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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
6
A fragment discusses fashion trends favoring slim lines and plain blouses, urging plump readers to choose striped或 silk fabrics. It mentions varied dress styles, hats, and the appeal of tailored shapes, emphasizing restraint, elegance, and modern silhouettes.
A fragmented fashion column notes vague dress details, hats, fabrics, and trims. It mentions a simple plus size friendly dress, the seasonal little black hat, and various mockups of fabrics like silk and wool. The passage hints at styling ideas and garment construction in a late era tone.
The article describes unusual parasol designs inspired by Japanese paper umbrellas with exposed bamboo ribs and a combination parasol with silk accents. It notes a household water heater themed model, a wrist strap, black ferrule, and novelty fans edged with lace or towels in varied materials like ostrich and duck feather.
Lesson text outlines Jesus teaching that believers abide in the vine to bear fruit. It links obedience and joy, emphasizes love as the governing principle, and notes the disciples' future trials. The narrative centers on remaining in Christ to reflect his life and glory through fruitful living. Names and dates are not clearly specified in the fragment.
Governor Bickett to speak at Nash County Confederate monument unveiling near Tar River in Rocky Mount. Gift of Robert H Ricks worth $15 000, featuring Georgia marble shaft and pedestal flanked by marble steps and color bearer sculpture. Ceremony includes barbecue dinner and guest speakers from Daughters of the Confederacy and Bethel Regiment history.
Poem fragment recalls a child leaving home for military service. The speaker laments a loss of innocence as the Kid answers the call to duty, leaving behind carefree childhood for a grown national burden.
Fruit trees on farms add value even when not bearing and shrubs that attract birds boost appeal. Scrubs are unprofitable for a serious business plan. Hatch early for layers to yield winter eggs. Use clean nesting material and provide one nest box per four birds around the farmhouse.
A distorted snippet shows a couple debating meals and peace plans amid tense remarks about allies and authority. Amid odd phrasing a wife questions a husband about war or conflict, while unrelated lines mention a willow and water.
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