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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Bees as Architects

A famous mathematician Of the early
eighteenth century who perceived that
the bottoms of the cells in a beehive
were formed by three lozenge-shaped
plates measured the angles of the loz-
enges. The greater were 100 deg. %
min., the lesser, 10 deg. 80 min. An.
other man OF science, marveling at
the precision of the angles, pro-
pounded the following problem to
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

Koenig, the geometrician: "What are
the angles Of . hexagonal cell with
pyramidical bottom formed of three
similar and equal rhombold plates
that require the least possible mate
rialT Koenig, ignorant Of what had
suggested the problem, found by cal
culus that the greater angles Of the
rhombs should be 100 deg. 26 min.,
and the lesser angles, 10 deg. "a min.
He was wrong by two minutes In each
dimension. What human architect has
equaled the economy of the bees?-
Youths Companion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
BAILEY RUNS FOR GOVERNOR
ON STRICTLY ANTI PLATFORM

Gainesville, Textile 1920 political
campaign in Texas was opened here
with announcement Of his candidacy
for governor on the Democratic ticket
by former United States Senator
Joseph Bailey.
The Bailey announcement followed
an address In which the former sena.
ator denounced progressive" Demo.
Gratis, the national administration
federal prohibition and the woman
suffrage amendment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

ventilation of these mines Is a nice
engineering problem, but is successful.
ly accomplished. At Worklngton,
Eng, In the year 1887. before the sci.
ence OF surveying was as highly devel-
oped as at present. the sea burst
through and the workers were drown
ed. Many of the oldest mines In Eng
land, long ago worked out and aban-
doned, have filled with water In the
lapse Of time, and constitute an ever
present danger to tho miners In ada
cent mines, who may be drowned at
any moment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Plea for Natural History

We content ourselves with knowl.
edge of the tongues. and a little skill
in philology, or history, perhaps, and
antiquity; and neglect that which to
me seems more material. | mean ma.
tural history. | do not dlscommend or
derogate from those other studies;
should betray mine own ignorance
and weakness should ! do so; only
wish they might not altogether jostle
and exclude this. wish that this
might be brought in fashion among
us.--John Ray (16s1).
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
oil Fields Extend Out into Ocean

oil Fields Extend Out into Ocean.
One of the oil fields of the Pacific
coast, lying within few miles Of Los
Angeles, extends out into the Pacific
ocean, and considerable number Of
oil wells are located at some distance
from the shore. In England. the
workings Of the Cumberland coal field
run two miles out under the sea. The
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Must Be Quittlnn.

u see where humorist says he will
henceforth abandon the mother-in-law
Joke, the mouse joke, the prune joke.
the hash Joke. the little brothe. joke,
The Observation-Disclosures Joke,
the curtaln-lecture joke, the servant
problem joke and all varieties of the
pun"
well! Well Since he has evident
~ made up his mind not to be col.
umn-conductor, any more, what busl-
ness Is he going lnto?"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
His Heroic Act.

Mrs. Henpeck--To think that once
considered you hero! Oh, la-la-la
Mr.. Henpeck-I suppose the thought
struck you on the evening performed
the death-defying and foolhardy feat
of proposing marriage to you.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Glasses to Fit.

Her Husband-But. my dear. you
don't need new glasses. Those suit
your eyes exactly.
Mrs. Ponderosa-I don't care II they
do; you'll have TO get some lenses that
make me look more slender. gained
eight pounds last week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Chance Comes With the Morrow.

However vexed you may be over
night, things win often look very diff
ferent in the morning. If you have
written a clever and conclusive, bui
scathing letter, keep 1t back till the
next day, and IT will very often never
go at all.-Lord Avebury.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
GOOD
JOKES
The Situation.

Parent (from the adjoining room)-
Edith, aren't you going to light the
gas in there?
Edith-Yes. mamma! Charlie and
were just speaking of-er-striking
match.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Doomed to Dumbness.

Money talks,
said the political
CRATER.
"Well. II this
does any talk
ing" said the
bride giver, hand
ing 1t over, ut
will be the last
you will ever
get"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Dugouts in Colombia.

The natives In the interior of Colon
bia, South America. still use the pic
turesque dugout, carved from single
log, to convey their produce to market.
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS

Doing something for others.
Doing 1t without expecting a
return.
Always look on the bright
err side.
Keeping eternally busy at
something.
Never taking too much of any.
thing.
Contentment with your lot.
Reverence for older folks.
Making your middle name
"Cheerfulness.v
Companionship OF a good dog.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Today.

We often fail to recognize II, but
the fact remains that today Is trying
to live up to the highest standard OF
yesterdays thought and determine
ton,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Ostrich Farms.

South Africa is a great ostrich
growing country, particularly the dis.
trict near the Cape Of Good Hope,
from whence tremendous shipments of
feathers are constantly being made.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Highest Village.

