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The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
GOOD MILK COWS ESSENTIAL
They Provide Cheapest. Best and Most
Na,olesome Food for Family
Value Hard to Estimate.

The frst reason for having good
milk cows on the farm comes from
tho fact that they provide the cheap
est, best, and most wholesome food
Tor the family. Their value 10 hard
to estimate when We consf1er the
amount saved on the bills. Their prod
uce ID . superior substitute for many
foods necessarily purchased at high
prices. In fact, there is no economic:
way Of doing without plenty Of goot
mich cows on the farm.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11

acorns and nuts. Of various kinds, the.
cost of raising them is very small and
the profits large.
Grain and stock farms are particu.
larly we'll adapted to turkey raising.
and 1t is on such farms that most
OF the turkeys are found. 9
Little has ever been done in the
way OF raising turkeys in connne.
ment, and where it has been tried the
results have been discouraging.
Plenty Of range is essential to sue.
cess in turkey raising.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
cAPonIzE BIRDS. FOR MARKET.
Rhode Island, Rsds, Plymouth Rocka
and srahmas Make Best capons
-Dress In "styls."

(By M. n DICKSON. Wisconsin rxper,-
ment station.)
DON'T sell late chickens cheap; q.
p0nize them.
CaDons sell in winter. at from Is To-
30 cents pound. So
Rhode Island Reds, Plymouth Rocks
and. Brahmas make the best capons.
Keep fowls without food "a hours
before 0aponizing.
Be careful to cut away from, and.
not toward, the backbone when making
the incisiOns. $50
Always dress capons in '.style''
leave feathers around necks, hooks.
on wing tips and end Of the tail.
Dry-piek eapons to get the best re-
suits.
Ship capops IN, dozen lots; thar
bring better ..,..ies&
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
FOR SECURING FERTILE EGGS
Strong, Vigorous Male Birds sheu'o
ne Used and lnbreedlng Avoided
Gull 9ickly Hens. e..

The first essential is to handle the
breeding flock Of hens in such a man
ner as to secure high percentage
of fertile eggs. To accomplish this
all small, weak or sickly appearing
hens should be removed from the flock.
and only eggs from strong, vigorous,
healthy hens should be used for hatch
ing. The flock should be allowed con-
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
Squash. Vine 6orer-a, Male Moth; b,
Female; c, Eggs; d, FuIi-0rown Lar.
Va in Vine; e, Pupa; {, Pupai Cell.

only way to get rid of it is to cut out
the affected parts Of the vines. II your
crop is injured this year, plant vines
in a different place next year. Harrow
the infected fields lightly in the fall,
and then plow at least six inches deep
In the spring. Or you may cover the
vines with earth here and there, while
growing, SO that new roots will put
out, and If the borer cuts off the
plant from the original noot it will still
Ive.-Farm Life.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
Some Achievements.

There's nothing wonderful in the
story of the man born without hands
who became an expert penman. Some
OF the most popular theories in the
intellectual world are started by men
who have lost their heads.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
New eertil,on Idea,

AZ an addition to the Bertillon sys-
tenn Of Identification an Omaha dem
tist has perfected way to register
the ridges Of upper gums. which, he
says, never change and are different
in everv individual
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
Merely . Matter Of Choice.

Bobby" said the teacher sternly,
do you know that you have broken
the eighth commandment by stealing
James applet" WELL" explained
Bobby, II thought might just as we'll
break the eighth and have the apple
as to break the tenth and only covet
it."
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11

To close an estateNAdvance
Thresher 36x60 $4,000. Big
-Four Engine 25 H. P. 100000,
Used two seasons, Two miles
from Hensler, Oliver county.
Northern Pacific. Address j..
Contrell, 236 West Franklin, Min
neapolis. ADV.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
CONTROL sQUAsH-vINE BoRER
Cut Out Affected Parts Of Vines and
Harrow Infected Fields Lightly
In the Fall.

The squash-vine borer, which de-
stroys melons, cucumbers, squashes
and pumpkins by boring through the
stems Of the plants, and through the
leaf stalks, is hard pest to control.
Spraying does no good. About the
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
Record Ones Own rhouahts

Record Ones Own Thoughts. +,
1--WE view the world with our own
eyes, each of US. and we make from
within US the world we see," wrote
Thackeray. "A weary heart gets no
gladness out of sunshine; selfish
man is skeptical about friendship, as
a man with no ear doesn't care for
music"
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
MAKE PROFIT WITH TURKEYS
More Profitable Side Line Can hardl,
Be Found for Those Who Are
Favorably Situated.

