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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Now Rivals Kentucky.


North Carolina Is rapidly becoming
q rival of Kentucky in the production
of tobacco The estimates of the
United States department Of agricul'
ture of the 1920 crop, made the first
OF September, indicate that North
Carolina will fall very little short Of
Kentucky in It's yield for the current
year. The forecast also indicates a
decrease in the production OF Kentuc-
ky tobacco and considerable in.
crease in the production OF North
Carolina.
There is nothing in the forecast of
the department of agriculture to show
that the qualify OF the tobacco grown
In Kentucky surpasses that OF any
state which might aspire to be rival
in the quantity Of its output, bare hg-
u. es as to the condition Of the crop
and the probable production in pounds
being given. But 1t is known that
Kentucky Is not In danger OF losing
its supremacy as tobacco growing
state, even in view OF the increased
size of the North Carolina crop.
According to the estimates of the
department of agriculture, Kentucky's
Tobacco crop for this year is expected
to be 442,431 900 pounds compared
with 456,5OO,OOO pounds last year But
North Cardinals crop which in 1919
was 31O,24O,OOO pounds, is expected
this year to be 424,525,oOO pounds,
only about 100000 pounds less than
Kentucky's yield. Virginia ranks
third among the tobacco production
this year of 177,aS6,0OO.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Florence Macbeth Coming.

Florence Macbeth, the American
colorautura soprano, and member Of
the Chicago Opera company, will ap-
pear in song recital at the North Car
DINA College for Women on the even
ing of November 10, at $3.50 o'clock.
This will be the first number in this
years lyceum course at the college
and will no doubt be eagerly looked
forward to by the students of the COL
lege and townspeople. Miss Macbeth
is widely known as an artist OF distinc-
ton, and has appeared in concert as
we'll as in opera throughout the Unit
ed States.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Wannamaker Wires Beckett.

A law reducing the cotton acreage
in North Carolina by S3 1-3 per cent
and fixing penalties upon any cotton
planter who disregards 1t is desired
by John s. Wannamaker, president
OF the American Cotton Association in
telegram to Governor Beckett re-
questing him to call special session
of the General Assembly to enact the
law.
No answer has been made by the
governor but when answer is made II
will very likely be negative in char
acter, following the lead of other
Southern governors who have declin-
ed similar requests for special SEES
sions To enact laws.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

This 10 a wooden tortoise-"The Tor
toise If Perseverance"-whoh was
made by Sir Robert Baden-Powell,
as the first prize at the "Jamboree"
Of world scouts, and won by the
American delegation.
where the "jamboree" was staged, and
treated the audience to more stunts of
the Indian, plainsmen, Wild West and
cowboy kind than Buffalo Bill ever
dreamed Of. This event gave our boys
a chance to demonstrate scouting Of
the true American kind from practi-
cally every angle, which was just what
they went prepared to do.
America was also awarded the first
prize for marching band. This went
to the famous Denvec Boy Scout band
Of AZ pieces which was selected to lead
the grand international procession OF
the scouts of the world, an honor
which was equivalent to the award
as the best of all scout bands.
America also won first prize In the
boxing contests.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
pruooIst Commits Suicide.

Albemarle.-W B. Pannill, prom
inent druggist Of Badin, killed him
self at late hour by shooting him
self with pistol. Investigation OF
the evidence and circumstances tend
to show that 1t was straight-out case
Of suicide. Mr.. Pannill had Just re-
turned from Salisbury It is said, and
went into his store and was thought to
lie turning on the lights when the IA
tal shot was heard the bullet taking
effect in the head.
Friends of Mr.. Pannill know no re
son for the rash act.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Warrington

