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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

The American CosmeticiAn society
assembled In Chicago and handed out
the statement that the failure of wives
touse llpSticks had ruined many Il
home. This society is not composed
OF liars, hut of folks who are suffering
from cerebral paralysis. A lipstlck
Kiss Is as devoid of thrill or flavor as
n Ben Davis apple.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

"1'he farmers face sharp crisis
writes n contributor TO the New York
Evening Post. Sure. It's crisis, and,
sure, It is sharp, Whoever heard of
a duh crisis, anyway
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

Not a few people 20 to the fair for
the ayowed, purpose Of spending a
little money. ley intend to blow II
in and enjoy the process. They may
try to win pink faced doll by throw
ing balls into a washtuh. or gamble
for blanket buying numbers on a
wheel which collects much and pays
little. They may throw wire hoops
lat gold watch that can't be had uni.
til 1t is paid for at war prices, or visit
the fortune teller and snake charmer.
ANYHOW they intend to separate them
selves from few dollars or dimes and
enjoy the thrill that must come to an
easy spender when he finds that he
has bought something that he doesn't
want. After all II is their money,
mostly earned by hard work, and most
Of their critics also sometimes spent
money unwisely.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

Another civil war in China. Mod
ern civilization has taught China how
to fight, when It might have learned
from China the arr and philosophy OF
Industry and peace.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

AT every meal my wife serves up
a smile and 4 Jest"
"The principal dish mine gives me
Is tongue served with whine sauce"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

A wvier says chop-suey is not what
It used TO he, He VIII now confer n
great favor by telling us what 1t used
TO be.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1921.
THE STATE FAlR

The Vermont State fair has again
proved its worth, and blessed by good
weather, has paid expenses aud yield
cd profit to be applied to the debt
incurred by the erection Of new build
inge,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08
Sure Thing.

Don't You think It is a frivolous
life for women to make wax dolls Of
themselves?"
81 should be inclined to consider
1t more of a cereous proposition"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08
Only Proof.

Here's man who accepted leap
year proposal Of marriage and then
commlSed suicide"
THAT proves only we women have
killing ways"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

1t was a big. fine aud successful
fair. The attendance was large, the
optimists were in an overwhelming
majority; Lynn Hays proved fairly
truthful press agent; the feeding ac-
Communications (for human beings)
we're better than before but need an
other boost; the roacs leading to
White River Junction are mostly
good but dusty; and plans are already
under way for next years fair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

A vacation would be much more sat
isfactory II the old pocketbook could
enjoy the rest also.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08
A Roast

Artist (showing latest plcture) its
the best thing I ever did.
Critic-Oh we'll, you mustn't let that
discourage you.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08


ed to serve Ms community in the
many ways that community life re-
quires, is more or less of a politician.
Some few politicians are dis;ionest,
yenal and contemplate, but so also
are some few in every other class in
life. AS a whole. the politicians Of
varying grades and ranks average
fully as well as those who are always
critlcising them. The most severe
critics Of the politicians seldom do
much unselish public service them
selves. When you find a man who
thinks everybody else dishonest, lie
will bear watching.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

The fair gives splendid opportuni-
ty for the politicians OF various parts
of the state to get together and talk
things over and there was rather
more Of 1t this year than usual, due in
part to the reunion of the present
state legislature which was held on
Wednesday, 1t was an enjoyable
gathering and most of the talk was in
reminiseenee OF the past rather than
of schemes for the future.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08

"I say. Jack, do you think can
safely ask your cousin to marry me?"
Sure, She told me she wouldn't
marry you il there wasn't another
man on Garth"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-08
False CHARGE.