For those who are favorably stu.
ated for raising turkeys, more profit.
able side line can hardly be found.
Given plenty Of range where the tur.
keys can find grasshoppers and other
insects, green vegetation, the seeds Of
weeds and grasses, waste grain
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11

Mind That Scorn6 Oefeat.
Isknow of no such unquestionable
badge and ensign of q sovereign mind
as that tenacity of purpose which,
through all changes of companions or
parties or fortunes, changes never.
bates no jot of heart or hope, but
wearies out opposition and arrives at
the port.-Emerson.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
The Mystery peepens.

The Mystery Deepens.
You have heard of the woman who
was shot between the kitchen and the
woodshed. But the Erie dispatch re-
Gently went that story one better, like
this: 1.-THE woman's body was found
with two bullet wounds in the bath
tub. ub."-Associated Advertising.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
Her Lucky Speculation.

Her Lucky Speculation.
Willis-"So you have been dabbling
In stocks little. Have you been
successful?" Mrs. Willis-"Very. l
bought some Spindlefoot common last
Wednesday at rs, and this morning It
is Is. Just think of it, completely re-
juvenated in less than week. -
Puck
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
courtina Capture.

Sometimes the plodding detective
triumphs over his more brilliant COM
petitors." "Oh, yes" said the reformed
confidence man, who misunderstood
the remark. "As soon as crook gets
the idea that he cant be caught, he's
headed straight for tha nen"
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
Had Heard Him.

Had Heard Him.
Teacher-"What does hunt spell,
Elmer? Small Elmer - Dunno"
Teacher-"Don't you know what your
father does when he loses his collar
button?: Small Elmer-"Yes, ma'am.
He says things"
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
uncle's Unjust Suspicious.

Uncie's Unjust Suspicious.
DE pictures sees in some O. de
summer books" said Uncle Eben,
make me s'picious dat some right
foolish people learns to read an
write.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
Remove Temptation.

Little Eugene, aged three years, who
is just beginning to learn he should
not eat cake before his meal, was
seated at the evening meal when all
of q sudden he saw cake on
the buffet and remarked, "oh, my
dosh, tower up dat take till I eat my
tatoes.''
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11

Optimistic Thought.
rawyers' houses are built of fools
eads.
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11

Chilling Causes Trouble.
Chicks that get wet are almost in
variably chilled and chilling is likely
to ha followed hy dieastiHe trouhlne
The Washburn leader., 1916-08-11
one MANS HOBBY
sy SUSAN E. cLAaETr.

Copyright, 1915, BY the Mcclure News
p&per. syndicate.l
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
MRS. PENINA WHITE DEAD.

Thursday morning at 1880 o'clock
Mrs. Penina White, relict Of the late
John White, died at the home of Mr..
Henry Baker in the Roseneath section,
Mrs. White was stricken with pneu-
monia several weeks ago and her death
was not unexpected.
Mrs. White, who was IS years old
at the time Of her death, was con
secrated member Of the Primitive Ban
tlst church, she having joined at an
early age.
She was buried Thursday afternoon
In the Deep Creek burial ground after
funeral services by her pastor. Besides
number of friends, she leaves one
brother, Mr.. NJ. T. Strickland, and one
sister, Mrs. Sallie Tillery of Braswells
who deeply grieve her loss.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
HALIFAX LETTER.

Especial to the Commonwealth
Halifax, April 15.-Our base bali
boys up this way have the ball fever
and have played SO far two games with
Weldon. The first game resulted IN. a
II to Il tie. Not being satisfied with
this on last Thursday they played again
the resulting score being 3 to 3 after
thirteen-inning battle. The game was
finally called on account of darkness
The boys expect to have another battle
royal very soon. Who knows what the
result will be?
Messrs. E. B. Clark, W. G. Bass, Chas.
Ward, Geo. Cooper and your cores
pondent went down to Rocky Mount
last week and witnessed the game be
tween Raleigh and Rocky Mount. The
Rocky Mount club is some team this
year and we predict many good things
ahead for her.
Mr.. William Green, who last court
week had most unfortunate acct
dent in which his car overturned with
him about two miles from town, he sus-
tanning several right severe cuts and
bruises and broken arm just below
the shoulder, was here yesterday for
DR.. Furgerson to look him over. Mr..
Green is getting along very nicely now,
but suffered a great deal from his hurts.
Our fishermen are now getting ready
to tackle the rock and shad in old Roa-
noke stream in few days. Mr.. E. N.
Safer is fitting up in nice way his
motor boat and will be in fit shape to
do justice to the sport.
The excellent weather for the last
few days has put the farmers around
this old burg in hurry, and prepare
tions are being rapidly made for plac-
ing seed in the ground. In one week
from today, if the weather holds, won
ders will have been performed i'll this
respect.
A great many motor cars from diff
ferent parts of the country have beer
running through here for some time al
such rapid clip that our chief Of pc
lice is now holding them down within
the speed limit, which in most towns
prevails. Several were made to pay
; fines last week for the offense.
w. F. Coppedge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
MAKING GOOD.

