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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1921

Page

6

Bible Presented for Armaments Conference by New York Bible Society

Dr George William Carter of the New York Bible Society displays the Bible he will present to President Harding for use at the world conference on limitation of armaments. The volume is 14 printed in large type bound in morocco with an outside panel declaring its purpose to promote goodwill among nations, dated November 11, 1921.

George William Carter New York Bible Sociery Harding Morocco Te New York Bible Society

Woman golf champion wins at Hollywood club Deal New Jersey

Miss Marion Lolline of New York captures the women's patrol golf championship cup at the Hollywood club in Deal New Jersey, prevailing in the tournament to claim the honor.

Marion Lolline New York Hollywood Club Deal N. J

World patents and inventions noted in brief items

A roundup of technical notes reports a fountain pea claimed blotless for drinkers, a horse drawn cultivator tending two crop rows, Denmark testing meat from hive byproducts, and almond cakes from peach kernel flour. It also notes fuel savings in blast furnaces by oxygen enrichment and projected coal savings on Italian railways.

Denmark

President Kalenin Addresses Peasants and Soldiers in Provinces

Michael Kalenin, president of the Russian soviet republic, delivers an address to peasants and soldiers during a provincial tour. Once a farmer and tool maker, he has long been linked with Russia's radical movement.

Michael Kalenin Russian Soviet Republic Kalenin Russia

Balkan States and Their Rulers in World War I Era

The Balkan states Albania Bulgaria Greece Montenegro Romania Serbia and Turkey. Albania has maintained an independent government at Prana since September 2, 1914. Boris III is king of Bulgaria Constantine of Greece Nicholas I of Montenegro Ferdinand of Romania and Mohammed VI as sultan of Turkey. In December 1915 Serbia was proclaimed part of the new unitary state of the Serbs Croats and Slovenes.

Balkan States Balkan Albania Bulgaria Greece Montenegro Romania Serbia Turkey Prana Boris 111 Constantine Nicholas I Ferdinand Mohammed VI Jugo-Slavia

Weather science mixup sparks public confusion

The public often confuses meteorology with astronomy and seeks weather bureau guidance on sunspots, calendars, and calendars, despite meteorology focusing on weather and atmospheric conditions rather than celestial phenomena.

Weather Bureau

Honey Bees Prolific In Australia But Profit Unsure

A brief note observes honey bees in Australia produce plentiful honey yet question remains whether it is profitable. It hints at the potential harvest and economic considerations for beekeepers.

Australia

The Redbird Story of a Red Feathered Coat

A folk tale explains why the redbird wears a red coat. A male redbird longs for red feathers while his mate stays modest to guard the nest. The Queen arranges a red plumage transformation while the mate remains practical, and harmony returns as he cares for offspring.

Redbird

Beekeeper G8 Cares For Bees And Queen Forgives

The passage describes an awkward scene where G8 aids bees and carries a worm, then lands on the Queen's carriage. The Queen, being heavier, nearly tips the carriage but forgives him, while remaining mute.

Unclear tale of night fears and a theft incident

A troubled speaker describes irregular sleep, a confrontation over a box, and a theft gone wrong. A friend’s intervention ends with a taunt about a car fire while the person suspects an undercover plot or trickery. The account blends fear, suspicion, and a vague claim of a vacationed thief.

First Regular Newspaper Emerges in 1615 Frankfurter Journal

The text notes early forms of news from ancient tablets to the first acknowledged newspaper, the Frankfurter Journal, published by Egenolph Bromey in 1615, marking a shift toward regular news dissemination.

Acta Diurna China Peking

The Right Thing at the Right Time

A guide for escorts at dances on duties and etiquette. It discusses arranging dances, managing partners, and respecting a companion’s wishes. The text covers private and public dances, timing, and courteous behavior toward hosts and other guests.

Belinda a name with European roots and literary fame

A brief exploration traces Belinda from Italy to England and America, noting its rise in fashion after Pope named a heroine Belinda in The Rape of the Lock. The piece cites Belinda’s gems catneye and a Friday lucky day with a seven as a magical pair, amid playful cautions about charm and attraction.

Belinda Italy Europe Queen Anne Aus Orlando Pope Betlada England Aly France Germany Spain America

Germany Uses Window Cords Needing Paper

A brief note reports Germany adopting improvised window cords due to paper shortages. Officials urge conservation as households improvise with string and cord alternatives while awaiting supplies.

Germany

A Line O' Cheer F Death Excerpt Read in Odd Verse Style

A fragmentary poem appears in a faded column, using archaic phrasing about death sleep and tribulation. The text blends questions about why weep with imagery of sleep bringing rest, mentioning dreamlike walking and a cheering refrain. It reads as a partial, decorative verse rather than a full article.

Torko

Path of Duty Is First Theory in Ten Thousand Theories

Arthur L. Salmon quotes in Chicago Daily News urging self improvement through duty and kindness. The fragment discusses personal betterment and neglecting to help others, noting the contrast between noble aims and wreckage along shorelines as a caution.

Arthur L. Salmon Chicago Daily News

How Do You Say It by C N Lurie Discusses Audience Spectators

The piece explains the Latin roots of audience and spectators. Audience refers to listeners gathered for a hearing while spectators are observers at a view. It notes common errors and cites examples including theater and a horse race.

C. N. Lurie

Laundry Laughs and Christian Snaps in a Hotel Sketch

A poet guest at a hotel asks a bellhop about his laundry, noting only one shirt has been seen, while the boy is astonished. The poet, in dignity, hints at the missing garment. Other jokes follow about anger at a river and a confidant deal, ending with a tale of silence and debt.

Nicomedia Bithynia Constantinople

Corner of His Eye Worker Halts Yard Break

A Scotch laborer named Sandy slips from the yard during work to wet his whistle and meets the boss. The boss greets him and asks if he was looking for him. Sandy replies that he was seeking the boss but did not want to find him.

Sandy

Her Logic and Witty Exchanges From a Resort Scene

A compact dialogue sketch shows Mrs A at a resort questioning money worries in marriage while Mrs B argues it’s owed or saved. Quick banter includes a cigarette line and remarks about chaste or sly behavior as bystanders note small, witty fumbles. A doctor patient exchange ends with a joke about dyspepsia and cooking.

Fragmented Comic Dialogue Snippets In Odd Monologue Style

A collection of fragmented lines and quips on bread keeping, songs, makeup, economy, and a humorous dinner scene. Characters trade jests about bread storage, singing, a prima donna, village life, and a waiter’s cover charge. The tone mimics a stage dialogue with witty exchanges.

Denied It See You Said to Brown About Mar Name

A fragmentary exchange with dispute over wording and naming. The speaker asserts their remark to Brown claimed Mar was not a suitable name for the person in question. The terse line hints at a misquotation or misinterpretation and a defensive retort.

Brown Mar

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