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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

feeling that he alone is responsible
for its condition. While these men
work under the direction Of the cOun-
ty engineer, the details are left large
ly to their Judgment.
A specially constructed light road
machine. called locally road fxer,"
Is used. 1t has a long wheel base and
two cutting blades rigidly connected
with the carrying frame Of the ma
chine. The rear wheels are on sep
arate axles, controlled by separate
levers. The patrolman carries the
necessary small tools for clearing
weeds, trimming shoulders, cleaning
bitches, and for handling surfacing
material. He makes his own repairs
in the county repair shop under the
direction Of a skilled mechanic.
The annual cost Of this system,
states the bureau Of public roads, av-
erages $223 a mile. which is less than
other counties pay where roads receive
attention "only when they need 1t. =
Grant county has graveled roads sec
ond to none in the state, and its PEG.
pie are enthusiastic supporters Of the
patrol system.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
HOW DO YOU SAY IT?
By c. N. LURE
Common Errors In English and
How to Avoid Them
CHARACTER" AND "REPuTA-
TlON."

A VOID the common error Of con-
~ founding these two words, for
there is a clear and sharp dis
tinction In their meanings. Your char
acter is what you are, in your moral
nature, your abilities, ETC.; your repu-
tatlon is what your friends, your
nelghbors, the world, thinks Of you.
Your reputation may be ruined by a
false accusation, but your character
cannot be injured by anyone but your
self.
Abbot says, Character is what a
person is; reputation is what he Is
supposed 10 be. Character is In him.
self, reputation is In the minds of 9TH
ers. Character is injured by tempta-
tons and wrongdoings; reputation by
SANDERS and libels. Character endures
through defamation In every form but
perishes where there is a voluntary
transgresslon; reputation may last
through numerous transgresslons, but
be destroyed by single, and even an
unfounded, accusation or asplra'
uon."
tCopyright.)
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
SOMETHING TO
THINK ABOUT
Observation-Disclosures
By F. A. Walker

The responsibility of parentage
must be accepted In the right spirit,
and when this shall have been done
the proper training of these newcom-
ers will become pleasurable duty,
fairly easy of accomplishment.
Cultivate companionship by becom-
ing one Of them In thought and net.
Seek to be their best friend. These
things will bring you closer to them
and enable you better to understand
and correct faults and shortcomings.
As a friend you can be firm with
out being severe.
You can lead without being suspect
ed and mold the new life to life
Of honor and beauty.
You can straighten the crooked
twig by doing 1t gently, not by twist
or blow. Neglect 1t when 1t L tender,
hope of transformation Is gone,
Children are natural imitators.
What their parents do and say chill.
dren do and say and plus. They put
In something for good measure. SO
be careful of your speech and deport-
ment.
They are the latest edition and must
be read with searching eyes.
There's more In this latest edition
than you may suspect, put there by
a wise Creator for the development
and advancement Of mankind, and It
depends entirely on the parents wheth-
er it shall be received by the world
with censure or approval.
(Copyrlght)
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

guilty Of these dlshonesties But you
ought to realize that it means lot to
you. The ancient adage that honesty
is the best policy applies especially TO
these aspects of honesty. In the end
you harm yourself by faults of this
sort.
If you hate your work you ought to
get out of 1t. Work is often more
thrilling than anything else that we do.
Love your job; work hard at it with
enthusiasm and a growing skill, and
you will be a happy woman.
This is old stuff. So old that most
of us never think OF 1t. But 1t pays to
think of 1t. Use your work to aid you
in making your life worth while as
well as simply a means Of earning a
certain sum weekly.
tcopyright)
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
WITH YOUR CHILD.

T FIT us suppose you are a parent.
That you love your children and
are seriously concerned about
their future welfare.
They are average children, no doubt,
fond of play, never still unless asleep !;
In mischief and out at every 0pportu-
nifty, and seem bent upon filling your
life to the brim with ever-changing
smiles and tears.
But what Of it? They are Of your
own blood and bone.
Their tendencies In the main are in
herited. Turn backward moment
and reflect.
They are entities of your infant self,
In new bodies, with recently adjusted
brains and Of keener vision than chill
dren of a generation ago.
As the progress of the human race
Is towards advancement you must ex-
pect differences in temperaments,
ideals and modes of expression. Like
you. they are being swept forward
by the invisible force whirllng plan
cts and holding in place the heavens
and the earth.
To you has been lntrusted their
keeping.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
: THE GIRL ON THE JOB
: How to Succeed-How to Get :
: Ahead-How to Make Good
: By JESSIE ROBERTS
HONESTY IN YOUR JOB.