"The prisoner is accused Of utter
Ing forged notes."
"I'he charge refutes Itself. The
prisoner can't utter anything. lie is
deaf and dumb"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

manner which showed that the
funds said to have been drained
from the country to the city were
not lost to the farmers use. The
market for farmers products
was supported by the buying OF
exporters who were financed by
the Speculative" banks. Spec.
ulation has its faults, butts loans
are the most liquid known. They
have been liquidated while agri.
cultural loans are still frozen in
a diminishing degree. While the
farmers were refusing to liqui-
date, brokers' loans in this most
speculative market were falling
from 81, $50, 600. 900 to $500, OOO,-
600 and are now the smallest
since war times. The real
discrimination was in the farm
ers' favor. The point is worth
establishing because it is of the
first Importance to the country
that the farmers should not
have just cause for complaint.
New York Times.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

shall be available to them instant
" On demand. That is just as
true of farmer depositors as OF
any other, as the farmers of
North Dakota have learned. The
Federal Reserve went to the limit
of discretion in accommodating
farmers, and stopped only when
it was discovered that their loans
were not liquid. What seemed
to the farmers an attempt to
compel them to liquidate their
loans under unfavorable condi-
tons was only a rather tardy
resolve to protect the Federal Re-
serve, Mr.. Williams, when Con-
troller, asserted that the Federal
Reserves policy of deflation had
cost the country twelve to eight
cen billions. If that may be
taken as the price of preserving
liquidity, vt was cheap as the
alternative of a crisis which
would have cost very much more.
Mr.. Williams was questioned
by Representative Mills in a
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

That the management OF the
Rosemary Manufacturing Com
pany has been forced to post
signs forbidding the pollution OF
the swimming pool at Rosemary
by bathers who enjoy its advan-
tages without cost is an unfiat-
tering commentary on the thin
ness of the veneer OF culture
which some of us possess. Thin
ness is probably an exaggeration
of a thing which does not exist
lack Would be the better word.
The incident gives rise to the
reflection whether a small min
ority Of the human race does not
trace its lineage back to the utlll-
tartan but unaesthetic porclne
rather than the active ape. Ger
tainly it is that whether heredi-
tary or acquired there are men,
bers of the genus man who dis
play hog-like habits = and a hog
like sense of appreciation for
favors conferred. There is only
one way to handle a hog.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

now
Under and by virtue Of a power of
sale conferred upon the undersigned by
a certain deed of trust executed by BIN.
Gurkin, which is recorded in Book No.
800 at Page 8, Office of the Register of
Deeds of Halifax County, defaulthaving
been made in the payment of the in
debtedness thereby secured, and having
been duly requested by the legal holder
thereof, l will, on Monday, August 18th,
1921, at II o'clock a. M, in front OF the
Post Office in the village Of Rosemary,
Halifax County, North Carolina, expose
to public sale to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described real pro-
perty, to-wit: All those four certain
lots or parcels of land, with all improve
ments thereon, fronting each rs feet on
the East side of Roanoke Avenue in the
village of Rosemary, Halifax County,
North Carolina, and running back each
the same width between parallel lines
at right angles to said Avenue lao feet
each to an alley. being shown and des-
ignated as Lots Nos. 1928. 1880, 1872
and 1874, as shown on the maps or plots
of the property of the Roanoke
Rapids Power Companyof record in the
office Of the public Registry of Halifax
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12
FARMERS AND BANKS.

The Federal Reserve Bank is
asking nobody to defend it against
the attacks of former Controller
of the Currency Williams, and
personalities have no place in the
Congressional inquiry. The ques-
tons raised involve both theory
and practice of banking, and
should be settled on principle.
The charges are that the Federal
Reserve erred in controlling ex-
cess of credit by raising interest
rates, instead of by discretion in
granting loans at lower rates, and
that the method taken drained
money away from the interior
banks, especially those lending
to agricultural interests, and d.
verted the funds to speculative
uses in the cities. Mr.. Williams
specified that the New York Re-
serve Bank had rediscounted to
the extent of four times its cap
ital, and argued for a distribution
of banking accommodation in
proportion to borrowers necessi-
ties, more particularly the farm
ers.
1t has repeatedly been stated
officially that the agricultural in
terests actually received more
than the usual amount of accom-
mediation. 1t is no part of any
banks duties to proportion its
loans among borrowers according
to their importance to the COM
munity or TO their need. Banks
may not consider their profits
before the interests Of their de-
positors. The first concern Of
bank depositors is that their funds
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12
COTTON MANUFACTURE