The Commonwealth has just learned
that Mr.. Herman W. Bryan, who has
been connected with the Moultrie Pack
ing Co., of Moultrie for some time, has
accepted position as mechanical &C
countant with the Remington Type
writer Co., with headquarters at Jack
sonville, Fla. In his new position Mr..
Bryan will have charge Of the states
OF Florida and Georgia and will han
die all the statesmen in these territor-
les
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
SPRING HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence The Commonwealth
Spring Hill, April 16.-Mr. Shields
Alexander was here for a short while
Friday afternoon.
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Apple
white from Tillery, were here Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. J. R. Edmondson and Miss Mad
cline Riddick and Miss Bessie Lanier
went to Scotland Neck Thursday night.
Mr. Hubert Riddick was here Sun
day from Scotland Neck
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. billiard spent
Sunday here with Mrs. billiard s par
ents.
Mr.. Henry G. Pope was in Spring
Hill Friday night.
On Saturday afternoon Mr.. J. B.
Lilley caught the first white shad of
the season at Edward 8 Ferry on Roa-
noke river.
Mr.. A. B. Hill and Dr. j. E. Shields
of Scotland Neck were here Friday
afternoon.
Miss Madeline Riddick spent the
week end in Scotland Neck with Miss
Bertha Allsbrook
Miss Jennie Sewel and Mr. Jesse
Grimes were here for few hours Sat
urday.
Messrs. J. H. Darden and j. A. Rid
dick were in Tillery Saturday.
Mr.. Jim Pope spent Sunday in Ham
ilton.
! Mr.. Jesse Grimes and Miss Mani
Norman motored to town Friday af
, ternoon
Miss Bertha Allsbrook of Scotlan,
Neck spent Sunday with Miss Made
line Riddick
Mr.. Whitmore spent Sunday her
Z with relatives
Mr.. Thurston Vanlandingham an
children visited Mrs. J. T. Riddick
: home. Sunday.
Misses Louise Josey and Nanni
Shields and Messrs Neusom A. Riddle
\ and David Bryant were here a shor
4 while Sunday afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18
MIR. HALL RESIGNS

Mr.. ). B. Hall, who has been con
nected with the Cotton Oil and Gin
ning Company here since the business
was established, has rendered his res;p-
nation. Mr.. Hall will engage in the
Of brick at his brickyard,
which will be built in the near future.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-04-18

GOOD HORSE FOR SALE An,, :.
=. A. WALSTON. M28 At.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
ARREDONDO TO MEET POLK
ON MEXICAN NEGOTIATIONS
Conferences Begin Soon - Washington
Watching Villa Moves

WASHINGTON, July S.-Eliseo ArredonZ
do Mexico's Ambassador Designate. ex-
poets to commence early next week the un-
official negotiations with the State Depart
Inent to settle all points remaining In dis
pute between the two Governments.
II present plans are carried out, these
negotiations will be informal In character.
Plans will be suggested and debated at con-
ferences between Acting Secretary Polk and
the Mexican diplomatic representative
When a final agreement is reached, the
whole thing will be reduced to writing and
will then be formally signed and ordered in
force. In this way officials believe a better
agreement can be reached than by refer
ring each question to Mexico City as fast
as It is taken up.
Word reaching here today indicates that
the Villlsta force operating north from
Jiminez intends striking at the Big Bend
region OF Texas, where the bulk of the Ma
tional Guard is centred. 1t is believed
here that Vllla-if 1t is true that he actu-
ally is directing the present campaign-does
not think the Guard regiments would prove
any serious obstacle to any raid he might
attempt across the border.
Ohcials say, however. that General
Funston ia fully cognizant of every move
that is being made and is ready to meet
the bandits IL they break through the Car
ranzista line.
The United States now is we'll supplied
with secret service agents throughout
northern Mexico who are keeping close
watch on all suspects. The Villista party
comprises only 1000 men and is reported
short Of munitions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
BRITAIN MAKES PLANS
FOR TRADE EXPANSION
Elaborate Preparations to Seek
Business in South America
and Russia

