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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03
In re the SCOTLAND NECK

In re the SCOTLAND NECK
TIMES, claim that it carries more
local news than any other paper
in the county, we will have to
admit that they had US faded
slightly this week. This TIMES
carried 134s inches and the HER
AID 113. Some other county
paper will have to pick up the
glove this week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

1t was left to that sage of
biblical lore, the Wilmington Star
to discover the original prepared
ness man, for it says: Noah
was q man who believed in pre-
paredness in advance of the ne
cessity for it. The other crowd
waited until the necessity over
whelmed them. Noah was in
the minority, but it turned out
that 1t is always the safest to be
q forward-looking man..
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

All items for publication must
be turned in or reach our Office
before THURSDAY NOON in
order TO- insure publication in
the Friday issue following. In
the case of lengthy items, even
more time must be allowed. No
charge made for insertion of
matter of purely news value.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

Our understanding is that the
last American shipload of food
for the starving Belgians was
the best the Germans ever ate, !"
signs the Columbia State.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

On next Saturday, March 4,
the Fourth Series Of Shares in
the Roanoke Rapids Building &
Loan Association will be offered
to investors in this community.
The HERALD rarely uses its
editorial columns to boost a bust
ness enterprise, but it does not
hesitate to do so in the instance
Of the Building & loan Associa-
ton, for the successful growth
Of this enterprise means much to
the community.
The primary purpose of the
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

All cards of thanks, resolutions Of re-
spect, ETC., etc., will be charged fer at
tie rate Of one cent per word. Cash
must accompany article in all cases ex-
cle& where customer hes a regular &C
CONT No Insertions made fo- less
than q centa.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

Hank Nobody says the Roanoke
Rapids girls are displaying al
most perfect form in the battle
with the March winds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

Don't forget to save back
some of that loose change to get
things right with the Billy Ma.
lone Saturday.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

Events of the past week seem
to show that Congress at least
recognizes an immovable OBJ
stacle when it hits one.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03
Roanoke Rapids and Rose
mary Ministerial Union

[NoTE: The editorial for this
department was prepared this
week but crowded out, due to
pressure on our columns. 1t will
appear next week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

Building g. Loan Association,
that for which it was organized
and is being operated, is to in
crease the homes of the COM
munity, to enable men of small
means and limited incomes to
build their own homes and pay
for them in small payments scat
tered over a number of years!
Rents in this community, except
in the several mill villages, are
excessively high; the success Of
the Building & Loan Association
will operate to reduce them to a
reasonable level. By increasing
the number of home-owners a
class of citizens is formed whose
interest are vitality connected
with the community; who will
therefore work for the upbuild.
ing Of the community, and who
are much more likely than non
home-owners to remain perman-
ent residents of the community.
Another feature the Building
& Lean offers IS q system for
saving money in a,systematic,
instead Of haphazaro; way. Al
most anyone is able to keep up
at least one share, by paying 25c.
per week. which will amount
with its proportion Of the earn
ings Of the Association to $780,
90 in from six to seven years,
depending upon the success of
the Association. The Building
& Loan is strictly cooperative:
all Of its profits are divided
among the shareholders. Ex-
perience has shown that Build
ing & Loan Associations general
ly make from 81 to 7 per cent on
the money paid in.
The Roanoke Rapids Building
& Loan Association, although
started in period of extreme
business depression and hampered
by only a limited membership,
has begun to earn money steadily
for the shareholders. A
successful sale of shares in its
new issue seems from all
indications sure to materialize
and its progress in the future
is assured.
You can aid yourself and
your community by taking out
shares in the Association
tomorrow.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

And our trusty overcoat will
soon be decidedly paSsee not to
say de trop.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

All communications should be
addressed TO the Herald Publishing Co.
Arsons wishing return Of mss,
mist b all cases enclose stamps.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03
Friday, March 3, 1916
For the State Senate: W. L. Long

This latest drive must not be
the one Kitchener was prophecy
ing.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENT

To the Editor of Roanoke Rapids
Herald:
An anonymous communication
has just been received by the
writer reading as follows;
Mr.. John House,
Recorder
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

FOR SALE NICE BUILDING
lot, near Patterson Mills, con-
tanning about one half acre.
See J. M. UNDERWOOD,
Roanoke Rapids. 2-l1-tf
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

ilpaF N'T'
We do understand that you have in
your hands what is so call VACANCY law
to make man work if he able. Now
we people do aske you to put this law
in affect with certain party his name
is Roger Floyd he has not work any in
8 years now we won't you to get busy
on this matter at once we hope this
will be attended to fourth with and
NEATLY this will suit We people sasti-
factory thanking you very much for
your quick movement on this matter.
The writer wishes to take this
means of informing the writer of
this letter that no attention what
ever will be paid to the. request
as the letter is not signed. If
the writer will appear before me
with the complaint outlined, |
will issue warrant Immediately,
but under no circumstances will
an anonymous letter receive seri-
Gus attention in the Recorders
Court,
Yours very truly
JNO. W. HOUSE, Recorder. |
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03
PARALYSIS

