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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
4
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A Statesville Daily reprint argues that a judge cannot stay unbiased in courts within the district while seeking election to Congress. The piece contends such dual roles set a dangerous precedent and urges state lawmakers to enact rules to prevent this conflict, regardless of Kerr's race.
The Statesville Daily notes Judge Kerr, a Democratic candidate for Congress in the second district, weighs in on campaigning from the bench. It cites Woodrow Wilson and Governor Kitchin as non analogous precedents and argues judges should avoid political speeches during office.
Commentary argues that surrender in the Ruhr undermines continued passive resistance and questions guarantees, with critics noting that abandonment lacks meaningful concessions. Mention of Poincare frames the debate as a European political assessment of postwar pressures and strategic outcomes.
The Greensboro Daily News analyzes Streemanns speech and French posture toward postwar payments and territorial issues. It argues a French victory signal could raise prestige and force German concessions while Britain diplomacy gains new respect.
A historical note outlines traditional wedding anniversaries by year, naming the associated materials such as cotton for one year, paper for three, wood for five, woolen at ten, tin at twelve, silk and linen for fifteen, crystal at twenty, china at twenty five, ruby at forty, and diamond at seventy five. It reflects period beliefs on gifts tied to each anniversary milestone.
A device named Dedng was tested to measure orean depths by reflecting sound waves. The report notes the instrument’s core concept and preliminary trial results, highlighting its potential for subsurface mapping and exploration.
The article outlines the early history of Coney Island from Dutch claims to Gravesenders enlisting Anthony Jansen van Salee, nicknamed The Turks, who challenged authority after a quarrel with Domine Bogardus. It recounts his move to a farm in New Amsterdam and his defense of western boundary claims as the Gravesenders solidified rights.
The article, reflecting on art as a universal language, notes how painting and portraiture intertwine with literary figures. It cites Walter Scott, Sydney Smith, Hazlitt, Reynolds, Johnson, Goldsmith, Haydn, Wordsworth, and Irving as examples of cross-pertinent friendships and shared creative impulses shaping a rich cultural landscape.
A clipped discussion notes that Chinese language is being pushed into the background by the current movement. It laments that the younger generation no longer receives the training once taught in Chinism and highlights the impact on literature and cultural heritage.
The passage discusses a preference for English then French with some German in national literature abroad. It notes eight decades of efforts by leaders in politics to shield the nation from foreign fates. It then describes Baltimore streetcar play cars for children, with power off, Mother Goose images, and imaginary place names as a playful, anchored display along the car sides.
In the northern bird house at the Zoological Park in New York a cage holds touracos, African birds noted for brilliantly colored plumage. The placard explains the red wing color results from seven percent expper- engineering context referenced in the journal.
A Ute girl from Indianapolis with two older sisters visited Niagara Falls and watched the water pour over the American side. She asked if the water is turned off at night. The Indiana Soldiers and Sailors' monument in Indianapolis also pours water over its stone work and is turned off late each night.
Fragmented OCR text praising good breeding and navies as the art of making peace, mentioning wakefulness and a few persons, with unclear meaning and missing context.
An amused, fragmented interchange captures Mrs Brown-Yer and Mrs Jones in a domestic scene. Jones promises plans all week to Billy and Charlie Chaplin, but a sudden halt interrupts as a strike is declined and work resumes.
A brief exchange mentions using golf as a distraction from work and asks for a prescription to resume playing. The dialogue highlights seeking medical-backed relaxation activity to regain balance and return to tee time.
Mrs Keach describes fearing rats and noticing many on her farm. A neighbor claimed RAT SNAP killed 17 rats and controlled the rest, prompting her to try it herself and experience similar results.
J J Hardy a Roanoke Rapids carpenter on Jefferson Street describes kidney trouble with backache and weak kidney action. He bought a box of Dean's Kidney Pills at Roanoke Pharmacy and says they quickly restored his health, urging others to try the remedy.
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