Private operation Of the railroads
for the first six months after the end
OF federal control will cost the fed
eral government total Of 1856, 900, 900
Treasury operations for October re-
suited in further reduction In the
public debt, showing the gross debt
to be $24,O62 ,509,672.
President Wilson has made no com
ment on the result of the election
Neither has he congratulated the new
presicent'elect.
The American government has made
public Its first statement regarding
the discussions with the japanese
ambassador concerning the proposed
antl.alien law voted upon in Califor
mia. 1t says that 1t Is believed the
Japanese ambassador realizes that nc
outcome of the California movement
will be acceptable to the country at
large that does not accord with Tex
listing and applicable provisions OF
law" and with national instinct OF
justice"
Summary trial and execution of an
unnamed Mexican, charged with the
murder of Arthur l.. Mosely and Gus
tave Salazar. American citizens, has
been reported to the state department,
Among Democratic casualties were
defeats Of Representative Champ
Clark of Missouri, former speaker and
present Democratic leader in the
house; election Of Republican con-
gresham from Texas; reelection of a
Republican senator from Missouri and
a sudden jump Of Senator aHrding
into the lead in Oklahoma. Tennessee
also went for Harding.
Deets Pickett, research secretary for
the Methodist board of temperance,
prohibition and public morals, says
that the election Of 1920 was the most
sweeping victory for prohibition in
history OF the movement.
The department Of justice, 1t is an
nounced, will continue Its drive on the
p.ofiteers regardless of the dissolution
Of The fair price organization. It is
lated that already more than two
thousand cases have been instituted by
the department and that scores Of
these resulted in fines and prison SEN
fences.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Building at Belmont.

Belmont.-Building operations that
viii total at least 100000. when final
ly completed is the construction pro-
gram for Belmont now under way or
contracted for Plans have practical
been perfected for the erection Of
/. $4,000 moving picture theater. Ev-
srywhere you 20 In Belmont, you see
houses springing up. and practically
IL Of them are very substantial and
attractive homes, being built BY the
prospective owners II Is almost I'M
,oasible 70 ilnd . house for rent
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
SCOUT PROVES HIS TRAINING.

What would the ordinary boy have
done7 Waterbury. Conn.,. scout was
walking home one day. A lady raised
a window. excltedly told him to run
for doctor, that she had taken b.
chloride Of mercury BY mistake.
He sent a man for the doctor, and
entering the house gave the lady tirst
aid which an scouts are taught. When
the doctor arrived, he was able TO give
spccessfuI treatment. His patient -
severed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Seaboard Laying on Men.

Former employees in the shops OF
the Seaboard railway here who have
been discharged are preparing to go
to other cities to find employment
More than 100 are affected by the
order which reached the main offices
OF the Seaboard.
II does not appear why the rail-
readers were laid off but 1t is presum-
ed that the reduction at the Raleigh
shops is in line with similar action
taken at Portsmouth several days ago.
The supposition Is that less repair
facilities are to be maintained IN the
southern states.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
plstrIbutinu War Medals.

Through the county units OF the
Red Cross, the Adjutant Generals de-
partment will this week begin the dis
tribution Of the War Service medal to
more than $4,000 Tar Heel lads who
served in the army or navy, in Ameri-
ca or abroad, during the European
war, according to an announcement by
,Adjutant General James vann Metts.
These service medals were autho-
rized BY the 1919 session Of the Cen
eral Assembly in recognition Of the
service rendered the state. the nation
and the world In the war.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
CASTOR Farm Bureau.

Gastonia-The directors Of the Gas
ton county farm bureau held their reg
ular monthly meeting at the office OF
the secretary.treasurer in the court
house. They planned for an educa-
tional campaign In the county begin
ming on November II with a mass
meeting in the court house and an
other big mass meeting to be held at
Cherryville on the night OF the seven
teenth. Two meetings will also be
held the following day, one at South
Point township an one in Dallas town
ship at Alexis.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
as 600 aInh School Students.

Figures obtained by the state de-
partment of public instruction show
that there are enrolled in the high
schools Of North Carolina $4,000 pu-
pills. or these, 5000 will be gradual
ed in the spring of 1921. This is an
increase of nearly 400 per cent in the
number of graduates in five years, as
there we're only 500 during the ses-
sion OF 1916,1s16.
There are $50 pupils enrolled in the
Charlotte High School, and OF this
number between 10 and 75 should
graduate next spring.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
a,n m Public Dances,

Raleigh.--Public dancing In the city
which has for three years been a
source Of worry to big part Of the
city's citizenship, has met It's waterloo
with a ruling from Mayor T. B. Ed
ridge that they will not be permitted
In The future.
There has been considerable agita-
tion seeking to close the doors OF the
city Auditorium where the subscrip-
tion dance were formerly held.
Mayor Eldridge has issued an ulti-
mstum closing the doors against oil
subscription DANCES.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Two Hlahw.ays ComeIeted.