After staying in the Hospital six
weeks and trying several Doctors in
GLIDING two Specialists found no relief.
At the suggestions of friend Ibegan
trying the Genuine Indian Blood Purif-
er. Before using this medicine | could
scarcely go. now | can walk anywhere
without my Clutches and the work
that ] do requires me to be in stand
ing position ten hours each day. This
Is what the Genuine Indian Blood Puriti.
err did for me. | gladly recommend 1t
to any one suffering with similar Attic
tons. Advt.
RALPH PATCH
Care Navy Yards. Newport News, We.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

No subject for a "pome this
week,
But lots Of gall as we'll as cheek:
We're hired TO fill up this here
space
And this old 'pome" just fits
the place!
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-03-03

Entered as Second Class Matter April
8 19l4, at the Post Office at Roanoke
Rapids, North Carolina, under Act Of
March 8, 1879. I!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-27

PHoNOGRAPH FUNERAL MUSIC
New York, July Funeral
music by phonograph is being tried
out at Cavalry cemetery. Many poor
people have heretofore been unable
to afford funeral music at burial Of
relatives, but hereafter will be ac-
commodated by specially selected
hymns and appropriate orchestral
music played on the talking machin'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-27
RAIN FoRcEs LAYoFF

BOSTON, July ZI.-Because OF COLI
tinued rains and dampness along the
New England coast, manufacturers
are having trouble with their mate
rails. Gregory & Reed Shoe factory
was forced to lay off its 200 employ
es until leather could be steam dried.
Other shoe factories expected to fol-
low suit.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
One statue Too Many.

In common with many others. We
revere the memory OF George Wash.
ington. The beds that he has slept
In the mahogany that he has be.
aueathed TO the antique dealers. the
portraits that he has caused to be
hung In the school rooms OF the land
all are dear to us.
But when the authorities who con.
troll our artistic destinies surrendered
TO the impulse to place a statue OF
Washington at the base OF the wash
ington Arch our natural reverence
gave way to q sense OF gent. sad.
ness The Washington Arch is one OF
the Few beautiful objects In New York
which had not been spoiled by too
much decoration. The Library Il
handicapped by it's smiling lions and
It's symbolic groups OF sculpture. 9th.
er architectural dignities are bellt.
TIED BY similar derogatory details
And now the arch II to he fusss. up
with statues! Perhaps II IL all u
part OF the original contract: but no
matter what the reason may be. u IL
too bad.
Restraint IL the cornerstone OF art
We should learn TO practice Il.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12

aries under $1,000 is neither fair
nor scientific treatment Of the
question. No matter how great may
be the objections to general attempts
to fix minimum wages, the Govern
ment scale should be based on some
definite knowledge and recognition OF
the necessary costs Of living in this
community; and no worker for this
rich Government ought to be re-
CURED to give his services for less
than the living wage found to be
compatible with maintenance OF
American standards.
A vast deal has been heard, for
many years, of prating about Amer
lean standards Of living. It has come
largely from politicians, claiming
political responsibility for the main
tenance Of such standards. Why
should the worker a thousand miles
from Washington, with no relation
ship to the Government that he is
able to visualize, take seriously the
claim that public policies make his
income large, when he sees that
workers directly under the Govern
ment, paid from its payroll, are the
worst underpaid people Of their class
in the land?
The Washington times., 1916-12-12

need to eat even before they need to
write letters; and 1t might just as
well be recognized, even by the most
select circle of our literati, that
eating is getting SO expensive that
II is hard to continue doing It as a
regular habit.
A parcel post service that would
include the whole business Of local
delivery of parcels in cities, unity
ing and consolidating It, would be q
boon to stores, markets, consumers.
Il could at least be given thorough
test in some city, Washington pre-
ferred. There are indeed unlimited
possibilities of usefulness in the par
cel-carrying business Of the depart
ment; and they demand development
at once, in the true public interest.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
OPPOSE WHITES PROPOSAL
Congress Heights Citizens Want
Reclaimed Land for Park.

Members OF the Public Improvement
Association OF Congress Heights last
night voiced opposition to the pro-
posal OF DIR. William A. White. super
lntendent OF the Government Hospital
for the Insane, to transfer control of
a portion of the reclaimed area of
the Anacostia flats to the hospital for
use as farm land, because OF the fact
that the original intention for this
ground was that 1t should be Inn
proved for park purposes.
Edward j. Newcomb presented the
matter, calling attention to the report
OF DIR. White and citing many reasons
why this should not be done.
The association voiced the move
ment of the Child-Wolfare Associa-
ton to secure better lighting for the
public school.
Much discussion was heard of the
mail deliveries in the suburb. several
complaints being presented. while
others upheld the department. stating
that the present delivery was ade-
quAts.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
Thought. On military Service.

