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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
4
Long column discusses Versailles Treaty implications with France and Germany France ready to use force if needed as Briand demands. Local notes urge winter coal, nurse home election plans, and community fundraising for hospital funds. Reader questions raise town improvements and public services.
The article argues Germany yielded at the last moment under Allied pressure, crediting France for insisting on ready force as the sole means to compel German terms. It emphasizes months of French warnings and the apparent correctness of French policy.
A list of questions prospective residents ask about a town. It weighs attractiveness including atmosphere beauty shade streets public buildings and homes, paving and cleanliness. It also asks about healthfulness and the likelihood of staying well in the community.
A Roanoke Rapids editor appeals for town support to fund an X ray machine for the local hospital. He notes workers at area plants receive treatment and urges weekly donations, outlining a $6000 goal to install the equipment and hire an operator. The letter emphasizes community pride and public health access.
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