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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
4
Wartime notices urge Liberty Loan bonds and sacrifice as the Herald prints patriotic appeals. A lengthy poem references Nazareth, power, and history, mixing war sentiment with social notices and ads from October 11, 1918.
Reports a new form of desertion seen among American troops behind the lines as Pershing labels it Desert to the front. Soldiers allegedly abandon engineering work to join frontline fighting, prompting calls for revised regulations. The piece includes a Sworn Ownership Statement from Roanoke Rapids publication noting editors and stockholders.
A lighthearted reminder encourages sharing stories and anecdotes without restraint. It notes listeners endure persistent chatter throughout life, so speakers should carry their weight by narrating their own experiences.
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