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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
3
The Roanoke Rapids Herald features about two hundred photographers worldwide through an association with other American papers. One hundred plus serve in the armies and navies of warring nations. The page will weekly reproduce standout pictures for Herald readers.
Ex king Ludwig of Bavaria now living in Switzerland suffers severe financial strain. He ekes out an frugal existence on relatives donations and protests auctions of private property including his wine cellar carriages and high priced horses. The Bavarian government offered $10000 as an installment on a future settlement which Ludwig refused to accept.
The passage notes rabbits face threats from larger animals and predators like the weasel and ferret. Rabbits lack strong defenses and are slaughtered at their own threshold. Yet they are social in play, dancing and chasing each other with lively, humorous expressions.
The article presents a collage of war era personages and cultural notes. It highlights Jos Gorrine Gomi as a noted participant in a navy league pageant on Lincoln's Birthday in Washington, mentions Mrs Bonnin as a grandmother of Chief Sitting Tall and a longtime community worker, and notes her wartime visit to Washington. it also references Britain's care of timepieces with discussion of observatories Greenwich and Kew certifying watches, and includes a Fisherman's Philosophy joke about fishing and sleep, with light mentions of other figures and themes.
Williams cautions the public against false prosperity claims in banking, urging skepticism toward inflated figures and warning that deceptive financial rhetoric could mislead investors and endanger savings.
John Skelton Williams warns in his annual report that prosperity shown by rising figures can be artificial. He says a large money supply does not boost production and stresses no country gains by merely lifting prices on goods for its own people.
Oil City Derrick reports U S oil production in 1919 reached 366 255 611 barrels an increase over 1918 by more than 24 000 000 barrels. The figure reflects national output and is noted in the Derrick's annual review.
Chicago elementary school teachers will see a $460 per year salary increase and high school teachers a $400 rise after a Board of Education decision. The move expands current pay scales across the city with broader impact on staffing budgets.
Quebec’s present legislature will not alter the liquor statute permitting sale of light wines and beers. Walter Mitchell, the provincial treasurer, told a delegation that called upon him.
Boise report says Idaho's legislature in special session ratified the national constitution's woman suffrage amendment by large majorities in both houses, making Idaho the thirtieth state to ratify.
Washington report on Governor Thomas Ripes Jr urging Congress to authorize a new body named the Alaska Rangers. The constabulary would protect Alaskans from Bolshevism as part of legislative measures pushed in Washington.
Rep Vare of Pennsylvania announces next session will introduce a law to permit sale of five per cent beer, marking the first definite push to amend the Valestead act which currently limits beverages to one per cent alcohol.
London Reverend W R H Morris of All Saints Southport argues that England should suspend church activity for six months. He says the country is overchurched and religion is too easily obtained, leaving people unappreciative of faith.
Washington reports the next cabinet session likely to be chaired by President Wilson with Secretary Lansing signaling no further sessions for the time being. Lansing has criticized ongoing meetings while the president’s family sessions may be halted pending Wilson’s directions.
New York report notes United States Attorney Ross of Brooklyn plans talks with the Internal Revenue Commissioner to consider establishing a government whiskey store. He cites profiteering and poor drug quality as reasons prompting action and mentions consultations with Brooklyn physicians.
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