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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

Page

6

Purify Blood and Strengthen Kidneys Urgently

An old public health notice warns that kidneys must be helped to filter acids and toxins. It promotes Haslem Oil Cape Sales and a "GOLD MEDAL" remedy, claiming quick relief and urging immediate purchase to prevent incurable kidney ailments.

Millloga Alflas Dave Lune Eatonic Haslem Oil Cape Jkidney Teoubieg Mastic Oieprulen Alrectrom Haarlem Hole

Fake aspirin sold as talcum shocks readers

A chaotic note reports concerns over fake aspirin being passed off as talcum powder, stirring public alarm. It mentions a Southeast city and unnamed officials investigating the counterfeit product amid health fears.

Admiral Mayo Under Fire in Ostend Naval Action Story

An account recalls Admiral Henry T. Mayo leading Allied naval forces during the Ostend operation. Mayo and staff, aboard the Broke and under heavy German fire from shore batteries, observe engagements with the Terror monitor and U boats as they travel from Toulon to Dover.

Admiral Mayo Ostend Atlantic Europe New York Henry T. Mayo Wing Adiral Sims Rlelrdson Balenek Sing’ Ald Robertson Admulral Mayo Atlintic Feet Aduittal Mayo Feet Aduiral Mayo Adultes Mage Henry ‘T. Mayo Gravesend Bay Ponerlvania Dent Wilson Test Cuba Ree Turnigs Army and Navy Club Washington 2Fao Ocean Mr. Wing Addirenl Mayo Evans Jellicoe Noyes Comander Babcock Adjlient Sidtaf

Y M C A Secretaries Honored With Croix de Guerre

Three Y M C A secretaries wounded and gassed while serving with marines in France received the Croix de Guerre from Gen L Collardet amid a military ceremony at the French embassy in Washington. Ernest C Butler Skowhegan De Roy Tt Fonville Burlington Rey Dr William R Farmer Western Theological Seminary Wittsburgh Fonville lost sight in one eye during service.

France

German Ring Causes Injury to Boy at Kansas City Mill

John Senvello, sixteen, Italian, injured when a German iron ring he wore got caught in a box nailing machine at the Inman box factory. Jury instructed to find for the defendant after Judge Southern ordered a verdict for the defense. The ring, belonging to Scarello, bore an inscription and the case centered on alleged carelessness. The ring allegedly valued at $5,000, tied to a claim of injury and liability.

Kansas City John Senvello Inman Southern Scarello

Span dau Arsenal Deficit Shows Millions Lost

The Span dau state arsenal, shut by government order, posted monthly deficits of 5.75 million dollars with April to June estimates adding 15 million dollars in operating costs. Once employing 9 000 and later 40 000, it became a radical hotbed, with Communist leaders threatening workers. mismanagement and resistance followed, and dismantling for retooling is planned.

Tt 14

National air routes chart gains progress toward coast to coast network

The army air service advances in mapping national air routes with a master map covering 40 states and plans for three trunk routes plus 24 feeding routes. The map notes landing stations and terrain conditions to enable six hour reach between distributing points. Completion is expected by year end. Grist mill in Huntington Harbor halts after 167 years as local grain production declines.

Washington Army Air Service United States Huntington L. L Huntington Harbor D. Webster Smith

Government built town for colored workers opened at Truxton

Truxton Virginia opened a government built town for colored workers in Portsmouth area housing 224 buildings. Officials described it as a model town supported by the United States Housing Corporation with rents from sixteen to ten dollars monthly.

Portsmouth Coen L. K Ton Roads Naval Sherman Department of Inbor United States Housing Corporation Congress United States

American Soldier Baths in Kaiser's Palace Tub

Leo Patterson, a Black light heavyweight and notable American expeditionary force member, bathes in the Kaiser's tub at the palace in New Maastricht during a training period. The event is highlighted as a distinguished moment for American troops.

Kaiser Cablenay Germany Leo Patterson Kentnér New Mahr Patterson

Fire department reorganized in Chester

Chester city council re structured the Stonewall fire department to improve efficiency. Ruth A. Dodd of the South Carolina board of health outlined new nursing work, with Clara M. Currer to conduct county wide visits except Saturday when she will be at her office for consultations.

Chester Ty Fire Department Stonewall Fir Department Fremen Carolinas Ruth A. Dodd Pur Ne Health Nursing South Carolina Board of Health Clara M. Currer Curran Chester County

Gaffney Council Hires Civil Engineer For Future Projects

Gaffney town council engages a practical civil engineer to estimate future work and speed project completion. County Auditor J W George calls a tax assessors meeting to set county automobile valuations. Raymond Dobson breaks his arm cranking a Ford. Camp Jackson base hospital to become a permanent adjunct at Columbia per a telegraph from former Senator Christie Benet, with plans to maintain for demobilized troops and future base hospital use.

Gaffney J. W. George Kay County Bard of Tax Assessors Raymond Dobson R. A. Dobson Columbia Camp Jackson Joseph D. Mot Columbia Chamber of Commerce Christie Benet Benet War Department

Orangeburg Forms Cotton Marketing Association

The Orangeburg Cotton Marketing Association is formed under state law to raise farmers prices by grading and selling cotton. Milton K. Jefferson is placed in charge of sales on the Orangeburg market, with a fee of five cents per bale.

Orangeburg

Police Salaries Raised in Darlington Vote

At a recent town council meeting the salaries of all police officers were increased. The council created a night police position for the Darlington Manufacturing district. Mayor pro tem was elected as G B Brasington stood in for Mayor J A McLeod.

Darlington J. A. McLeod G. B. Brasington

The Limpet and a Rotary Scout Suit in From the News

A limpet uses a central body vacuum to cling to rocks. Rotary Stunt Uniforms draw attention when Terre Haute scout executive George Wyckoff is mistaken for a school teen. A Milton Comus first edition sold for 14 250 dollars in New York after a Bridgewater Library lineage.

Rotary George Wyckoff Terre Haute Derry Enders Hich Indianapolis News Wuctton New York Earl of Bridgewater Ludiow Castle John TI. V. Jones Minneapolis Mr. Jones

Eyebrow Sonnet Titled by Seribson Draws Muse Note

A comical exchange describes a sonnet addressed to a lady's eyebrow by Seribson. The speaker quips that the verse is art, not nature, as an agent of the Herald reports the playful dialogue.

Seribson Herald

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