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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
The Roanoke Rapids Herald comments on the Textile Workers Union strike and broader labor issues. It notes recent idle months ending in Concord and Charlotte mills, argues price of textile goods is dictated by supply and demand, and praises workers for accepting inevitable wage reductions while urging prudence amid ongoing labor agitation.
A subscriber corrects the paper about Preacher Ham at Hisboro not being the same reader who led the Roanoke Rapids revival years ago. The note acknowledges prior miscaption and promises correction. the report reviews events and questions a performer’s conduct.
The North Carolina system, led by the boards of health and public welfare, is praised by Dr. Hart of the Russell Sage Foundation for strong rural public service. The article notes ongoing gains in public education and likens Department of Public Instruction leadership to improvements in teaching standards and salaries, while cautioning about gaps with urban counterparts.
In Roanoke Rapids reverberations from a Ham revival are shaping local law enforcement progress, with supporters claiming the movement has extended into neighboring states. Col Langston of Goldsboro shared a contrasting view in Oxford, while John W. Ham is praised as a devout leader. the writer urges readers to weigh the Roanoke Rapids letter over Greensboro coverage.
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