WASHINGTON. July S.-Rapid crystal.
zation of plans for vigorous after-the-war
campaign for the expansion of British
trade, particularly in Russia, South Amer
lea and South Africa, is indicated by re-
ports reaching here from Great Britain
through consular channels.
A determined effort to annex the rich
commercial fields abandoned by German
and Austrian interests during the war will
be lnaugurated, II is understood, by the cs.
tabllshment of liberal, elastic credit sys-
TENS, having rigid basis, however of
promissory notes, This system, it is stated.
will be extended to the agricultural and
pastoral countries of South America, as
we'll as to Russia and other European
countries.
British governmental agencies are already
displaying unprecedented activity on behalf
of industry, say the reports; never before
has the British Board of Trade offered such
service to the merchant: Information as to
markets for any specified article in any
foreign country may be had for the asking,
and even the commercial standings OF pros
pective purchasers are furnished.
The Board of Trade recently inaugurated
the practice of showing in London, Glasgow
and other centres samples of foreign ar
ticles sold abroad In competition with
British goods. British merchants are said
to be prohting greatly by the opportunity
to compare.
Adoption Of munitlon factories to manu-
facture of other lines is already under con-
slderation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
PREACHER R-PRIVATE"
SAVES SOLDIERS SOUL
Fred Kroll, of Cheltenham, Ac-
cepts Christ Through Evan
gelist Ben Elliott
BY CARL L. ZEISBERG
Evenino Ledger star Correspondent

HEADQUARTERS I'D REGIMENT, u. S.
N. G.-Pa, FL Paso, Tex, July 8.
Here's a Philadelphia private who saved
a comrade, but will not receive medal or
honor. He saved more than his comrade' 8
life. from theological standpoint. He saved
his soul.
This explains why Ben Elliott and Fred
Knoll may be seen together of an evening
talking earnestly in their dog tent while the
sun swings down rapidly into the western
turmoil OF gold and crimson.
Fred Knoll was happy, devil-may-care
chap of 1s, with never n thought for the
morrow until he met Ben Elliott. Fred
Knoll was n private and, as every one
knows, or may not, the life of private
is rough-and-ready happy y-go-lucky
proposition. He sees things that do not
disturb a moro clustered existence. The
things he sees and does do not disturb
him. So It was with Private Knoll-until
he met Private Elliott on the troop train
that brought their company, "tlghtins ~
of the Second. to this border town,
He heard Elliott talk of the things that
are big in his life, even II he is a soldier
And then Private Knoll began to be trou-
bled in his sleep.
you're goin' to hell, you're goin to hell
you're goin' to hell" the clacking trucks
seemed TO say all through the night as ne
Law awake in the cramped seat among his
comrades. He couldn't stand 1t. The next
day he went to Private Elliott and told him
his trouble.
IT want to be saved" he said, Il want
to turn over n new leaf
IT'S easy as dirt" Private Ben Elllott
told him. "Al you have to do Is to ac-
cent Christ and have faith Now's a good
time 10 do 1t, with us going into something
we don't know how will turn out"
And so It was done. and Knoll hasn't been
kent awake Mt night He can go into
fight now with lighter heart and he hg-
ures that his folks back home, at 2l4 Grove
avenue, Cheltenham, ought to feel better
about 1t. .-,'
Ben Elliott who is 20 years old, is unique
in The ranks. A strapping six-footer and as
good n fighter as, there is in Fighting Z
he is, And he's n preacher lie began
preaching right after he shook an evangelist
by the hand up at a gospel meeting In Ken
sington. December 5. 1915. Persons who
have been through Franklin Square Satur.
day nights probably remember having heard
him there at open-nir meetings.
He has a clear conscience about being a
soldler-preacher.
when l enlisted. nearly three years ago.
I assumed an obligation that l must fulhl
to the best OF my ability" he said, with die
tion that college professor would not be
ashamed of. Until my term expires snail
continue TO do my duty as / see II"
Elliott, who is a member of nameless
non-sectarian brotherhood, lives at 2O7
North 10th street, Darby
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
| TEDESCHI ATTACCATI
MEL SETTORE DI WILMA
Soltanto la Grossa Artiglieria Ha
Salvato PArmata del Generate
Tedesco Won Linsingen

