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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
3
Through an association with other American papers The Herald is represented globally by about two hundred photographers. Over a hundred serve with the armies and navies of warring nations. The best pictures will be reproduced weekly for Herald readers.
A visitor described as a Chinaman attempts to use a coin operated weighing machine at an Interurban station. He struggles with coins and a folded bill as a station agent intervenes, while a bystander discusses wartime news and heroism.
A Birmingham Age-Herald piece notes observations of goldfish and other creatures that reportedly do not sleep. A reader cites a naturalist claiming several fish, reptiles, and insects may sleep never during their existence, with examples like goldfish and pike.
A Malian officer appears in a steel armor and helmet with a Turkish field marshal look. The description blends fantastical terms like Monteangerous and Opal with imagery of jewel-like colors and ancient beliefs. The piece reads as a surreal, decorative portrait rather than a clear historical report.
Government plan enforces anti hoarding measures as 15 to apply to hoes with food conservation rules. Officials outline restaurant compliance requirements and penalties for excess stock. Public notice urges businesses to align with new policy effective soon.
A wartime plan calls for the allies to gain a surplus of 76 to 90 million bushels of wheat and to double meat exports. The proposal urges Americans to cut consumption and expand saving to avoid shortages, with further extension of President Hoover's food administration powers to conserve resources without rationing domestically.
A tornado struck Camp Wheeler causing extensive tent damage and at least one death. The storm also damaged property across Macon Georgia with power and communication outages. Separate reports note a new government ordnance site near Nashville and several military deaths including Sailor Narcisse and Private Naroline.
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