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Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
ByT.T.MAxEY
@, Western Newspaper umoh'
"THE ELECTRIC SHIP"


-rHE NEW MEXICO was the frst
i battleship constructed In the
United States. to be propelled by
electricity.
This ship is 624 feet long, weighs
$1,000 tons and from the water-line
to the top Of the mast Is as high as
a ten-story building.
To drive 1t q knots an hour re-
quires $4,000 horse power Her OIL
burning engines are fed from TANKS
which carry approximately 1,OOOOOO
gallons Of oil. It's nine boilers pro-
duce $4,000 horse power OF steam
energy. This steam turns two tur-
bines which develop $1,000 morse
power. These turbines are marvellous
savers Of fuel and space. Each tur'
bne is connected to an electric gen.
orator. Each generator produces
10000 horse power of electrical
energy.
Huge cables carry this current to
the control board from which the en-
gineer operates the ship. From this
point this power is sent to four giant
motors of 1000 horse power each
one of which is attached to each pro-
peller shaft.
"Let electricity DO 1t" is the motto
on the New Mexico. Electricity re-
wolves the gun turrets, moves, loads
and fires the guns; raises the anchor'
moves the rudder and pushes the snip
lowers the boats, pumps the water
runs the machine and blacksmith
shops, heats and lights the boat; op'
crates the Interior communicating hre
protection, refrigerating, yenfilatlng
and telephone systems and wireless IN
struments; peels potatoes washes
dishes, mixes the bread dough, washes
and irons the clothes in the laundry
sterilizes the instruments in the nos
pital and does numerous other un
lookedf-r stunts.
III every sense of the word, the ne"
Mexico Is an electric ship.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
@, Western Newspaper Union.
THE CAVERNS OF LURAY
BY ByI.T.MAxEY

IN THE midst of the broad winding
j valley of the Shenandoah River
the Daughter of the Stars as the In
dians called tin northwestern VIZ
ginia, fianked on the east by line
Of mountains known as the Massa-
nuttons and on the west by the main
chain OF the Blue Ridge range, is the
quaint, oldish town Of Luray.
Ten miles west is Cave Hill, under
which Is one Of our great natural
curoslties-the Luray Caverns, to
which have come to wonder, study and
admire, scientists, explorers and tour
lists from every quarter.
Here the mysterious workings or
nature have produced veritable un-
derground fairy palace, with miles OF
passageways lined with an Infinite
variety of curious, gigantic and won
derful formations. Almost every
object Of nature seems to be repro
duced with surprising reality. The In
descrlbably fantastic groupings OF
the weird and grotesque formations
the beauty and the coloring OF the
titanic tapestry effects and the trans
lucent and symmetrical arrangement
appear to be the handiwork Of nature
In a playful mood.
One chamber measures almost 4OO
feet in length by 125 feet In width.
Others possess lofty. arched and elab-
orately ornamented domes A most
marvellous formation bears strong re-
semblance to gigantic pipe-organ.
When struck, these chimes give out
low, sweet. full notes which re-ecno
rather spookily through the surround
ing caverns.
This cavern is brilliantly electric
lighted, surprisingly free from damp
ness-ln fact the atmosphere Is pleas,
ingly delightful, the normal, year-round
temperature Is about b degrees ano
the journey through II an entirely new
- poYsl and unusual sensation.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
=, Western Newspaper Union.
GEAR OF SMOKESTACK
ByT.T.MAxEY

SrHERE are some smokestacks that
/ are unbelievably big--too big 70
be true--but the one recently COM
pleted for the reduction works OF the
Anaconda Copper Mining company al
Anaconda, Montana, sets up now
world record.
The concrete base on which this
gigantic structure stands required lls
cars of crushed rock, SO cars Of SAND
and 2O,S90 sacks Of cement to com
plete and weighs approximately s,2oo
tons.
The stack proper is constructed OF
specially shaped blocks or bricks
about two and one-half times the size
Of the ordinary brick and 1t took q
4o4,872 Of these larger units to COM
plete the Job.
To make the mortar necessary to
lay these brick required II cars Of
sand, 81 cars Of fre clay and 1880
sacks Of cement. The estlmated
weight Of the brick work is 2S.SlO
tons.
fhe exterior diameter Of this smoke
and-gas elevator is s6 feet at the base
while the interior diameter at the top
tapers down to 90 feet. The wall 10
22 inches thick at the top. The max
imum height Of the stack and Its base
ID 6S5 feet IN inches.
Smokestacks of extreme size are
desirable and in fact necessary. in con-
nection with certain classes OF mining
operations, to prevent the destruction
Of vegetation by the extensive guam
titles Of strong and poisonous Fumes
and gases which result from the 70
ducing operations.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
Concerning Wood Dreams

