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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
6
A Washington summary notes Senate scrutiny of preconvention campaign finances. It covers Wood and other candidates fundraising, Palmer and Cox ties, and the impact on Harding and Johnson as party leaders weigh dark-horse possibilities and delegate counts for the upcoming convention. It also cites Gompers urging wage and anti profiteering action and reports on foreign policy debates and Armenian, Turkish, and Mexican unrest.
Washington officials urged thrift and bondholding as the United States edges from war to peace. John Skelton Williams said banking conditions are fundamentally sound and that the financial situation is well in hand with a promising outlook. Secretary David F Houston echoed the need for resource conservation and careful credit use to meet peacetime needs and aid European recovery.
Army officers return from Camp Glenn at Raleigh as preparations begin for summer encampment at Camp Glenn. Durham Traction seeks fare increase to three for a quarter amid losses. State Epidemiologist urges antitoxin cost savings, noting $1.26 at board rather than $15 commercially. James R. Young travels to New York as Insurance Commissioners group chair to plan Los Angeles convention.
Six hundred barrels of sugar belonging to J G Townsend governor of Delaware seized at Rose Hill in Dalp in county by department of justice agents will be unconditionally released by Judge Henry G Connor of the United States district court action requested by the attorney general of the United States These North Carolina postmasters were named Luther F Tillery Rocky Mount John F Hansucker Conover Sarah L Cohnson Oteen William R Rodgell Pilot Mountain James P Parker Blue Ridge William C Gillespie Hurnaville A Wayland Cooke Greensboro James J Farris High Point Frank W Mil Waynesville
State University informed attorney general James S Manning that the Kentucky tower court ruled against the University on the inheritance tax exemption for the late Mrs Robert W Diagram bequest to UNC. Sixty days given to appeal to the Kentucky Supreme Court. State Board of Agriculture pushed amendments to warehouse law to include tobacco grain and farm products and repeal cotton tax. North Carolina ratification stocks rose after the US Supreme Court decision against Ohio anti x. Manning said the ruling aligns with constitutional interpretation that ratification requires state legislature or constitutional convention, not popular vote. Judge Wider Little of Charlotte sworn to practice before the Supreme Court, presented by the Solicitor General. Senator Simmons invited to address North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers at Monroe on July 6. Americans Legion guidance offered to establish a post in any town via post card to K Burpean. Red Crows and similar groups noted for effective fundraising and Legion support.
Report from Dr. F M Register shows 18 306 births in January to March 1920 in North Carolina, 1 276 more than 1919 first quarter, while deaths fell to 9 552 from 11 468. Net natural increase projected at 35 012 for year. ten year rise 350 012. Monthly breakdowns include January 6 512 births, February 6 272, March 6 521. Deaths by month: January 2 465, February 3 678, March 2 643. Completing War Claims and Freight Rate Revision also noted.
North Carolina Democrats joined most party members in backing the Republican bonus bill. Doughton Godwin Hoey Poll Robinson Steadman and Weaver voted present with Brinson ill or absent. The gag rule opposition persisted as Democrats opposed bringing up the measure.
A historical fashion note details advancing beachwear, praising a satin-like bath suit with knickerbockers, knee bands, and a kimono bodice. Blue or gray piping, daisies as decoration, and accessories including a rubberized silk hat, cloth sandals, and silk hose complete the ensemble. The description emphasizes elegance and trendsetting style.
Designers of children's wear present gingham dresses with organdy trims and plaid or checked patterns. Descriptions cover pocket details, bias-cut panels, pearl buttons, organdy sashes, and long sleeves, noting the trend toward organdy accents and simple, return-ready designs for girls ages seven to thirteen.
The article outlines sewing buttons with a reinforced stem and several thread winds, and describes protecting silk parasols by inserting a cardboard ring to prevent creases, reduce silk splitting, and prolong life. includes steps to center the ring and prevent thread damage.
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