The little village Of Karzok, In Kash-
mir. India, Is believed to be the high
est in the world. Its altitude is 1896
feet.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

for Its own merit. It must be so COM
pleteiy lost In spontaneous good will
that motives never suggest them
selves.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

yer. The ensemble was typical of the
emptiness of the yoke froin which
France freed herself.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Lucky Chan.

THAT girl Dick is going to marry
has very comedy figure"
Yes, and you should see h,r in
comely figure"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Mas Record.

Wife--0h, DEAR The cook says
she's going to leave and she's been
here only two days.
Hub can't understand 1t, Helen.
You never will learn how to manage
EN-. Why, my mother once kept
cook nearly a month.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Always Up.to- D ate.

"Ee quotes Shakespeare on the
slightest provocation, you say?"
That's the man."
Il presume he finds quotations In
Shakespeare's works that apply to
every phase of life?'
"Yes. It's remarkable He dug up
one the other day that fitted the case
when his tire exploded"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

LESSON TENT Peter 2i-l5, LIS
GOLDEN TEXT-lIe that saith he abid-
9Th In him ought himself also 80 10 walk.
even as he walked-I John rs
PRIMARY ToPlC-Doing as Jesus did
JUNIOR TOPIC-How to Treat Those
Who Wrong Us
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOPIC
The Nobility Of Patience.
YOUNG PEOPLls AND ADULT TOPIC
Ideals for Christian Living
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Between Friends.

"Why are you
paving over the
library?'
"I'm lookin' up
the term, con-
genital IDIOT"
IVY h t. s the
m a tier? ii a s
somebody called
you one?" f.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

The purpose Of Peter was to estab-
lish all who were passing through
suffering and testing. See for exam
Die /: =. 1914, Alp, 5:l0.l2,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
stleker.

One of the Crowd--You say you're a
servant of the people?
Government Limpet--I do, sir! And
what's more, TN not ore of those sery-
ants who are ready TO leave Job ct q
moments notice.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27

IERE Is not one Of the re-
turned disabled who does
not say NIL the time he is
in amy one Of the sixteen
reconstruction hospitals
that his discharge is what
he wants most and he Will
keep on saying II after he
gets II and arrives home.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-27
Invisible,

"Yes, they have invisible ink"
Il must have gotten hold of some Of
1t by mistake"
How so?"
"The magazine people can't seem to
see the poetry | write"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
NOTICE OF FINAL sETTITMENT

Fred NJ. wanger Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate u
Levi n. Bateman, deceased have been
granted tc the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date Of the 10th day
Of May 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be prccludcd from any benz
eft Of such estate; and it said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice. they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
MARY 4. WILLIAMS.
tScaD Administrator.
Fred VI. W1nger, Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
EXECuTOR,s NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testam entary, upon the estate OF
Walter B. Howe, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date of the 18th day
of April, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters. or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft Of such estate: and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication Of thi.
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
JOHN w. IST.ATB,
(SeaD C417D Executor.
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice IS hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estate OF
Ad0.ph HuuSman, deceased, have
been granted 10 the undersigned, by
the Probate Court OF Buchanan Coun-
ty Missouri bearing date Of the 26th
day Of April, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 10 exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters. or
they may be preCluded from any ben
eft of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication OF this
notice they will be forever barred,
A true copy. Attest:
ID. W. HOUSMAN.
(Sean Administrator.
Fred VI. Wanger, Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration, upon the estate of
Frank Kaucher, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date Of the 4th day
of February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
WALTER ID. KAUCHER,
(SeaD Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
(A24l
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
EXECITOR,S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testamentary, upon the estate OF
Robert OnstOt deceased. have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County.
Missouri. bearing date Of the 31st day
Of December, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 20 exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date Of the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
MELVIN ONSTOT,
(ScaD Executor.
Fred VI. WanRer, Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration, upon the estate Of
Julian B. Slaughter, deceased, have
been granted 10 the undersigned, by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing date Of the 1sth
day of February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
ELLSWORTH BLOCK.
(SeaD Administrator.
Fred M. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
(AOAl
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
EXECVTOR'S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Latters,
Testamentary, upon the estate OF
Amanda +. jenkins, deceased have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of Buchanan Coun-
ty Missouri, bearing date of the End
day of April, 1920.
All persons having claims Against
said estate are required to exh bit
them to me for allowance, within six
molths from date ot s'ld lett.r Jr
they may be prccluded from any benz
eft of such estate; and if said g. ms
be not exhibited within one yea~ from
the d tic Of tho publication 0f this
notice, IN! will be forever barred
A true copy. Attest:
L. c. BRETT
CSeaD E.,r.f.'. '.
Fred N. Wanrer. Clerlk Of Pr-.-t-.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estate Of
Charlotte Grady, deceased, have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date of the 9th day
of April, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
PAUL ]. GRADY,
(SeaD Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wanger. Clerk of Probate.
(loAO
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upoD The estate OF
George A. Warnica, dace se1, have
been granted to the Undersigned, by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Couu-
ty, Missouri, bearing date of the I'd
day of January, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them TO me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precludod from any BEN
eft of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
ET.NORA WARNICA,
(ScaD Administrative.
Fred NJ. Wanger. Clerk of Probate.
(494O
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration, upon the estate Of
Frederick Mueller, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing date Of the 18th
day of March, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft of such estate; and If said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest
SOPHIA M. MUELLER,
(SeaD Administrative.
Fred M. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
(424)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINIsTRATRIX,s NOTICE