To dream you are in the woods sig
mites wealth 70 dream OF wood
cutter denotes good luck. To dream
Of n woodman signifies enibarrass-
ments. To dream of wooden shoes sig
niiies hasty journey. To dream OF
wood snake denotes SANDER To dream
of wooden spoons shows an avarlclous
and hard-hearted neighbor. To dream
of woodpile shows a man In love
with some ill-natured woman. TO
dream YOU are In II woodward denotes
happy change Of fortune.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
@, Western Newspaper Union.
UNCLE SANS GIANT
WIRELESS
By T.MAxEY

AT GREENBURY POINT, near
"A Annapolis, Maryland, Is located
the great, high-power radio station,
owned and operated by Uncle Sam.
Built as war measure, for the In
surance of uninterrupted communica-
tion with our army In France, In the
event that for any reason the cables
were put out OF commission, as well
as to provide added facilities for keep
Ing In touch with and directing the
movements Of vessels at sea, II has
successfully bridged the seas OF the
world and made good"
Four gigantic, steel towers 600 feet
high, set $50 feet apart and In the
form of a square, support the massive
web of super-sensidve wires from
which outgoing electric waves mop
off" into space and to which the In
coming waves from afar are attracted.
The energy by which the station
is operated is obtained from nearby
power plant-a suitable operating
building. power-transformer house,
quarters for the maintaining and op-
Grating forces, store house for repair
materials and other necessary equip
ment having been erected at an ad-
vantageous and adjacent location.
The far-reachIng importance Of this
miracle-like station which performs
the seemingly impossible comes home
to one when he understands that II
successfully handles radio traffic direct
with France, Italy. Germany, Norway
other radio stations In this country
and Its outlying possessions and all
U. S. Navy and all properly-equipped
merc.a..i and other vessels, no matte
In what far-away part OF the wor'
they may be located
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
Answered..

For reasons of economy certain
dowager had to part with her butler,
relates an English exchange. She gave
him Il cordial reference to prospec-
tive employer. A few days later she
was annoyed to get catechism OF
questions from this lady WAS he cour-
teous, gentlemanly, honest, and of dis
tinguished appearance?" To which
she replied: THE Dowager Lady
Blank wishes to say that If her butler
owned half the virtues enumerated she
would have married him herself years
ago"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
M.,t lmportatlons From china.

Chinese meats Imported mo ''iis
country consist of hams and sh'iSaRe'
The hams ara cured In manner
similar to ours, have a peculiar ouo',
are small, and of poor quality ]udeeo
by American tastes The sausage =
prepared from pork. and is about 'he
size of thin frankfurter' IS mar.
and oily. and HIS an odor pronouhceu
UNPLEASANT to The occidental hose'
These products are consumer ~.
clusively by the Chinese, who cohs'ue'
them quite q del'cacy.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12

= FOR QUICK
sale. Virginia farm (near N.
C. line). 200 acres fine land,
nearly level, good buildings;
fronting improved pike. only
one mile from railroad and
banking town. Several N. c.
farmers in same neighborhood.
Price reduced from $40. 900 to
$4,000 for immediate sale.
Write for full particulars.
Venable & Ford, Lynchburg,
Va. st
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
NOTICE 0fDISSOLUTION

tH
Notice Is hereby given that the pal
nership heretofore subsisting betwe
the undersigned, as opening q mercha
tile business In the Town of RoaAd
Rapids, N. C.. under the firm name
Saunders and Mohorn, has been disso
ed by mutual consent, and as from
date hereof all debts due to and owl
by the said late firm will be receiy
and paid respectively by j. r. Moho|
who will continue to carry on said bJ
nessunder the firm name Of j. K. \
horn.
Dated this the lst day Of Augq
A. d. 1921.
w. s. Saunders :
j. X. Mohorn.
8-5.4t
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
Needed Immediate Attention.

