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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
4
The Roanoke Rapids Herald lists commentary on national politics with Wood as a potential presidential timber, Champ Clark hinted at nominations if offered, and editorials on local concerns. It notes Mother's Day May norms, clothing dealer movement, and reaction to a New York landlord tenant clash amid Mexican Revolt headlines.
A terse, dramatic note describes a figure choosing patriotic service over survival. The speaker reflects on courage, fear, and sacrifice, arguing the true reward lies in protecting others rather than avoiding death. The fragment hints at personal resolve and public duty without naming names or events.
Rep. Herbert C. Pell Jr announces a vote against the soldier bonus, arguing it would tax every American, raise living costs, depress Liberty bonds, and threaten the nation’s financial standing. The piece notes potential political costs but frames his stance as principled and aligned with public concern. It then recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s early political path from New York’s Fifth Avenue district.
A reflective note contrasts Roosevelt's leadership with a chapter on practical politics. The piece asserts courage in battle for the right as the dearest American virtue, and ends with an advertisement line claiming New York Times 666 is the best Chill and Fever Tonic despite imitators.
An advertisement touts a tonic labeled 46 cures malaria chills and fever bilious fever colds and LaGripy. It claims to kill the fever parasite and presents the product as a splendid laxative and general tonic.
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