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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1921

Page

6

Elephants of Texas Reveal Long Tusks and Ancient Giants

Fragmented report describes prehistoric elephants in Texas with tusks over 12 feet long. Scientists speculate on their size, habitat, and possible link to saber cats, based on skeletons found in coastal plains. The piece links North American pachyderms to Africa and outlines methods to study fossil remains for insights into ancient ecosystems.

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Isolation of Sleep Sickness Germ Claimed by Milwaukee Doctor

Milwaukee physician Dr William Thalhimer announced what he described as the first complete isolation of the sleep sickness germ in a clinic at Conn hospital. He reported isolated organisms in tests, but acknowledged not fully isolating and purifying the disease agent. Several witnesses are preparing to assist in further research and trials.

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California vineyard acreage increase proposal discussed

An estimate shows about 173000 additional acres to be devoted to vineyards in California this year. No public report has been released. Prohibition of flourlage mentioned, while grape growers cited high wine grape prices as a reason for the proposed expansion.

San Francisco California

Girl's Dou Ties Up Steamer Over Dog in Uruguay

In Montevideo a American girl on the Aeolus refused to abandon her dog, blocking the steamer from docking as quarantine required the animal be killed for lulld pest in Brazil. The dog belonged to Miss Muriel Corneille of New York, who vowed to return with it. Authorities refused to dock the ship. The dog had guarded a comrade’s dead body. Miss Corneille saved the animal, saying she would rather be hit than see it killed. In Brooklyn, Adele Kruse pleaded guilty to attempted arson in a case tied to an alleged plan to set a house on fire to smoke out her husband, John, a confect oner, who was visiting a widow.

Montevideo Uruguay Shipping Board Aeolus Brazil New York Muriel Corneille France Miss Cornelite Brooklyn N. Y John Adele Kruse Superior Court New York City

Dawes Plan Relief Features Highlight Legion Report

The Dawes Committee report outlines core relief measures for disabled veterans and outlines plans for hospital care and pay costs. Key figures like Hart and Pies push a comprehensive program, with support from American Legion members and public officials, aiming to aid veterans nationwide.

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From Private to Commander in North Dakota Legion

The record traces L. Dawson af Reweh SN rising from private to department commander of the American Legion in North Dakota. After fifteen months at Fort Canada he left service as private first class and helped shape a strong North Dakota Legion organization, later serving as department commander and executive committeeman. He had prior ties to the University of Nord Dyker and Gulfen Valle.

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Ideals Of American Legion Message Promotes Unity And Labor

A September announcement from the American Legion emphasizes public unity and labor solidarity with calls to ex servicemen and the American people. It references a Surgeon General report noting about 2,500 beds in federal hospitals, of which 1,000 were in new or expanded facilities, leaving a small share for new arrivals.

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How Legion Men Get Land in West Grants Study

Irvin J. Fowrite, secretary of Argotine post, investigates how exservice men may obtain homesteads in the Middle West. He urges thorough land research, legal subdivision checks, and a sworn statement of fitness and prior settlement experience before applying. Army or Navy service proofs may be required, with emphasis on cultivation and residence.

Middle West Irvin J. Fowrite Argotine Post Logan Des Moines Pemrite Anil Karl Urige

Back to Nature for Health and Marriage Premiums

The American Legion Post in West Warren Massachusetts promotes outdoor health and a nature recovery plan for veterans. Barker of Reston Massachusetts recalls wartime service while Mr Marker, a former Hoxton University student, pursues studies abroad using a mosquito bar and folding cot. The Legion urges afflicted men to seek open air therapy and notes a marriage premium awarded to seven members retroactively from the post’s founding.

Ita Mathias Barker Reston Mass Marker Hoxton University Tng Coalition W. 8. Currell Caivarsity of South Carollina Inv Plichet Univerity Boston Walker The American Legion Legion Department of Vocational West Warren

News of the South Briefs and Political Notes

Gen Leonard Wood and W Cameron Forbes travel to the Philippines to study conditions in the north, while wage talks stall as the Northern Counties Textile Federation rejects a 20 percent pay raise proposal. Public figures face concerns from Newberry fraud allegations to Pershing camp inspections and disarmament debates.

Leonard Syood W. Cameron Forbes Philippines Teathdy Lizon Pritieh Northern Counties Textile Federation Tilly Collerttud Pilar Aristide Triutid Primos Chamber of Deputies Ron Amnorien

Death of Chief Justice White prompts national sorrow

A chaotic summary notes the expected death of Chief Justice White of the United States, with medical teams and public concern rising. It mentions ongoing discussions in the Senate about financial paper rediscount and legal reforms, plus international incidents and a murder in Columbia Park.

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Presbyterian Assembly funds fight for missions and relief

Fragmented report outlines a $10.5 million beneficence plan by the Southern Presbyterian church aimed at a $4.9 million missions allocation and $4.5 million for various activities including ministerial relief. Other items mention a fatal timber industry accident in Chicago, a police case evolving in New York, and the death of Franklin K. Lane in Rochester Minnesota after surgery.

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