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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-06
The Love That Counts.

Whatever differences of opinion there
may be about the practical value Of the
teachings Of the great Russian, Leo
Tolstoy, no one. can question the noble
common sense of these words, which
~ Roman ROLAND heard him say and
has recorded in his life of Tolstoy:
"The greatest modern sin is the alb
stract love of humanity, impersonal
love for those who are-somewhere out
Of sight.
ITO love those we do not know,
those whom we shall never meet, IS so
easy a thing. There is no need to sac
rifice anything, and at the same time
we are so pleased with ourselves. The
conscience is fooled
mo. We must love our neighbors-
those we live with and who are in our
way and embarrass u.s."
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-06

John Deere Plows have proven
their worth and below we list the
different grades:
John Deere Brush Breakers, IL, IA
and 16 inch, at $28.75, $1,000 and
$500.
John Deere General Purpose Flows,
IA and 16 inch, $21.0O and $23.75.
John Deere N. A. stubble series in
IA and 16 inch at $4,000 and
$22.75.
John Deere B stubble series at $11
to $1,000.
All prices subject to a S per cent
cash discount.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-04-06
He Was Grateful.

Butterman-While my daughter was
playing the piano last night strange
man stopped at the door and asked to
be allowed to give her half sovereign.
Silversides-Was he such an ardent
music lover? Butterman-No: he said
it was merely a thank offering because
he didn't live next door to us.'-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
ALL MEN AT HOME SHOULD
PREPARE FOR WAR

The nrst test q man is put thru for
either war or life insurance is an exami-
nation of his water. This IL most essen
tial because tho kidneys play a most i'm
portant part in causing premature old age
and death. The more injurious the pois-
ons passing thru the kidneys the sooner
comes decay-so says DR.. Pierce Of Sur
gical Institute. Buffalo. N. z, who further
advise all people who are past thirty to
preserve the vitality Of the kidneys and
free the blood from poisonous elements,
such as uric acid-drink plenty of water
sweat some daily and take Anuric. double
strength, before meals.
This An-u-ric Is a late discovery OF DR..
Pierce and Is put up in tablet form. and
can be obtained at almost any drug store.
For that backache, lumbago. rheumatism.
rusty" Joints, swollen feet or hands. due
to uric acid in the blood. Anuric quickly
dissolves tho uric acid hot water does
sugar. Take 4 little Anuric before meals
and prolong your life. Send 10 cents to
DR.. Pierce for trial package OF Anuric.
Largo package 60 cents
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

that started to molt before September
10. Usually early molters are poor
producers, and birds that molt late
require shorter space of time In
which to regain their vitality than the
early molters. Late mOlters produce
eggs during the fall when they are
high In price, whereas August and
early September molters are loafing
at that season of the year. They both
start laying at about the same time
the following spring.
2. Heavy producers among breeds
having yellow shanks have lost their
color pigments by the end of the lay
Ing season and the shank has become
very pale, whereas those birds that
are not heavy producers have main
tained strong yellow color through
out the year. This test can best be
applied to the Leghorns and to the
lighter varieties. although 1t Is also
true to some extent with the heavier
varieties.
8. The general expenditure of money
Is made by the poultry raiser during
the spring and summer when he 10
growing his young stock. 1t has fur
ther been demonstrated that a hen.
after reaching maturity, can be main
tained at profit for at least two
years and certain breeds can be main
tained for an even longer period of
time. 1t Is therefore suggested that
the owner of the general purpose
breeds, such rs the Rhode Island Reds
and the Plymouth Rocks. should main.
tain his flock until they are two years
old. and the man who keeps the light.
er breeds. such as the Leghorns. will
find that they will return him a profit
through the third laying year.
4. Birds that are four or five years
old should be eliminated from the
farm flock. These hens have a ten
dency to become overfat and very slug.
gish in disposition. The abdominal
wall often breaks down and In many
cases the feathers appear ruffled and
the birds present very unsatisfac-
tory appearance. The scales on the
shanks Of n pullet or a one-year-old
hen are smooth and regular, while
those ON an older bird are larger and
more serrated and much rougher In ap
pearance.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
NEED TO GUARD AGAINST Roup.
Disease Most Frequently Caused b,
Poorly Ventilated House.

