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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

3

America to Use All Available Means to Aid Poland

Edward W. Pickard reports that the United States will employ all available means to safeguard Poland's independence and territorial integrity and will not recognize the Soviet government. France supports the Wrangel government and plans military aid. Britain seeks peace and proposes limits on actions, with Minsk talks ongoing. Russian troops push toward Warsaw while Polish defenses form lines north and east.

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German Made Good Record

Adelph Tallis Lowe born in Germany in 1840 is the oldest American citizen to enlist in World War I. The War Risk Insurance Bureau notes Lowe, a Lynn resident, enlisted as a carpenter's mate second class in Norfolk on March 5 1917, 82 days before war with Germany. He served in the Civil War and during WWI with grandsons in the forces. He rejoined May 29 1917, discharged December 16, 1917, reenlisted 13 days later, and served until May 1918. He said the spirit of 1776 inspired him to serve when he saw a chrome lithograph in a store window.

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Revaluation Act Details Highlight Governor Bickett Speech

In Raleigh Governor Bickett addresses the General Assembly praising the new revaluation act. He touts true values on tax books, widespread compliance, and reduced discrimination. The speech notes real estate, corporate, and mill values rising, with a call for light to reveal truth in taxation.

Raleigh Bickett General An Assembly General Assembly North Carolina Ananias Club County Board State Tax Commission

Prospects Against Suffrage Leader Predicts Ratification Defeat

Representative B G Crisp a noted anti suffrage figure in the North Carolina legislature says a poll of members favors defeating the federal woman suffrage amendment. He predicts a house majority against ratification and about a vote in the senate during the special session.

North Carolina Generi Assembly House Senate Bickett Dew B. G. Crisp House of Representatives North Carolina Crisp

Roads Work to Resume After ICC Stone Shipment Halt

Seventeen hard surface road construction projects will restart as the Interstate Commerce Commission eased a stone shipment ban to divert freight to coal from mines. The Highway Commission may requisition cars to support ongoing work.

Interstate Commerce Commission Highway Commission

Relief Fund Distributed To Six Towns By Deputy Insurance Commissioner

Deputy Insurance Commissioner Stacy Wade distributed the firemen relief fund totaling 24 with 352 74 to six towns. The fund shows a 6 993 62 increase from the prior 17 419 12 and reflects near doubling in two years. Charlotte receives the largest check of 2 192 49 followed by Winston Salem with 92 024 12.

Stacy Wade Charlotte Winston-Ba'em

Farm women face long hours and high toil on rural farms

A U S Department of Agriculture study led by Miss Florence Ward reports farm women average 11.6 hours daily with 192 hours in summer. Water, milking, washing, sewing and cooking fill long days as 81 percent care for poultry and 56 percent do garden work. Introducing modern equipment and amenities could cut labor while boosting income and living standards on farms.

United States Nuite Florence BK Ward Wonten States Relations Service King United States Department of Agriculture Werle Miss Ward Pete Mami Mae Higery Word

Useful Ironing Method With Beeswax and Salt

A historical note advises keeping beeswax near the cloth while ironing. Rub a hot iron over a wax cloth, then rub on salt to achieve smooth, wrinkle-free results. The method emphasizes using silt sprinkled on a newspaper and reapplying wax with each stroke for a perfect finish.

Summer Cushion Cover Gingham Style

A charming summer cushion covering described as suitable with big plaids or small necks and even striped patterns. The piece highlights versatile gingham fabrics as ideal for warm weather decor.

Recipes for Cocoa and Cream Soup Serves Fifty

Practical kitchen guidance from home economic experts shows large scale soup formulas. Cocoa uses sugar and boiling water with smooth mixing. Cream Soup builds a white roux with potatoes, milk, onion, and seasonings. The method accommodates other vegetables or fish for variation.

United States Department of Age

Unclear fragment prompts domestic care tips

A damaged OCR fragment discusses house cleaning steps and mending surfaces. It mentions dipping water, cleansing procedures, smoothing placed putty into granite, and avoiding over wetting during finishing. Details are incomplete and names or dates are absent.

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