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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1923
Page
4
A dense OCR fragment shows notices and commentary on political events, editorial digressions, and public notices from Roanoke Rapids. It references Governor Pinchot and Walton, Armistice Day planning, and Lloyd George, with dated items around 1914 to 1923. The piece mentions subscription rates and copyright lines.
An October Century article by Frank Tannenbaum warns that cotton’s dominance cripples life and spirit in the rural South and echoes in other single crop regions like tobacco, sugar, wheat, corn, and yucatan. It cites social investigators Branson and others while noting widespread familiarity with cotton’s harsh effects.
A lengthy excerpt critiques cotton driven farming in the southern United States. It argues a single crop system creates a dependent, factorylike farm economy where farmers rely on merchants, lack property and self sufficiency, and fail to sustain independent family livelihoods. The piece frames the cotton grower as a laborer tied to price levels and warns against industrializing farming.
Fragmentary item discusses tobacco planning and hog farming. Mentions pricing limits on ammunition, co operative plan, and warnings about Weevil and Cholera. Advises planting cover crops and fertilizers, with emphasis on crops like clover and tobacco for next year. Contains scattered references to local events and agricultural practices.
A detailed fashion illustration praises an ornate winter hat set with metallic brocade, a tall front cocurde, velvet sections, and plaited ribbons forming a side bow. It contrasts a tailored sable velvet outfit with a plaid front panel, twill girdle, and small buttons, noting refined lines and dignified street style.
A scene described as a negro visits an old fiend seated in a rocking chair. The figure rocks back and forth as the caller Harrison questions his health. The exchange occurs in a tense, curious moment highlighted by a wide-eyed bystander and a cryptic reply about dope.
Southeast Africa, part of British possessions, is reported to be rich in natural grasses. It is seen as highly valuable for cattle rearing for slaughter. Predictions say Africa may become the greatest cattle producing region in the British dominions within a generation and among the world leaders in 50 years.
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