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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Henderson, county property
valuation OF approximately 100000 900
Is shown on the tax books for the 1921
assessment, which we're received by
the board OF county commissioners at
an adjourned meeting held for that
purpose This is In comparison with
valuation last year OF 100000, 900
given in round figures
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Reference Case Is Postponed.

Charlotte.-An indefinite postpone
ment OF the reference case In the ae-
ton hetween Hardaway Construction
company against the Western Carolina
Power company and the Western Caro-
lima company against the Hardaway
company in a counter CLAIM, set for
Jnlv II in this city. has been taken
and attorneys said they "a not know
when the reference would be fixed Dy
the courts.
The reference was to tavs besun ne-
fore ]. u. Swain ~ As expected 70
last sir weeks or sr
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

urham.-Durham's new Carnegie
library was formally presented to the
city and county and thrown open TO
the public. The new $4,000 structure,
housing 5000 volumes was formally
presented by T. b. Fuller, vice.chair-
man of the library board. acting for
General Julian S. Carr. chairman, who
was absent from the city.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
injured In Fioht With Bear.

acknowledgements bear
with three cubs. Walter Poster Of Old
Fort relied upon his pocket knife to
save him and during the melee suf-
fered badly mangled arm. while the
big bear was later found dead abou
200 wards from the scene OF the en-
counter. p. II. Mashbern. who was
near Mr. Poster when the bear attack
al him killed two OF the cubs with a
shotgun but was unable to reach the
dense underbrush where Mr.. Poster
wres,led with the big one until after
the scrap"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

punn.--Instruments for Dunn's new
bo-piece band have arrived and are be-
Ine distributed to the prospective play
ers Former Lieutenant Schmidt. who
directed resimantal band overseas
during the war. now editor Of The Ben.
son Review, has been employed to
teach the bandsmen and expects to
have the organization In condition to
play for the public soon.
The band numbers several members
OF the Oasis Temple band who hav'
their homes here and 10 made up
tirelv Of skille musicians.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Irish Situation DeadIocked,

London.-The Irish situation, 1t was
declared in responsible quarters, has
developed into virtually deadlock be.
tween Premier Lloyd George and Sir
James Craig. the Ulster premier, and
the latter has been given an opportu-
nifty to go to Belfast to see il any.
thing can be done in the circum.
stances.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Dunn,-Dunn property owners are
taking advantage Of the low prices Of
building material and are building
more houses than at any time during
the last decade. During the year for
ty-three dwellings have been complet-
ed and there are now in process OF
construction and planned almost an
equal number additional.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
A,h.n,r,. e,nks euv Bonds.

emarle.-Albemarle has just sold
its $4,000 OF school bonds which were
voted March I. The three banks OF
Albemarle, stanly Bank and Trust Co.,
csbarrus Savings bank. and the First
National bank OF Albemarle, together
have taken the entire issue at par
plus accrued interest, These are six
per cent bonds and the town ia to he
congratulated upon selling these bonds
at par, and the banks Of the town are
being highly commended for their pe.
triotic action In so promptly absorbing
the loan.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
UtiIItje, comp,nv B.nkrup,

Little Rock.-Suit was filed In the
United States district court here ask
ing for the appointment Of receiver
for the Arkansas Light & Power Co.,
corporation operating public utilities
In a score or more OF towns of the
state, and the Citizens Ice & Utilities
Co., Of Junction City, Ark, subsi-
diary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
General McAndreW Very Ill.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. General James
W. McAndrew, president of the gen.
eral staff college and former chief-of.
staff for General Pershing in France,
was in serious condition at the Wal
ter Reed army hospital,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Washington, Considerable rain fell
during the past week in most sections
of the cotton belt, although it con.
tinued dry in some localities. particu.
larry east OF the Mississippi river, the
weekly crop bulletin Of the department
OF agriculture said.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Charlotte. Charlotte postoffice re-
ceipts for the year ending June 80,
1921, aggregated s42S 1914. an IN
crease over the previous year of $685.
226.29. Postage stamps. parcel post,
cards, etc, are included in the re-
ceipts. but revenue stamps are not.
The receipts for the previous year
amounted to s375,612.S5 The increase
amounts to Is per cent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Jusserand Cancels Leave.

MISUNDERSTANDING Of iner-
national conferences here on dissrms-
nent and Pacific questions caused
Jules ]. Jusserand. French ambasas-
dor to make an eleventh-hour change
in plans for a leave Of absence in
France.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Kinston. marked reduction In
the tobacco crop as forecasted by the
Department of Agriculture is the most
encouraging news that tens OF thou
sands OF growers in this belt have
beard in months. The drop In produc-
tion may help to bring better prices
this fall.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

High Point. - Organization of the
North Carolina Holstein.Fresian asso-
citation was effected at a meeting OF
cattle breeders Of the state here. The
association will do much to promote
the cattle industry In the state.
High Point was selected as head
quarters OF the organization.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Hun Lieute nants Convicted.