HONESTY is a subtle thing. Often
a man or woman who would
rather die than steal a cent man
ages TO be more or less dishonest every
day.
Too many girls who are employed
in business fail to realize that in
stealing time they steal the equivalent
Of dollars. If you waste time, idlng
in whatever way, you are not being
honest in your work.
If you slur details, confuse items,
forget instructions, T. you use only
half your brains and half your energy,
you are being dishonest. When you
accepted the position you implied that
you were fit for 1t. 1t Is on that basis
you are paid.
You may argue that 1t makes very
little difference whether or not you are
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
BUILD IN FALL AND WINTER
According to Engineers Money Spent
In Constructing Roads in Spring,
Is Wasted.

The building of roads In the spring
is opposed by good engineers, who in
sist that money spent at that season
is largely wasted They hold that
work should be done in the fall and
winter, when the ground Is in better
condition and when foundations can
be laid with greater permanence.
They also criticize the skinny manner
In which foundations are laid, pointing
out that subsequent repair bills maze
the whole cost much greater than the
cost of solldly-built roads.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
row thot roshlon's deyo,ees

KTOW that FASHIONS dev0tees In
IN sist upon the very simplest
lines In frocks for daytime wear,
the ingenuity of designers is put to
the test. Their resourcefulness must
save these frocks from becoming mo-
notonous by making the most of their
decoration. and they have called upon
all sources for inspiration. This saw
ing grace Of decoration has been con-
siderabiy overdone sometimes--one
-s~t know where to leave off-but
Ibis Is the exception and not the rule
In the new models presented for winter
wear.
Among them appears the handsome
and faultless dress shown In the pic
ture above. which may be taken as a
representative of the best interpreta-
tons of the mode. Its lines could
hardly be less simple or more becom-
ing and Its decoration Is everything
that could be wished. Beads and silk
are us. d for design which recalls
the motifs used by American Indians
In their wonderful bead work, but Is
carried out In only one color. beige,
with steel beads. This combination
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Department Devoted TO Attractive Magazine Material
THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
"BLACk MAIL"

TIE, TODAY, anyone were to
accuse the editor Of news
paper Of accepting blackmall
when he exchanges years sub
scription to his paper for
bushel Of potatoes or to state
that merchant Is guilty of the
same practice when he trades
his goods for farm produce they
would probably be sued for
libel. As a matter of fact, they
would be only using the word
In Its primary sense.
In the early days of English
history "blackmail" - derived
from the word "black" and the
French "maille," meaning rent
was applied to the rents received
from tenants in the form OF
work or grain, In contradlstinc-
ton to payments made In silver
or white money tmallle blanche).
Later, when the feudal barons
and freebooters Of many kinds
roamed the highways almost ut
will, they collected "blackmair
in the form Of forced levies or
goods and provisions from the
inhabitants of the countryside
or from travellers who fell into
their clutches and the word fell
into such dlsrepute that, under
the ElIzabethan laws, 1t was
made felony without benefit
Of clergy"
1t is doubtless from this law
and the practice which neces-
STATED II that the modern mean
Ing of the word-now synony-
nous with hush-money or a
brine paid for the maintenance
of sllence-orlgnGted.
Copyright.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
LYRICsOFLIFE
BY DOUGLAS MALLOCH
THE LAKE OF STARS.

WHEN all is lovely on the lake.
w No night-wlnds rudely pass,
Not even gentle breezes break
The waters perfect glass,
Afoat, alone, from your canoe
Look down and you will see
Reflected there the sky Of blue
And all its canopy.
You will behold thousand lights
Now near that were afar,
For only thus on perfect nights
The lake receives the star,
Seen only thus when perfect peace
Is on the quiet tide,
When all the winds that wander ceas
And earth is satisfied.
But, if breeze shall venture here,
Some tiny tempest blow,
Your lake of stars will disappear
And all be dark below.
They are not blotted from the skies
BY Just a moments care -
o We discouraged. lift your eyes,
For still the stars are there
(Copyright)
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
IMPROVED
ROADS
PATROL SYSTEM IS FAVORED
Pointed Out by Department Of Agri'
culture as Illustration Of Eco
nomcal Maintenance.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agricultural
The road patrol system used In
Grant county Wash, is pointed out
by the United States Department of
Agriculture MS an illustration of how
highways can be maintained most sue
cessfully and economically Other
counties in the state use the gang
system, assigning to each gang a long
section, upon which they make repairs
at intervals. seldom reaching all the
necessary points. In Grant county the
plan is to prevent road from getting
into bad condition rather than to make
repairs.
There are 10 patrol sections, each
from six to ten miles long, in the S7.S3
miles Of county highways. Each sec
tion is in charge of patrolman, who
works constantly on his piece Of road,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
.d m0KH Raox BY Nu4 Mb4t~tle

of loaf sugar, and one pint of stock.
Cover and stew gently for three
hours. When cooked cut the liver in
thin slices and place on platter, pour
over the strained liquor from the
saucepan and let stand over night.
The next day, pound the liver to a
paste, adding slowly one-half cupful
of butter. Press through colander.
Pack In small Jars and cover with
melted paraffin. Cut In thin slices
when serving.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

"Just stand aside and watch yourself go
by;
Think OF yourself as He instead of l.
Pick flaws; find fault, forget the man ID
you.
And strive to make your estimate ring
true.
The faults Of others then will dwarf and
shrink,
Loves chain grow stronger by one
mighty link.
When you with He" as substitute for TT
Have stood aside and watched yourself
go by"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Cream Prune Pie.