Here before US is a statement
to the effect that North Carolina
has won distinction in the manu-
featuring world largely through
the initiative and enterprise of
her own people.
1t occurred to North Carolinians
who were growing cotton that
they might proftably convert
this cotton into cloth, and emin-
emily successful have they been.
Three-fourths of all the new
looms and spindles set up in the
South in 1920 were set up in
North Carolina.
There are now 513 textile mills
in the state, compared with $50
in South Carolina and 173 in
Georgia.
North Carolina embraces more
mills that dye and finish their
own product than any other
Southern state.
The largest hosiery mills in the
world are located at Durham, n.
&c.
The largest towel mills in the
world are located at Kannapolis,
N. C.
The largest denim mills in the
United States are located at
Greensboro, N. C.
The largest damask mills in
the United States are located at
Roanoke Rapids, N. c.
Winston-Salem contains the
largest underwear factory in
America.
CASTOR county, with around
100 mills, is the center of fine
combed yarn Of the South.
Texas grows more cotton than
any other state in the Union, but
as yet Texas is only incidentally
in the business of converting
cotton into cloth.
Right recently two mills of con-
siderable size have been started
up here in Waco, with the latest
improved machinery, one q
Irvine mill and the other a cloth
mill.
The matter of another mill is
under consideration; it should be
pressed until the final consumma
tion.-Waco Times Herald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

and if any store shall be found open
1t shall be prima facie evidence that
the same was opened by the proprietor
or his agent for the purpose Of selling:
Provided, however, drug stores may
be kept open at all times on Sunday for
the sale of drugs and medicines only, ana
hotels, cafes and restaurants for the SELL
ing and serving of cooked food only to
the public; provided further, however,
that it shall be unlawful for any hotel.
cafe, or restaurant to sell or serve any
carbonated, bottled, fountain, or soft
drinks of any kind on Sunday or to
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

serve the same with meal or meals on
Sunday Provided further, however,
that ice dealers and milk dealers may
sell and deliver ice and milk on Sunday,
and garages may be kept open on Sun
day ANY person violating this section
shall be deemed guilty Of a misdemean.
or and. upon conviction. fined Twenty.
five Dollars.
Passed and ordered published this
the 18th day Of July, A. ID 1921 nv
order Of the Board Of COMMISSIONERS Of
the Town Of Roanoke Rapids, N. c.
Flo-ot A. L. Clark, Clerk
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

Court again on August Is and
this community seems as likely
to monopolize the docket and
glut the mills Of justice with
local grist at this term as it did
in June. Of course there is
nothing to brag about in this
preponderance--or to marvel
over either for that matter.
When the largest town in the
county sets out to clean up and
does it, the public may count on
an exhibition Of dirty linen in
the cleansing process. That it
may offend the esthetic sense Of
communities who have not locked
lately at their own wash, Is IN
esitable, deplorable as i may
be.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

The Democrats, at least, can
view the efforts of the Republi-
can majority to revise the tax
laws with equanimity, for any
kind of taxation they may impose
will be exceedingly helpful to the
minority crowd.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

The Ku Klux Klan seems to
have been a cooked up plan for
swindling money out of that large
percentage OF our population
which has more enthusiasm than
horse sense.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

If Hays will only figure out
some way to speed up the checks
and slow down the bills, the
Postofice Department, in our
humble judgment, will have at
tanned perfection.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

All cards of thanks, resolutions OF re-
spect ETC., etc, will be charged Tor as
the rate of ten certs per line. cash
must accompany article in all cases ex-
cent where customer has regular &C
count No insertions made for lest
ha1 rs cents.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

