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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
IN FRANCE OF OLD TIMES
Before the Cruelty Of War Led tho
Minds of Men Astray From
Proper Things.

When you think Of Christmas as
It used to be In France. the first thing
that comes into your mind Is the
"creches' that are set up in all the
churches-the Virgin, the Child In the
manger Joseph, the shepherds and
their sheep, the three wise men from
the Orient with their camels. Some
times even shepherd dog Is added
ior realism although he Is apt to
be modelled on the lines of the CHEN
serger of France, rather than Of Pal
estlne. In the poorest village church
and In the cathedrals alike, the Christ
mas candles shone on this charming
tableau, and in the evening, after the
days work was over, whole families
went to pay their respects to 10
Sainte VIerge ct lie petit Jesus"-old
grandmOthers and grandfathers, fa-
theirs and mothers, and dark-eyed chill
dren In black sateen aprons-even lit
tie Pierrot went In. his mothers arms,
although he was "falre dodo' and
kept on sleeping peacefully In most
i unappreciative way.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
UKRAINIAN
YEAR BOOKS
Publications Have Wider Circulation
Than Newspapers

The yearbooks published by the
Ukrainians in the United States and
Canada are highly important fea'
lures Of their household Libraries, ac-
cOrding to the committee on public
information. The Ukrainians do not
publish any illustrated magazines In
this country but issue a number of
paper-covered ANNALS dealing with an
enormous number of subjects and
filled with pictures.
Thus one of the most recent Ukraln-
ian almanacs, which is just off the
press, contains articles on airplanes,
agriculture, politics, international re-
latlons, music, wireless telegraphy and
travel. And this is only the beginning.
There Is one article about Woodrow
Wilson, accompanied by picture of
the president and quotations from
some of his memorable speeches.
These yearbooks, of which there are
about ten, have wider circulation
than the UkrainIan newspapers and
one or more of them is pretty sure to
be found even in the humbleSt Ukraln-
ian household.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Steel Making Very Similar
To Making Of Pie, Says an
American Chemical Expert

The making Of steel is very similar
to the making Of pie, says J. w.
Beckman, n member of the American
Chemical society. In pie number
OF various ingredients are mixed to-
gether, and produce the desired re-
suits; and such is also the case In
making steel. Among the most i'm
portant ingredients which enter into
steel manufacture. aside from the iron
Itself, are the metals manganese and
silicon. These two metals added to
the Iron In various proportion give the
necessary quality to the steel. With
out them modern steel manufacture
would be failure.
Prior to the war metallic manganese
used In steel making was obtained
from ores imported from Russia and
smelted In the United States into IN
alloy known as ferro-manganese Prior
TO the war, as Is now the case, silicon
was smelted in the United States In
electric furnaces from quartz rock into
an alloy know as ferro-sillcon. These
were the two sources from which the
silicon and manganese necessary In
steel were obtained. The war has
made enormous changes In the field of
steel making. Germany has been de-
prived completely from obtaining man
ganese from outside sources. Inu
United States has also been deprived,
due to many circumstances, from OBJ
tanning the requisite amount of man
ganese ores from outside sources. Ger
many has hunted through Its mineral
deposits and has found ores contain
ing manganese and silicon together
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
English Writer Tells About
Films That Actually Talk
Latest Edison Invention

Thomas Alva Edison, In his wonder
full new invention, has given us pic
lures that not only move but talk, re-
lates a London correspondent The
kinetophone and the photograph, and
its effects are weirdly realistic. The
machine Is so constructed that the
sounds of the voices of the actors in
the picture drama are reproduced in
the most natural way. When figures
appear to be walking toward the front
of the stage their voices get louder as
they get nearer to the audience, and
softer as they retreat. When plate
is smashed the noise Of broken crock
cry Is distinctly heard. The notes of
the piano or violin are reproduced
when the actor plays on one Of these
instruments, the expression and time
being clearly marked. Whlstling, sing.
ing, opening and shutting doors, etc.,
are all heard.
Talking pictures are also to be seen
in similar invention, the klinoplastl'
kOn. The effects here are most won
derful. Dancers come from the wings
perform and sing, and retire to the
wings again, and after applause come
and bow their Acknowledgements to the
audience in the most natural manner
What Is more, the stage is not In dark
ness, as in the case of ordinary bio
scope pictures, but is perfectly light
and there is no screen. The illusion
Of living people singing and dancing
as in a real theater is thus almost
complete, for the figures do almost
everything that a living artist can do.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
LATEST IDEA IN SAUSAGE
COTTAGE Cheese Made to Resemble
What Is Known as the Real Thing
In Breakfast Dishes.

