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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Specimens Captured by Scientists Ap-
pear to Enjoy Themselves i'm
nnensely Under Water.

More than so years ago Sir John
Lubbock surprised naturalists with
an account Of fly which he had dis.
covered swimming, or flying, In a
basin Of water dipped from an English
pond. Another specimen soon after.
ward rewarded the search of another
naturalist, and since that time other
aquatic flies have been found In Eng.
land, like the first, swimming In water
taken from pond.
Other observers have not been so
fortunate, and some have searched
many years for specimen of this
curious insect without success. last
May. however, during an excursion
OF microscopicul club, one of Its
members found a specimen of the
long-sought-for fly in vial of pond
water. This led to more careful
investigation. the result Of which was
the discovery Of five more specimens,
which were placed In small glass
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

your throat. Why, would deserve
ten years In states prison. You see
Mrs. BOwser-yOu see"
Mr. Bowser had been walking the
floor OF a sudden he halted, as II
struck by an idea, and he said:
Mrs. Bowser, two days ago l car.
rled a pair of shoes down to the cob.
bler's. They were my winter shoes
and wanted the heels fixed up. The
cobbler assured me that they would
be sent up today. Did they come?
"Yes, indeed. They are In that par
eel, under the chair"
Mr.. BowSer reached for the parcel
and opened 1t. There were a pair of
shoes brought TO light, but as he
looked at them n terrible frown came
to his face and he almost shouted
out:
"ShoeS! Shoes Nv shoes! These
are not my shoes They are shoes
belonging to some mortar-mlxer and
there Is plaster on them! My shoes
are number seven, while these are
certainly number ten. Who took these
ln?"
why, | did. A boy brought them
and said they were your shoes, and
Of course"
There Is no of course about II
Mrs. Bowser, you have shown yourself
In your true colors You have proved
that you have no interest In your hus-
bands welfare. II was your plain
duty, ms my wife, to make the boy sit
right down in chair until you had
examined the shoes and satisfied your
self that they were mine"
"But the boy said they were yours"
persisted Mrs. Bowser.
'But what II he did say SOL" shouted
Mr.. Bowser. "You ought to know that
all boys lie. Here am out a pair Of
shoes, and the mortar-mixer will spoil
mine trying to pull them onto his big
hoofs."
"Mr. Bowser-"
mot word, Mrs. Bowser! leave
this house at once! cannot remain
with wife who is so careless as you
are Yes. gow
And Mr.. Bowser tramped, tramped
down the hall, and passed out into
the oufi1mn NIGHT Tho mann hnyarod
over his head as he walked, and the
stars winked at him, but he walked
and walked and walked, and thought
only Of his shoes, and II was after
midnight before he sneaked back home
and crept softly into bed to dream how
he would murder the cobbler as soon
as he had eaten his breakfast In the
morning.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
In Democracy Education Is in Aim a
Public and Not Private Benefit
By PRESIDENT DAVID KINLEY, University of Illinois,

In democracy education is public and MOI private benefit
The purpose of public education not the boy girl be able
make better living for his benefit him that by
being better able make better living and by being better able
charge the duties of citizenship he will be fit member of demo-
cratic society In short the purpose of public education insure the
pepetuaon OF democracy higher grade intelligence and
nomc content than would otherwise be possible
Certain that larger number of citizens must receive higher educa-
ton compexy political and life The po
cal problems century ago fewer and simpler than those of today
The information and the trained intelligence necessary form
judgments questions of national and international policy before the
people this country today greater than needed century
Today citizen properly fitted to cast vote if his education is
limited by Of the odfasoned little red hoohouse Fortunately
newspapers periodicals and books furnish of with education
beyond that of our formal schooling
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

sentation for the mining industry
Practically all of the foreign nations regard the mining industry
Important that they have made special governmental provision for
creating departments of mines Under the present system the United
States geological survey and the bureau of but subordinate
bueus among fourteen which the secretary of must
exercise control.
The American Mining congress- at its twentieth annual meeting
dod this BILL setting forth among other things that employment
100000 wagrners of which 100000 employ
met dependent directly indirectly upon the products of the
the implements of agriculture the machinery of industry and the tools
of trade and that the agricultural industry 1882 when cabinet repre-
sentative for that industry appointed had total value of production
of less than $25000000 while mining industry during 1920 an
estimated value of production of over $7,000000000
exponent of economy the expenditure Of public funds
The of this department economies arising
the elimination of all Implications of effort the agencies
employed and will expand the present governmental service to the industry
expense The indirect benefits which would accrue the public
generally would be important consideration
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

