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Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
MEXICAN TROUBLE.

A Japanese physician by the name
or Nodko claims to have brought
about the death of Villa by slow poi.
1cal treatment, according to a story
printed in several Chihuahua papers.
The story of a Villa chief with his
own hands cutting off the ears of
twenty prisoners, who later were
shot, is told by a rescued prisoner in
Ell Democota of chihuahua City,
copies of which arrived at Ell Paso q
few days ago.
Brigadier General P%ershing declared
in a report to Washington that the
general opinion was that "Villa's pres.
tige is gone and that he can never
again become a serious factor in Mex.
lean affairs"
Leo S. Rowe, professor of political
economy at the University of Penn
sylvania, who was secretary of the re.
cent Pan-American Financial congress,
Will be secretary OF the American
group of the joint commission which
will seek a solution of Mexican diff,
ficulties.
Carrier pigeons are the latest re-
cruits to the United States army on
the Mexican border. Fifty fiers, do.
mated by the American Carrier Pigeon
association to the United States sig
nal corps branch at Columbus, are on
hand. 1t is said the recruits are all
racing birds.
Militiamen encamped along the Dor
der are forbidden to act as press cor
respondents by orders from General
Pershing. A number of guardsmen
who are newspaper men in civil life
and had been acting as correspond
ents for home papers and other pub.
licotions are affected by the new rule.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
Handkerchief.

First Stranger Ito second stranger,
who is sporting a massive watch
charm)-What's the time, friend?
Second Stranger-Can't tell, just
now, mister.
First Stranger-Can't tell met
You've got a watch, amt you?
Second Stranger-Yes. I've got a
watch, mister; but the blamed thing
stopped about a month ago, one noon
time, an ever since l amt been able
to tell whether it's right unless 1
hear the twelve o'clock whistles blow
in.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
Possibility of Combustion.

The danger Of fire from oil-soaked
rags such as many housekeepers keep
on hand for wiping up vanished
floors was demonstrated at a fire-risk
exhibit given in a New York window
recently. A quantity of oil-soaked rags
were placed in the window with a pla-
card stating that they were liable to
take fire at any time from instantane-
u combustion due to the action OF
the atmosphere upon the rags. A num-
Der of small blazes were started By
rags in this window. In one instance
combustion took place within seven
hours after the rags were placed I'm
position,
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
MollycoddIe.

did you see that?" yelled the ex-
cited man in the Panama hat. "That
robber of an umpire calls Gilligan out
at third ana Rafferty, W come
within a foot of touching him."
ut looked that way to me, too"
admitted the man beside him. "Still,
I dare say the umpire could see the
play better from where he was than
we could from up here"
saw, go on home!" retorted the 9TH
er savagely. "You amt got no bust
ness goin' to a ball game. You're one
of these blamed pacifists, that's what
you are!"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
Making a Bad Matter Worse.

1t Is a dangerous thing, when you
have let slip an unfortunate remark.
to try to cover up the blunder.
Mrs. G. was talking with the wife
of Judge II. about her sons choice of
a profession. II don't want him to
be a lawyer" she said.
"Why not?" said the judges wife.
Il think there is nothing much finer
than the legal profession for a bright
boy"
well" said Mrs. G. bluntly, "a
lawyer has to tell so many lies" Then
it dawned on her that she was talking
to the wife of a lawyer; so she hastily
added, THAT is-er-to be a good law
yer youths Companion.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
FOR HAIR AND SKIN HEALTH
c%utieura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
Are Supreme. Trial Free.

These fragrant, super-creamy emol-
lients keep the skin fresh and clear,
the scalp free from dandruff, crusts
and scales and the hands soft and
white. They are splendid for nursery
and toilet purposes and are most eco
nomical because most effective.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
1T is FREE.

If you are interested in a Business
course, or a Shorthand or Gas Tractor
n Auto Engineering course, write to
Aaker's Business College, Grand Forks,
N. D., or Fargo, N. D., for their new
illustrated catalog. 1t is free.-Adv.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
EVENTS OF THE DAY HELD TO A
FEW LINES.
late EVENTS BOILED DOWN
Personal. Political, Foreign and Other
Intelligence Interesting to the
General Readers.
WAR NEWS.

