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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22

About the surest way to cut the cdst of living is to produce at home the articles we consume. When we utilize our raw material instead of shipping it away to be manufactured and then shipped back to be sold we'll get these goods cheaper and the profit of manufacturing will remain in Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22
One Year Ago Today in the War.

August p, 1916-Severe fighting be- tween the Russians and ustro-Ger- mans in the Carpathians; Germans lost ground cn the Somme and Bro dv fronts; allies captured positions at center of line but retired on both Hanks
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.

 One Hundred Years go Today. 1S17-Emily c. Judson, Granny Forrester'D. noted author and missionary, born ill Madison county. N Y. Died at Hamil- ton, Ns Y., June l. 1s'4' Seyenty.iive Years Ago Today. 1S42-Act of congress changing the beginning of the fiscal year from January 1 to July l.
 Fifty Years go Today. 1S67-Charter granted for Fisk uni versity at Nashville, Tenn. Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. 92-Rrailroad strikers made mid night attack on militiamen at Buffalo. N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22

4 dispatch to the London Daily Mail frof Vevy, Switzerland, says
 barns of the Zeppelin works at Friedricksha are being used for the building of new typs of air plane from which much is expected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22

A creamery where milk would be Pasteurized would men for Pine Bluff not only less danger from ty- phoid but certain market at all times for milk and cream. It would mean too, that Pine Bluff could produce it's own butter upply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22

Curtis Alderman, editor of a paper printed at Little Rock in German and English, has been placed in the Pu- laski couHty jail under order of At torney General Gregory, who ordered Alderman interned as an "alen en- emy' Alderman proves the truth of the axiom "A little learning is a dangerous thing" Men versed in Ger man say he cannot write that lam guage properly, and we know that his English is poor. He seems to know just enough to get others in trouble, and himself in jail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22
HAS RECOVERED HER HEALTH

So many women suffer from similar afflictions that this testimonial from Mrs. Laura Beall, Platsburg. Miss, will be read with interest: '1 got in bad health My left side hurt all the time I took doctors medicine, but it did no good. I took two bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills and feel all night now" For Sale by Mann's
 Pharmacy. Advt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22

An Amsterdam dispatch to Reu- tcr's state Berlin newspapers an- nounce the seizure of all property in Germany belonging to the govern ment of Siam, or to it's citizens.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-22
WORTH REMEMBERING.

The loyalty of wise man to his country is, in truth, his greatest liberty.
 St. Augustine.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Resolutions Of Respect

Whereas the Great Spirit
who doeth all things well has
called to the Happy hunting
grounds" our friend and brother,
J. d. Medlin.
Therefore be it resolved that
while we bow in humble sub
mission to his supreme will, We
desire to express our grief in
the loss of our departed brother,
and extend to the bereaved family
our sympathy by sending to then
a copy of these resolutions.
And that Furthermore be il
resolved that a copy be sent t,
the Roanoke Rapids Head for
publication and that a copy be
spread upon the minute book of
the Tribe.
Respectfully submitted,
P. V. Matthews
l.. B. EdmondSon
J. M. Taylor
Ccmmttee
Roanoke Tribe No. 80, |. O. X. NJ.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
new STATION AT
ROANOKE junction

Actual construction work on
the new passenger station at
Roanoke Junction is now under
way, and we understand the
work will be pushed vigorously 70
completion. The new building
will be much larger than the old
structure and will be of modern
construction throughout.
The new station will be located
to the east of the present station
on the left hand side of Roano6e
Avenue. 1t will be a brick
veneer building and the erection
will be done under contrac, BY
the York Construction Company
of Raleigh. Materials for tae
work are being received and the
grading has actually commenced.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Flower Show To Be Held Here