The division highway office OF the
state highway commission announces
the completion o. construction pro-
jects in Cabarrus and Forsyth coun-
ties. Project No. 76 in Cabarrus and
No. So in Forsyth were completed Oc-
tober 49,
The Cabarrus project extends from
Kannapolis to Glass. distance or
1876 miles and is OF hard surface con-
struction.
The Forsyth project is a part OF
the road from Winston-Salem to Madi'
son. 1t Is topsoil construction.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
HOW SCOUTS USE SPARE TIME.

The boy scout troop Of Flandreau.
S. D., has undertaken the Job of nam
ing and placing guiding sign boards
on the roads In the vicinity.
Scouts of Bellingham, Wush., waged
unceasing warfare against the cater
pillar during the past season.
All but "a Of the entire army OF
more than 1000 boys mobilized for
the recent cleanup campaign in Port
land, Oregon, were members Of the
Portland Council Of Boy Scouts.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Asheville.-Wth one boy killed at
the collision, two men dying soon az
ter being brought to a local hospital
two others expected to die at any time
two others seriously injured, and one
slightly injured, the most serious au'
tomoble accident to occur in western
North Carolina for man wears took
place at Morrlson's Crossing, one mile
east of Old Fort, near here.
Passenger train Number 10, en-
route to Asheville collided with a
touring car, in which seven other peo-
pie were riding.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Raleigh - Continued cooperation
with the government savings move
ment has been pledged by the general
education bureau of the Young Wo'
mems Christian association, which
has developed Of its membership in
thrift and savings, according to for
NAL announcement just made by the
Y. w. C. A. This cooperation has
been extended at the invitation OF the
United States treasury department
Letters giving details Of the plan have
been sent to the thrift chairman ap-
pointed by the national board OF the
association in every one of its IL
fields, covering the entire country.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
o. A. r. Meets at AsheviIle.

The 9th annual convention OF the
U. D. C. will be held in Asheville No
vember s, to IL, Mrs. Roy Mckinney
OF Palucah, KY, president general
will preside over all business meet
ings.
This is the first opportunity the
Daughters OF the North Carolina divi'
sion have had to attend general con-
yention in their own state, it is ex'
peoted that many who have never at
tended a general convention, will take
advantage OF this occasion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Income Tax Approved.

That the income tax is approved by
all counties and all states except
North Carolina, the statement OF Hon
Dennis G. Brummitt, OF OXFORD,
speaker of the House, in final appeal
To the voters to vote for the amend
ment establishing the income tax
Mr. Brummitt gave reasons why the
voters should support the amendment:
/. It is approved by the experience
Of all states and countries, North Car.
dina Is the only state in the civilized
world whose constitution prevents the
levy of this tax.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
N. c. Federation Of Women.

AT the opening session of the coun-
Gil Of the North Carolina Federation
Of Women's clubs, which is meeting
In Henderson, Mr.. E. C. Lindeman, of
the Carolina College for Women, the
chief speaker of the evening, struck
the keynote Of the meeting as he en-
phaslzed the need of providing clean,
wholesome recreation in every com
munity.
Recreation he declared to be the
greatest factor in the growth of peo'
pie. mentally, morally and physically.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Some New Corporations.