Leipsic, Germany.-Lieutenant Dit
mar and Lieutenant Boldt, charged
with murder in the first depree for
firing on life boats after the Canadian
hospital ship Llandovery Castle had
been torpedoed in the summer Of 1918,
we're each sentenced to four years i'm.
prisonment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Winston.Salem. The Rotary club
sent an appeal to Governor Morrison
to call an extra session OF the legisla-
ture. This city also forwarded state
ment to the governor which shows ex-
penses for the past year Of s1.536,266.s4
compared with an approximate esti-
mate OF s1,34l,S30 receipts for the
coming year.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Hendersonville. Andy Laughter
alias Joe Jackson, convicted in Polk
county in 1911 for killing his wife and
sentenced to 20 years in the peniten.
tiary, was captured after desperate
battle on Forge mountain, Henderson
county. by Sheriff U. A. Grant. At the
time OF his arrest Laughter was max.
ing a run OF moonshine whiskey
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Lono.Liyed Methodist Pastors

Chicago.-There are thirty ministers
over 80 years Of age in the Methodist
Episcopal church. There is one min.
lister over IS years OF age ,one nearly
81 years, and three about Sc years.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Use Crude Oil and Cotton.

Enid. Okla. 49, Crude oil and cotton
we're substituted for the customary tar
and feathers by masked men. who re
moved Walter Billings, a wealthy
theater owner and real estate dealer
from bis automobile TO the country and
whipped him.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Lumberton.--H Floyd. negro,
aged los years. died recently at his
home, near Fairmont, Robson coun-
ty. Uncle Henry was one OF the
oldest men In the State and had been
very active until short time before
his death.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
aad conditions h KEW.

Warsaw Conditions in Kiev, in the
Ukraine, are reported worse than al
any time since the troubles In Russia
began.
Weird reached Warsaw recently that
the population OF the city had dwin'
died to something like 100000 persons,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Heavy Duty on Hides.

Washington. Hides, raw, green and
bickled-were thrown off the Fordney
tariff free list by the House, which
voted 152 to 81, to impose an ad va
loren duty OF Is per cent, to be fol
lowed by another amendment taxing
all leather products, including shoes.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Paris. - France has informed Ger.
many that she will continue the occu-
patton of the Rhine region until Ger
many has complied with the conditions
Of the Treaty Of Versailles relative to
the punishment Of those who violated
the rules Of civilized warfare in the
world war.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Forest Experiment Station.

New Orleans Southern timber and
the various uses TO which Il can be
adopted will be studied by q stan OF
technical experts working out Of a
forest experiment station to be estab'
lished here by the Bnited States for
est service.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

New York Especially One ring val
ued at $4,000, from nearly $4,000
worth OF jewelry lost several days ago
by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coddington OF
Charlotte. N. c.. In the Vanderbilt ho-
tel, was recovered. according to hotel
and insurance authorities.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Fifty Elremen Overoome.

New York-Fifty fremen we're over
come in fighting a s1,O00,0OO fire in
the building of the Phoenix Cheese
company, on Greenwich street, on the
West Side of Lower Manhattan.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Fire and BLOT In Penitentiary.

Pittsburgh. - Six persons were in.
jured and ten factory buildings de-
stroyed in riot and fire at Western
penitentiary here. Police and deputy
sheriffs from all parts of the city as.
sisted the prison guards in holding the
prisoners while the tiremen put out
the flames.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Rockingham, = Rockingham will
soon have working tools that will be
equal OF any town in the country
and vastly superior to the majority
About two weeks ago the town
commissioners placed an order for the
best and newest fire fighting machine
made--a La France truck that will
cost about $12,550.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Hamlet.-The first annual peach
show and institute OF the sand hills
OF the Carolinas will be conducted by
the chamber of commerce of Hamlet
July 20.
The U. S. department Of agriculture
and the departments Of agriculture
Of the two Carolnas are cooperating
In making this institute school Of
practical value to the grower and
those who are considering putting in
orchards.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Must Have Warrants.

Lynchburg, Wa government rev.
enue agent or prohibition agent not
armed with warrant for search or
seizure is not an employee of the gov
eminent at the time, was the ruling
In the district court here.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
More Trouble In Mexico,

Mexico City.-Federal troops have
been dispatched to the State of Tam
aulpias and San Louis Potosi TO put
down rebellious movements headed by
Daniel Martinez Herrera, Gen. Alejan.
dro Chao and Lieut.. Col Horatio Mu-
noz.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Woman SO, 18th Child.