OF m0iasses, one-third of cupful of
butter, one-half cupful of milk until
1t hairs from the fork, then add two
squares of chocolate grated. Boil un.
I'll 1t hardens when dropped into cold
water. Turn into buttered pan and
mark into squares.
Alhambra 6onbons.-Chop very fine
In meat chopper one-half cupful
Of blanched almonds and one-ouarter
Of cupful of seeded ralslns. Mix with
one to one and one-half teaspoonfuls
OF honey or maple strip to make a
paste that will roll into balls. Roll
either In granulated sugar and CHINA.
mon or In chopped almonds. This
may be used as filling between halves
Of walnuts.
Tropical Taffy.-Take one-quarter
OF a cupful each Of Sultana raisins.
figs, Brazil nuts and thinly sliced
coconut. Cut the nuts In slices cross
wise and the figs in half-inch pieces
Grease a plate and scatter the nuts
and fruit over It. Boil two cupfuls of
sugar. one tablespoonful of butter.
one-quarter of cupful Of vinegar and
one-quarter Of cIipful of water until
brittle. Pour into the pan and when
cold break into pieces.
Fudge.-This may be maple. coffee
or chocolate. just ss one desires. Take
two cupfuls Of sugar, one-third OF a
cdpful Of corn strip. one-half cupful
Of milk one tablespoonful of butter
and a square or two Of chocolate, the
amount depending on how well you
like chocolate. Boil to the soft bali
stage; cool before stirring. Mane
may be favored with the sugar or
maple favoring and coffee by using
cne-half cupful OF coffee infusion in
stead Of milk. adding another table,
spoonful Of butter to make up for the
richness lost without the milk. Nuts,
chopped fruit and other fiavors may
be added, suitlng the kind to ones
"a nta
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
FLIES THAT FLY in THE WATER

lank hiled with water, where their
movements could be observed.
These files, which are so small that
they can only be well seen with the
aid OF glass. appear to enjoy them.
serves Immensely under the water.
moving about rapidly with the help
OF their wings. The five whose cap
ture has just been referred to re.
manned under water for four DAYS
without leaving 1t at any time, unless
they may have done so while the
observer was necessarily absent. They
appear to belong to the family grcup
OF mirmaridae, or fairy files"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

did you say there was another
strike on?' asked Mrs. Bowser, hoping
to change the subject.
mo, l did not say So" was the re-
ply. but we may look for one We
may look for strike every two OF
three minutes until the industry of
the whole world comes to ruin.
could not help but think as | sat there
In court of my coming home some
night and breaking your beautiful
nose. You have beautiful nose, Mrs.
Bowser. l could sit by the hour and
look at It, Some folks might say that
the hump In the middle Of It was a
little too high. but | don't think so.
All the goddesses had noses with
hump In the middle Of them. And
such eyes as you have got You have
the eyes Of Il sloe, and the husband
who would blacken them deserves to
die. You know what a ,sloe is, don't
your"
"Oh, yes. A sloe Is a man who don't
get to work on time. II anything alls
his eyes | should think he would get
some eye water and cure them.'
mo, Mrs. Bowser, would never
strike you with my fist. You never
need be afraid of me. You can always
talk back when you feel like II. Be
cause am your husband 1t Is no sign
that have any more rights in this
house than you have. If | want to
paint the house, and you don't want
1t painted, II Is my duty to defer to
you. All you have to do Is to say to
Samuel J. Bowser that the house looks
good enough, and we had better have
The cost Of the new paint in something
nlse."
"Do folks say It's going to be a hard
asked Mrs. Bowser.
II haven't heard anybody say" was
he reply, "hut never mind the winter
whether it's hard or soft. Mrs. Bow
er, you have beautiful teeth What
,rute | would be to knock them down
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