1 russl sono oggi impegnati in quattro
poderose offensive contro le armate austro-
tedeschc della Galizia della Vollnia del
settore di Riga. La pressione russa contro
gil austro-tedeschl va svluppandosi rapida-
mente proprio quando Berlino 81 comm
ciava a credere che l'offensiva dellc forze
dello szar avesse gla' speso Ia sua energia
inisiale stesse per tramutarsi in una serie
dl operazioni di poca Importance. Invece
dl queato russi attaoca no violentemente lie
llnee tedesche del generate Won Hindenburg,
evidentemente con due obiettivl principal ::
quello di impedlre che truppe tedesche siano
mandate dalla Russia ALA Francia, Q di
impedlre che aumentl ecoesslvamente la
resistenza deBli austriaci tedeschi nela
Volinia nella Galizia, dove sono impegnate
grandi hattaglle.
LIE notizle che giungono da Petrograd
dioono che soltanto la grossa artlglieria
tedesca ha salvato Tarmata del generate
Won Llnslngen dal complete annienta-
mento nella regione ad est dl Kovel Ivi
pero' tedeschi han dovuto rlpiegare per
un buon tratto o lnsciare in certo modo
scoperta la fronte della base austro- -tedesca
di Kovel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

lone and muscle dance every night before
the boys roll in for eight hours on the plush.
Russell NJ. Cliff, OF 2t7 North 9th street,
a subactor at the Gayety in civilian life, is
continuing his great breadsnatching scene
in THE Early Birds" He grabs bread
right and left.
frank Smith could make turtle soup out
of dried elephant hide"
Company d pays tribute to It's cook, who
lives at 244 East Mayheld street. They say
that It's proved that he's the best cook in
the regiment because Colonel Turner and
staff eat his grub
A New Year Shooters Club is being or
ganized in the regiment by Joseph NJ, Schru-
fer, Of Company d, who Ia secretary Of the
Federation of New Year Association, OF 150
North 10th street. He's also getting Ideas
on the trip for the next parade.
Harry Winter. who wears a conductors
uniform on the 10th and Luzerne streets
line when he isn't shoulderng a rifle, is
ringing up fares. in his sleep as the car
clacks over the ties.
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U. S. GUNS FROWN AS
VILLA FORCES ADVANCE
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Continued from Page One
expedition probably will undergo a change
with Villa growing stronger every hour.
While Villa lives. the de facto Government
cannot consider itself in control of any sit
uation, notably the one created by bandits.
In addition to this, Carranza is once
more faced with desertlon of an army that
seems to prefer adequate pay to service In
pure faith. The complaints of the army
against the two cent" peso was stIlled
with the prospect of war with the United
States. But It has broken out in a fresh
roar and there are reports that the Federal
solados are looking forward 10 the coming
OF Villa so that they may join him.
After Villas force killed General Ramos
and whipped the Carranzistas at Parral
and again at Jiminez. the military posts
along the American border were warned to
keep lookout for the return of "Pancho"
Carranza has notified Washington that
villa was reported marching from Jiminez
TO ojinaga, in the direction OF the Texas
front.
The large band of VIllista bandits. grow
ing larger as 1t proceeds, left Fatomir late
yesterday. moving in the direction of La
Mula pass. cut through the Sierre Grande
Mountains.
Smaller forces Of bandits are joining the
main force as It moves and desertions from
ranks. II Is understood here the reinforce
ments are to be rushed from Maria, Tex. to
protect the border opposite otInaga. Com
pany X, OF the Texas National Guard, is
stationed at Terlingua, Tex, a short dis
tance east OF ojinaga.
The latest official reports placed Villa
with a force estimated between 1900 and
5000 men in Jiminez. There he seemed
content for a while 70 rest and prepare
his army, with its new recruits, for new
endeavors
Except for the warning to be on the look
out for a new raid, Carranza officlals were
reluctant to discuss the new triumphs OF
Villa In Juarez the report was spread that
Villa had evacuated Jiminsz.
The carranEa leaders are silent on the
reports that Government generals are going
over 10 villa with their troops SO rapidly
that no one knows how many are left.
Villas friends say that General Barralos,
OF Zacatecas General Calixte Contreras, OF
LaEuna and General Braeamones, OF SON.
ora have enlisted under "Pancho's" banRer.
one OF the characteristic villa movements
is the capture OF . troop train loaded with
Carranzistas sent to light him. Villa gays
the tFalnload the choice between execution
ana service with his army. As a result he
secured an entire trainload Of recruits.
Warning was sent from Fl Paso TO
American commanders on the border IN
the Big Bend country 10 keep a sharp
lockout for the bandits. Information re-
ceived hsre Is that the Vlllistas will strike
from Otinasa and attempt first the capture
81 Preaidio, Tex. The O1inaga garrison OF
about 600 men. Il is asserted. is wholly
Villista, the men and their Commanders
having accepted amnesty from carTanza
only because there was no other ailerna-
tive. carranza troops having cut them oR
from retreat inro the Interior. The sztgfi-
son already has notified Yilia. It is Ga
tkas Is I'll 81 ezsF g him Il . man-