The committee of the Roanoke
Rapids Flower Show Association
met with Mrs. S. +. Patterson on
last Monday afternoon at which
time il was decided to hold a
chrysanthemum and dahlia show
IL the tail tie date TO he deter
mined la,er.
There will be a first prize of
$500 for the most perfect chry-
santhemam and the same for
daalias; a second prize of $500,
and a third Of S2. 90. A prize will
also be offered for the most artis-
tlc basket or vase of flowers.
The ladies' of Rosemary, Pat
terson Village and Roanoke Rap
IDS are cordially invited to join
the Association. For informa-
ton apply to Mrs. C. A. Wyche,
Mrs. Wm. F. Horner, Mrs. J. NJ.
jackson, Mrs. Jno. l.. Patterson,
Mrs. +. ". Lehman, Mrs. T. w.
NJ. Long, Mrs. W. l.. Long, Mrs.
Sam Patterson, Mrs. Job Taylor,
Mrs. j. A. Moore.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
COUNTY FAIR"
GREAT SUCCESS
Amateur Production Played to Big
Audiences at Peoples Theatre
on Last Thursday and
Friday
WELL TRAINED CAST AND CHORUS

The County Fair" presented
by a cast Of over one hundred
school children and a score of
local talent players and musicians,
under the direction of Miss
bldleman, of Pittsburg, Pa,
scored a great success at the
Peoples Theatre on last Thursday
and Friday nights.
The choruses were all well
trained, the songs new and catchy
and the production went through
with the smoothness of thorough
drilling from beginning to end.
The cast was excellent. DR.. D.
4. Patcfn as Handy Andy and
Miss Alice IIockaday as Giggling
Sal received enthusiastic ap-
pIause Mr.. NJ. McRae Faison
and Miss Charlena Hart as Hiram
Green and Birdie, hisibride, were
also exceptionally good. Uncle
Jake and Aunt Mary Spruceby,
Mr. Holland Brantly and Miss
Clara Hearne, the Widow Smith
erS and WidoWer Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. ID, L. Leslie contributed
greatly toward making the
County Fair uproariously funny.
The singing Of Miss Alice
lloc5aday, Mrs. l.. S. Mosher,
Mrs. J. W. House, and Messrs.
j. NJ. Jackson, Hurley King,
N. NJ. Faison won vigorous ap-
plause. The GIee Club composed
of Messrs. King, Faison, Man
ming, Leslie and Towe was en-
cored several times.
The entire production was
good from the leads to the small
est tots in the chorus ana Miss
Bideman and company we'll
deserved the commentator they
received
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23

there to the National Museum.
Our time was limited and we
were unable to spend but little
time in these treasure houses OF
unlimited interest filed with SO
many things that it would re.
quire several days in each build
ing to do Justice to ones desire.
We left the Museum with only
enough time to get a bite to eat
and make our train. A coffee
house served US with bean soup,
roast beef, ham sandwiches,
coffee and milk. With a corner
of the boys Food Storage" filled
we made our way to the station,
shouldered our baggage and
wedgedour way through the gates
to the train. We were well on
our way home from a thoroughly
enjoyed and very highly appre-
ciated trip toour National Capitol.
Woodrow Wilson. the President
Of the United States, as well as
Honorary President of the Boy
Scouds of America. we had
seen and salated, and cheered.
No doubt he would have made il
successfully without us, but we
feel better satisfied with the i'm
portant matter after having
given it our personal attention.
In closing my poor effort to
outline the trip, which was made
possible by the liberal support OF
the entire community, ! wish to
thank all in behalf of our organi.
zation. MessrS. Cannon, Gun.
ningham, and Ned Manning, a
scout from Henderson, deserve
and receive our full appreciation
for ,heir assistance and co-opera.
ton. All were in Washington
and their services and association
was invaluable. Mr.. Sam Pat
terson was in constant touch
with us as surety against any
and all emergencies. Again
thanking the entire community,
collectively and individually, 81
Agnes Chapel, Troop Is, Of
Washington, D. c., Weldon
Ticket Agent, train crew and
the railroad officials at Washing.
ton, we, Troop /, of Roanoke
Rapids, N. c., pledge a higher
standard of friendship, brother
hood and good citizenship,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND
LOCAL ITEMS