Congress has been pretty
steadily cussed by the country
for the past five months for its
failure to do $ anything-it now
shows signs of activity in tax
revision and the indications are
that the cussing it has received
is inconsiderable compared to
that which is in store for it.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

The an1ouncementthat Senator
Overman will vote against the
confirmation of Frank Linney
lacks a whole lot of being our
idea of news.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

This increased production in
4d cars must signify Henry's
intention of making one for each
joke.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

Even the most carping critic
cannot deny that Revivalist Ham
got Goldsboro a place on the front
page.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

There may not be taxation
without representation but there
is a lot of Misrepresentation
about taxation.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

If the imperial wizard can't
STAY one obstreperous grand
dragon what would happen if
two or three got after him?
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

An exchange notes that John
D. Rockefeller will visit China
this year, possibly with view of
buying it.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

We presume the question be-
fore the conference on Armlstlce
Day will he how best to make it
permanent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

You'd think from all that ex-
element that the folks in Raj
eigh had never seen a pool OF
water before.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12
ORDINANCE ARTICLE r II.

Section 50. It shall be unlawful for
any person. firm or corporation to open
any house, shop, store or stand on Sum
day for the purpose Of buying or selling
except in cases Of absolute necessity,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

Viewing with alarm is the
most popular indoor sport today
with Democratic representatives.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

County in Plot Book No. l. at Pages
Nos, II, IL, Is and IA.
This August LIST. 1921.
E. A. Matthews, Trustee.
8-6-2t
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12
NOTICE OF SALE

Whereas, heretofore under date of
July 2jth, 1921, the real property here
matter described was sold at public
auction, after due advertisement, and
said bid having been raised as provided
in Section 259l of the c. S. of N. G.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12
Friday, August IL, 1921

The Invisible Empire is alb
solutely so in North Carolina.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12

All communications should De
addressed to the Herald Publishing Co.
Persons wishing return of mss, must IN
all cases enclose stamps.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-08-12
TELEPHONE $40

Entered as Second Glass Matter April
3. 1914, at the Post Office at Roanoke
Rapids. North Carolina, under Act OF
March 8, 1879.
The Press., 1921-03-10
UNION.


 The postponed Washington social was held last Wednesday evening, and a very fine supper was served by Mrs. Nelson E. Horton, Mrs. George KOstur and Miss Florence Young. The host esses were dressed in old fashioned gowns that had been handed down in the Horton family for three genera tions. The tables were lighted with M. Reed, (who arrived in time to use the candle snuffers he brought, as an exhibit), brought the old Samuel Paul Inn sign, dated 1911, which was used until 1844, when MT. Reeds family bought the Inn and farm. Mrs. MyrOn Heck exhibited an old silk, laced back vest. The silk was woven by her father, Abiel Town. Mrs. Mary HOr- ton wore a very old wOrsted shoulder shawl and her grandmother's knit cap, and carried an Indian hand bag. Mrs. l.. B. Booth wore a dress be- longing to Henry Booths (deceased) mother. Mrs. Nelson Horton secured first prize on her costume, which was her husbands great grandmother's dress of black crepe, white lace collar and white lace cap. Mrs. George Kostur wore a check silk dress and China silk kerchief; Mrs. A M Heck, her grandmother's wedding dress; Mrs. Ella Barrows, a wine colored silk, and Capt. Samuel Corbin's militia cap. Of the antique articles on exhi- bition, Wayland Heck brought pewter plates, and cups, candle moulds and a mortar; L. M. Reed, candle tray and snuffers, shoe stamp; Mrs. Lizzie
The Press., 1921-03-10

The pastor preached fine sermon in the Methodist church last Sunday morning from Luke 9-29, And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistening."
 Miss Molly" will be presented at the Congregational vestry Friday night at o'clock. Price 25cents for adults and 20 cents for children. The proceeds will go toward the re- pairs of the church. The characters are as follows: Reginald Peters, a grabbed old man, Archie Sanger; Julian Hewett, his ward, Charles Kle- cak; Joe Johnson, his colored servant, stout but timid, William Smith; An nie Peters, his twin sister, Irene Mer- riam; Molly Peters, his niece, Flor ence White; Cissie Saunders, a girl from Moo York. Frances Hodges; Pearl White, a colored girl, Eva Rich ardson; Lady Elusia Miston, Edna Rowe.
The Press., 1921-03-10