Reports are to the effect that Greek
military authorities have agreed to
withdraw their troops from eighteen
villages near the frontier.
The German submarine Bremen re-
ported to be proceeding to the United
States, is well on its way, according
to q. dispatch from Copenhagen.
Both allied wings on the Saloniki
front, where the soldiers of at least
sever nations are in battle, ara being
bent back by the Bulgarians. accord
ing to London reports.
A report has been received in Ber-
lin by the Nachrichter Zeitung which
says that the German submarine
Deutschland arrived safely at Bremen
from the United States.
Major Norton Mattos, the Portu-
guese minister of war, announced at
Lisbon a few days ago that Portugal
soon will participate in the war, fight
Ing on the side Of the entente allies.
Germany has ordered the Bulgarians
to discontinue their advance into
Greece and to e~vacuate occupied
Greek territory, fearing Greece will
be drawn into the war, according to
reports.
An Amsterdam newspaper says 1t
learns that General Won Kissing, gov.
ernor general of the occupied portions
of Belgium, has RENTED the fine of
$4,000 pounds imposed on Brussels for
celebrating national fete day, July 81.
The principal improvement in the
larger Zeppelins, in addition to their
great carrying capacity, is their in.
creased proof against anti-aircraft
shell fire, according to a German nav
al officer, who commanded a super.
Zeppelin in a recent attack on points
In England.
The German government has issued
a decree providing for the introduce
ton of meat cards for the whole en-
pire on October 2. The maximum
amount of meat provided for under
the new card system will be 25U
grams (slightly more than half a
pound) weekly.
Herr Won Battocki, president of the
German Food Regulation board, in an
interview with a Hungarian journal.
list, stated that negotiations are pro-
crossing between Berlin and Budapest
with a view to inducing Hungary to
turn over the surplus of the Hun
garian wheat crop to Germany.
The German commerce submarine
Deutschland, which left Baltimore.
Md, on August 1, eluded at least
eight English warships and a whole
fleet Of American fishing %schooners,
In the employ of the allies, off the
Virginia capes, and made her way
safely to Bremen. During the whole
Journey Of 1920 miles the Deutschland
was submerged only for 10 miles.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
DR.. J. II. RINDLAUB (SpeefaIIst),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. o.
His Caution,

"Tuther morning." related Mr.. Gap
Johnson of Rumpus Ridge, "while 1
was in bed, wrapped in the arms of
Morpheus, and wife cooking breakfast,
she suddenly hollered for me to get
up quick, b'cuz Rowdy, the baby, had
swallowed a quarter.
"'No, l reckon not, just yet says
|. "While l admire to see a child de-
velop a saving disposition this early in
the game, l don't want to 1atter the
little cuss by paying o much atten-
ton to m.'"-Kansas City Star.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound. When I was
As and had the
Change.o of Life,
a friend c o
mended it and it
gave me such relief
from my bad feel
ings that I took
several bottles. I
am now well and
haalthv apd rocor.
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Prepared.

II saw a perfect love of a library
table at Grumble's this afternoon"
"But, my dear, we don't need a IL
brary table"
81 know, love, but there's no tell
ing when we will need one, since
Uncle George gave little George that
tool chest for his birthday"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Ordinarily men get better obituary
notices than they are entitled to-but
who envies them?
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Two women like to start a fuss and
then leave their husbands to fight it
out.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

A fellow never wants to go home
quite so badly as when they have him
quarantined out of 1t.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

This is a strenuous world and few
of us get out of it alive.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

If we could only live on the advice
that others give us, the high cost of
living would lose it's sting.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

A fire and explosion in a Chicago
Standard Oil company warehouse con-
tanning $4,000 gallons of gasoline and
kerosene, resulted in the death of one
man, and the serious injuring of
eight others. The damage is estimat-
cd at $4,000.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

William ]. Bryan will go in q
speaking tour for President Wilson,
beginning September Is and continu-
ing until election day. speaking in
svery eastern and midwest state. e.
sept Missouri and Michigan.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

All the Baltimore city Fairgrounds,
between thirty and forty in number,
were ordered closed by the health au-
thorities as a measure of precaution
to prevent infantile paralysis from
becoming epidemic in Baltimore.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
ELDERLY women
'SAFEGUARDED
Tell Others How They Were
Carried Safely Through
' Change of Life.

Durand, Visit am the mother Of
fourteen children and / owe my life to
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

A verdict Of murder was brought In
et Twin Falls, Idaho, by a coroner's
3ur'' against two boys, brothers, 70
and IL years old. respectively, who
nave confessed to shooting and kill
Ing a manual training teacher of Car
son. New, when he caught the boys
robbing his cabin.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