The Secretary Of State Issued cnar'
ters to the following applicants:
Wilmington Taxicab and Sales Com.
pany, Wilmington, with an authorized
capital Of $4,000 and $4,000 paid IN
by w. A. Cannon, W. A. Cannon, Dr.
and J. D. McCarley., Wilmington.
Chero Cola Bottling Company, VII
son with an authorized capital OF 500
600 and $4,000 paid In by R. A., ]. e.
and A. R. burlington, Wilson.
Parkton Bonded Warehouse Com
many. Partition. with an authorised
oapltal Of s76.oep and $1,000 paid IN.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
IMPORTANT NEWS
The WORLD over
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS OF THIS
AND OTHER NATIONS FOR
SEVEN DAYS GIVEN
THE news OF THE SOUTH
What 10 Taking Place In The South.
land viii BE Found In
Brief Paragraphs
Foreign

DR.. Alfredo Zayas has been elected
president Of Cuba. He defeated Gen
Jose Miguel Gomez, Liberal. The sue
cessful candidate fused with another
party.
French extremist Socialists will
submit at the next Socialist congress
to be held at Tour soon, a resolution
declaring open war on parliamenta
rianism and syndicalism.
The village of Granard, Ireland, &C
miles from Dublin, was practically de-
stroyed by uniformed men. The raid
was In reprisal for the murder OF
Inspector kelleher Of the Royal Irish
constabulary, shot dead in hotel re-
Gently.
Relief work for the 10000 estimated
sufferers in China from famine in
provinces where the crops failed this
year has been undertaken energetical.
ly by both Chinese and foreign organi.
cations. Over three million dollars
has been raised.
Opposition to the government coal
strike settlement is making Roadway
with 121,3SS votes recorded against
1t to 102,704 for it, say London news
papers. 1t is thought, however, that
the strike Is settled.
Returns in Cuba indicate the cleo
tion Of Zayas, Coalition candidate for
president, over the incumbent, Jose
Miguel Gomezz, Liberal.
Dispatches from Geneva indicate
that there is movement on foot to
move the wonderful Zeppelin plants
to the United States.
Military aid is being called to pre-
vent disorders in number OF cities
notably Puebla and Vera Cruz, Mex
leo, in connection with the strike sit
uation, which apparently is far from
settlement.
The Mexican government Is endeav'
oring to organize an agency in Argen'
tina for commercial help-that Is, to
re-establish trade relations with that
country. Because neither country has
a merchant marine, in the event trade
relations are restored, 1t will be nee
essary to use American ships.
Taxicab and doshky drivers In Der.
lin, as numerous now as before the
war, have SO little to do that many
OF them stand all day at their places
without single fare.
France is endeavorlng to raise the
birth rate through the efforts o. the
new ministry of hygiene. 1t is stated
that last year there were three deaths
to one birth In some departments. In
a few departments the deaths trebled
the births.
Cuba has voted for new president
but the returns are not yet in, 1t was
the most bitter campaign in the his
tory of the self-governed island, and
party lines were shattered to smither'
Gems.
Startling disclosures having been
made Of the plans Of the British Boil
sheviks in England, the authorities are
by no means ignoring the possibilities
of an attempt being made to start
what the Bolsheviks call heavy civil
war"
The inmates of poor houses in Eng
land may play cards, but will not in
future be allowed to gamble.
Armistice Day, November IL, will be
observed by two-minute silence IL
England.
The latest woman in England, soc
pounds, is dead at Bristol.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Work Among The Friends.

Guilford College-Robert Damn, the
newly employed professor OF religious
education is undertaking some extern
siye work in the Bible schools and To-
cal churches of Friends in North Car
DINA. He spends three or four days
each weekend In some community
in order to seek out and bring into
training those young people who
should become the leaders OF the
church. Interviews are held with Sun
day school teachers and plans are be-
ing made to give them special train
ing at Guilford college.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Griffin Makes Strong Denial.

]. s. Griffin, former clerk to the
Corporation Commission fatty denied
that his opposition to'the income tax
amendment was not known to the
commission until ten days ago.
II do not care to go into that part
OF 1t here and now but If my state
ment Is challenged, will come forth
with the proof" declared Mr.. Griffin,
III the commission wants it, they can
get It."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
Death OF Mrs. Hoke.

Mrs. william A. Hoke, wife OF AS
sociate Justice Hoke Of the Supreme
Court, was found dead at her home in
Cameron Park, death evidently hav-
ing followed a short attack OF acute
indigestion or probably due to heart
failure.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
oteen Hospital Taken over.