A little miss, age four years, went TO
the country to spend a week with her
married brother. He was bringing
her home In his wagon drawn by Two
mules. On the way he stopped at q
country. store. While in the store one
of the mules let out "Hee-Haw
The little girl jumped out Of the wagon
and almost out Of breath ran to her
brother, exclaiming, "Oh, Alfred, come
quick, one of the mules has the hic-
coughs"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
lfs In Mythology.

New York Telegram-"It's just pos
sible that Venus mightn't have gotten
that golden apple from Adonis.'
Thasso In which case Paris mightn't
have gone hunting and got killed by a
wild boar.-Boston Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
RUBBING Il In.

She (bltterly) -"My parents literal
Nv sold me to you He (still more
bitterly)-"YOu needn't twit me with
nv unfortunate financial investment"
Boston Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
warld Calls for Service.

He serves best. who serves most and
he should serve most who Is best
equipped for service. Unless he 90
serve crooked paths will not be made
straight, or errors corrected. Today
service alone exalts the man.--R'
change.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12

The air is 50 pure In Arequipa,
Peru. that from the observatory ut
that place, $3.50 feet above the sea.
black spot, one inch In diameter,
placed on a wide disc, has been seen
distance Of II miles through q 1s-
inch telescope.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
Notice Of Dissolution Of Partnership

Notice is hereby given Of the disso-
luton, by mutual agreement, Of the
partnership of Mr.. W. L. Long and
Mr.. E. A. Matthews, attorneys at law.
His duties as an officer of the corpor-
atoms with which he il connected re-
ouire the entire time of Mr.. Long and
necessitate his retirement from the
general practice of law. Mr.. Mat
thews will continue the practice OF law
at Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina,
with Offices in the First National Bank
Building. =,
S-l2-6t 4. a. Matthew's
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
a.lolum Greatest Battle Center.

Belgium Greatest Battle Center.
The little country Of Belgium has
been the scene of more important bat
ties than any other country of the
world.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
FRAMING LUMBER, SHORT
dimensions, ($15. .O0) fifteen
dollars per M, delivered on
ground. W. T. Parker, Wei
don, N. c. 4t

WE WILL BE GLADTO QUOTE
YOU on a deep we'll any size any
depth any where and also wa
ter plants. j. F. & R. M. White,
we'll drillers and water supply
contractors, Norlina, N. Z. At
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1921-08-12
Classified Advt. Column

FOR RENT-THREE UNFUR-
nished rooms in private resi-
dence. Address H., care OF
Herald.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08

The Dairy herd of the Fort Hays
Experiment Station will be reduced
to twelve head of milking stock
Seventeen head of high grade Hol-
stein cows and seven head of calves
will be sold. These calves are all
from high producing cows and were
sired by Sir CarlOtta Hays Henger-
weld, now in service in the herd main
tanned at the state mental hospital at
Topeka. All of this stock has been
tested for tuberculosis under the
direction of the State Livestock SAM
tary Commissioner, and can be seen
at the Dairy Barn. Prices range
from $500 upward. This is a
splendid opportunity to get some very
good milking stock.
L. c. Aicher, Sup't.
d1t2 Fort Hays Experiment Station.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08

To be ambitions of true honor, Of
the true glory and perfection of our
natures. is the very incentive Of vir-
tue but 10 be ambitions Of titles, of
place. of ceremonial respects and civil
pageantry. is as vain and little as the
things are which we court-Sir Philip
Sidney.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
Eaoa and NutrItion-

Geese lay the best eggs from the
point Of view of nOurishment. Then
come ducks and guinea fowl. Hens
are fourth on the list, with turkeys
and plOvers following. but it is the
hen on which the world depends for
its egg supply.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08

institutions for research work to make
a healthier and happier people.
Great strides have been made in
medical arts and methods the last few
years, especially is that true in the
field of chronic diseases.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
The Thermos Bottle.