In proving the Hay bill to be a
monumental failure, the national
guard should receive the sincere
thanks OF the country. II was not an
apparently glorious service-that mo.
notonous patrolling of the border
which the militia performed !. but out
of Il may come a real reorganization
OF our military forces. II that ever
occurs. IL Congress ever learns to
build on facts instead OF pleasant
fancies, then all the thousand ami one
personal sacrifices OF the men who
went to Mexico will not have been in
vain. Then, too, when a disagreeable
duty Is TO be performed, the burden
will fall upon the entire manhood OF
the nation and not upon the shoulders
OF a few unfortunates who have been
forced into Unreasonable hardships by
the within of circumstances.
There is no democracy in piling the
nations troubles upon the individuals
back. As long as we cling TO the fic.
ton of government for the people. nv
the people, let us In constituency
name have laws that will Distribute
the burdens OF citizenship along with
it's benefits.
The border fiasco was not fair tn
the militia. And II was not fair TO the
men who were left at home. It was
not fair to any one.
The sooner we have universal mill
tary service the sooner we shall be
Interested. as a nation, In keeping
the peace.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
USE THE PARCEL POSTi

Postmaster Chance of Washington
is trying to effect an organization
through which the facilities of the
parcel post may be used to reduce
the cost Of many necessaries of the
City table.
Two or three years ago much was
heard about utilizing the parcel post
in this way; but it must be said in
candor that results were not equal to
anticipation. The trouble is not
with the postofiice administration;
neither is it with the producers or
the consumers. The heads of the
department have been exceedingly
DESTROYS of making the public en-
ploy the new facility. Leagues of
consumers have been ready to CO.
operate in every way. Farmers have
stood prepared to market produce in
this way. But the parcel post JAS a
means to getting food from farm to
table has not succeeded. because its
field of usefulness is sharply linn
tied by the restrictions on weights
and distances. These ought TO be
removed. 1t is time for Congress to
break away from the influences that
have SO persistently opposed the
widest usefulness of the parcel post,
and to give the country the kind of
service it wants and, more than ever
before, acutely needs.
Postmaster General Burleson
wants the department under his COM
mand to be made more useful in
wide range of services. Perhaps
he is right in asking early establish
ment of 1-cent letter postage. But
there is room for inquiry whether a
great, liberal expansion of the parcel
post operations would not do the
nation more good right now. People
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
PEACE TALK FROM BERLIN

The .Teutonic allied governments
are today delivering to neutral dip
lomats, for transmission to the en-
tente countries, identical memoranda
indicating the wish of Germany to
make peace and the terms on which
she will do so. II is Germany's ripe
opportunity to give her enemies the
chance to end the war il they are
willing, for the central empires are
near the high tide Of their probable
successes. They have held back the
great drive in the west, have taken a
large slice Of Russia's eastern terri
tory, have secured themselves in the
Balkans, at least for the time being.
The British blockade Of Germany
has been countered to an unexpected
degree by the submarine warfare.
As the entente nations will view
the proposal, however, the very fact
Of Germany's present skation will be
the best argument against peace.
Certainly no terms could now be ex-
pected that would end German
militarism. Germany has had great
military successes, indeed; but they
have broken neither the power nor
the spirit Of any Of the major en-
tente nations. Belgium. Montenegro,
Serbia, Roumania-these represent
the extent to which the power Of alb
solutely crushing national opponents
has been demonstrated. France and
Britain have proved themselves cap
able Of matching German methods,
power, efficiency. Russia is coming;
her task is greater. but her latent re-
sources are also larger.
The day before Gettysburg and
vicksburg the Confederacy might
have offered peace terms that the
world would have regarded as rea-
sonable: the terms Of victor to van
pushed. II might have demanded
possession Of Maryland and the rest
of the border States. and pointed out
that on the line Of the Mississippi
the Confederate lines were holding,
just as the Germans now can show
that they hold Belgium and the north
Of France, and have not been broken
on the Sommc. There is probably as
much chance that the entente ma
tons will now accept German
peace as there would have been, on
July /, 1868, that Washington would
have ended the war on any terms
Richmond would have specified.
This war, indeed, has about reach
ed the stage of the Gettysburg cam
paign. Perhaps there will never be
Gettysburg and a Vicksburg,
synchronized to make most powerful
impression; perhaps, IL they come,
they will result tn. opposite way.
But il is still very sure that the
western powers will not think Of
quitting until they are beaten; and
they are not beaten now.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12

WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
Many Interesting Events OF impor'
lance Are Schedules