Put through sieve a cupful Of
stewed prunes, add one cupful of milk,
one teaspoonful Of cornstarch, a third
Of a cup of sugar, the yolks Of two
eggs well beaten; mix well and bake In
pastry lined plate until firm. The
whites may be used as a meringue or
may be stirred into the filling just as
It goes into the crust.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
EVERYDAY GOOD THINGS.

nRUNES are so wholesome and
good for children as well as
grown ups" that we should
serve them in a variety of ways.
When pie which Is very nice Is
TO be served try this: Bake a shell
and put in a layer Of cooked stoned
prunes, sprinkle with nut meats of
any kind; black walnuts or butter
nuts are very good; cover with
whipped cream and serve.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
or Course.

Johnne-Father, | want to know
something.
Father-Well, what Is It, my hoyf
Johnne-Do people keep goats In e
buttery?-Answers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Womanlv Foresight.

"Maud wouldn't say word to the
reporter about her case unless he'd
promise to print her picture"
"Vanlty. | suppose"
mo; business. She says that In her
previous divorce case her photograph
got her new husband almost imme-
diately."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

ers are made OF satin with wonderful
skill. The foundation Of this hat ia
OF black netting. The edge Of the
brlm is bound with black satin. An
other hat Of this type Is Of big purple
violets-and still another is Of red
peoples.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
codhah WIth cream.

Shred the fish and then prepare as
usual, then make white sauce, using
thick sour cream; thicken, using but
ter and -four, cook until thick and stir
In the fish This IS delicious WITH
baked potatoes.
Copyright 1891, western Newspaper uniop
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Superjor Force,

Professor lin mechanlcs)-What Is
a couple?
Student-Two equal parallel forces
acting In the same direction.
Professor-But II they act In oppo-
site directions?
Student-That's divorce case
Judge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

.NJust a0\
[ Little !
,Afz>na TO
POLITE PREDICTION.

didn't you tell me ! was going to
get that appointments inquired the
constituent.
II believe l did," replied Senator
Sorghum.
"You haven't yet kept your prom
ise."
"My friend, didn't mean 1t as q
promise. 1t was only an optimistic
prophecy"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Plenty of viii.

'T'm going to stop smoking"
"You haven't the will power"
"The deuce ] haven't Why, I've
quit three times already this month"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

q lNCE the fad for artificial fruits
y and flowers, used In decorative
furnishings, is growing, 1t is worth
while to learn how these pretty things
are made. The work, like other fancy
work, Is more Of recreation than
task and puts bits OF finery for the
house within reach Of every one, be-
sides allowing refreshing changes. In
the group Of small furnishings pic
tured above there are two baskets
made of paper rope-one filled with
fruit and one with flowers, both Of
them as lovely as those the shops have
TO offer.
At the bottom Of the group little
telephone record book Is sho' n, made
of black oilcloth and decorated with
flowers, painted on with either oil
paints or sealing wax, and above 1t
cardboard and tin boxes lacquered
snd decorated In the same way.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
a Rare slaht.

"How did you enjoy your visit In
plunkville?"
"very well. My little boy had a
chance to sen something he may never
witness again"
"And what was thhtf"
"a parade Of horse-drawn vehicles"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Goinu Too Far.

II was sorry to see that you fell
asleep during Professor Dlggs' lee
ture."
$50 I did" replied Mr.. Dubwalte.
"Couldn't you follow him?"
81 followed him back to Babylon,
but when he said. We will now jump
back $4,000 years I couldn't negoti-
ate the distance. "-Birmlngham Age
Herald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

on almost any Of the fashionable colors
or black will not fail to be approved
by women Of conservative and ele-
CANT taste. In this model the en-
broidery is not applied directly to the
frock but in separate pieces of mate
rial which are set on. In the bodice
they are loose at the bottom. allowing
the narrow girdle Of the fabric In the
dress to slip through them. and In the
skirt they form pockets as well as
adonments. This dress is made Of
dark blue velours with satin vest to
match, but It would be effective In
any Of the fashionable suitings or In
velvet.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Autumn Millinery Buds and Blossoms.