Richards, brass candle sticks and bayberry candles; Mrs. Ella c. Bar rows, small splint basket a sieve, with the sieve made of linen, the sides wood, powder horn, and an old toy bank, an old map of Holland county, and books dated 1918; Mrs. l.. B. Booth, candle tray and snuffer; Mrs. Myron Heck, linen towel 93 years old, hand woven, black cape, and candle sticks; Mrs. A. M. Heck, small cape over 100 years old. A common brick with the imprint of childs foot on 1t attracted the children's notice. The Children gave the main program of the evening. in recitations, and every one joined in the musical session of familiar tunes.
The Press., 1921-03-10
A Cold Shan ln Siberia.

m some parts of Siheria most of the food sold in shops is in frozen state. milk heinz sold in long sticks and meat hacked with axes. The men walk around with benrds caked with ice, and women Incased wholly in wool or fur. No children are to be seen in the streets thc cold Is 60 intense.
The Press., 1921-03-10
nnnnnr nn Money.

II is moi so very long ago that cop per was used in Sweden as the chief medium of exchange, and,at times mer~ chants had to take wheel barrows with them when they went to receive pay ment of considerable sums.
The Press., 1921-03-10

NeIo Tisiani is in the Palmer hos pital recovering from an operation for tonsilitis.
The Press., 1921-03-10

F. M Sanger is out with new automobile.
 MT. and Mrs. A. Arthur West of Springfield have been guests of MT. and Mrs. PhilO West.
 Arthur Chamberlain was taken to the Hartford hospital on Tuesday for an operation on his nose.
 Mrs. Elwin Phelps, Mrs. Benjamin Phelps and son, Merl, were in Hart ford on Tuesday of this week.
 F. E. Belcher and family attended the funeral of w. c. Taylor in South Coventry on Thursday of last week.
 Miss Violet Duplaise of South Man chester was the guest of her friend, Miss Dorothy Belcher over Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Belcher returned home on Monday after visiting a week with her mother, Mrs. Taylor, in South Coventry.
 There will be a dance by the Pearl Button Workers at their hall Satur- day, March 18th. Music by Klecak's orchestra.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Dunbar of BOs- ton and Mrs. Ida Williams of Canada were the guests of Mrs. Etta Durham on Sunday.
 William Chandler and daughter, Miss Mildred Chandler, of Hydeville are guests of Mrs. w. c. Taylor in South Coventry.
 Miss Florence Merriam of Acton, Mass, visited her sister, Miss Irene Merriam from Tuesday until Satur- day of last week at the home of Mrs. Etta Durham.
 The contest social of the Sunday school was held in the M. E. vestry Monday evening. There were Stereop- ticon views and refreshments were served to large number of children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-02-17
RICE BENEFIT MAY # TOP $5,OOO MARK

New London.-Between 5000 and S5,000 was realized for the family of the late Austin Rice, former lightweight, who died recently. Thir- ty bouts were carded. and among those in attendance was @ special train load of Rice's admirers of the pugiIist from New York
 Among those appearing in three round exhibition bouts were Jack McAu1iffe, undefeated lightweight champion, and the veteran Jimmy Kelly of Waterbury; Harry Wills, colored heavyweight and Sailor Ham mer, Tracy Ferguson and Sailor Joe Gibbs, Fred Fulton and Joe Lawson Kid Broad and Freddie Welch.
 Mike O'Dowd, former middleweight champion, forced Johnny Summers A E. IF champion, to stop in the second round.
 Charley Weinert, Newark heavy was on hand and assisted in the ref ereeing.