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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1923
Page
4
A clipped Roanoke Rapids Herald page from October 19 1923 presents weather notes political quips and humorous reflections. Items reference Cal croesus Ford and McAdoo debates and a remark about a University judge offering foreign debt remission for twenty two cents per capita.
In Washington a Citizen ship Conference discusses enforcing constitutional law amid party posturing. The piece notes Republicans and Democrats vow to uphold the Constitution while avoiding clear enforcement responsibility. Senator Borah faces criticism for balancing enforcement rhetoric with rights concerns.
Commentary argues Fifteenth Amendments are weak politically, calls for revising the Volstead Act to reflect real conditions. It criticizes prohibition zeal, notes enforcement difficulties, and suggests moderation while defending the law. Also references the Caswell Training School and Seminole War duty costs and consequences.
The article argues North Carolina faces a disturbing pattern of mental defectives requiring care beyond Caswell Training School capacity. It cites a feeble minded pregnant widow with three defected children, warns of broader statewide implications, and questions suitable housing or confinement options to prevent further harm to the state's population.
A shopkeeper reveals a two year effort to craft a vast pocket kite described as the costliest yet. It features two inches of steel blade quill facings and is adorned with engraved quest motifs and assorted designs.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chair carved from ebony and tarred, once associated with a queen Fatatus who flourished in ancient times, with unclear dates and provenance, now among British possessions.
Fred Lamb explains how RAT-SNAP keeps rats from a feed store. He notes neighboring store usage, daily dead rats, and his success after trying RAT-SNAP. Sold by Roanoke Pharmacy Co. in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina with a guarantee and price points of three for 35 cents, 65 cents, and a dollar twenty five.
The Brooklyn Bridge began January 4 1870 and cost ten million dollars. John A Reed Moy designed it. He died before completion, yet the bridge stands as it did forty years ago, with repairs and upkeep exceeding the original cost.
London Answers notes casts of earlier generations performed Shakespeare in period dress with Georgian male attire and full crinoline gowns for women, reflecting a stylistic clash between stage tradition and contemporary fashion sensibilities.
A curiosity named Hinard stands over a yard high when erect and does not crawl like other lizards. It is described as a frilled creature that moves about on its hind legs, attracting attention as a notable oddity at Queenstand.
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