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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
MERE NUMBERS NO CRITERION
Town Must Be Judged by Conditions
Of Living That Prevail With
In Its Borders.

The gathering Of important infor'
nation by the census bureau has been
a gradual growth. The first census
In 1890 was taken for the sole purpose
OF determining the representation,
which by the Constitution had been
put on Il numerical basis. Each sue
ceeding decennal enumeration has had
this as its first object, but gradually
other, and actually more important
information has been included, until
now the volumes issued by the CEN
sus bureau on other subjects far out
number those which contain the fig
ures OF population. 1t is a regret
table fact that we pay too little at
tentIon to these other figures. They
contain a wealth of information and
suggestion for the Improvement of in
dustrial, social. religious and domes-
tic relations Of the people.
Rivalry between American cities
based upon those conditions would be
on higher plane than the present
rivalry In mere numbers. That city
which could boast of being the best
in which to live, best for all classes
Of society, would have far more benefit
In its Boosting than the one which
could speak only of its numbers. Ur-
ban life in the United States is becom-
ing too congested, too large a proper
ton Of the entire population, In spite
of improved facilities for suburban
living and transit. Cities would far
better concern themselves with the
conditions Of living Of their people
than with the number of people them
selves, as compared with other cities,
That would be placing the emphasis
where 1t belongs.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Sum Total Of a llfe.

The sum total Of life lived In union
with God is realized when the highest
aspiration Of the soul takes form in
corporate and objective worship, and
prayer becomes but the voice of one
who has placed at the feet of the Lord
Jesus soul consecrated to the service
OF the dear Master, and the greater
glory Of His holy Name.-Rev. Henry
LOwndes Drew.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
ceyIon Land Of Cinnamon.

Although cinnamon is produced in
various parts of the tropics, the best
quality is produced in Ceylon, ac-
cordlng to an article In the World
Salesman. Owing to Its peculiar ell
matte conditions, Ceylon is particu-
larly adapted to the growing of the
cinnamon tree which requires an an
nual rainfall of So to 100 inches and
an average temperature Of So de-
grees. The tree has a very long life
and has often been known to obtain
the height Of 40 feet.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
B0LSHEVIKl IN NEW THREAT
Soviet Forces Appear to Be concen-
trating In Move to Eliminate
Republic Of Georgia.

Tlnis.-Russian Bolshevik forces APP
pear to be concentrating for cam
paign which will eliminate the repub-
lie of Georgia from the map of the
Caucasus region.
Heavy soviet forces have been con-
centrated at Tuapse, port on the
eastern shore Of the Black sea, and at
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

Gagri, port to the southeast toward
the Georgian frontier.
Other Bolshevik detachments are re-
ported at KAYAK, southeast of Tihls,
while the tenth Bolshevk'army, which
has been operating along the Armeni.
an frontier, is said to have passed
through Karakliss, moving toward the
Georgian republic.
Independent Georgia has been toll
Grated by the BolsheYlki because Of
the trade advantages offered at
Batum, which has been regarded In
Moscow as corridor which permitted
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

the Bolsheviki to bring in supplies
from Europe. Reliable information
from Batum, however indicates seri-
GUS disturbances, the Georgian gar
rison there having revolted,
This resulted In a panic and people
stormed the ships In the harbor, seek
ing to escape before the arrival OF
Bolshevlk troops, which were reported
in the neighborhood.
1t Is understood the allies have con-
sidered sending warshlps to insure the
evacuation Of allied missions in
Georgia.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
A Spark That kjndIes

Those who desplse fame seldom de-
serve 1t. We are apt to undervalue
the purchase we cannot reach to con-
ceal our poverty the better. II Is a
spark that kindles upon the best fuel,
and burns brightest In the bravest
breast.-Jeremy Collier.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
The Feline Acoompanlment.

"Do you have kitty in your poker
gamer"
mot In Crimson Gulch," answered
Three-Finger Sam. "What we have
is somethin' I'd be more willin' to de-
scribe as full-grown and tempera-
mental Bob cat"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
The Reason.

