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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

3

Three Kings and Their Reign Lessons for Biblical Study

This reading plan outlines lessons on David Solomon and Saul focusing on character, key events, and divine guidance. It emphasizes David's courage, Jonathan's friendship, and Solomon's wisdom, with moral applications for youth and adults.

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Honored by Meredith James Hattey Longtime Department Worker

An elderly man, James Hatley, 58 years in service at the department of agriculture, is to receive retirement honors. He served as a cabinet maker from July 1 1902 to May 1920 and retires on a pension of 41 dollars a year, insisting he can still work hard.

James Hattey Mlemnan Sourairy Mereth Department of Agriculture Ani Surety Mr. Hatley Department Halley

Chinese Women Rule In Bowie Society

Fragmentary text claims Chinese women hold authority in Bowie society with roles across single, married, and widow statuses. The passage notes the woman as head of the bont and describes the husband's subordinate tasks such as steering and provisioning.

China

Cleaning a Clock With Dust Clogged Bearings

A simple method to clear clock dust uses kerosene. Soak cotton wool in kerosene and place under the works in a canister lid, close the case, and wait 24 hours. The clock should run again after the dust dissolves and the Fumes carry specks away. If the works are enclosed, pour a few kerosene drops through the metal hole and turn the clock to distribute the liquid. After a period it should resume normal operation.

Sundays and Servants Day Reflections by Elizabeth Wordsworth

A late 19th century tone urges readers to treat Sundays as family and servant time. It counsels gratitude for parents and children, and to spare workers such as servants drivers and postmen from Sunday labor whenever possible.

Elizabeth Wordsworth

The Hardest Labor on Sunday Observances

The quote emphasizes ceasing from worldly labor on Sundays to labor for God. It frames sacred work as the highest form of labor, requiring giving God a tithe of time as first fruits and a sign of allegiance and respect.

B. New Bolt

Quotations on Temper and Opinion from Classical Voices

The fragment quotes Marcus Aurelius on opinion and good, argues temper shapes outcomes, and cites Arthur Bolts on temper easing conflicts.

William Henry Harrison The West’s Unlikely President

The narrative traces Harrison’s rise from Virginia kin to the White House as a symbol of the new American West. It contrasts his election with elite predecessors and notes a period of eclipse in which prominent figures like Clay and Webster dominated without strong leadership.

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Inaugural Ride and Presidential Fallout in 1840s Era

The narrative recalls the tense transition from White House to Capitol authority as the Whigs gained power in 1840. It notes Harrison’s brief presidency ended by pneumonia, his isolation, and the strained dynamic with Clay. It also tells of Anna Symmes Harrison and the harsh frontier life shaping the first lady’s duties. A separate item reports Olsen trapped under a horse after a fall near Concrete, North Dakota, spending 15 hours in peril.

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Random Quotations and Snatches From Daily Life

A collage of brief vignettes and quips shows conversations and captions about fashion, social pretension, and small interactions. The snippets feature mock dialogue about design taste, money, and memory, with references to gifts, cars, income, and social status.

Scouts at Safety Congress In Milwaukee

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America accepted the invitation of the National Safety Council to send boy scouts from across the country to the ninth annual Safety Congress in Milwaukee. One day, September 20, is devoted to scouting and safety first.

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Scouts and Nature Study Exhibit at Scouts Camp

The article notes that scouts collected ordinary natural objects that proved remarkable and educational. A temporary natural history museum formed from these items, often housed in camps or towns, with guidance from BT Hyde of the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Thok Thisdea Simul BT. B. Hyde New York Mr. Hyde Palisades Interstate Park Greatew York

Scouts Hiking to Frisco on Lincoln Highway Trail

Brooklyn leaders District Commissioner De Forest Jones and Assistant Scoutmaster Joseph O’Farrell plan a three month hike to San Francisco starting along the Lincoln highway. Each carries a 48 pound pack as they trek toward the Pacific coast with Brookyn troop scouts. Jones previously logged over 1,700 miles last summer with his troop.

Pacific Coast Brooklyn San Francisco Wade Distriet de Forest Jones Joseph O'Farrell Williamsburg Lincoln Highway Jones

Scout Oath Emphasizing Courtesy And Duty

The text outlines the scout creed stressing chivalry duty courage benevolence thrift loyalty obedience respect and daily good deeds toward others. It frames a boy scout as manly generous loyal and courteous to all, especially women.

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Camp Life Is Profitable For Boy Scouts

A 1910s style note extols the value of camp life teaching self sufficiency. It describes boys learning to build simple gear woodwork cook meals fish and fire making while keeping their camp clean and managing tasks independently.

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