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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1923
Page
5
The Detroit News recounts Jethro Tull's horse hoe invention in 1692 to loosen soil and uproot weeds while aerating plants. It notes one horse pair behind a machine could replace a dozen hoes, and mentions other historic agricultural inventions and curiosities including a grain sowing machine.
A tense dinner party introduces Priscilla Dawn and Jim Langham as he dreams of success in the city. An unexpected visit from Jim’s father and a later home scene with Maggie and Bobby reveal family tensions and the lure of honest affection over status.
A fragmented quote shows Bobby Potter in a tense moment as he rushes forward, words exchanged in a heated exchange about recognition and identity amid a chaotic scene.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a table talk about a one dollar bill and a parliamentary rule. A schoolroom anecdote contrasts weights of Gladys at 120 pounds and Gertrude at 185 pounds, with a friend remarking on the latter’s appearance. The piece ends with a self-deprecating compliment exchange.
RAT SPAT is deadly to rats. Or mates killing. Leaves no smel. Comes in cake. Rats will pass up meat, grain, cheese to hive.
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