A thermos bottle is n double-walled
receptacle. The air in the space be-
tween the walls is completely eN-
hausted and the walls are silvered
like mirror So as 10 reflect radia-
ton. This guards against the access
of heat or cold from without.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church
H. Mac D. Thompson, Pastor.
Sunday School at 8 AS a. m.
Morning worship at IL a. m.
Theme, "The Unfinished Task"
B. Y. P. U. at $50 p. m.
Junior Union at $50 p. m.
Evening Worship at 1880.
Theme, ga Christless World"
Rev. H. Mac D. Thompson was call
ed to Topeka, to attend a very import
ant Conference of Baptist Leaders
which met at $50 Wednesday.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
Presbyterian Church

ANSSDyteElah Shurcn
Gerrit Snyder, pastor.
GAS a. m. Bible School. Come
and join some class.
11:00 a. m. Morning service. Ser
mon subject, "The purpose of Edu-
cation"
$3.50 p. m. Young peoples social
hour at the Manse.
$50 p. m. Devotional hour.
The Sunday School has sent $4,000
to the Near East Fund. Preparation
IS being made for Christmas enter
tainment Christmas night. The offer
ing that night will be for the work in
Syria and Persia.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
THE CHURCHES

St. MichaePs Episcopal Church
Fort and Crawford Streets
9:45 a. m. Sunday School.
1890 a. m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon.
All Welcome.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
DIR. BROWN
WILL BE III

= WILL BE III
SalinA, Monday, December 18th, at
the Planter Hotel. In Wilson
Tuesday, the goth, at the Midland
THE 2IST, AT THE u. P. HOTEL,
Hotel. In ELLIS, WEDNESDAY,
and in WAKeeney, Thursday, the
22nd, at the American Hotel.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
Seamless soats Made Of steel

Seamless boats are now nodded ont
Of thin steel. a plate of the metal is
run into a huge hydraulic press. which
forces or stamps il into the form OF
a boat and turns 1t out virtually ready
for the sea
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
For One Day Only
On His Regular Monthly Visits

HOURS 8 a. m. to Pm
The master minds of the age are
devoted to the conquering Of disease.
The desire for personal gain, fame
or power is gradually being replaced
by the desire to benefit humanity.
Vast sums are being expended yearly
in great laboratories and pathological
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08
PILES

Bleeding, Blind or Protruding Piles
quickly and permanently cured
WITHOUT THE KNIFE. No cutting.
no chloroform or other dangerous
anesthetic used. He gives a contract
and guarantees to cure every case he
treats, no matter how long standing,
or refund every cent of your money.
If you are afflicted with this pain
full and troublesome malady it will
pay you to call and have a talk with
him.
The doctor is authorized by the
State of Kansas to treat all chronic
diseases of men and women.
Examination and consultation Free
and confidential.
Office Address:
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08

The Ladies of the Lutheran Church
viii hold a continuation of their
Bazaar at the Havemann Furniture
Store, December 18th. Come get
your Christmas gifts. d8t2
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08

Mr.. Thomas, the Eden Factory Re-
preventative, would like to hear from
all the owners of the Eden Electric
Washing Machines. Phone Ward &
Kissing Electric Shop.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08

DR.. Brown treats diseases of the
Stomach, Liver, Blood, Skin, Nerves,
Heart, Spleen, Kidneys, Bladder, Sex
ual Diseases, Diseases of Women,
Rheumatism, Diabetes, Catarrh, Bed
Wetting, certain forms of Paralysis,
Weak Lungs, Asthma, Bronchitis, APP
pendicitis, Gall Stones, Golfers,
Tumors, BiliOusness, Dyspepsia,
Dropsy, Emaciation, Epilepsy, Head
ache, Sleeplessness, Neurasthenia,
Obesity, Pleurisy, Scrofulous Diseases
of Men.
If you have Kidney or Bladder
troubles bring an ounce bottle of your
urine for analysis.
The doctor furnishes all his own
medicines.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-12-08

Mrs. Harriet Allard of Manhat-
tan, in her lecture last Tuesday at
the Extension School on the "Fami-
ly Budget" said, lust enough" left
for poor old dad to pay for the
brushing of his hat Big sister had
asked for a school dress and party
dress. several hats and a lot of
things. Brother wanted a suit and
an Overcoat and a hat. Mother
was content to have enough money
TO make over some old clothes. "
The speaker then related that often
the daughter thought that her
mother was old fashioned and out
Of style but when she helped to
make up the family budget she
could see that lack of money was
the cause for her mothers lack of
taste. The speaker said that the
whole family should be called in to
decide what is needed in making
out the family budget There is no
need in guess work in this matter
for it is pretty well settled how
much is needed for all our wants.
A list of percentages of the average
income was then given to-wit: Shell
ter, rent, taxes, II to 20 per cent;
food, meat, vegetables. 35 to 40 per
cent; clothing, 20 per cent; Operat-
ing, light, laundry and heat, 10 per
cent; general living. education,
amusement, travel, insurance, doc
tor bills. and savings, SO per cent.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-12