president Wilson let 1t be known to
callers recently that he will veto the
immigration bill again if it comes to
him for signature.
farm loan board has issued a warning
to farmers that solicitors are busy in
several states without authority of
the board attempting to collect money
for the organization of national farm
loan association.
Investigation of reports from Pan
m that a 60, 000-acre land con-
cession at the Atlantic end of the
canal is being sought by a Spaniard
named Fernandez, presumably for
Japanese interests, was ordered by
Secretary Lansing.
Secretary Lansing announced that
the American members OF the joint
commission to undertake settlement
OF differences between the United
States and Mexico would be Franklin
x. Lane, secretary of the interior;
Judge George Gray of Wilmington,
DEL, and DR.. John R. Mott of New
York City.
Despite the fact that the cost Of
living has gone up approximately 10
per cent since the outbreak of the
European war, the cost of subsistence
in the navy has decreased y of a
cent per man this year, as compared
with the fiscal year of 1914.
In an effort to curb artiicia'ly high
prices for news print paper, Senator
Hitchcock Of Nebraska, democrat, pro
posed an amendment to the revenue
bill placing a graduated tax on all
news print sold Tor more thar S45 a
ton.
A surplus of IS, 200, 900 from the pos.
tai service during the fiscal year end.
ing June 80 vas reported to President
Wilson by Postmaster General Burle
son.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Not since the days Of the civil wal
has hogs brought higher prices than
thai paid on the Chicago stock mar
ket last week when several loads of
porkers sold for s11.30 per hundred
pounds.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
uSSNs iistNt Die outdoors. l5c and go.
Always at 1t.

Always at 1t.
"Do you know how the world goes
'round?'
"By the suns attraction"
,"Not quite. 1t is kept going be-
cause every crank in it has q turn"
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

During September or October Theo-
dore Roosevelt is to make a speaking
tour of Illinois, Indiana and other cen.
trail and western states in behalf of
the republican national ticket.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

The German submarine Bremen re-
ported to be proceeding to the United
States, is well on it's way, according
to a dispatch from Copenhagen.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08
GENERAL.

Helen Chimes, champion Nebraska
PAGER, owned by Schinstock brothers
of West Point, won the $4,000 Hal Nc
Kinney purse at the Great Western
a meet at Omaha.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Reports are to the effect that Greek
military authorities have agreed to
withdraw their troops from eighteen
villages near the frontier.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Both allied wings on the Saloniki
seven nations are in battle, ara being
bent back by the Bulgarians. accord
ing to London reports.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

A surplus of IS, 1905 900 from the pos.
tai service during the fiscal year end.
ing June 30 was reported to President
Wilson by Postmaster General Burle
son.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

A report has been received in Ber-
lin by the Nachrichter Zeitung which
says that the German submarine
Deutschland arrived safely at Bremen
from the United States.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

President Wilson let it be known to
callers recently that he will veto the
immigration bill again if it m to
him for signature.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

The German government has issued
a decree providing for the introduce
ton of meat cards for the whole en-
pire on October 2. The maximum
amount of meat provided for under
the new card system will be 25O
grams (slightly more than half a
pound) weekly.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Major Norton Mattos, the Portu-
guese minister Of war, announced at
Lisbon a few days ago that Portugal
soon will participate in the war, fight
ing on the side Of the entente allies.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Germany has ordered the Bulgarians
to discontinue their advance into
Greece and to e~vacuate occupied
Greek territory, fearing Greece will
be drawn into the war, according to
reports.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

Herr Won Battocki, president of the
German Food Regulation board, in an
interview with a Hungarian journal
list, stated that negotiations are pro
crossing between Berlin and Budapest
with a view to inducing Hungary to
turn over the surplus of the Hun
garian wheat crop to Germany.
Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-09-08

The principal improvement in the
larger Zeppelins, in addition to their
great carrying capacity, is their in
creased proof against anti-aircraft
shell fire, according to a German nav
al officer, who commanded a super.
Zeppelin in a recent attack on points
In England.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
Little Eve EdgartOn

Bluebird PhotopIays have been
gaining such popularity with
film fans" that the announce
ment that Little Eve Edgarton"
will be Forthcoming at the Peoples
and Rosemary thcatreson Friday
December Isis Sdreto particularly
please the devotees OF fiction who
recall the Eleanor II. Abbott
story when it originally appeared
in Eyerybody's Magazine, and
for the habitual attendant upon
film entertainment there is
assurance that this viii be a
picture noteworthy even in the
exceptional series Of film dramas
Bluebird has been producing.
Ella Hall, perhaps the most
popular Of all Blueoird stars. will
have Herbert RawIinson as her
principal support in presenting
the unique love story Thomas
jefferson, son Of the immortal
Rip Van Wrinkle" Joseph; Doris
Pawn, Marc Fenton and Gretchen
,'.y..l'Gfr will be among the other
camera actors to give the uncon-
ventional plot its full and efficient
value.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SOCIAL
ECONOMY.