Notice is hcrDy given that Letters
OF Administration, upon the estate of
Edward +. MuutZ. deceased have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri bearing date Of the 25rd
day OF March, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them 10 me for allowance. within six
months from date Of said letters. or
they may be prccluded from any bcue-
fit of such estate: and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date Of the publication Of this
A true copy. Attest:
NELLIE b. MUNTZ.
(SeaD Administrative
Fred NJ, Wanger. Clerk of Probate,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate OF
George w. Fiuuey. deceased, have
been granted 10 the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of buchanan Coun-
~, Missouri bearing date Of the LIST
day OF March 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them to me FOR allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any bene-
fit Of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication Of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy, Attest:
HOMER FINNEY,
(SeaD Administrator
Fred NJ. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
EXECUTOR,s NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
TestamentaTy, upon lle estate Of
Henry l. Kerber, deceased, have been
granted 10 the undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date Of the 30 day
OF May 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required 10 exhibit
them 10 me for allowance, within one
year from date of SAID letters, or they
may be precluded from any benefit
Of such estate; and II said claims be
not exhibited within two years from
the date Of the publication OF this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest.
LOUIS w. KERBER,
ALFRED Z. kERBER,
Use lD Executors.
Fred Nd. Wanger, Clerk OF Probate.
l.. -kt4
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
NOTICE oF F1NAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred-
itors and others Interested in the es-
tate of David j. Atkinson, deceased,
that we, Sarah ]. Atkinson and Mary
Il. Dougherty, Executors Of said es-
tate, intend to make Final Settlement
thereof at the next term of the Pro-
bate Court of Buchanan County, State
of Missouri, to be held at the court
house in St Joseph, Missouri, on the
first Monday of June, 1920.
SARAH J. ATKINSON,
MARY E. DOUGHERTY,
(51) Executors.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
EXECUTOR,s NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Tcstamenttry, upon the estate Of
Caroline Y. Bragg, deceased, have
been granted 10 the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of Buchanan Coun-
ty Missouri bearing date Of the 7th
day Of April, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance. within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any benz
eft Of such estate. and If said claims
be not ,Nhibitod within one year from
the date of the publication Of this
notice. they will he forever barred.
4 true CODy Attest:
CHARLES +. BRAGG,
CHARLES W DEAN,
CSoab I17D Executors.
Fred ". Wangpr. Clerk Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testamentary upon the estate Of
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date of the Slst day
of December, 1919.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any hem
eft of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication of this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy, Attest:
MELVIN ONSTOT,
(SeaD Executor.
Fred Nj. Wanger, Clerk of Probate,
(424)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration, upon the estate Of
Archibald Minney, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Coun-
ty Missouri, bearing date of the 18th
day of March, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them TO me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any BEN
eft of such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication OF this
notice, they will be forever barred.
A true copy, Attest
MARY A. WILLIAMS,
tSeaD Public Administrator.
Fred NJ. Wanger. Clerk OF Probate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
PIrRIIC NOTICE

state Of Missouri, County OF Bu-
>chanan.
In the matter of application OF
Edward Carboy for parole.
Notice Is hereby given that I, Ed
ward Carboy, convicted OF the crime
of Highway Robbery i'm the County
of Buchanan, State of Missouri, on
the 7th day of May, 1917, and sem
fenced to 10 years Imprisonment in
the penitentiary at jefferson CITY,
Missouri, where l am now confined,
have made application for Parole and
will be given a public hearing before
the State Prison Board at the hearing
office in said penitentiary on the
second Monday i'm May, 1920, same
being the 10th day of said month,
when reasons in favor Of or against
the granting of said parole will be
heard by said state Prison Board
All persons who favor or oppose said
application are invited to communi-
cate with said Board on or before
said date, giving in writing such facts
as they would have considered in
this matter.
(51) Applicant.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
or Administration, upon the estate of
Sarah Sher, deceased. have been
granted to the undersigned, by the
Probate Court of Buchanan County,
Missouri. bearing date of the 18th day
Of January, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any benz
eft OF such estate; and II said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date of the publication OF this
notice. they WILL be forever barred.
A true copy Attest:
BEN SHER,
(SeaD Administrator.
Fred M. Wanger, Clerk of Probate.
l424l
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-05-22
EXECUTRIN NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters,
Testam entary, upon the estate Of
William n. Purvis, deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned, by
the Probate Court of Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing date of the 7th
day of February, 1920.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any ben
eft Of such estate; and if said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date OF the publication of this
notice, they Will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
ABBIE H. PURNIS.
(SeaD EXcCutriX.
Fred NJ. Wanger Clerk of Probate.
GEO