockage and over 474,000 square feet of freight storage, attracting heavy energy for recreation and commerce. A vast construction used 20,000 piling and spanned about 8,000 feet in length.

Canes Municipal Pier Ames

Descriptive Draft of a Large Reinforced Concrete Terminal

The text outlines a vast reinforced concrete complex with 80 000 cubic feet of concrete and 60 000 window panes. It describes a headhouse a freight and passenger section a terminal building and a recreation area all connected under one roof. An incline links to the second floor and 16 foot wide board walks extend 2 840 feet to the recreation end. The facility includes a waiting area a hospital cafeteria an art room an auditorium for dances concerts and banquets and a roof garden.

Wonders of America Roars Over Utah Natural Bridges

Three massive natural bridges Sipapu Kachina and Owa chomo rise in southwestern Utah near the national monument proclaimed in 1908. The largest spans 261 feet with a 187 foot high arch, near caves and ruins once home to a prehistoric people. Reachable by stage or trek from Thompson to Monticello.

Roars Mies Bluff Utah Sipapu Kachima Owachomo White Canyon Rulna Thie Thompson Monticello

Frightful nursery hack leaves infant safety at risk

A fragmented excerpt describes a dangerous method involving a barrel hoop and improvised restraints to corral a baby in a crib or buggy. The text suggests tying ribbons and directing a male family member to cut and wind parts, a warning against unsafe child care practices.

Big Army of Gunners Increases with Huntsmen Numbers

The report notes a large growth in hunting numbers with about 1400122 enlisted infantry last year and many more hunters legally. It also mentions around 200000 women participating and Pennsylvanias leading with 401 180 hunters then Heenser granted.

Wite Posylvania

Dream Beard Omens and Farce Predictions

Fragmented text presents folklore on beards as omens. It mentions color meanings like red for shame, white for cunning, and long beards foretelling success. Also notes a girl shaving or losing beard as a sign of marriage prospects and riches, with references to saithens.

Unclear Note on Reform Origins Mentioned by 1684 Claim

Fragments suggest a discussion of reform origins in 1684 at Huston and Adiipatch, with Boston’s reputation for ancient respectability questioned. Mentions of Dress reform and a Detroit Free Press source appear, but the text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.

Huston Adiipatch

Controlling Dreams Expert offers tips for pleasant dreams

An expert shares practical advice for better sleep including avoiding hot pillows, using low heat, keeping windows open, and providing a nightlight for nervous children. The tips aim to ease the heart’s work and foster calmer, more pleasant dreams.

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