fish Speaking Union. Ii was presid-
ed over by Captain Frederick +.
Guest, air secretary
In his address. Ambassador Harvey
alluded to President Hardings proc
lamation making the Gay a national
holiday, and pointed out the coinci-
dence of The days falling on the three
hundred and first anniversary of the
landing of the Mayflower.
On the bank of the Potomac" he
said, lin the sacred soil of Arlington
Cemetery, the body of our unknown
soldier was lowered reverently to rest
On the other side of that historic
river, in the capital, for the first
time in history are gathered the fore
most statesmen from the uttermost
PARTS Of the earth in common de-
termination to find for the distracted
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-12
Says America Used
Force to Dissolve
Haitian Assembly

WASHINGTON, Nov. IL. - Dissolu
ton of the Haitian assembly, which
had refused to adopt a new constitu-
ton permitting ratification of a trea-
ty with the United States, drawn ac-
cording to the demands of the Ameri-
can government, was forced by the
A." merican expeditionary command I'm
der orders from Washington" Briga-
der General E. X. Cole of the marine
corps, testified today before senate
committee Investigating the Ameri-
can occupation.
General Cole, who commanded the
first expedition of marines sent to
Haiti, said he had informed President
d'Artiguenave that che must issue a
decree dissolving the assembly" add
ing that he carried with him on the
visit to the presidential residence
military decree to the same effect for
use in case the president refused to
acoede to the. demands. g.
His instructions, the general said.
were to get the decree from d'Artjg-
uenave If possible. but to use military
force if necessary.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-12
Shoppers Weekly Market Page and Guide: Continued

people of the world a way to peace
and happiness, which constitutes
their priceless heritage, from the
maker of the universe. A memorial
to our patriotic dead, a harbinger of
hope for all the living-such is the
true purport Of this, our holy day"
Ambassador Harvey asked rhetori-
cally if HISTORY must be forever main
ly a narration of warfare.
The strength of a country Is not
measured by armies and navies," he
declared. "A school house at a cross
roads is more potent ultimately than
a dreadnaught of the seas. One lit
tie church on hill is worth a score
of regiments. Tolerance has sup
planted its anthesis as an actual
force. A peculiar response bility de.
Velops upon our two peoples not only
to maintain but to enhance the new
better, higher power among men. Mu.
tual respect, confidence and toler-
ance-thoSe are the essentials OF
that genius for cooperation which
has already won for our Christian
president the hearts of our own peo
pie, and is destined. ! believe, to
fetch the English speaking race into
Il harmonious relationship so nearly
perfect that all mankind will realize
in the near future that there is more
power aid glory in Lead, Kindly
Light than in all the fighting an.
thems OF the world"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-11-12
Football Results

At Portland, Me: Bowdoin 20;
Tufts 0.
At Fort Collins, Colo: University
of Denver 21; Colorado Aggies IA.
At Boise: Idaho 81; Wyoming 3.
At Ames, Iowa: Ames z; Kansas
Aggies 0:
At Grinnell: Grinnep 10; Cornell Q
At Cedar Rapids: Coe SO; Knox O.
At DEBORAH Iowa: Luther 80; Up.
per Iowa z.
At Keokuk: Keouk Z; Fort Madi
son 6. =
At Hastings, Neb: Hastings Col.
lege II; Cotner College of Lincoln 0.
At Grand Island: Nebraska Yves
leyan II; Grand Island College 0.
At Pasadena: Pacific Fleet "a;
Camp Lewis 0.
At BoZeman: University of Mon
tana IA; Montana State College Z.
At Corvallis: Washington State z:
Oregon Aggies 8.
AT Des Moines: Still College 7: St.
Ambrose College T.
At Oskaloosa. Iowa: Penn College
6; Iowa State Teachers IA.
At Logan. Utah: Utah Agriculture
al College 20; College of Idaho 0.