Ne.tinE. Sons Of the Revolution, Army and
Navy club, p. m,
Meeting. Washington Chamber OF Commerce
IA .sar iori George washington University
Hospital. Raleigh Hotel afternoon.
Meeting. Executive Commi',se OF the Mothers
Eleelricai SHOW. 1872 q street northwest, all
Address Congressman Miller on THE Phil
Ippines' before Cleveland Park Home and
Community Association. John Eaton School.
Initiation. women's Benefit Association OF the
Maccabees, Masonic Temple, y. IN.
Lecture, belgium. Her People and Institu-
tions," Rev. James u. Gore, parish hall.
Epiphany Church, D. M
Lecture. Rev. Charles s, Bauslin, before
Luther League societies Church of the Re
M ,sams0 fark View Citizens Association,
Park View school building $50 p. m.
Dance. Alexandria Council, knights OF Co
Iumbus. Elks' Hall, s p. m,
Meeting, Washington Chapter. Daughters OF
the American Revolution, evening.
Entertainment, Houiemakers' Bible Class OF
Hamiine NJ. r. Church. p. m,
Lecture on suffrage, under auspices Anthony
League. 2OoI Columbia road northwest, 3;iS
Meeting, The Grover Cleveland Psrent,Teach
er Association in Cleveland School. Eighth
and streets northwest, .. m.
Banquet. Y. NJ. c. A. Twenty -four our- a -da )
Lecture Coal Miner al work" DR.. Franz.
l.. Wilman, assembly room OF Mcmahon
Hall OF Catholic University, s D. m,
Address, Col Robert n. Harper. before WASH
ington Camp No. sc5. Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. 1890 p. m,
Lecture, Arthur s. Riggs. of Thorndaie, Pa,
on The Art and Civilization OF sicily" at
meeting OF Washington Society of Afcheol-
ogical Institute of America.
Play, do You Believe In Fairies?" for ben
ent OF Working Boys Home. at Belasce. ailS
Lecture. ''rhe Law OF Fate and Destiny. 4"
Miss Louise Cults Powell. 3 p. m, and 1.-THE
Psychology OF Sex" Mrs. CarollEs Foote
Marsh. s p. M, Room So. Portland Hotel.
Celebration, fourth anniversary, Oyster Club
OF Washington Lodge OF Elks. 8 p. m.
Takoms, No. 20; Mount Horeb, No. Z, and
Potomac. No. s. OF the Royal Arch. De
Moisy commandery, No. l. Mithras Lodge of
Perfeotion. No. !. Of ths scottish Rite
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
Chewing with the Chew..

on the sixth birthday OF their little
daughter Frances, Mr., and Mrs.
Cooper Chew entertained a number OF
their daughters friends Saturday eve
ming. The children made merry with
numerous games and music until the
dining room was thrown open. II is
needless to say they thoroughly en-
Joyed themselves making the good
things disappear. which consisted OF
nuts. oranges. bananas. cake, candy.
popcorn, lemonade and pears,-hlmer
IN. j. Times.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
EXHIBIT FOR PARENTS
Labor Saving Devices for Home
Seen at Electrical Show.

Special demonstrations for MI and
Mrs. Ma were shown at last nights
exhibition, known as family night"
at the electrical show, at 1912 q
street northwest.
The electrical exhibition has been
continued until today from last week
tunity TO put on unsuaI attractions
for the home. Last night was dedi'
Gated to the parents because of the
Interest they are taking In the show.
Many things were shown that tend
to- make the house work easier.
Labor saving devices that do most of
the household work were exhibited.
The exhibition today will be open
from 1880 a. m. to 1850 D. m.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12

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The Washington times., 1916-12-12
Don Marquis
Column


Prayer TO the Pacinsts.
o Pacifists. proud Pacinsts. who do not
dread the day
When With the Palm Leaf and the
Dove you drive the foe away;
Deal gently with this erring son who'd
rather stand behind a gun
And thus review the fray.
For Paclhsts. true Paclfsts. my faith
Is such, wot
No palm or bird ever heard would
intercept the shot
That some cool boy in fiendish Joy
might aim at my Atopknot.
And Pacifsts, dear Pacinsts. for others
who like me
Are blind to fowl and foliage In bring
ing victory.
1 pray provide a place to hide In low
security! IT. T. Trapnell.
The Washington times., 1916-12-12
So There.

u cut n pretty figure" said
The scissors. with a smile.
'but am more attractive" laughed
The magnet fun Of guile.
you may be more attractive"
sneered
The scissors fun Of doubt.
But stu I'm positive that
Can always cut you out"
a hsirpin heard the argument
And Uttered: THAT viii do.
I'm better liked by all the girls
Than either OF you two"
Tom Terry. In 81. Louis Star.