J. +. Speight, of Rocky Mount,
was here few days the past
week visiting friends and relativ-
cs.
RI. Baker, Of IIopewell, spent
the week end here with friends.
William Wooten has returned
from Norfolk where he has been
in the hospital for treatment.
Miss Agnes Wright, after
spending a few days here with
friends returned to her home in
Vaughn Sunday
Ernest Wright who has been
in a hospital in Richmond return
ed home Saturday much improv-
ed.
H. E. Matthews, Of Richmond,
visited his parents here during
the past week.
Robert Frculer, of Halifax,
was here Monday on business.
Mrs. A. +, Stowe and little
daughter Bernice returned Sat
urday from Mount Holly where
they have been visiting relatives.
A. A. Hutchinson, of Rich
mond, was in town few hours
Saturday on business.
S. W. Buchannon spent Sun
day in Richmond with friends.
Misses Maude Thompson, Nam
mie Foster and Mrs. Edward
Owen entertained their Sunday
School classes Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. Owen.
During the evening various
games and amusements to the
delight of the children also dain-
ty refreshments were served.
Rosemary Supply Co. have re-
Gently moved into new quarters,
one door from their former place
where the facilities are better to
meet the the demands of their
business.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Drink Mater AnlentY.

When the thermometer is slowly
climbing upward, the only way we can
keep our own temperature from doing
likewise Is to drink copiously of pure
water. There Is nothing so refreshing
or cooling MS pure water chilled to a
palntable temperature. Children espe-
cially should be encouraged to drink
freely Of water. Even babies should
have their regular bottles of pure wa
tor
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping, Minister

Sunday School every Sunday
ncrning at 9:45 in Tabernacle.
Roanoke Ave. corner Ninth St.
Preaching next Sunday by the
pastor at HOO A. M. and 1880
|P. M.
Jr. Christian Endeavor on
Monday night at the home of
Florence Snipes in Rosemary.
Prayer meeting in Patterson
town Tuesday night.
Prayer meeting in Roanoke
Rapids every Wednesday and
Friday nights. Friday night in
Rosemary.
Christian Endeavor on Thurs
day nights in Rosemary and Pat
tersontown.
Revival begins on Easter Sun
day, conducted by the pastor.
Miss Grace Schaeffer, of Raj
eigh, and Mrs. Cornilia C...Morr
will give a demonstration in max.
ing and using freless cookers at
the courthouse in Halifax on
Monday, April 2. At this time 8
County Agricultural Board will
b organized.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Subscription $3.50 Year in Advance
L. M. Aston

Lunce M. Aston. for many
/ years a resident of Weldon, dice
quite suddenly at Westbrook,
near Richmond, Va, Thursday
last. His remains were brought
to Garysburg, Friday, where the
funeral service. took place, con
Quoted by Rev. r. W. Bailey,
pastor of the M. f. Church at
that place. The interment was
in the church yard cemetary.
Quite number of Weldon reIa-
tives and friends attended the
funeral.
l.. NJ. Aston was about 50
years old. He was a son Of DR..
William and Mary Aston, and
was born in Texas at the
time his parents lived in that
State. They returned to Halifax
county soon after the war aud
Lunce Aston spent the greater
portion of his life in Halifax
county. He was a genial, whole
souled citizen and in his death
his relatives and friends have
sustained an irreparable loss.
He was grandson Of Governor
Hutchings Burton, and his family
and connections have been prom
inent in the affairs of Nor h
Carolina for generations.
He is survived by two brothers,
John and Burton Aston, and he
also leaves a large circle of rela-
tives in Halifaxand Northampton,
the Longs, Burtons, Masons and
others who knew and loved him
for his many excellent qualities
of heart and mind. A true friend
and brother has fallen upon
sleep. May he rest in peace.
Roanoke News.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
MIX as a Stimulant.

Scientists Of the Pasteur Institute
have discovered that cows milk Is one
of the most powerful stimulants
known. II keys up the human system
without Interfering with common
sense md clear Judgment. MIX has
been the only "brnCer" used for months
by the French soldiers In the trenches
and II is said that liberal use OF
II before going into battle has had
such wonderful effect thst the French
government is urging its sale in pre-
ference TO other soft drinks when the
men are off on duty.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Smithy Reno Moore

Smithy Reno Moore, the year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira W,
Moore died at the residence OF
his parents in Rosemary on last
Thursday morning. The inter-
ment took place at the Roanoke
Rapids Cemetery.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Virginia Lucille Outland

Virginia Lucille Outland, infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. S.
Outland died at the home Of her
parents in Rosemary on last
Tuesday morning. The inter
ment took place at the Roanoke
Rapids cemetery on Tuesday
afternoon.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
March Term Superior Court

