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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
8
A fragmentary poem like forecast ties dream music to luck and happiness. It suggests favorable omens for lovers and families, with news of cheerful events from a long unseen friend, marriage for the single, and domestic thrift for all, though discord may briefly vex.
A poem recounts the divide between workers and a boss over forest land. It contrasts those who own timber versus those who do not, notes the boss owns the land and profits, while workers feel dispossessed and tied to the woods that all share. The piece critiques land wealth and ownership dynamics.
The piece argues advertising today welcomes women in all roles from art directors to agents. It notes many firms keep women on staff to better reach female consumers, and that women manage offices, advise on media selection, and write or illustrate ads. It also stresses hard work, broad knowledge, and psychology as essential.
A fragmented critique compares modern advertising to old standards, noting rising claims and exaggeration. The piece argues sensational ads fade fast while bold, well paid careers in the field endure, contrasting California with New England.
The article outlines simple home candy recipes from maple syrup to peanut candy and molasses fudge. It details steps for maple syrup treats, praline balls, peanut candy, molasses candy, and peanut butter fudge with measurements and cooling tips.
A historical note traces the evolution of the fools cap watermark in royal paper. It describes the crown produced paper, Cromwell era countermeasures, and the parliamentary journals using sheets about 17 by 14 inches labeled fools cap, with watermark imagery linked to crown controls.
A restored 1910 Union recipe describes forming a soft ball in cold water then melting peanut butter with vanilla and seedless raisins to create a creamy mix. It instructs turning into a pan, slicing into squares, weighing oranges with sugar, preparing orange rind strips, and rolling boiled orange segments in sugar before drying and storing.
Cotton prices drift lower with Middling spot around 16.22 and New York December futures weak. Dairy markets show 92 score butter soft and cheese in demand, while grain values slide with Chicago December wheat near $1.00 and corn down. Fruits and vegetables prices ease at northern markets as shipments rise. livestock values fall and fresh meat prices drop across the board.
Robert A. Adams, formerly private in the 84th Division at Camp Page, rises to major as national judge advocate of the American Legion. He served overseas with the Thirty-first Heavy Artillery Brigade in Aisne Marne Oise Ariège offensives and later worked in the Judge Advocate General’s office. Adams, a 1916 lawyer from Indianapolis, earned his degree at Washington and Jefferson and studied at Harvard Law School. He is 29 and will supervise Legion legal work and eligibility interpretations, employing counsel as needed.
National Commander Galbraith states the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary will expand through a national convention and new departments. Cleveland meeting authorized establishment of state conventions and subunits, aiming for one unit per cent of posts in each department.
Rev John W Inzer a national chaplain of the American Legion and longtime veteran activist is noted for aiding its growth. Born in Hamilton County Texas on January 6 1800 he entered the ministry at nineteen and served as chaplain in the army with the Fourteenth Infantry during the war. He later moved to Camp Grant illinois and served there until March 1919. He married Marie Sul of Alabama in December 118.
A broad appeal seeks information on the fate of missing World War I servicemen. Names include Eddie Wlynn, Norman C. Larson, Clarence K. Kepple, Frederick H. Baynes, Bulb W. Boydon, Andrew J. Ottinger, Ralph Er Brehm and others. Relatives provide addresses and urge updates on death or status from wartime records and field reports.
Russell G Creviston, long active in the American Legion and a former director of organization at national headquarters from 1918 to 1920, is named to an important post. A Hoosier, he enlisted in 1917 with the Fourth Indiana infantry, rose to lead administration for the eighty fourth division, aided vocational training, and served in several states before discharge and a return to civilian service with Community Service Inc in New York.
The Algertcan Legion post nearby Corso de Hanco 14 adopts the name Top of the World with a claim of highest altitude and aims to start a membership drive. Post adjutant Ho A Wart notes the post sits in a high area including towns like Aroya Merococha Ta Funchelon and Casapalea and expects strong recruitment in surrounding districts.
A stand of colors was presented to Anron Wittkamp Cowell post of the American Legion in Muckaho, Nod, by the people of the township. Though the post has 28 members, it aims to raise funds toward a $2,000 home.
A new amusement censorship bureau was set up at the Minnesota Department headquarters in St Paul to rate profession al shows carnivals and similar entertainments for posts. Posts will be kept informed on which entertainments are good or undesirable. In Connecticut two Aults offered free prizes to the fattest and thinnest members of Raw-Locke Post by a Hartford tailor during a membership drive, the choice settled by vote.
A vigorous drive by Boy Scouts of America aims to register men and boys eligible as Veteran Scouts. Local councils are urged to locate former scouts who served in the war or five years in the movement and to register at national headquarters in New York.
A fragmentary old piece praises Luther Burbank and sketches a satire on American boy culture. It references plays, nature items, and various whimsical curiosities while debating the moral education and bodily experiences of youth. The text is garbled with numerous misread terms and improbable lists.
A large assembly of scout representatives from many nations gathered in Rogier for a major ceremony after a global youth event. The Moody crowd filled the Olympian arena and surrounding churches hosted additional services as unity among scouts was emphasized.
The boys department of the YMCA in Cligingath organized a treasure hunt for about 500 scouts. Over ten routes were set with one hidden treasure per route. Upon returning to YMCA headquarters many treasures remained to be found before refreshments. The Women's Relief Corporation of Bellingham presented an American flag to the Boy Scouts of America council. A Pittsburgh citizen praised Scoutmaster Stanley Gaines in a letter.
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