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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

2

Women’s National Foundation outlined as a national service group

A new Women’s National Foundation aims to unite women’s groups under a central Washington center. Plans include a club home a guest house auditorium opera house sylvan theater and Hall of Remembrance with fifty state engraved columns. The project seeks a ten million dollar endowment a national advisory board and coordinated education and civic programs for women nationwide.

Tui Isa Fede of Women's Clubs National League of Women Voters Natonal Woman's Party Natonal Council of Women Iite Wennn Washington Dean Place Auditoriuny San Francisco Louis Funn South Southern Commercial Congress Woman's Auxiliary Netion Red Cross Foundacion ix Elaborsite Te Bextie Iywaude

Invention of Distillation Across Civilizations

The article traces claims from China India and Egypt to who first invented distillation noting early knowledge in 2000 B C and Greek reference by Aristotle. It follows Irish legends St Patrick and Welsh Taliesin while touching Jewish New Year traditions and the calendar shift from liberation in Egypt.

China India Egypt Aristotle Patrick Ireland Taliesin

Editors In Class by Themesires

The doctor buries mistakes, the dentist covers them with gold, and the lawyer retries cases. We must climb a barbed wire fence to fix errors for customers, because we cannot ask them to bear the burden. Honest, extra care defines our approach to doing things right.

Themesires

Venice of the East Bangkok's floating river market scene

The Menam river in Bangkok is described as a great trading street with floating houses guiding a churning cast-and-carry economy. Boats range from steamers to priests’ vessels and rice barges to post canoes, while tiny floating cafeterias serve residents. The nightly market glitters with countless lamps.

Bangkok Venice Menam Pnst Fairyland National Geographic Society Bulletin

Yellowstone Kelly And His Rifle Story

Story recounts the adventures of Yellowstone Kelly the scout known as The Little Man With the Strong Heart. A New Yorker who came west, he led daring rides from Fort Berthold to Fort Buford facing Sioux tribes and earned fame as a fearless frontier scout then served in the Spanish American War and Philippine campaigns.

Yellowstone Kelly Luther Nick Lily Tito Fort Berthold Stevenson Berthold Vitord Mts Indiana Fort Buford Mitagota United States Service

Fame of Frank Gruard, Loyal Sioux Scout and Fighter

The life of Frank Gruard, famed scout for General Crook, is recounted. Born to an American trader, he fled youth to live among Sioux and Cheyenne, learned their language, and guided troops through snowbound country during pursuit of Indians. His knowledge saved Sibley’s command and earned him a lifetime government post. He died in St Joseph Missouri.

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Remembered Goldfish in Will and Fish Grave Honors

A historical note recalls wills leaving money to animals, citing a case where £70 yearly supported three goldfish. The provisions described distinct fish with clear identifiers and even flowers for their graves, illustrating how courts have treated unusual bequests.

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Briand Expounds France's Fearful Duty in Europe

Briand delivered a stirring address at the arms conference urging France to maintain a strong security posture to deter Germany and Russia. He argued against disarming too far and warned that without allied support France could face grave risks, while praising Germany’s leadership and the need for moral restraint.

Remier Briand Tal Andress France Germa Russia Germany Dudendorff Brian Wirth Elisees United States Ain Briand Europe M. Briand

Rioting Spreads as Prince of Wales Arrives in Bewhay

Four days of unrest follow the prince of Wales visit in Bewhay with a death toll of about a score, hundreds wounded, and many fires. In Malabar district. British forces clash with rebels as several hundred Moplahs die in two engagements.

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Farm Bureau Gains Members and Plans Film Outreach

Atlanta reports the American Farm Bureau Federation grew to 907,279 members in 1920. J W Coverdale says January to November receipts totaled 278,074.28 with expenditures 290,007.85. Major costs include administration 57,450.04 and legislation 85,008.47. South Carolina shows no activity. federation aims to film 12 features next year and distribute via state federations or theaters. Portable projectors to county bureaus will be supplied at cost.

Atlanta American Farm Buren Federation J. W. Coverdale Chicago Coverdale South Carolina Federation

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