''There is fellow just got out Of
the dentists chair who has his nerve
with him."
"Did he stand the operation so
well"
He wouldn't let the dentist take
the nerve OUT
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Wouldn't Tell.

Wife-Who is Eve? l demand to
know.
Husband (sadly)-When woman's
bliss lies In her ignorance, 1t Is folly
for her to read the letters she finds In
her husbands pockets.-London An
swers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Favored Son of the Hiohwav

First Tramp-Dusty Duggins Is de
luckiest guy on de road.
Second Tramp-'0w's dat2
First Tramp-He's a somnambulist,
an does all his walkih' In his sleep.
Dat leaves I'm all day to loaf aroun'
an rest In.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
REVERSING.

AN actress in preparing herself for
the stage reyerses oil the usual rules
of art"
GLOW 500"
"She paints first and draws after
ward"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
A New Breed.

1.-THE poet l introduced you to at
the dog show has perfect passion
for dactyls."
"You don't say SO. Did he have any
Of them as exhibits at the shown"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

so because there
are so many OF
himl
In the first In
stance the elder
broth her repre-.
scented the Phari.
sees. The open
ing verses Of
Ike IS read
thus: "Then drew
near unto Him all
the publicans and
sinners for to
hear Him. And
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
The Effect of Love.

Remain side by side with him who
loved us and gave himself for us, and
you too will become permanent mag
net, a permanently attractive force.
That Is the inevitable effect Of love
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Hidden.

"What's that you say?"
~ don't like for my wife to see me
smoking"
II suppose that's why you are
throwing out a smoke SCREEN"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Mot So Now.

"Do you believe in nn elastic cur
rency"
II want mine elastic enough to
stretch from one pay day to another.
ANYWAY
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
The Provocation.

81 hear they muzzed the speaker
at that meeting"
"But not before there had been
some biting remarks"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Just Go Ahead and Do

The present is always a good time
to put into effect that contemplated
plan of improving the home grounds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
The Resemblance.

"Chronic grumblers are like express
trains"
'In what way?"
"They are always on the rail-"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
whsn Green and Tender.

1t is in our salad days that we are
most particular about our dressing
Boston Transcript
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

Ideas, like men,
Are forbidden to shlrk.
And bring grief now and then
BY refusing to work.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
The Elder Brother
BY REV. LEW W. G0SNELL
Assistant Dean, Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago.

EXT.-And he was angry and would
not go In: therefore came his father out
and entreated him.-Luke los
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Firm Persuasion.

A person under the firm persuasion
that he can command resources yir-
tually has them.--Livy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

d. l., Moody frequently preached on
'"The Elder Brother" He said he did
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Hard Hit.

His brains In whlrl,
His years they are twenty:
The cause is a girl.
That's trouble a-plenty.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Economy.

She-George, dear, I've just beer
thinking that If we could afford to buy
that thousand.dollar car
Ue-Yes?
She-W ouldn't 1t be just splendid to
get that two-thousand-dola one we
saw In the window?-Cartoons Mag
azlne.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

This baby, Carolinda Waters of New
York, is the youngest girl for whom
application for admission to vassar
college ever was made. Needless TO
say, her parents do not expect her TO
go to the college for some years yet.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
Old nnminlan PHILOSOPHER.

Death is not a welcome guest, but
he relieves us Of lot Of our troubles
--Richmond Planet
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
SCARED STIFF

The Curl thought Pug Dog tails
curled?
Tho Pug-They do, but / saw q
spook last night, and 1t frightened
me SO the curl came out
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

MISDlREcTED CONCENTRATION
"I'm afraid that boy Of ours lacks
concentration"
"Oh, he has concentration enough,
only Instead Of using It on the work
he has to do he concentrates upon
how to escape doing IT,"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14

Our lesson title Is likely to be mis-
understood and therefore the teaching
misappled. Christ did not directly
nor by implication teach that eternal
life could be obtained by parting with
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-01-14
IMPROVED UNlfURM INTERNATIONAL
SUNl4YSQlO0L
LESSON
(By REV, +, b. FITZWATER, ID. D..
Teacher Of English Bible in the Mood.
Bible Institute OF Chicago)
20. 1920, Western Newspaper Union)
LESSON FOR JANUARY 16
OUR ALL FOR THE KINGDOM.
LESSON TEXT-Matt. 1860.