cream and milk,
auu ohe-haif cupful Of grated Ameri.
can cheese, three-fourths Of a table.
spoonful Of gelatin softened in table
spoonful Of cold water, then add one
tablespoonful of boiling water. Sen
son with paprika and cayenne and
turn into border mold Chill thor.
ougllly, remove from the mold. mr.
range on a bed Of lettuce and serve
with the following sauce:
Curry Sauce.--Mlx together one.
Fourth Of teaspoonful of pepper with
threefourths of teaspoOnful Of salt.
few dashes of cayenne, five table,
spoonfuls of olive oil, three table,
spoonfuls Of mild vinegar and one tea
spoonful Of curry. Beat with Dover
egg beaten until well blended.
Lettuce With sherry's Dressing
Mix three-fourths Of cupful Of ollse
oil with five tablespoonfuls of vinegar
one teaspoonful Of powdered sugar.
one small Bermuda onion chopped, one
tablespoonful each Of chopped red
pepper and finely minced parsley, two
tablespoonfuls Of chopped green pep
per, one teaspoonful Of salt and
few dashes Of cayenne. Put into a
mason jar and shake for five minutes.
Set on Ice and let stand an hour be-
fore using.
Carrot Pudding.-Take one pint Of
grated carrots, one.half cupful of
sugar one cupful of flour, one-half
teaspoonful each OF cloves, alspice,
nutmeg and one teaspoonful Of CHINA
mon, onelalf pound each Of currants
and raisins and one-half cupful OF
softened butter. Mix the carrots,
sugar and butter. Add the -four, spice
and fruit. Put into buttered molds
and steam four hours. Dry Off In the
oven for twenty minutes. Serve hot
with hard or liquid sauce.
chantllIy Potatoes.--Make mound
Of mashed potatoes. well seasoned, on
a platter. Have one cupful of heavy
cream beaten until stiff; add one-half
cupful Of soft cheese, cut In bits; sea-
son with salt and paprlka and spread
over the potato. Put into hot oven
to brown quickly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Exquisite Play Farm.

"You love flowers. / have a bouquet
to give you-the Petit Trianon," said
Louis XVI to his wife, the famous
Marie Antoinette. Thus was built the
most exquisite play farm ever known.
Here in wood Of 800 trees, beyond
the formal gardens of Versailles the
young queen and her court had their
own dairy and garden and poultry,
with a matched Swiss chalet to live
In. Here they served suppers, the
queen herself serving her guests--an
experience for her, who, according to
the court etiquette, could allow no one
even to sit In her presence.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Chinese Villages Of 100 GOO.

The distribution Of the population
Of China Is a curious thing to contem-
plate. A hundred thousand people
may be gathered together within what
might rightly be regarded as city
limits, but on the map their city will
be Indicated as mere village that 10
not worth considering. Moreover,
they win not have established q single
feature Of city organization. Villages
Of 100000 inhabitants are rather diff.
cult to visualize, but they exit In
China. Eleanor Franklin Egan In the
Saturday Evening Post.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