Bland, Mo.-Mrs. Amanda Martin SIS
years old, has presented her husband
with fine, healthy boy. The father
is 70 years old. Neighbors have pre-
scented Martin with new suit OF
clothes. The baby is Mrs. Martins
thirteenth.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
hardIna sIans Navy elII.

Washington.-The annual naval ap.
preparation bill was signed by Presi-
dent Harding.
The bill carries approximately four
hundred and ten million dollars.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Cracks Forced to Retreat.

Paris.-A column Of Turkish Nation
alists attacked the Greeks west Of
Brussa. Asia Minor, and the Greeks
we're forced to retreat after suffering
losses, says a dispatch from Angora.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
psath Of Harry Hawker.

Londo-.--Harry G. Hawker, the fam
Gus aviator, was killed on the Hendon
Flying Field His machine burst into
flames as II aliehted on the field.
Hawker achieved fame when he at
tempted a transatlantic flight from
the Canadian coast to Ireland.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Steamer Strikes Mine,

London.--A dispatch from Lloyd's
from Kustendje, Rumania, says the
British steamer General Turner bound
from the Danube to Rotterdam with
grain and cattle struck mine OF
Caliakra and sank. The crew were
saved
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Formulation pesertIno Towns

Sidney, N. s. W.-Inactivity in the
copper mining industry has caused the
practical desertion Of the population
from the towns of Cobar and Broken
Hills.
At one time Cobar boosted OF popu.
lation Of several thousand people.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Hanoed Without conf.ssino

Griffin, Ga-Jack Kelley was hang
ed here for the murder of Leroy Trek
Ter, an Atlanta taxicab driver. Kelloy
never confessed the crime.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
President Wins a Victory.

Washington, - The administration
won its battle in Congress when the
Senate, responding to President Hard
ings recent request, recommitted the
soldiers bonus bill.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
lnxsAtIaate ku klux Khan.

Pensacola, Fla. Both federal ana
state officials are conducting an in
vestigation into the activities Of an
alleged organization Of the Ku Klux
Khan here. Chris Lochas. the man
who was ordered to leave town by
the alleged klansmen. has returned.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Rise 10 Sam Browne Belts.

washington-With the war depart.
ments order restoring the Sam
Browne belt for all commissioned Of
fcers. prices of this article Of equip
ment, which had been drug on the
market. Immediately begon to soar
skyward.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
rraInman Meets Death

Triton, Cas-. F Webb OF valdosta,
Ga, freight conductor OF the Georgia
Southern & Florida railroad, was scald.
ed to death and three trainmen in
jured when southbound freight train
was wrecked.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
The Wnrld Cation cron.

Washington,-The world cotton CROP
OF the year lS2O.21 is placed at 49,
$4,000 bales Of $50 pounds gross, OF
AIS pounds net by the bureau Of mar
kets and crop estimates
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
international Marriage.

New York.-Another American wo-
man is soon to be married into the
British peerage. il was disclosed here
when a license was issued to Lord
Queensborough and Miss Edith Starr
of New York.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Brazilians Are Worried.

Rio Acknowledgements from Wash
ington that the tariff bill places a 10
per cent ad valorem duty on hides
caused CONSERVATION among Brazilian
hide exporters.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
10000 stills In Porto Rico.

San Juan, P. R.-There are 10000
stills in operation in the island, in
violation of the volstead act and local
Jaws, in the opinion of the prohibition
directors staff.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Press Endorses Marketing plan.

Washington, Ga.--Co-operative mar
keting of cotton as outlined in an ad-
dress by e. =. Elmore. Of the Georgia
Farmers Cooperative association,
was unanimously endorsed at the an
nual convention 4 the Georgia Press
association.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
lt.Iy Fayors pIssrm.men, Idea,

Rome.-The foreign ministry OIL.
cially notified the American embassy
that President Harding's plan for a
conference for the limitation Of arma
ments meets with the full approval OF
the Italian government.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
$50. 100000 Live Stock Pool.

Chicago.-The s5O,OOO,OOO livestock
pool subscribed by bankers at recent
conferences here and In New YorE
will be in operation July IS, Everett c
Brown. president OF the National Live
stock Exchange, said.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
plane Smash Kills -Four.

Oakland Calif.--An airplane from
Jascuzzi Brothers airplane factory in
Berkeley fell at Modesto, killing the
pilot and three passengers, according
to word received by the Oakland Tri.
bune,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Did Not Endorse Soldier Bonus.