As result Of the follOw-up work
done by the Massachusetts state cot
tage cheese demonstrators. who is I'M
der the supervision of the Massachu-
sets State Agricultural college at AM
herst. and the department of agricul
ture, a Berkshire county farmer Is
selling cottage cheese sausage.
The sausage, which resembles In fla
vor that made from pork, is made from
cottage cheese, bread crumbs and nut
meats and Is seasoned with herbs. Its
food value is nearly equal to pork
sausage. Another farmer Is planning
TO furnish a supply Of the cottage
cheese sausage for the Pittsfeld mar
ket. This appetizing substitute for
meat was originated by the dairy divl-
sion OF the department of agriculture
to further the use of cottage cheese.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Texas Making Wonderful
Strides in Oil Industry

Binder the spur Of war. Texas In the
last year, has effected a tremendous
DEVELOPMENT of her oil industry. To-
day there are in operation In that
state AZ refineries with capacity or
27s,5OO barrels daily. They are ca
pable of refining double the amount OF
oil produced In the Texas field last
year. Fields of unsupported volume
have been opened and made to aid In
keeping ships and army motors at top
speed. In the coastal region where
ten refineries are in operation, the first
unit Is nearly completed of big Oil
plant on the Houston ship canal. 1t Is
intended to have capacity of 2O,OOO
barrels day and represents an invest
ment from $S,0O0,0OO to $10,O00,0OO
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
C1rtiss Is Credited With
Originating Hydroplane

The idea of the hydroplane was sug.
gested in patent specifications by Gugo
Matullath of New York, 1899, but 1t
had Its practical origin in Glenn
Curtiss, who added floats to the air.
plane with which he was experiment.
Ing over Lake Keuka in 1908. These
were placed under each wing, so that
In case Of accident the machine would
not sink. Langein and others had
made their experimental flights over
bodies of water for the same reasons.
Probably the first to make the floats
an integral part of the machine was
Fabre, who on March %, 1910, made
the first flight with a practical hydro.
plane at Martignes, on the Seine. Cur.
tlss soon abandoned floats and built
boat bodies, and for this accomplish.
nent he received the Aero Club Of
America trophy In 1911.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Mans Work Should Provide
Happiness and Peace Of Mind

A mans work should always mean
more to him than mere means of live
lihood. He should draw from 1t happl-
ness, contentment, peace of mind. This
he can do only II he looks upon his
work as contributing something worth
while to the lives Of his fellow men.
For men are so built that the con-
seriousness Of rendering service Is an
instructive need Of their being. Those
who have not this consciousness are
certain to be unhappy, whether they
do not work at all or work up to the
limit Of their powers and whether the
monetary return from their work Is
small or great.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
POETIC SOLDIER.

A soldier who had been wounded on
the Struma was brought down to the
coast and eventually taken on board
hospital ship bound for Bllghty.
When the ship began to steam away
his delight knew no bounds. He hob
bled up on deck and gazed around at
the sunllt Mediterranean.
ITS grand" he cried. "Just look Mt
the sky and the sea ! want to drink
II all In"
"Bill." shouted sailor nearby.
keep an eye on that bloke. The old
ship takes 90 feet of water before
she'u float l"-London Tlt-Blts.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