One day while they were plantir
flowers, Melvin Hamilton drew up i
his car.
Come on for ride he called 4
Susan; but she demurred.
| Come on" he insisted. II hay,
something very important to say [,
you. won't keep you SO very long.
"Oh, very well,' she called. II an
very busy here with Mr.. Johnson, bu
| guess he can spare me for shor,
time"
Mr.. Johnson!" he said, sarcastical
ly, as she was helped into the ma
chine, DO you mean that tramp who's
putting In your fowers--that--that no.
body"
Susan's eyes flashed.
Tramp indeed He's perfect gen.
tleman. and he has head full of
floral knowledge. And think Of his
mission In llfe To beautify the world
and make people happy It's wonder
full, think"
Melvin said no more, but drove ST.
lently out into the country. He was in
a desperate mood, and when a good
place presented itself he drew up be-
meath the branches OF a tree.
Susan" he said, you've put me Off
long enough, and we've got to settle
1t here and now. I'm offering myself
to you, when Imight have any one of
hundred girls in this town. You
don't appreciate the opportunity. Pm
rich and you can have everything you
want. You must say yes, and say 1t
now"
"Oh, must, must II" There was
Ice in Susan's tones. "Well I'll never
say 1t. Go take one Of your hundred
girls. You may have wealth. but you
lack something greater than that. Take
me home at once"
Defiance flashed in his eyes, hut
out under Susans imperi-
Gus gaze.
"Oh very WELL" he said, "T'll take
you back--to your tramp gardener"
Her eyes said lot, but she kept
still. When they stopped at her home
she leaped from the car without as.
sistance and started for the door OF
he house. Melvin caught her by the
lrm and stopped her.
Listen, Susan" he pleaded "You
must take me -
Let me go" she demanded and
ried to break away. BY this time
Melvin was almost in frenzy. Baked
II the greatest desire of his life, he
leld fast to her and tried to pull her
,ack into the car. He had lost all
eason.
you had better let the lady co."
aid quiet voice, as Seth Johnson
topped into the scene, holding
Uranium plant In one hand.
With the other hand he calmly re-
eased Susan from Melvin's grasp and
tarted walking with her toward the
ouse. Melvin stared In Infatuated ST.
ence, then let In the clutch and the
ar leaped away.
Ten minutes later Susan was spad-
ne In the garden with Seth.
Flowers are wonderful" she agreed,
s he packed the earth about a plant
e had just lmbedded. Then he adj
ed, rather wistfully:
"And you are just like flower. The
Inference Is this: One can love flow
RS and can have them for his own,
ihen he knows how"
Susan jabbed the point of her trowel
into the dirt.
"Well,' she said, demurely, lone can
ften do things he never suspected
he only tries"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
The sorosIs Glib for Woman.

The sorosis club, organized with ~
members In March, 1868. by Mrs. Jane
Cunningham Croly In New York. was
the first woman's club in America. Its
object is to further the educational
and society activities Of women. and
to bring together for mutual helpful
ness representative women Of art. III.
erature, science and kindred pursuits
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
"6ut | Have No Mercy in My Heart"

"6ut ! Have No Mercy In My Heart"
afraid that | will black your eyes. On
the contrary, will smooth your hair
down and kiss you on the cheek.-like
this"
Mrs. Bowser didn't seem to be elated
with his actions There was Just as
much danger us II he had sat and
read the paper. A within might seize
him at any moment, but she allowed
him to paw around until he got tired
Of II, and sat down.
"No, I'm not that kind of a man."
he repeated. Il love and esteem my
wife. She married me when she could
have married a better man. and |
shall always love and feel grateful to
her.s
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

"Charley, dearl" exclaimed young
Mrs. Torkins, "why do people say a
horse Is mans best friendT'
Because he Is gentle and appre-
ciative."
II don't think that's II at all. It's
due to the fact that friend has a
way of inducing you to take a chance
on him that causes you to lose money"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
The KTTCHEN
.ABLNE1zs1
Copyright, 1921. Western Newspaper Union.

AS we grow ready for It. somewhere
Or other we will find just what Is
needful for us In book or friend, or
pest OF all In our own thoughts. We
wish much for opportunities, but after
~ y ID the being ready for oppor-
tunities that Is of the most conse-
Quence, There are golden doors on
every aide but the nready soul passes
mem by as a blank impenetrable wall
mat holds neither opening nor prom
ise--George Macdonald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
To Establish a Department Of Mines,
With Cabinet Representation
BY SENATOR SAMUEL D. NICHOLSON Of Colorado

Upon our entrance into the World war an analysis
Of the mining industry showed the United States gov
emmental machinery to be woefuly deficient to cope
with the many problems Of mineral production There
executive branch of the government with well
co-ordinated facilities to assume the responsibility
which was imposed. 1t became necessary therefore,
to create many independent agencies for the purpose
of extending and developing the governmental ma
chnery have therefore introduced senate bill 1857,
to establish department of Mines with cabinet repre-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

Now all occasions do inform against
me.
And spur my dull revenge! What is
man, .
II his chief good and market OF his
time
Be but to sleep and feed?
Shakespeare.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

expense is slight
and the pleasure
In results is well
worth the small
amount Of work.
Chocolate Car.
amels.-Boil one
c,pful Of brown
sugar, one cuDful
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
SWEETS TO THE SWEET"

