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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
TAX IS PROPOSED
ON BANK DEPOSITS
COLLECTION or ONE QUARTER
soF ONE PER CENT IS THE
FEATURE IN BILL.
WOULD RAISE sl,Ooo,000,000
Proposition, II Adopted, May Mean the
Solution Of Problem Of Raising
Badly Needed Revenue.
WOULD RAISE Sl,O00,000,000

Washington.--A tax Of one-quarter
of one per cent on all bank deposits
is proposed in bill introduced by
Representative Treadway, OF Massa-
chusetts, a republican member OF the
house ways and means committee
Mr.. Treadway estimates that such a
tax would net revenue OF approx
mately one billion dollars annually.
Collection of the tax would be made
at the time deposits were made and
institutions affected would include all
national, state and private banks,
trust companies, firms or corporations
receiving any money on deposit sub
ject to Withdrawals by check, cash or
otherwise.
Mutual savings banks, cooperative
building and loan associations and
similar institutions organized and OPP
Grated exclusively for the benefits OF
their members would be exempted.
The Massachusetts, member said
the proposed tax may offer solu-
tion OF the problem of means to Sc
cure adequate revenue II the excess
profits tax and other obnoxious taxes
are repealed by congress"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
ALsaauA ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Geneva.-The assembly has accom-
plishsd the first important construc.
tive act in the work Of the league OF
nations in adopting a statute for a
permanent international court Of jus,
tice. The organization, as planned,
still lacks the obligatory appearance
of both parties to dispute an dpro
vides no penalty for noncompliance
with the decisions OF the court.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
An Ultimatum From Cats.

Tallahassee, Fla.-In an open letter,
Governor Sidney j. Cats OF Florida
threatens to go to West Palm Beach.
Fla. with his double barrel shotgun
loaded with buckshot" and have a
final settlement" with Joe l.. Ear
man, president OF the state board OF
health, and publisher OF the Palm
Beach Post, daily newspaper.
The chief executive states in his
letter that he does not want amy
trouble" with Mr.. Earman. but that
he is tired of his tyranny, arrogance
and big stick bossing," and that this
Is the last warning"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Four New Members Of League.

Geneva.-Four new nations. were
made members of the League OF Ma
tions by the assembly of the league
here. They were Bulgaria, Costa
RIGA, Finland and Luxembourg. France
and Australia abstained from voting
when the admission of Bulgaria was
before the assembly for decision.
Rene viviani, the head of the French
delegation, declared it had no objec-
ton to Bulgaria as a member but pre-
ferred not to vote in view OF the in
completeness of the information given
it regarding Bulgaria's fitness.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
To Revive War corpor atlon.

Washington.-The senate has passed
the agriculture committee resolution
directing the revival OF war finance
corporation as measure Of affording
relief to farmers. The second section
of the resolution which as introduced
would have directed the extension OF
liberal credits to farmers by the fed
eral system was amended to make the
desirability OF such course only an
expression Of opinion of the congress
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Irleh Anme Rule Bill Up.

Observation-Disclosures to the Irish
home rule bill made in the house OF
lords during the last two weeks were
ready for consideration by house OF
commons when /. met, After the bill
had been sent to the upper house of
parliament and that body was found
bent on making material alterations
in the measure, intimations were
given that any amendments made by
the lords would be- stricken out by
the commons,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
MondslI ON Anpropriatlons.

Neutrality-suspicious. rigid econo
nv" In appropriations for government
expenses during the next fiscal year
in order to tighten the tax, burden
Representative Mondell, of Wyoming,
republican leader, declared in the
house that the total estimate OF "a
s53 800 900 submitted by the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury. should be re-
duced by approximately $1,4oO,oOo'-
600.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
ro Hsar Warner Suit.

Greensboro. - Passing judgement
mon the contention of the attorneys
for the defendant in the suit Of Mrs.
FLORENCE Warner vs.. Henry B, Warner,
Of Lexington, that the suit be thrown
out Oh federal court, Judge James E
Bovd presiding ruled that the case
comes properly under the jurisdic'
tion of the federal court.
Mrs. warner Is suing for s'sesis.
tence and damages from her husband
her suit following one brought by
warner against Baxter Notary so'
100000.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Nav. Reed and Butler Heard.

Marion, Ohio, President-elect
Harding heard suggestions for his as
ISOLATION Of nations plan from widely
divergent viewpoints in q succession
Of conferences with Senator Harry >.
New, OF indiana ;Senator jones A.
Reed. Of Missouri. and I'd. Nicholas
Murray Butler.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
y Costly Army of Qccupatlon.

Washington = The total cost OF
maintaining the American forces In
Germany from the date OF occupation
until June 30, 1920. amounted to $751;
O65,0S4, the war department an
nounced. This sum included costs OF
civilian labor, rentals, claims and in
cidental charges, the statement said.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
An Invitation to Harding.

