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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
6
A tale of Mrs Henry Hen and her brood as Little Rooster Chick brags of bravery until a hawk and a large crow threaten the yard. The siblings mock and correct him, and the encounter teaches him humility and the limits of bragging.
A young Rooster proclaims bravery and dreams of ruling the yard, boasting to sisters that he will drive out rivals and hog all corn. His sister recalls his earlier fear when a cat chased him, revealing his foolishness as the family watches his bravado unravel.
The passage chronicles sequential photographic milestones from 1782 to 1849, noting J B Schultze Heller and Wedgwood, Herschel’s fixing solution, Draper’s first photograph in 1840, and Talbot’s developing fold, culminating in the roll film Kodak.
Ann Forest Dainty, a leading woman in the movies, is of Danish birth and is described as having blue eyes and blonde hair. She has recently appeared in several prominent film productions.
Advice on modernizing letter writing etiquette from Mary Marshall Duffee. Guidance covers how to address families, what closings to use, and when to avoid phrases like return mail and very truly yours in different contexts.
A compact feature traces the name Edna from Norse roots to Edwina and Edwin forms. It links royal lineages, Viking links, and famous Aldas to origin myths. The royal ruby symbol is cited as granting power and courage to wearers. Monday is listed as Edna's lucky day and the poppy as her flower.
Fragmentary verse reflects on storing memories of joy and love in the heart. It alludes to future happiness and the possibility of regret, with a lingering sense of hope and sentiment. The voice vows to keep cherished moments safe for aye and to endure whatever tomorrow may bring.
A discussion on the distinction between mad and angry in usage and grammar. The piece notes misuses and figurative phrases, then reports a rise in American egrets on a South Carolina plantation, praising migratory bird protections.
A collage of quips and sketches with mock dialogue and satirical captions. Entries reference telegrams, telephones, Grace's house, a broken watch, animals in a house, aging newspapers, and political figures like Senator Sorghum. The items read as light comic gibes on daily life and public figures.
A collage of witty snippets and jokes about knowledge, superstition, work, and marriage. It cheekily parodies self help tropes and social mores with coinage like a rolling pin of fate and characters such as Mr Neghbors and Dr Cutter, ending on a fragment about a father and an orphan.
A historical note praises a one man road grader as a modern gas powered device that replaces teams of horses and multiple workers. It encourages community cooperation to purchase the machine, sharing labor and time to maintain roads more efficiently.
A Concord Monitor excerpt argues roads connect health outcomes, noting daily births demand swift nurse visits, physician and surgeon care, and access to a county hospital. It urges improving farm-to-hospital access to ensure timely medical aid and cautions against relying solely on high courtly medical honors.
The article argues MacAdam led his era yet lags behind modern demand as road builders face a surge of heavy motor trucks. It notes light stone roads fail under powerful loads, water bonds falter with pneumatic tires, and oiled stone lasts but only so far. It compares road choices to rail practices, stressing need for strong materials and ballast to handle heavy traffic.
Practical guidance notes that most spring vegetables can be grown in fall and saved seeds can be replanted. The piece also argues there is no doubt about the need for more and better roads as autos and trucks supply cities with food.
The report lists Texas with 128271 miles of roads as the highest total mileage, while Rhode Island shows 2121 miles. It notes seven highways of national importance were under construction nationwide last year. Also a cautionary note advises against feeding certain chicks improperly.
A U S Department of Agriculture guide explains estimating crop costs by applying current rates to labor and material quantities per acre. It notes labor and material costs average about 30 percent of total operating cost and provides a step by step method to compute total cost per acre and per bushel or ten. An Iowa silage corn example is given to illustrate the method.
The intelligiee Department of Agri Supervision of roags and t girls poultry clubs, run with state colleges, reported from seven states with 1 196 clubs and 29 450 members. Reports show eggs set 71 700, chicks hatched 510 478, sales valued at 94 7082 dollars, stock on hand 842 277 87 dollars, exhibits 712, members exhibiting 6 015, prizes 0 081 11 dollars. A feature is improved quality of fowls bred by members, mash for young fowls. Also guidance on moist mash for young geese and ducklings, and sow feeding after farrowing.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends spraying celery with Bordeaux mixture every 10 days to two weeks during the growing season to prevent leaf spots. Home made Bordeaux uses four pounds blue copper sulfate and four pounds lime to 50 gallons of water.
Growing chicks must not be confined to crowded quarters at night. Overcrowding leads to overheating cold and poor plumage. Check plumage condition and roost space. if some birds roost on the floor or birds are dulled by droppings the quarters are too crowded. Ensure ventilation and room for all on the roosts.
Drainage is the key factor in correcting alkali soils. With good drainage a heavy application of horse manure helps. Fertilizers rich in potash may be needed. Corn is poor for alkaline soils. oats or rye respond better until soils normalize.
Fragmentary report discusses soil sensitivity, acid conditions, and inoculation practices. Mentions lime application and ground limestone to improve soil health and crop growth, with unclear details and terminology.
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