The March term of Halifax
Superior Court was opened Mon
day morning with Judge Oliver
II. Alien, Of kinston, presiding.
The following were drawn to
serve Us Grand jurors: Hardy
Harrison J. f. Ayers, Jr., G. X.
Moore G. y. House, j. Lee King,
{. A Garner, G.. Hoffman, A. M.
Boomer, j, +. Lawrence, f. G..
Batter, B. H. Hale, G. s. Shaw,
Y {. Daaqhtry, W. S. Bradley,
W. L. Smith, Amos Sledge, J.
NJ. Jackson, A. &. Jones.
G. ,. House was appointed
foreman aud DC. Fenner, officer.
There were only 33 cases on
the State docket, when court
opened, one murder case and
quite a Number for gambling.
JadEe Allen delivered a clear
and forcefuI charge and did not
consume needless time in going
over the various crimes that may
probably come before the grand
jury but ia q smooth, plain and
practicaI manner he pointed out
to them their duties as grand
jurors.
Judge Men is a man of fine
Judicial temperament, and in pas
sing sentence he never fails to
admoni,h the prisoners upon the
importance Of right living, and
he has the good judgement to
know when to temper justice
with mercy.
a full report of all cases dis
posed o. viii be published in our
next issue. Roanoke News.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Presbyterian Church
Stanley White, Pastor
Sunday school at 9:45.

Sunday school at 9:45.
The children are urged to be
present at $3.50 for choir practice.
The Pastor Rev. Stanley White
will be present Sunday and viii
hold services at HOO A. NJ. and
|7:30 p. NJ. All visitors are invited
10 be present.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
WITH THE CHURCHES
Rosemary Baptist Church
Rev. A. c. Chaffin, Pastor

Services every Sunday at II A..
N. and 1880 p. M.
Mid-week services Wednesday
nights at 7:30P. NJ.
The public is cordially invited
to oil services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
HEALTHY CHILDREN
ADVANCE AT SCHOOL
Suggestions TO Parents for Keeping
their School Children Well

It is the healthy, strong chile
who learns easy and makes the
best progress at school, says the
State Board of Health, and fol
this reason every child should be
kept in vigorous health while ir
school. A number of things car
be done by thinking fathers anC
mothers for their children al
school, and that they may know
something Of what their children
need for their proper mental anc
observation-disclosures, the follow,
ing suggestions are made:
NO child can be expected tc
study to the best advantage who
is not provided with quiet, wei
ventilated and properly Lighted
place in which to do so. Particu
lar attention should be paid tC
providing suitable and sufficient
artificial light for evening study
A comfortable table and chair
however cheap, but all the pupils
own, tend to stimulate interest
and to prevent improper postures
during hours Of study. Do not
allow tie child to dawdle or to bt
disturbed during the study
period. Lessons can be learned
much more easily under such
conditions, and proper habits Of
study will be developed.
Every pupil, including those
III the higA schools, should have
not less than eight hours Of
sound refreshing sleep, prefer
ably in the open air, seven nights
every week. In the kindergarten
and lower Grades. the minimum
number Of required hours is ten.
Parties, dances and other socia
functions that interfere with
this programme should be for,
bidden Proper recreation, how
ever, at proper times, in proper
places, preferably outdoors, anC
in reasonable amount, is of prime
Importance for right mental anC
social development and should b,
encouraged.
"a simple wholesome meal
three times Il day, is essential tC
the greatest mental efficiency O
! the child. A lack of appetite fol
such a Diet, or inability to diges
it, shows something wrong. D,
not let a child 90 to school with
cut brea fast. or make lunch up
on pickle, or sweets. Coffee ant
tea are stimuIants and should b,
e&cnde6 from he child's dietary
" leaaiiness OF body, including
t., tn and nails, and of clothing
+ is essential to health, vigor ant
e t-ie pect. Habits of cleanli
n IS will not be followed in tn,
schools unless they are taugh
and insisted upon in the home
They constitute the very bes
safeguard against communicate
diseases.
AS many hours as possibl
should be spent in the sunshin
and open air. The home shoul,
be well ventilated and lighted.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23