The rage for satin hats Is carried
into really bizarre designs--and into
some OF the most fetching headcovers
as well. One mode Is huge flower
effect In red, yellow, blue and purple
hues to simulate, blossoms with their
LEAKAGE. One model has big sunfow-
err crown, the vivid petals dropping to
the brim, the top Of big brown seeds,
fiecked with yellow posey dust. The
brIm Is Of entwlned red roses inter-
spersed with green leaves and little
brown stems. Conslder--these flow
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

"I'm rather surprised that Mrs. p,
could get those swell society folks
to attend her dinners"
swell, the high cost Of living
helped to overcome scruples, sup.
pose"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
On the Safe Side,

Agent-The lady would like to rent
the house furnished. She has three
boys
Owner-Add the value of the furni-
ture to the rent.--Bost0n Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
0lvina Dad AWAY.

Z Lady Guest--Your father Is such q
hospitable man. He dearly loves d
full house. doesn't her
Son and Heir--Well, yes, If II hap
pens to be on bis side Of the tabla.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
An Expert.

"Have you had much experience as
chauffeur
swell, the last divorce case | was
witness In was my seventeenth"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Depressing Conditions.

Doctor--Your trouble Is dyspepsia;
you should laugh heartily before and
after your meals.
Patient--Impossible, doctor. cook
them myself and then | wash the
es.--Boston Transcript
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Rla Work In Ohio.

The great highway system Of Ohio
for this year includes the construction
Of 500 miles of heavy duty roads, re-
presenting an outlay Of $11,0OO,0O0
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
nesutlfv Main HIohways

For the purpose Of beautifying the
roads, Pennsylvania IS placing elm and
maple trees along Its main highways.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Between Girls.

"Why, you're in mourning, and still
you want to go to the ballf'
swell, one carries sorrow In the
heart, not in the feet"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Transients All.

"How many servants does Mrs.
Blank keep"
"None. Her record for the year, SO
far, Is fourteen she didn't keep"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
A Tale With a Point.

You never heard the bee complain.
Nor hear II weep or wall:
But II 1t wish II can unfold
A very painful tail
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
A Note on pIsoouraoer,,n,

A Note Of Encouragement.
"Do you think boys ought to study
the classics?"
IT guess So" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. Anything to keep them out
Of mischief"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Mock patse de Fois oras.

wash small calls liver, place In
a stew pan with an onipn finely
chopped, two bay leaves, a fblade Of
fnaee, dash 81 black PEPPER, a ten
poonil u sals y el9fes' q lump
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Mo Claim.

Mrs. Wolslngham-Is she in high So
ciety?
Mrs. Westeryelt-No indeed Why,
she hasn't been divorced even once.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Much Money AVAILABLE.

Approximately 100000 is avail
able every working day during the
present year for expenditure on the
highways Of the United States.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
c,.h vaIue Of Good Road.

The actual cash value of a good
road is something that is hard to de-
termine.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Stains.

Kerosene stains can be removed with
fuller's earth. Cover the stain with
a thick layer Of hot fuller's earth and
let It remain "a hours--then brush
off. IS,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
RInht Of Way Ia Franco

In France at crossroads the auto
mobile coming from the right has
the right Of way.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

To Remove Peach Stains.
Wet with cold water, then cover the
stain with cream of tartar and place in
the sun. then wash In the usual way
and the stain will disappear.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
Hopeless Case.

"why did you let that new salesman
gor
ale was incompetent"
"Yes7"
"Why, that fellow couldn't sell a
motor car to a man who had just
struck OIL"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28
cut Down Grain for Aorsss.

Gut down the grain Tor horses, and
;orce exercise 50 they won't become
soft.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-10-28

The fruits, which may be placed In
any sort Of basket or suitable dish, re-
quire wire, crepe paper and colored
sealing wax for making them. Wads
of cotton, wool batting or crepe paper.
rolled into the right size and fastened
to wire stem. are covered with melt
ed sealing wax, which Is dripped over
them as II melts. They are twirled
about to round them, the shape con-
trolled while the wax Is pliable, and
dipped in water to cool them. Stems
are made by winding the wire with
strips Of green crepe paper or tissue
paper. The grapes are made In green,
red and purple lunches in the natural
color tones. The small apples require
two or three coors. After the apple Is
made in one color, and cooled. 1t Is
wiped dry and bits Of other colors
droupped on 1t and blended In over
the small alcohol or other flame used
for melting the wax.
Paper roses, shown In the basket Mt
the right, are made in several ways.
Those pictured of pink crepe paper are
merely narrow strips, rolled at the
edge and wound about the end OF
wire stem. They are fastened to the
stem with tie wire and set In mllli-
merry foliage or In foliage bought with
the paper
Black lacquer is used for covering
the tin powder and rouge box. and col
ored wax for Stimulating ribbon and
flowers on them, and the telephone
book Is merely a length of black oil
cloth folded and painted on one side.
A black silk cord binds Its leaves to
the cover and serves to suspend 1t.