When you're fifty, your body begins to
creak little. at the hinges. Motion is
moro slow and deliberate. mot 80 young
as ! used to be" is q frequent and unwei.
come thought. Certain bodily functions
upon which good health and good spirits
so much depend, are impaired. The weak
spot Ia generally the bladder. Unpleasant
symptoms show Themselves. Painful and
annoying complications in other organs
arise. This Is particularly true with el-
DERBY people. II you only know how, this
trouble can be obviated.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil has been relieving the in
convenience and pain due to advancing
years. II is O. standard. old-time home
remedy, and needs no introduction. II is
now put up In odorless, tasteless capsules.
These are easier and more pleasant to take
than the oil in bottles.
Each capsule contains about one dose OF
five drops. Take them just like you would
any Dill. with q small swallow Of water.
They soak into the system and throw OF
the poisons which are making .yon old be
fore your time They win quickly relieve
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

and has smelted these ores and pro-
duced slllco-manganese, all alloy con-
tanning In itself two of the essential
metals necessary in successful steel
manufacture.
The United States has been secured
all over for the purpose of finding
valuable manganese ores. Ores have
been found, especially In the West, In
very large amounts similar to those
ores which have been the salvation OF
the German steel industries. Ferro
manganese can be produced from these
ores and In doing that part OF the
valuable metal manganese Is wasted.
Silico-mangancs Is produced today
from these ores on the Pacific coast,
with no waste of the metal manganese.
The manufacture of this siico-man-
ganese alloy opens up unlimited ore
reserves I'm the United States, which
have had no value. SillcO-manganese
can do the same for the American
steel industries as It has already done
for the German.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

those stiffened joints, that backache, rheu-
matism, lumbago, sciatica, gall stones,
gravel, "brick dust" etc. They are an
effective remedy for all diseases OF the
bladder, kidney, liver, stomach and allied
organs.
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules
cleanse the kidneys and purify the blood.
They frequently ward off attacks Of the
dangerous and fatal diseases of the kid.
neys. They have beneficial effect. and
often completely cure the diseases OF the
bodily organs, allied with the bladder and
kidneys.
II you are troubled with soreness across
the loins or with simple" aches and pains
in the back take warning. 1t may be the
preliminary indications OF some dreadful!
malady which can be warded of or cured
II taken in time.
Go to your druggist today and get akbox
OF GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Capaales.
Money refunded II they do not help you.
Three sizes. GOLD MEDAL ars the IRE,
original imported HARLEM OIL Csp4 les
-lccept No Substitutes.--.Adv
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
SHORT AND SNAPPY

The keen edged proyerb is a
crosscut saw.
It's a wise man who shapes
his plans to fit the inevitable.
The rule of love is usually
more effective than the rule of
might.
Second thoughts are best, un-
less they happen to be second
hand thoughts.
Hope makes man believe
that something will happen
which he knows will not.
The man who thinks he knows
II all usually marries n woman
who can teach him a lot more.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Fixing Up the House.

"Have you no potted geraniumsT
mo. We have some very nice rhrys-
anthemums."
81 must have geraniums. They are
for my Wife"
"Im sure she'd like these chrysan.
themums."
"You don't understand. The gerani.
ums are to replace some promised
to care for while she was away"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
BeIgium's Damages
6,0O0,560,000 Francs

The central industrial committee of
Belgium, after an investigation esti-
mates that Belgium's damage through
German military occupation and SELF
IRE Of machinery and raw material at
6O0O, 500. 900 francs.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Thrown Down.
Ignorance.

"What are you reading"
"An old tome. 1t is full OF quaint
and surprising stuff
what surprises your"
81 see constant references to hand
maidens."
"WellT
81 didn't know they had manlcures
In those days"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
HelpfuI Visitor,

~ don't have much sympathy for
he man who goes about looking for
trouble" remarked Mr.. Gadspur.
Neither have |. as rule" said Mr..
Dubwalte, "but II he happens to Ne
sent by the gas company l show hi q
distinguished consideration"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Just as soon as you eat a tablet or
two Of Pape's Dlapepsin all that dys-
pepsia, indigestion and stomach dis
tress ends. These pleasant, harmless
tablets of Pape's Diapepsin never fall
to make sick, upset stomachs feel fine
at once, and they cost very little at
drug stores. Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Part Of the Game.