One Of the most common diseases
of the farm poultry flock during the
autumn is rOup. This disease Is fire.
Quently found in damp. poorly ven.
tilated houses and is most often con-
tracted by birds that are poorly con-
velOped and of low vitality. Fowls of
this type frequently get roup and are
the means of spreading 1t throughout
the flock. Obviously. prevention should
consist Of eliminating the weaklings
from the flock and providing a house
that will be dry and free from drafts,
but well ventilated. AS an additional
prevention against this disease as
much potassium permanganate as will
remain on the surface of dime should
be added to each gallon Of drinking
water and kept constantly before the
fowls. This acts rs an antiseptic and
will help to keep the birds in good con-
dition. An attempt to cure the indi-
vidual Of roup is not advisable, for,
although in the majority of cases,
there may be an apparent cure, the
danger of reinfection is great and fire.
quently such birds cause the disease
to spread throughout the flock. The
safest policy is Immediately to remove
from the flock and kill such birds us
show the first symptoms. which are
easily recognized by watery dis
charge from the nostrils or eyes.
1t Is advisable at this time Of the
year to be on the constant lookout for
the presence Of mites on the fowls.
and particularly In the poultry house.
These insect pests not only lower the
vitality Of the birds. and thus render
them liable to disease. but their pres
enee has decidedly bnd effect on egg
production. Frequent spraying of all
cracks and crevices Of the house and
the under sides Of the roosts with
kerosene or per cent carbolic acid
will greatly help to eradicate mites,
and thus add to the comfort and gen.
eral health of the htrds
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP

will quiet your cough. soothe the in
fiammation Of sore throat and lungs.
stop irritation In the bronchial tubes.
inspiring good nights rest, free from
coughing and with easy expectoration
In the morning. Made and sold in
America for hfty-two years. A won
derful prescription, assisting Nature In
building up your general health and
throwing on the disease. Especially
useful in lung trouble. asthma, Group,
bronchitis. etc. For sale in all civil
ICED countries. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
H.. a Job He Can't Quit.

Jim Garry believes that If you don't
like job, quit the job. Jim enlisted
In the Sixth regiment and soldiered
for II days, when he got leave to go
home. A few days later the Sixth got
back Jim's uniform, and the whole
outfit. A note accompanied it. 1t
read:
I've thought 1t over and decided 1
don't want to be soldier. So / quit
now. My outfit Is on the way"
But the soldiers job is one job you
can't quit when you want to. So Jim
Is back in the ranks, trying to like 1t.
Toledo News-Bee.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
Answered..

The motorist was looking disconso-
lately Mt his car that lay helpessly on
ed field. 1t had obviously skidded off
the road.
Presently passer-by of the genial
kind that will ask senseless questions
came along.
Hello! Have you had an acci-
dent?"
NO" returned the exasperated mo-
torist. I've just bought new car,
so l brought the old one out to bury
it in this field. Got pickaxe and
shovel in your pocket you could lend
me eY'-Answers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

medicine put up without alcohol-ingredi-
ents on wrapper. Liquid or tablets. An
Druggists. Tablets 6Oc.
An easily procured vegetable pill il
made up of May-apple. the dried Juice of
the leaves of aloes, and the root of jnlap.
made into a tiny pellet and coated with
sugar. 1t was first put into ready to-use
form by DR.. Pierce nearly SO years ago.
Almost every drug store in this country
sells these vegetable pellets in vials for
3oc-simply psk for DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. They have Dr.. R. v. Pierce stamp.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
More Than One Way.

Everyone at the club thought my
hat was lovely. dear" said Mrs. Holt
with a beaming smile. "Of course 1t
was not expensive. l only paid 500
for 1t. but 1t is quite as lovely as Mrs.
Ringley's. which cost her nearly $75."
But the Ringley's are able to own
a more conspicuous pew in church
than we are" faltered her husband.
"Well," she exclaimed, radiant,
"they can't come-in any later than we
can i"-Grit.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
old PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

"A medicinal preparation like DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp Root, that has real curative
value almost sells itself. Like an endless
chain system the remedy is recommended
by those who have been benefited to those
who are in need Of it.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root is a physi.
clans prescription. 1t has been tested
for years and has brought results to count
less numbers who have suffered.
The success of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root
Is due to the fact that it fulfills almost ev-
cry wish in overcoming kidney, liver and
bladder diseases, corrects urinary troubles
and neutralizes the uric acid which causes
rheumatism.
Do not suffer. Get bottle of Swamp
Root from any druggist now. Start treat
ment today.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binshamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
500 Reward, 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly influ-
enced by constitutional conditions. It
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS CATAR3H MEDICINE
is taken Internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease.
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature In
doing its work. 10000 for any case Of
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
PREPARE FLOCK
NOW FOR WINTER
Fall Months the Time to See to
Proper Housing and Health
of Fowls.
LOOK TO THE POULTRY HOUSE
oryness and Proper Ventilation Two
Requisites for the Comfort and
Health Of 1irds-HoW to
Pick Winter Layers.