The United States Public Health
Service announces the taking over OF
the army hispital at Oteen, eight miles
from Asheville. 1t will be continued
as a tuberculosis hospital, with about
1000 beds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12
AUTO RACING FANS
TO Be AT K|NST0N
AMERICAN LEGION IN CHARGE
OF ARMIsTIcE DAY PROGRAM
ON NOVEMBER II.
DOCTOR PARROT WILL SPEAK
Veterans Of The 3oth, 80th, and 81st
Divisions Are to Sing Campaign
Songs, Slightly Censored

Kinston.-- Hundreds OF auto.racing
fans will come here from other East
ern Carolina and Virginia points for
the Thanksgiving speedfest. The
course will be the half+mile track at
the fair grounds west of the city, and
30 racing machines will be entered,
including the fast cars from Norfolk
and other places. The purses will be
heavy.
DR.. James M. Parrot, former Unit
cd States Army surgeon and former
president of the State Medical Socie-
ty, will address the Armistice Day
gathering here. The local post OF the
American Legion will be in charge Of
the program. Dr. Parrot was at the
head OF important patriotic undertake
ings here during THE war. Veterans
OF the 30th, S0th, and S1st, Divisions
will sing their campaign songs,
slightly censored
District court officers here tell OF
the receipt OF a particularly bitter an
onymous letter recently received by
an Onslow county church leader in
which he was threatened with dis
grace and ruin. The letter is suspect
ed to have been sent by lawless char
acters in the vicinity of the mans
home. He was threatened with arson
and a criminal attack upon a member
OF his family.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Fayetteville strong tribute was
paid Judge owen H. Guion on the
closing of term OF service on the SUI
perior Court bench with the adjourn
ment OF civil court court here. Reso-
lutions expressing in the warmest
terms the esteem by which the retir'
ing jurist is held by the lawyers who
have practiced before his court were
adopted by the Cumberland county
bar,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Asheville-Out OF the apple show,
held for three days in Asheville, has
come an organization of horticulturists
embracing some 30 charter members,
that is destined to effect the CONNER
cial life of the entire state, according
to George E. Murrell, horticuturists
for the Southern railway, following
whose address the formation OF the
North Carolina Horticultural society
became an assured fact.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Charlotte.-J. Pope Matthews, pres
Ident OF the Palmetto National Bank
of Columbia, 8. c., leaves for
New Orleans to meet with other
Southern bankers for the purpose OF
organizing corporation which will
have for It's purpose the financing OF
cotton exporters.
The project was launched at the re-
cent meeting of the American Bank
ers, association in Washington.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Durham.-While fooling with his
fathers shotgun, which happened to
be conveniently nearby Marvin Tiley,
seyen-year.old son Of Mr.. and Mrs
John Tilley OF Cedar Fork twonship'
in this county, shot and mortally
wounded his five-year-old sister, Grace
Tilley.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

The Wake County chapter Ameri-
can Red Cross has received supply
OF State medals to be distributed to
all ex-service men in this county and
will be glad to give one to each man
who served in the army, navy or ma
rine corps between April 8, 1917, and
November II, 1918. who were honor
ably discharged
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Salisbury.-A number OF children
have been excluded from the North
Main street city school on account OF
the presence of diphtheria in that Sec
ton Of the city. DR.. Armstrong, health
officer reports a number Of cases IN
the county. AT the North Main street
school one child affected by the dis
ease continued to attend school and
spread the disease among the other
children.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Chapel Hiii.-Lawrence s. Holt. OF
Burlington, N. c., has given the Uni
versity of North Carolina $4,000 to
be used as a loan fund for men and
women who would not otherwise be
able to get college education. Pres
ident H. w. Chase announced. Mr..
Holt Is an alumnus of the university.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-11-12

Greensboro.-With about rs dele
gates from Is cities present the first
annual convention OF the North Caro-
lima branch of the national congress
of Mothers and Parent.Teachers as
ISOLATION opened here. The question OF
requesting the legislature to provide
a school system of kindergartens
came up and It was decided to recon-
mend to DR.. E. C. Brooks, state super
intendent of public instruction, that
he handle the question.