LESSON TEXT-Matt. 1860,
GOLDEN TEXT-Thou shalt love thy
neighbor as thyself,-Matt, 1919.
REFERENCE MATERlALr-Matt. 6:l9.
rs; Bills; Mark l0:l3-l6; | Tim. SO, 10
1913.
PRIMARY ToPIC-Jesus the Children'i
Friend
JUNIOR TOPIC-Gaining by Giving.
INTERMEDIATE AN SENIOR TOPIC
Money a Help or Il Hindrance.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Money and the Kingdom.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-01
HOLDING A HUSBAND Adele Garrison's New Phase of
 Revelations Of q Mfe

eaten so much that Pm thinking seriously of making her run to Brid geham pton instead of motoring down.
 Mrs. Ticer smiled dutifully, but I that that her mind was on something else.
 Are you going right away to ridgehampton? she asked hesle tatingly.
 Ut is a trip than can wait if yoh wish to see me about anything, l answered.
 With Light Hearts. why, I wondered if in the excite ment about the children you had for gotten that you wished to fumisate the Dacey house. I have no sulphur candles, and then, l wandered when your help was coming .I HAD forgotten,'' I said con tritelv: "but I will get the candles at Bridgehamptof. And Jim and Katie and the furniture will hot be here until tomorrow"
 That will be all right then,' she said. Jerry and me and Ticer iwll tackle one room upstairs and the kitchen today and tomorrow and try to fix 'em up. I don't mean the way you'll want them when the house is finished, but so that a decent woman can stay in 'em a few days without being afraid Of coming down with some dreadful disease, or dying With | the dirt. Then tonight we'll plaster everything tight and fumigate the
 whole house. We'll probably have
 to go over the rooms again one a a time. but tonight will help out a whole lot And then when your help gets rested, we can help them clean
 the place and get it ready for the
 painters and paperers."
 Thank you so much, Mrs. Ticer,'
 I said with little shudder at the
 picture of conditions in the Dacey
 farmhouse which she had unwittingly drawn for me. II will get the things
 at once.'' IS
 If you could bring them over to
 the farm when you return, it would
 save carrying them from here,' She
 suggested "We'll be over there
 working when you get back "Ill bring them to you" promised, slipping out to the porch
 where Dicky was smoking his after I luncheon cigar.
 Got the domestic details all set.
 tied, old dear?'' he asked, rising. I brought my hand to my fore 1 head in a saucy salute.
 Everything satisfactory, Captain.
 Then let's beat it to that tele phone. Come on !''
 And so potent had been the effec
 of tender reminiscence that I foun6
 myself caring no whit that the pro | jected telephone call was to tht house which held Edith Fairfax.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-01
DAILY FASHION SERVICE,
YOUR DRESS MUST HAVE DASH OF SPANISH
BY MARIAN HALE