- ~. IS.
A heh' Is uu has been
devised consisting Of broad straps or
suSpcnders to which the fruit basket
or pail IL hung by metal hooks In front
of the operator, leaving the hands free
for picking Equipped with this har-
ness the picker goes about his task
with ease, placing the fruit in the
receptacle In front of him. He does
not need to worry about Its getting
away from him, as the old pail hang
ing on the tree branch often did, and
he can strip tree clean Of Its fruit
In much less time with this new con.
triyance,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Rosemary Methodist Church
Rev. A. H. Andrews, Pastor

Sunday School at ten O'Clock.
]. B. Boyd, Supt.
Services First and Third Sun
days at II A. M. and every Sun
day at 1880 p. NJ.
Prayer service Wednesday
evening at 1880.
Choir practice Thursday even
ling.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Baptist Church
Rev. E. H. Trueblood, Pastor

Sunday School every Sunday
at0:45 A. M. w. S. Hancock, Supt.
Services every Sunday at ll:0C
A. n. and 1880 P. NJ.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day night at 7::90 o'clock.
Senior B. Y. ?. u. every
Sunday at GAS P. NJ.
Junior B. Y. p. U. every Sun
day 1t 2::30 P. NJ. and Junior
choir.
Sunbeam Band every second
and fourth Saturday at 2::30 P. NJ.
The public is cordially invited
Ito oil services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Episcopal Church

Sunday School every Sunday
morning at ten O'Clock.
Sunday School in Rosemary at
|9:30A. M.
Services every Sunday morn
lug at II :00 o'clock.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Methodist Church
Rev. Eugene c. Few, Pastor

Sunday School at 9:45 O'Clock.
W. V. Woodruff. Supt.
Preaching at II A. NJ. and 7:3C
P. M.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
7:30 P. M.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
PAPER. Sir?

Experiments with iqck pine have
shown that IT is well suited for maxi
Ing kraft paper On some of the
national forests this tree is used to
plant land which is too poor to grow
other timber.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
Value Doubled.

The yearly value of agricultural
productions of the United States has
doubled in the last II years; In the
same period the population OF the
country hus increased one third.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-03-23
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Kenneth Towe, of Trinity Col
lege, spent Saturday and Sunday
with his brother R. L. Towe.
Miss M. E. Daughtry spent
the week end in Emporia, attend
ing the St. Patrick's Dance there
Friday night.
Haywood Cherry and John
Smith attended the dance in En-
poria Friday night.
Mrs. H. B. Welsh and little
daughter Dorothy after spending
several weeks with relatives re-
turned to their home in Balti-
more Friday.
Mr.. Tom Robertson, of Manson
spent Sunday here with his sister
Mrs. l.. G.. Newton.
l.. j. Boykins, of Wilson,
spent Sunday with Miss Lillian
Elmo.
Marvin Newsons, Berry Futrel,
Simon Futrel, and Harold Saun-
ders, of Emporia, attended the
dance at the Shelton Hotel
Monday night.
Miss Winnifred Beckwith who
is attending school in Greensboro
is spending several days here
with Mrs. Beckwith, Sr.
j. P. Robertson is spending
few days in New Bern on bust
ness.
Miss Josephine Bidleman who
has been here getting up the
County Fair, left Saturday for
Princeton, W. Va.
W. D. Tillery spent a few days
last week in Scotland Neck at
tendingthe funeral of his brother
in-law, J. C. Mullen.
Miss Pattie Myric and Miss
Emma Dunn, of Littleton, spent
the week end with Mrs J. u.
Vaughan.
w. D. Tillery spent a few
days last week in Richmond on
business.
Mrs. W. P. Taylor has return
ed home from Ayden where she
has been visiting her mother.
Mr.. R. M. James spent We'd
nesday with Mr.. w. D. Tillery.
Mrs. P. A. Bundy,. of Farm
vile, is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. R. H. Windham.
Miss Zoe Porter and Mrs. C.
C. Morris were in Scotland Neck
Tuesday on business.
S. J. Bounds spent a few days
in Wilmington on business this
week.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Society will meet next Tuesday
with Mrs. Peck at the home of
Mrs. l.. 0. Anderson at 300
o'clock.
The singing class of the Ok
ford Orphanage will give a con-
cert in the Graded School Audi
torium on next Wednesday eve
ming. The Oxford Orphan
Asylum was organized by the
Masons for the destitute children
of the State and has done great
work since its organization in
1872. The people of this commu-
nifty are familiar with the char
acter of their singing class con-
certs.