With the arrival of the fall months
special attention should be given to
the management of the farm poultry
flock. especially with regard to the
housing and health of the fowls. At
this season of the year when the days
are growing shorter and the nights
longer, the fowls naturally spend more
time In their quarters than during the
summer. consequently more attention
should be given to the cleanliness Of
the poultry house, and the droppings
should be removed more frequently.
Since the fowls now spend more time
taken to see that they are not crowd
ed. Frequently the crowding of chick
ems has a decided detrimental effect
ON their health and ofttimes 1t mate
rializes into an epidemic Of roup or
some other disease throughout the
flock. To prevent such a condition
and to add to their comfort, the birds
should be thinned out SO as to allow
them three to four square feet Of floor
space per bird. depending upon the
size Of the fowls and on the length
Uk l1Llc NAcy dTc COuuAeu u Tic uOuSSs
as Influenced by the arrival of winter.
For example. home with a floor
space OF IA by 20 feet provides suffi-
cient space for about seventy fowls
Of the general purpose breeds. such
as the Barred Plymouth Rocks, or
about ninety fowls of the Mediterran-
can or smaller breeds. such as the
Leshorns.
AS a general preventive against dis
ease, such as roup, ETC., poultry houses
should be we'll ventilated but free from
drafts; that is, the backs and sides
should be tight. allowing the ventila-
ton to come from the front of the
building. An inspection as to the con-
dition of the roof may lead to the dis
covery of leaks, which II repaired in
time will insure dry house for the
fowls during the winter. Dryness as
well as ventilation is very important
as Influencing the health Of the fowls.
II is a good policy ut this season Of
the year to remove the dirt from
houses having earthen floors to the
depth of about six inches and all in
with fresh earth. Such practices as
these not only embrace good manage
n ent but add to the general health
and comfort of the fowls.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
He Got the Blind.

A tradesman in a certain town put
a box outside his shop, labeled "FOr
the Blind" A few weeks later the box
disappeared.
''Halloal What's happened to the
box for the blind?" he was asked by
a friend.
"Oh, got enough money" he re-
Piled. pointing up to the new canvas
blind that sheltered his shop window.
mot bad. is it?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
HOW TO PICK WINTER LAYERS.
Physical Characteristics Enable Poui-
try RaIsers to Eliminate Loafers.

PnJeteai ChATACteTietiCs 6"aUe Foo''
try RaIsers to Eliminate Loafers.
The Introduction of the trap nest
has completely changed the status of
the poultry business in the past few
years. Instead Of selecting our lay
Ing birds at random we now have GER
tain and rather definite external phys
lcal characteristics which enable the
poultryman to make a rigid selection
and to Gull out those hens that are
not good producers. to eliminate the
ioafers, and thus increase his profits
and ut the same time materially de-
crease his feed bill.
The following named factors can be
atilized by the poultry raiser in GULL
ing cut his flock of hens that have
come through one or more laying sea-
sons:
4 enll fn- market purposes all hens
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
wHENITLooks DARK to any weak

OF aiiluB NOtlldus
DIR. Pierce's Favor
ito Prescription
comes to her help.
For female COM
plaints," pains, in
ternal intiamma-
tion or liberation,
bearing-down SEN
sations, = n d all
chronic " . a X =
n e 8 8 es and de-
rangements, this 10
the proven REM
edy It's the onlv
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
Distant.

"Is your wife hard to please?"
"I don't know; l have never reached
that stage."-Judge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

The wise man goes on still hunt
for opportunity instead Of waiting for
1t to call.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
Exclaimed,

There is meat in everything that
advertising man writes"
"Then no wonder he comes 30 high"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

Smile ON wash day. That's when you use
Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes winter than
snow. All grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
Actively EMPLOYED,

''Are you employed ut PRESENT."
"Yes, sir; loOkin' for work."-BOs-
ton Transcript.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

The various hotels and amusement
places in Great Britain employ over
81 600 women.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

No, Herman, the family tree Of the
scrub lady isn't necessarily scrul
,ak.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

II the surplus cockerels, not needed
for the breeding flock next spring.
have not yet been marketed, dispose
Of them now. Market the old hens as
soon as they stop laying.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
Accounted For.