Asheville. Forty business and pro-
fessional men OF Hendersonville pass
cd through here on q special Pullman,
en- route to Marion. o., where they go.
30 personally extend to President
elect Harding an invitation to come
10 Hendersonville. for vacation az
ter the holidays.
Those in charge OF the party an
nounced that they would be Joined at
Cincinnati by Senator 0verman. or
this state, who viii accompany them
10 Marion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
China SuppIants Greece.

Geneva.-Bolgium, Brazil, Spatn
and China were chosen as the four
elective members Of the council Of
the League OF Nations by the assem-
bly, OF the league.
The first three nations named had
held places in the council by appoint
ment under the original covenant.
China takes the place OF Greece.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Wilson Buys a House.

Washington-The purchase Tor
President Wilson of the former home
here Of Henry P. Fairbanks, was an
nounced by R. w. Boiling, the presi-
dents brother-in-law. The home VIII
he the permanent residence Of the
President after his retirement from
office March 4.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Spencer.-It has been estimated by
by careful observers that no less than
$4,000 to $4,000 damages to automo-
biles have occurred in the past 10
days on two miles OF bad road be-
tween Spencer and Yadkin as a result
OF the failure OF the road contractor
to keep the national highway in a pas
sable condition as required by a con-
tract with the state highway associa-
ton, while this section OF the road 10
being rebuilt
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
MANY Huns In HOSPITALS.

Berlin.-Two years after the war
$4,000 seriously wounded German sol
diers are reported still In hospitals.
Some Of them have gone through
from 20 to 80 operations. the German
officers association reports.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Allied Experts Meet Huns

Brussels.-Economi experts OF FIVE
OF the principal allied powers and
Germany met at the conference table
here in the first Of series OF meet
ings which will 60 far toward deter
mining what Germany must pay for
war reparations.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Manila constabuIary Arrested.

Manila. P. 1.-The entire constabu-
larry garrison here has been disarmed
and placed under arrest. and COM
D ANTS were being prepared for the
prosecution of rs constabulary SOL
diers who admitted participation in
the riot resulting in deaths OF four
Americans. and seven Fillipinos.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Famous PAGER Buried.

Nashville, Tenn.-John R. Gentry,
200 IL, world famous PAGER, who
died here of old age, was buried In
the infield OF the track at the state
fair grounds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Estrada Succeeds Hull.

Mexico Enrique Estrada has
succeeded the late BENJAMIN Hill az
secretary Of war. Estrada command
ed the troops which pursued the ban
dit. Pedro Zamaro and rescued II
Americans several weeks ago.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Raleigh.--No opposition TO q work
mems compensation act for North
Carolina was expressed at meeting
Of the special legislative committee
which met here to draft such a Law,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
New ENGLAND Cuts Wages.

Boston-A reduction of about 22 IL
per cent in the wages Of approximate.
ly one-third OF the 100000 textile
workers in New England was an
nounced. The notices we're posted in
Lawrence. Lowell. New Bedford and
other centers of the industry in Maine
and Rhode Island.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
chlcaao's NEGRO Population.

Washington.-The negro population
of Chicago increased 65.4s1 in the de-
eade and now is 1Os,594, the Census
Bureau announced. The percentage
of increase was 1855. The total white
population is 2,5S9,1O4, an increase of
450O47 or 81 per cent. All others
numbered 1907.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Penzi Finds Job.

Plymouth, Mass.-The county jail
received a new librarian, when Charles
Ponzi, quick-rich, schemer, became
an inmate. After he had finished his
morning chores, he began cataloging
the Jail library.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Kansas City, Mo.-Jess Willard
former heavyweight champion, ex'
poets to train intensively three
months in preparation for his bout 70
regain the title from Jack Dempsey
In New York March II.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Winston-Salem. - A number OF
Methodist pastors and laymen OF Win.
ston.Salem district met at Centenary
church here and discussed the pro
gram for spiritual cultivation FOR
the Christian education movement,
launched by the Southern Methodist
church. 1t was announced that Janu-
airy, February and March would be
devoted by the church to three great
spiritual topics, spiritual resources.
Christian life service, and Christian
stewardship.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Geneva. The first step for disarna-
ment Of the nations must be cautious
and deliberate, the assembly OF the
league Of nations decided, nctwitb-
standing sharp criticisms by George
Nicoll aBrnes and Christian Large Of
Norway.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Salisbury. Captain Frank Brown,
who won his title OF captain in the
war between the states, where he
fought valiently for the Confederacy,
died at his home in Salisbury. death
coming as a result OF being bitten on
the hand by a rat Several weeks ago
the small animal bit Captain Brown
and blood poison set in, later pneu-
monia. appearing.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
strauss Commands AsIatlc Fleet.

washington. Rear Admiral Joseph
strauss, former chief Of navy ordin-
ance Il 10 be appointed commander
ln-chief Of the Asiatic feet with the
rank 81 admiral in recognition o. his
work IN the laying Of the North Sea
mine barriage during the war and It's
removal after the armistice'
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Rich Prizes For Poets.