Very good candy with very little
skill may be prepared at home. The
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
The Parent-in-Law Problem Has Become
Serious in This Age Of Jazz
By HARRY W. sCERoYER, Chicago Lawyer

the young people of today would start out like the girls and boys
Of hr ago. there wouldn't be this pantnaw problem Of
always has been the joke about the mohernaw and per-
haps made things hot from time immemora But the in-aw
problem really became serious until this jazz age
The institution of marriage it to be successful must operate in
household by itself But that almost impossible where
boys and girls hands without plans whatever for the future
They used marry with the idea of running home fact buying
and paying for it out of the husbands wages
They either rent couple of furnished now, home live
Them the majority out and jazz around look for all the high spots
in life. It's this artificial life that does it.
Rev DR. H. Wray Boyle DenverI would permit marriage license
to issued and before they had submitted
physical examination and extreme type Of defective would forbid
absolutely the altar lest in the thought of the Scripture corrupt
continues to bring forth evil fruit
Senator Smoot Of UhThe peace flag all very WE'LL but the
Stars and Stripes good enough without any decoration
Mrs Oliver Belmont American citizen and intend
70 live IN my country - III
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

Ing Is a choice
one:
East India Sal.
ad.-Cream until
smooth two cream
c.eeses with one
half 2 cupful of
equal parts Of
nrnnv.x A.1 -,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

English women, II Is sald, consume
more than 1,000.DOO cigarettes every
day.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
REASONABLE GOOD THINGS

salads are always acceptable at
any season of the year. The follow.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

Senator Smoot Of UhThe peace flag all very WELL but the
Stars and Stripes good enough without any decoration
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
70 live N my country.

Mrs Oliver H P Bemon-I American citizen and intend
to live M nv country
The New York herald., 1921-01-20

FOREST HILLS GARDENS. l.. I.
Living rooms UP 10 15x25 H.. finished a.
well as the finest homes. "a rooms only, In
the new splendid Tennis Palace apartments
by station; Otis elevators, excellent SER
vice, opens February 1. Apartments renting
now as these are must have unusual merit
Apply Supt. on premises Phone Boulevard
ej43. 632o. or GUNON l.. G. EARLE, agent.
26O w. sSth Schuyler 9T46.
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Elmhurst. l. I.-Four
room apartment for sale: Greensboro Cor
poration tenant ownership plan: easy terms
d mInutes city. Newtown 292l. Apt. 30.
The New York herald., 1921-01-20
LEGAL NOTICES.


SUPREME COURT. KINGS COUNTY
EMMA J. STEPHENSON. Plaintiff against
HARRIET Il. NAUMANN. and others, De-
PENDANTS.
In Pursuance Of a Judgment OF Foreclosure
and Sale duly made and entered In the above
entitled action and bearing date the FIJI
tecnth day OF December. 1920. I. the UNDER
signed the Referee, I'm said Judgment named.
viii sell at Public Auction TO the highest
bidder. by NATHANIEL SHUTTER. Auc-
tioneer, AZ the Brooklyn Real Estate Ex-
change. fsg Montague Street. IN the Borough
OF Brooklyn, County OF Kings, on the twentv-
eighth day OF January, 1921, at twelve O'Clock
noon, the premises directed by said Judg-
ment TO be sold, and therein described as
follows:
ALI. that certain lot. piece or parcel Of
land. with the buildings and improvements
thereon erected, situate In Brooklyn, Kings
County. New York. and bounded and de-
scrlhed ns follows:
BEGINNING NJ a point tho Easterly
sldc of FIFTH Avenue. distant twenty-five feet
and one inch Southerly from the corner
formed by the Intersection OF the Easterly
slde - Fifth Avenue with the Soufhcrly side
sixteenth Street running thence Easterly
on n limo parallel with Sixteenth Street
line parallel with Firth Avenue twenty
ono feet and four inches: thence Westerly
on a line parallel with Sixteenth Street sew
enty- seven feet 70 the Easterly side OF with
Avenue, and thence Northerly along said
Easterly side OF Fifth Avenue twenty-one
feet and four inches to the point and place
OF beginning.
Dated December 30, 1890.
WILLIAM A. ALCOCK, Referee.
GUY w. GORDON, Plaintiffs Attorney, 2
Rector street, Borough Of Manhattan.
New York city.