New York, Aug. Tt would take more than a land and aerial defense to prevent the Spanish invasion into our United States. That is-sartorially speaking
 You simply must have a dash of the spanish about you this year
 w hosoever is the possessor of a opanlsh shawl is among the chosen. The long-lined, unbroken drape of that fr1nged shawl popularized by all the original Carnens has extended it's 1nHuence into the other creations of f9mlnine apparel.
 The urabroken waist line is essen tially Spanish as shown in two beauti- 1ul models. The gown on the left is made of an old Spanish coat of blue and gold embroidery combined with wide black satin ribbon loop in the skirt and black Georgette attached to the under arm, falling lightly at the sides.
 One might expect the wearer of the stunning black satin crepe on the right 10 break into a Spanish fandango. Georseous red poppies are embroidered m true Spanish shawl effect on the ooolce and on the long sides.
 These side pieces are not panels but are attached to the skirt. In this way does Joseph ,concede to the long skirt decrees from Paris-while propitiating American demand for free ankles.
 The shorter part of this evening gown is eight inches from the ground While the sides fall to the ankles.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-01

s The Plans Mrs. Ticer Suggested
 to Madge.
 fsse'Well I'll be, .eternally--''- Dicky Degan when the door had closed With emphasis upon his mother.
 rNo doubt" I interrupted dryly and quickly, for I heard Mrs. Ticer approaching
 f..switched. he finished, grinning maliciously at me. Why, Matilda What did you think l meant to say?" I chuckled reminiscenly as I all ways do at any reference of his to the old couplet with which he had once layed a successful jest upon me. My srict, old-fashfoned training had made me excetdingly dignff1ed and rather prudish, and when nicky--. born tease that he is-had one eve ming in the first days of his early whirlwind courtship said quietly:
 'I have a little poem I'd like you to hear. Miss Spencer" and then began~the jargon:
 Matilda ate cake and Tatilda ate jelly. Matilda went home with a pain in her" .- S1 ndO HDllIen anu iutSiio oP'SN him with a properly shocked and Indignant "Mr. Graham only to have him finish in the most innocent and astounded way:
 -Now you needn't blush and you l needn't fall dead.
 Matilda simply went him With a gA pain iN her head
 Dicky had told me afterward that the way I flushed and stamm cred and laugheh when he had finished had completed his subjugatlon.
 Madge Pushes Again.
 By love, I didn't know any girl could flush like that any more '" he had said. "It's too permanently fixed-on most of them. And you are the prettiest thing Madge, when the rush of color comes in your checks V
 It came again, that rush of color at the rem embrance of that long ago. compliment, and I looked up to see .Dicky gazing quizzically at me- but in his eyes there was the tender look which always thrills me.
 Remembering old conn., pliments! he asked. then, regardless of Mrs. Tfcer's entrance, he added, softly: Il haven't changed my opinion one whit since then. You are the ;prettlest thing in seven counties when you flush like that
 If Mrs Ticer heard him or mo- ticedmy cheeks flaming. now, she gave no sign, but simply asked in dignified fashion: e. ,s5sIs'. there: anything more you wou1ds'lke?'
 .@Not "a: -fnorsel,- Mrs:.Tfeet,'' Dicky declared, rising and smiling down at her engag gingly. Mrs, Graham has
New Britain herald., 1921-08-01
ALIENS ENTER PORT.
Kept Beyond Three Mile Limit Until
 Beginning of New Month.

New York, Aug. 1.-Two transAt- 'antic liners which spent thet week ond off Sandy Hook in order to avoid deportation of immigrants on board ,. excess of national quotas fixed fo J::ly under the new immigration law, uttered port today. They were the Megali Hellas, from Greece, with 9sS immigrants on board, and Calabria from Italy, with 400 immi grants.
 Both steamers had a number O. American passengers aboard who were obliged to wait to be landed un- lii the immigrants could be brougf' iii under the August quotas. Two other steamers, the Cedric, from Liv- erpool, and Zeeland from Antwerp also arrived today with immigrants having loafed along on the last days un in order to avoid arrival before Aug. l.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-01