Buenos Aires.-Poetry champion
shin contests will be held in Buenos
Aires in 1921, with the poets OF all
Latin America invited to participate
and prizes amounting to about s44'-
OO0 gold to be distributed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
,lp.olx:d Murder Mysteries.

New York. more unsolved
nurder mysteries lone involving the
theft Of 100000 in jewellery and one
fhe Staying Of a police lieutenant
were chalked up against a police de-
nartment smarting under newspaper
attacks for alleged inefficiency.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Fall in Price of Coal.

Columbus, o.-The general price
crash which began with the collapse
of the sugar market, has now caught
the coal profiteer.
The price of ordinary soft coal at
the mines has fallen an average OF
about Sc a ton.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
To Trade With Russia.

Northumberland OF the last
technical restriction on trade with
Russia probably will be accomplished
soon, according to officials OF the
State Department.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
con,rov.rsv over Strike Bill.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. controversy
in congress over anti-strike legislation
has been launched through the passage
by the senate OF the Poindexter bill
to penalize interference with inter-
state commerce, and is now before the
house.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
New Prssldsn. Of LEAGUE.

New York.--John Conway Tooie, at
torney for the National league. was
elected president Of the National As
sociation of Professional Baseball
Clubs, the new name adopted by the
new international league.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Suhstltute Santa Claus.

oyster Bay, N. Y.-Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt took the place OF the ex'
president today for the first time
since his death when she distributed
Christmas sweets and presents to
more than 800 children at the Cove
Neck school house here.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Kinston. county veterans
OF the great war will have their dis
charged copied into special book in
the Offices OF the Cler kof superior
court In future. Members OF Joseph
Dixon Rountree Post, American Le-
gion. believe this is the first county
In North Carolina to take.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
American killed In Manila.

Manufacturer men, four Amer1-
cans and seven Filipinos. were killed
here during a riot within the walled
city between enlisted men. Filipino
constabulary and the Manila police.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Rebuilding Burned Docks.

New Orleans.-The work Of rebuild
ing the Jahncke dry docks, which
were destroyed by fire, which also
damaged three ships anchored near
by entailing loss of approximately
$1,000, 900, has begun.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
enhnni Suh.Stations.

New York. Eleven public schooi
buildings here will be used as receiv-
ing stations for Christmas packages
in anticipation of the pre-holiday rush
period, postoffce authorities an
nounced,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Outlaw Bands Defeated,

Mexico City. Defeat OF several
bands OF outlaws by Mexican federal
forces was reported to the war Office.
General Arnulfo Gomez cut up the
rebel contingent commanded by Pab-
10 Gonzales and Irineo Villareal, near
Oiudad Guerrero, amaulipas.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Decoration for Allen.

Coblenz.-Brig. Gen. Henry T. Allen
commander of the American Rhine
land forces was decorated by General
De Goutte of the French army as a
grand commander Of the Legion Of
Honor.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Tv Cobb Made Manager.

Detroit. appointment OF Tyrus
Raymond Cobb as manager of the De-
troit Americans. to succeed Hughey
Jennings, puts one Of baseballs most
spectacular and talked OK players IN y
managerial BERTH
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Trouble Is Forecast.

Vienna -Trouble between Ruma-
MIA and Soviet Russia is forecast in
reports from Ukrainia received here.
These advices declare that Rumania
is adopting measures indicative If
Of war, with Russia over
the possession of Bessarabia.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
ror,.r,.d Indian RevoIl.icn.

Chicago. The United StassS court
Of appeals affirmed the three y'tsr SEN
fences Of Heramba Lalgupta. George
Paul Bochm, Albert A. Wehds. and
Custay H. Jacobson, convicted OF TO-
menting a revolution in Indie
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
waxs IA Raise Rsvenue.

Washington. Methods Of raising
sufficient revenues to Offset losses
through the prospective repeal OF the
excess profits tax we're considered by
the house ways and means committee
as the second step toward tax revi.
sion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
IncendIarIes Fire Lumber.

Uniontown, Pa.-Fire destroyed the
plant OF the Fairchance Lumber COM
pany at Fairchance, six miles from
here. with an estimated loss OF $780,
600. state police patrolling the dis
trict believe 1t Ia the 31st act Of q
gang OF incendiaries.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Marion, Ohio.--P resident-elect War
rem q. Harding now is an honorary
life member Of the Marion Typo
{. aphlical Union Number 675. He
was voted to membership at a meet
ing OF the local.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
hoard Without Jurisdiction.