Cleveland, O.-The Rainbow Divis-
ion Veterans association failed to en-
dorse an immediate cash bonus for
former soldiers at the closing season.
OF their annual convention here.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Tariff Rates on Dyes Stands.

Washington.-After refusing by a
vote OF 122 to 106 to eliminate the
three-year dye embargo from the Ford
ney bill, the house jumped suddenly
into a partisan fight over oil.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Washington Senator Dial announc-
ed that he would stand by the admins
tration in its position respecting the
postponement Of adjusted soldiers
compensation bill.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Fierce Fighting In Belfast.

Belfast. = A fierce gun duel was
fought in the York street and north
Queen street areas. Shipping began
early and continued throughout the
entire day
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Canucks to Build School

Woonsocket, r. 1.-The French Ca
nadians Of this city have launched a
campaign for the purpose OF raising
100000 for the erection of a textile
and manual training school here
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

London. Eamonn de Valera and
the other Irish republican leaders who
are to participate in the conference
with Prime Minister Lloyd George
here. has arrived in London from Dub
lin.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Disqualified BY Advanced Aas.

Berlin.-Prot Lujo Brentano. who
has been informally considered by the
cabinet as German ambassador to the
United States, has notified the govern.
ment that he is not available because
of advanced years.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Nine Killed In Aims.

Berne, Switzerland.-Nine mountain
climbers, including Professor Schaeft-
lain, an Austrian, are reported to have
been killed in series OF accidents
in the eastern Alps.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Paris.-Cardinal Dubois, archbishop
Of Paris, called upon the people to
pray for rain because of the prolonged
drought. which has caused much dam
age and much suffering.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
To Lean Liberia 5000, 900.

Washington. state department
having made its recommendations, the
application OF Liberia for a S5,0O0,O 900
loan is now Congress for final decis-
ion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22

Washington OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
the house from North Carolina who
were in Washington attended the fu-
neral of Enoch l.. Austin. son Of Mrs.
NJ. C. Austin, OF Asheville The boy
was a member of the 3oth division
and was killed in France.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Bomb Outrage in Huenos Aires.

Buenos Aires-A powerful bomb was
exploded in front of the capital build
ing A policeman was seriously wound
ed, but only small material damage
was caused. The outrage is credited
here to communist agitators.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Atlantic City Secures EIks.

Los Angeles, Calif.-The Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks, in con.
vention here. selected Atlantic City, N.
j., as the 1922 convention city.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Greek Forces PRESSING Turks.

Athens.-The Greek troops in the
region of Kutaia, to the southeast Of
Brussa, Asia Minor, have forced the
Turkish Nationalists to retreat in such
a manner as to give hope Of COM
plete investment by the Greek forces.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Provide Bible Readinn

Atlanta, Ga. - After a considerable
debate, the state senate passed the
Fleming Bond bill providing for the
reading OF the Bible in the pubic
schools of Georgia.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Wilhelm at Liberty 10 leave,

Doom, Holland. - The former Ger
man emperor is ignoring the repeated
demands for payment Of his municipal
taxes on the plea that his stay is in
voluntary, to which the municipality
retorts thu II has mot the siishtest oh
iecp Ifs departure.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Turks Are peportina Greeks.

Samuson, Asis-The deportation Of
Greeks into the interior by the Turk
ish Nationalist continues. The de
portees included hundreds Of EN-
ployees OF American tobacco firms.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Man Ranuest nIscharaes.

Newport News, va.--More than
per cent Of the several thousand "
listed men stationed at Fort Monroe,
= sley Field and Camp Eustis have
Sted their discharge from the
despite the fact that many mes
state are out Of work.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
10000. 900 Russians STARVING.

Berlin.-Twenty million persons are
on the verge of starvation in drought
stricken sections of Russia, subsisting
mainly on moss, grass and bark OF
trees.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
General Tariff Debate Closed.

Washington.-The house concluded
general debate on the Fordney tariff
bill after the longest session Of the
six days since unlimited discussion be-
gan.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
Horseback Riding for HARDING.

Washington. - President Harding
wants to take up horseback riding. He
has not ridden since he was a boy
however, and may back out at the
last minute, some OF his friends say.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
House Under HIob pr...ure

Washington.-The house ran under
high pressure in its consideration OF
the Fordney tariff bill in anticipation
OF the concluding Of general debate on
the measure.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-22
plan Agricultural Bank.

Warsaw, Poland.--Poland is to have
an agricultural bank which will grant
long-term credits to the farmers. II
is planned to have a working capital
OF about 100000 marks.