 gentler folk in Pleasant Valley shud- der. And he. called Grunty Pig a number Of names that would have made many a person angry.
 sGFunty Pig, however, never even blinked. And after while Jasper Jay used. up all his special words, which he generally employed at such times. He gave Frisky Squirrel a helpless look.
 My! My" Isn't this chap thick skinned?'' he exclaimed.
 Certainty I am,' cried Grrnty Pig That's why I like to wallow in mud"
 ..Ha!" Jasper Jay sniffed. And he spoke again to Frisky Squirrel This chap is thick-headed, too. I see that I'm going to have trouble making him understand what I say"
 Frisky Squirrel merely grinned al his. companion.
 Look here, young Porker." Jas per called to GTunty Pig. ''Doesn't Farmer Green feed you?"
 The name "Porker' made Grunt! Pig look up.
 I'm Mrs. Pigs son, he said. Don call me 'Porker,'''
 ''Wen,-Pig, thenr' Jasper Ja. squalled. Doesn't Farmer Greer feed you?''
 "Yes!''
 Well, then-don't come here ant take our nuts! Didn't your mother ever teach you that things that grow
New Britain herald., 1921-08-01

on .trees-such things as nuts-be1ong. to the: people that live in the trees?",
 Does Johnnie Green live in this tree?' Grunty Pig inquired.
 "He spends half his time here or a quarter, anyhow" Jasper Jay grumbled. And you may be sure he gets his share of these beechnuts. Goodness knows he leaves few enough for me and my friend here.
 Now" Jasper went on, 'I want you to promise not to eat any more of our ruts.".
 Grunty Pig shook his head.
 "I can't promise that, exactly he said. But I'll promise not to eat any that I don't find on the ground D 'Huh!" Jasper Jay scoffed. That l means that you won't eat any nuts l that you can't reach. That's no promise at all It's nothing but a threat. It's the same as sayiny that you're going to eat every nut that drops off this tree"
 i Grunty Pig made no reply. He would have wandered on, but for a fresh breeze that had begun to whip the branches of the beech tree. He l decided to wait there. More burs might fall. And Grunty wanted to l dropped.
 "Go Hone!" Jasper Jay shrieked at him. ''Go back to your pigper where you belong. We don't want you here" And he said many more things that were still ruder.
 But Grunty Pig never showed tht least sign of anger. He didn't ever let Jasper Jay know that he hat | <Ji I L.. waddled off down the road. Ant Frisky Squirrel followed him through the tree tops. When they had travelet out of Jasper Jays sight and hearing Frisky asked Grunty Pig a question
 T should like to know" he said how you managed to keep still whel Jasper was abusing you. I know tha should have lost my temper. Cal it be that you didn't hear what h said?"
 "Oh. I heard him clearly enough, said Grunty. But there was n sense in my getting angry with him
 If he had been standing on tn
 ground, near me, he would neve
 have dared talk to me as he did. Jas ' per Jay called me names because h
 was safe in the tree. If he hadn , had that tree to help him he'd neve } have dared to say what he did, ITO tell the truth, I am Bit ou , of patience with that beech tree,
 Grunty confessed. ''It played me mean trick, and I hope there'l1 be
 raging wind tonight that will rob of every bur it has-Id uproot tn beech,' he added. If I didn't lik
 beechnuts so much"
 7 Well you are an odd one" sai
 Frisky Squirrel.
 If ev/ybody was as odd as I ar
 there'd be fewer Jasper Jays in tn 7 world" Grunty Pig declared ..
 Tomorrow-Moses Mouse Puts
 Brand New Idea Into Gruntys Heat r Copyright 1921 By The Metropolita v Newspaper Service).
New Britain herald., 1921-08-01
FLORIAN GIRLS AT PALACE

The new bill at the Palace for Mon- day. Tuesday and Wednesday features the Keith vaudeville healthier, "The Florlan Girls" in a clever singing of ferlng. Other acts include Al Hayes in riding novelty; Kramer and Johnson, an excellent comedy couple, and Harry kenean in songs and stories. The photoplay bill is headed by the photo play version of the once famous stage play, "Milestones.'' As a stage play it was one of the biggest hits on Broad way where it had a very successful run, and it is said that the photoplay yer sion will be just as popular. A. new episode of "The Averaging Arrow and other short subjects make up, the bal ance of the bill