Chicago. = The United States rail-
road labor board handed down de-
cision interpreting the Esch-Cum'
Minis transportation act to mean that
the board does not have jurisdiction
over any interurban or electric lines.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Ex.Soldiers Prefer Money.

Washington. - Former service men
prefer direct cash payments from the
government rather than educational
home or farm buying assistance, ac-
cording to witnesses appearing be-
fore the senate finance committee
hearing on soldiers bonus.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Chicago---An earthquake, the sever
est recorded here in two years, is be-
ing registered on the seismograph at
Chicago University. The center OF
the disturbance was estimated at B.
080 miles from Chicago.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

baltimore, Md.-Trial Of the suit
brought by the Maryland State
League Of Defense to'test the validity
Of the Federal woman suffrage amend
inent has begun ii the court Of com.
mon pleas hers
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

winston-Sa Judge Hartman
announced in city court he had found
law supporting the action Of sergt-
w. ID. wilfong, and sergt. J. T. Mar
shall, members Of the cavalry troop
at Hickory, in coming to Winston-Sar
lem in search OF government stolen
property. The young men were ar
rested for carrying pistols but the
cases were dismissed after Il was
shown that they were here on . law
full mission, being sent by their COM
pany commander. Capt. Wade Bow
man.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
MoHett Succeeds Craven.

Washington. William A. Moi
felt, South Carolina. former com
mandant OF the Great Lakes naval
training station, will succeed Capt
Thomas T. Craven, Of New Hamp-
shire as the directo rof naval aviation
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Austria La Member Of League.

Geneva.-Austria has been elected
a member OF the League OF Nations
by the assembly Of the league.
The election of Austria was with
out opposition, 80 votes were cast in
favor OF her admission.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Rutherfordton. = Federal Prohibi'
ton officer G. R. Rhyme, assisted by
Deputies f. W. Dixon and T. F. Nor
rison Of Cleveland county captured
seven white men, fifty gallons OF
whiskey and three automobiles near
the three county corner OF Cleveland
Burke and Lincoln In upper Cleveland.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Relief Asked by Cork,

London. Mayor 0'Callaghan
OF Cork, has sent cable message to
the Irish-Americans Of the United
States, urging them to organize re-
lief fund for Ireland.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
rbreaten War on Congress.

washington. Railroad union execu'
tives meeting here announced that
they have made their plans for war
on congress in the event more legis-
lation on the order of the Poindexter
anti-strike bill is introduced.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Mill Makes Additional Cut.

Spartanburg. Spartan mills, one OF
the largest in this section, employing
about 1000 operatives, announced an
additional cut Of twenty-per cent in
wages.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Raw SUGAR Hts Bottom.

New York.--New low records for
the year were made again in the mar
ket for ra wsugar, 10000 bags OF Porto
Rican sugar being sold at 4.63 cents
poun dior centrifugal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
ro REGULATE Air Service.

New York.-Regulation Of air traf-
fic over New York City is provided in
an ordinance to be submitted by F. H.
Laguardia, president of the board OF
alderman, he announced.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Huns Want Great Loan.

Washington. A proposal that the
loan a billion dollars to
Germany to finance her trade with
this country will be submitted to con-
gress shortly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
1sn Ear4hn,Iake Victims.

Buenos Aires. Reports from Men
doza province estimate the dead In
the earthquake at 100.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

Nav York. Christmas In the imam
elsi district this year, judged BY sur
<.os conditions, win lack the sponta-
ssons ard prodiRsl spirit which msls
s,anorabIe The holiday SESSIONS Of the
rse 2rsoedjng ysars
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Another Drop In sugar.

New York.-Three sugar refiners
announced decline to 5 IA cents a
pound for fine graduated. This ac-
zion followed that Of two other REIN
ers in cutting to cents.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
M,nroe 10 Issue School Bonds

Monroe. election here upon
the question of issuing bonds for the
erection OF high school building re-
suited in victory for the bonds. OF q
total registration of 500 and neces-
sary vote Of 302 to carry the bonds,
$40 votes were cast favoring them.
Most Of the fight was made against
the size OF the issue 100000 being
authorized but the school board had
pledged not to use more than Is nec-
essary and in no case more than $780,
900.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

washington. The araa sown 70
winter wheat this fall is. 4o,sob.ooo
acres which is 2.s per cent less than
ire revised area sown last fall. The
condition Of the crop on December J
~as s7.S per cent Of a normal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
p.aee prooaoanda In ireland.

Dublin Peace negotiations have
been resumed in Ireland II is learned
on good authority. 1t is difficult TO
ascertain the lines on which the inter
mediaries are operating owing 10
me reticence OF all engaged.