"What are you licking me for, dad?
l was just playing funny tricks like
the kids In the comic papers,"
That's the idea. Don't you remem-
Der that their uncle always winds up
by whacking them soundlyf'-Louis-
vile Courier Journal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Sioux City News.

Growing Bear (as sQuaw arrives
home)-Where you been gadabout
now, Copperface?
Mrs. Growing Bear-Why, my dear.
I was one of the invited guests at Mrs.
Bone-ln.the. Heads dog luncheon.
Growing Bear (getting interested)
How'd she cook the dog?-Buffalo
Express.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
We Was n nWlse euy.1

Hotel Clerk-We slip a morning pa.
per under the dsor Of each guest
room.
Cyril Windfall-Well, suppose that
every hotel has to cater q BIT to the
working classes. But see that mines
an afternoon paper, old topl
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Would Be Still Younger.

PARTNERSHIPS not satisfied with
her new photographs at all.
Mona--I don't know why not. They
make her look younger than she real
ly Is.
81 know that; but she expected to
have them look even younger than she
says she is.'-London Answers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Each Must Learn His Own
Best Way Of Living, Then
Get the Most Out OF Lite

There Is only one best conduct or
life for you, and that Is the one that
is best for you. Those who wander
almlessly In quest of the single right
formula for existence grope IN a maze
through which they must tread the'r
way endlessly In search OF the center
which does not exist, observes writer
in Golfers Weekly,
There Is no one recipe when VIII
serve for all mankind. Each must
learn not his neighbours but his own
best way of living. To one II may De
the routine task, the daily round 10
curb the wandering will and bring
content. To another II may be the
fortltude to escape the sheltering care
Of habit or the lassitude of sloth' 10
one II should be the abandonment OF
philosophy and introspection 10 rup
elbows with his felow.men; TO an
other. the willingness TO let the sou'
awaken and breathe amid the SKY
trimmed prairie and under the oea'h.
less stars; to one, hearthstone ana
slippers; to another the seven seas
the aurora borealls ind the southfrh
cross; to one, society; to announcer
solitude; to one, the quiet when stli'S
the passions; TO another, the e'er'
nal restlessness which brings achieve
ment.
The best rounded life contains some
thing Of each and all. There are Dut
two attitudes to avoid-the level line
OF least resistance and the Rightly OF
self-dstrust, which denies every I'M
pulse simply because 1t is Impulse
Somewhere between the two lies your
course. Many are the Tickets TO De
hewed down, many the crags to be
scaled. But beyond stands the Inn IN
the clearing, where faithful travellers
may find the refreshment, the rest ana
the kindly words of welcome when
form the goal and the reward OF HE
well lived.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Scarcity Of Scythes.

Before the war Russia's need OF
scythes was estimated at 100000 an
nually, of which about half were re-
auired in Siberia. To fill these require
lnents about 100000 scythes were Inn
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

health. believe the Compound will
cure any female trouble. Mrs. ALICE
HELLER, Christopher, III.
Nervousness is often symptom Of
weakness or some functional derange-
ment, which may be overcome by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia
=. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as
thousands Of women have found by
experience.
II complications exist, write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for
suggestions in regard to your ailment
The result of its long experience 10
ct your service.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Had to Admit II.

Had to Admit II.
MAN Is tyrant," declared Mrs
Flubdub. isn't he, John?"
REALLY, my dear, hardly"
SIS he or Is he not?"
"He is."-LOndOn Tit-Bits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
END INDIGESTION.
EAT ONE TABLET
PAPE's DIAPEPsIN INSTANTLY
RELIEVES ANY DISTRESSED,
UPSET STOMACH.

Jumps Of undlgested food causing
pain. When your stomach is acid. gas
sy. sour, or you have flatulence, heart
burn, here Is instant relief-No wait
lngl
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Just Accusation.

