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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
6
A roadside apple tree bragged of its fruit to Madam Pig and Mr. Blackbird, who ate eagerly. The tree blamed them for not thanking it, but its harshness caused ripe fruit to fall and be ruined, teaching a lesson on generosity and gratitude.
A domestic quarrel unfolds as a tree berates Madam Pg for providing abundant fruit without thanks. The tree recalls offering food to her and her children while she questions the need for quiet, ending with a remark about throwing away the apples.
A concise fragment reflects a verse on cheer and a somber jest about nature. The speaker muses that if nature jokes, its humor proves lively rather than stale, hinting at a playful yet poignant mood in the lines.
A dated guide explains gentlemanly conduct when walking with women in public. It covers path positioning, offering to carry parcels, not grabbing an arm, and deferring to a companion’s lead. It stresses discretion about luggage, curb side choices, and avoiding unnecessary chats with acquaintances.
From Teutonte Adile to Adelaide the name traces ancient roots and fierce royal use in tenth and eleventh centuries. Variants spread through France England and Italy from Ada tally to Adeline. Adete is linked to turquoise said to guard wearers and warn of danger. Friday is Adele’s lucky day and her lucky number is six.
The article explains the distinction between each other and one another, noting usage for two versus more than two. It also contrasts either and neither with any and none, giving examples and warning against mixing terms. It mentions record beet sugar output surpassing 1,000,000 tons for the first time since the industry’s introduction.
A historical note describes the Journal des Savants starting in France with its first issue dated January 5 and later growth of periodicals. It also mentions the American Magazine, the first in the United States, printed in Philadelphia with its founder John Webbe releasing the first edition February 18, 1741.
A fashion column explores cretonne garments and chintzes as summer style, highlighting the color-rich fabric influenced by Oriental arts. It notes child and adult clothing, limited frills, and widespread use in Paris shops, with mauve and gray chintz options and cretonne hats for country wear.
A description highlights voile as the premier material for nightgowns. Net trims, both plain and embroidered, gain prominence among lace designs. A gown features triple voile, curved neckline, puffed net cuffs, and satin ribbon girdle. length falls within six inches of the floor.
A vintage sewing note suggests pairing last year’s lavender and pink Jive of Jade parasols with chiffon and harmonizing colors. It advises visiting a milliner to add fruit accents and attach them near the parasol edge or midsection for a coordinated look.
Directions from a Christian Science source explain making gesso nails for hatpins. Mix powder to a paste, roll into shapes such as ovals rounds or coins, paint with watercolors or metallics, then seal with lacquer for a hard durable enamel-like finish.
The text advises pairing hair and vell to enhance appearance. Suggest coppery hair with a violet vell, black or violet for dark hair, and a gray roll for medium brown hair with gray eyes. The guidance emphasizes color coordination to achieve a harmonious look.
Practical color setting methods for frocks warn against hot water and strong soaps. Directions cover blue pink green and red dyes with vinegar alum sugar of lead and salt solutions, plus cautionary notes on washing garments separately and avoiding excessive heat for preservation of color.
A fragment from a reminiscence shows a candid chat about a candidate Jibway, with a note of optimism about her campaign. The speaker hopes she learns there is no place like home after campaigning, while references to Wuf tleys and ancestral power at court appear in hushed tones.
A collection of brief, quirky quotes from various newspapers. The jokes revolve around reporters staring, hotel dining etiquette, and peculiar spellings. The tone mirrors column miscellany and light commentary common in periodicals.
A noisy sequence of quips and captions spans cartoons and one liners. It features a hardboiled businessman lectured by a 200 pound traffic cop, fashion banter about hats and skirts, and cynical takes on politics and show business. The mix includes a dentist gag, humorous exchanges about Hamlet, censorship views, banana peel misfortune, and dogged punchlines about trust and ears.
A U S Department of Agriculture report notes road coats rose about twofold in 1920 from 1917 due to rail strikes, labor troubles, and material shortages. Postwar demand for better roads collided with unexpected labor shortages as returning soldiers did not boost labor supply.
Labor wages surged from 1917 to 1920 amid scarce construction materials. Sand gravel stone and cement costs jumped, pushing gravel road per mile to 4500 post. concrete and brick road costs more than doubled. States limited spending to secure higher returns, delaying planned works.
Scots inventor John MacAdam pioneered the road surface now called macadam. Beginning around 1814 in Ayrshire, he conducted experiments, and by 1819 public roads used the pavement. Parliament granted him 50 000 dollars, and by 1827 he became surveyor general of metropolitan roads in and around London.
President Harding in his first message to Congress denounces wasted public funds on highways and stresses maintenance as essential. The report notes global efforts in highway construction, the aim to launch the Victory Highway, and Wisconsin's progress with concrete 18 foot wide roads as part of a broad United States road development push.
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