Insurance is an old business, but II
is more than business, II Is bene.
faction and logically It's followers are
benefactors Not always recognized
and accepted as such, but in his con
science every Insurance man knows
that security and personal blessings
90 with his proper business acts To
guarantee the strong. safeguard the
weak. protect the dependent improve
the public health. promote longevity,
secure better laws, encourage the
thrifty, stimulate the qualities OF at
tention to family needs, present and
future, promote economy, proper saw
ing and sense Of responsibility OF
ones self and to others verify, the
Zen Commandments Of social econ.
omy.-Charles c, Moore president OF
the Panama Pacific Exposition,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
SAVING LIFE AND PROP.
ERTY

II IS remarkable how much has been
accomplished in the last dozen years
In the way OF reducing the number OF
fatal and other injuries due to the use
OF fireworks and other means of noise
production and display on the Fourth
OF July. Since the Inauguration OF
the Safe and Sane idea in conncc.
ton with the celebration OF mdepend-
ence Day, the sacrifice Of life has
dwindled from 466 in 1909 to 30 in
1915 while non-fatal accidents have
been reduced In number from 3.aS3 in
1908 t546O In 1909 to 1l35 in 1913.
This saving OF life and suffering has
surely justified the efforts of the Ma.
tional Fire Protection Association, the
Safety First Federation OF America
and other bodies in the direction lndi,
Gated -The Spectator.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
Garysburg Items

Mrs. Martin, Of Norfolk spent
Thanksgiving here wIta her
sister Mrs. 3 f. tarstagpAen
w II. AMEN spent Saturday
with his brother T, ]. Allen, Of
Vultare.
j. P. Allen and w. G. Moody
were in Roanoke Rapids Satur-
day on business.
Rev. M. Y. Self has closed his
fourth year on the Garysburg
circuit, we are sorry to lose such
a good man and his charming
wife but hope to see them again.
They have won or hearts by
their beautiful Christian conse-
Grafton. They are not present
with US but they will ever live in
our hearts.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
Christian Church Gleanings

Last Sunday night the eongre-
cation pledged to pay by January
the seventeenth the sum OF three
hundred and six dollars and fifty
cents. Each week new pledges
viii be secured.
Mr. and Yrs. ]. /. Cox have
pledged to give one hundred
dollars to help build the Christian
Church every time that the re-
mainder Of the congregation
raises four hundred dollars un-
til they have given the sum Of
five thousand dollars on the
building, which to the mind OF
the minister is the ideal way Of
making gift.
The banquet held in the Taber-
nacle by the Christian Endeavor
Society on Thanksgiving night
was a complete success. A 1--we
course supper was served. Inc
admittance was fifty cents, one
hundred and eighteen tickets
were taken up. There were nine
complimentary One hundred
and niue were sold. The members
of the tndeavor society have
been having a quilting at the
Tabernacle. Three quilts have
been quilted.
The local minister was appoint
ed corresponding secretary OF
brjstian Fnde-,or among the
chqs.nes of Christ in North Car
DINA at the kinston State Con-
yention with the added duty Of
having charge Of the extension
work.
Eight members from the local
church attended the kinston
State Convention. These were.
Messrs A. R. Baird, ]. II Gay
R. L. Topping, and Bryan Gray
and Misses Annie Williams,
Matte Baird, Bette Brown, and
Mrs. 7. J. Topping. The next
Convention goes to Wilson.
The pastor is away this week
visiting some Of the churches IN
interest ofC. t.
The Pastors Class held their
classmeeting in the Tabernacle
last Monday night
The Services on fifth Sunday
night will be in charge of Mr..
]. E. Cox. The entire morning
hour will be consumed by the
Sunday School. Mr. Cox will
read a sermon to the congre-
cation written out. The pastor
will be away.
The Sunday School is planning
to have a Christmas tree on
Christmas night or Christmas
eve night.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08

1.-THE obey clause in the marriage
ceremony merely means that when the
husband takes a twenty-dollar bill out
Of his pocket and commands his wife
to take it, she must Immediately com.
ply-and she does.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
A CARD OF THANKS

The Roanoke Rapids Hospital
and the Ladies Auxiliary wish to
thank most heartily everybody
whe so generously contributed
to make the Donation Day" a
success, especially DO they wish
to thank Miss Sue Watkins, Prin-
cipal of the Rosemary School,
and the children who responded
with so much willingness.
Blanche C. Beckwith,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
Doctorlnn Mania.

Some women are so thoroughly IN.
oculated with the doctoring mania that
when baby is entirely well and the old
mans grippe has disappeared, she will
imagine the old COW is sick and nearly
dose her to death.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
Value Of Lost Manuacrlpr,

A Massachusetts court rules that
manuscripts lost In transit are worth
$40 pound. That is generous. IL
makes large majority of them worth
more than they would be If they ever
arrived.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08
Genius ALWAYS BUSY,

The man who knows what to do,
when to do, how to do and has the
grit to do is never seen presiding over
a session of the Sons of Rest.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08

LOST. SMALL CAMEO SCARF
Pin. Reward if returned to
Geo. Taylor.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-12-08

The Rosemary Concert Band
leaves tonight for Lacrosse, Va,
where they will play for a land
sale Saturday.