She Cndlgnantly)-Here's man
says women are inherently dishonest.
He (tenderly)-Well, aren't they al
ways stealing mems pease Of mind and
ycbbing them Of their heartsf
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
CoIorinu Matter,

Fred-Don't you think that dancing
helghtens a girls color2
Mary-No; II Is what is said be-
tween dances.-Judge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

ported annually and the remainder
manufactured in Russia. According to
latest information there are hardly
any scythes to be found.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

When you have decided to get rid Of
worms or Tapeworm, use Dead Shot" Dr.
Peerys vsrmifuse. One dose will sypei
them. Adv
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Vain Endeavor.

The kickers greatest grief. they say.
In busy hours IL this 'un;
Though he complains as best he may
No one has time to listen.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Mianomef.

We know a man who's very rude,
In fact. a perfect bear;
Yet strange to say that man Is called
A civil engineer.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

ss deadly as q snakes venom.
The liver acts as guard over our
well-being, sitting out the cinders and
ashes from the general circulation.
A blockade in the intestines piles 0
heavy burden upon the liver. II tho
intestines are choked or clogged up,
the circulation OF the blood becomes
poisoned and the system becomes
loaded with toxic waste, and we suffer
from headache, yellow-coated tongue,
bad taste in mouth, Nausea, or las,
acid dyspepsia, languol, debility, yellow
skin or eyes. At such times one should
take q pleasant laxative. Such o one
is made of May-apple, leaves OF aloe,
jalap, put into ready-to-use form by
Doctor Pierce, nearly fifty years ago,
and sold for Is cents by all druggists
as DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
FREDERIcKsBuRo, vA.-"I have been sub3ecs
all my life TO biliousness and sck-headaches::
These spells always brought on fever and until
took DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets ! was always
In more or less distress. l have found ne
Pleasant Pellets to give prompt relief and
consider them unequalled as q liver medicine.
They are easy to take and never cause sripfn9
or other distress. II is . pleasure to recommend
these Pellets and lido 30 at every opportunity.
Mrs. THos- MINOR. 800 Hanover Street
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Say. pard, wouldn't II be great ef
yOuse could git all de eat an drink
youse wanted by jlst pressin' 'lectric
buttonT
ut shore would--ef I had somebody
ter press de button fer me-"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
A Slight Lapse.

"Was full last nightf"
mo, wouldn't say that"
Tell the truth. What was ! do
ingf
well, you were writing with lead
pencil and blotting things carefully as
you went along"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Let us hope every one gets what he
wants and not what he deserves.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

HeTVOuSneSS, u II u
was in a run down
condition. Two Of
our best doctors
failed to do me any
good. ! heard so
much about what
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege "a BILE Com.
pound had done for
others, l tried it
and was cured. I
am no longer ner-
vous, am regular,
and in excellent
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

The wolf calls the fox "robber!"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Some women swear like men, while
others will not even darn socks.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Dried white mulberry is one Of tho
principal articles of food in Afghan.
istan.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Going back to work after the
Christmas vacation Is almost as much
fun as having seven teeth extracted.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
HOW THIS
GOT WELL
Told by Herself. Her Sim
cerity Should Con-
vince Others.

Christopher, 1ll.--"For four years !
suffered from irregularities, weakness,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Unemployment In Scotland has dis
appeared, due to the demand for labor.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
A Coated Tongue?
What it Means
A bad breath, coated tongue, bad
taste in the mouth, languor and debility,

are usually
9 igns that
the liver 10
out OF order.
PROF. HEM.
METER says;
uThe liver 10
an organ
secondary in
importance,
only to the
heart.D
We can
m anu fac.
ture poisons
within our
own bodies
which are
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Considerable Man.

Friend Husband (reading)-It tells
here about a man who, when he found
the family cat sleeping in the coal bin,
Immediately ordered ton of soft coal.
Friend Wife-Oh, whaddy think Of
that. I'll bet you that's just a new
paper story.