.'Did you find Jessie in when you
called unexpectedly"
"Yes; that is how found her out"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

Porto Rican women may be given
the right to hold office, but not to
vote.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
An Innovation,

"Talking about educational improve
ments, would suggest to have school
rooms rigged like vessels"
"Why sO?"
Because then they could have what
b much needed-a spanker BOOM"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01
Characteristic

Characteristic.
She-Did you say something7
HeNOthing.
She-How like you.-The Lamb.
The Robesonian., 1917-10-18
NATIONAL SPECIAL AID
Patriotic, Relief and Industrial
Preparedness Work What the
Local Chapter is Doing.

To the Editor Of The Robesonian:
The National Special Aid society,
formed January, 1915, Incorporated
July, 1916, is one Of the "a allied war
relief organizations. Founded pri-
marily as preparedness and patri-
otic society, it's aim "to mobilize the
women for service to our country, and, j,
as occasion arose, in the wider needs
Of humanity" when affairs came to
a crisis, found it's existence justified
by it's works; for through the agen-
cy of chapters organized in different
States, work Of various kinds was al
ready systematized and was at once
broadened and enlarged with a mini
mum Of confusion.
It is essentially woman's society,
with an advisory board of men. The
three lines of work are patriotic, re-
lief and industrial preparedness.
The local chapter has organized the
community by blocks, created fund
for it's work by the patriotic penny
has stimulated conservation, and is
doing an extensive work in preparing
surgical dressings, under the auspices
of the National Surgical Dressings
committee of New York, and is per.
forming many other valuable ser.
vices. -.
MRS. E. L. HOLLOWAY,
| Gen. Chairman
Lumberton, N. c..
Oct. Is, 1917.
The Robesonian., 1917-10-18
P E R S o N AL

Mr.. w. L. Bullock of Rowland was a Lum-
berton visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. c. L. johnson of ST. Paul R. g. was
Lubmerton OVisitor yesterday.
Mrs L. E. Whaley and daughter, Miss Eva.
spent yesterday in Fayetteville
Mr.. R. r. Barnes of Barnesville was among
the business visitors in town yesterday.
Mr.. Mckay Byrd of Singletary's Cross
Roads, was a Lum5erton visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. VIM. Malone of R. l from L,i,nberton
was among the visitors in town yesteIday
Mr.. c. R. Taylor of R. Z f"a,n Id,rnherton
was among the visitors IN t.wn yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Buie of the Philadel-
phus section were Lusnbcrton visitors yes
terday.
Mrs. S. F. Thompson md small daughter,
Helen, of St. Paul, we're Lumberton visi-
tors yesterday.
Messrs. L. S. and w. J. Prevatt, sr, of
Hopewell, Va, gre spending this week here
visiting home folks.
Mrs. ]. w. Morris and two children OF
Lilesville are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. w. Shelby.
Mr.. D. J. Smith of R.. 2 from Hope Mills
was among the callers at The Robesoniar
office yesterday.
Mr.. j. T. Hamilton and daughter, Miss Mel
lie, and Mr.. j. S. Oliver of the Marietta sec
| iton were among the visitors in town Tues
| day. They made the trip in Mr.. Hamilton
auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Felts, Jr., went las
| evening to Charlotte. Mr. Felts will return
! tonight Mrs. Felts will spend some tim
| in Charlotte visiting at the home of Mr.. Felts
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Felts, Sr.
The Robesonian., 1917-10-18
Orphans Recital Enjoyed - AT
Rowland This Evening.

The singing class Of the Oxford or
phanage was greeted by large aud
ience at the local opera house last
evening, as usual here, and, also as
per usual, the children gave splen-
did entertainment. There are IA chill
dren in the class and they are accom-
panied by Miss Branch and Mr.. Alder
man. Homes were provided for the
children here by ladies Of the order
Of the Eastern Star. The class left
this morning for Rowland, where it
will give a concert this evening. In
the absence of Mr.. Frank Cough,
chairman of the committee from the
local lodge Of Masons, Mr.. C. V. Brown
had charge for the local Masons
In his talk he stated that while there
are now375orphans being cared for at
the great institution at Oxford, only
| 70 of these come from homes of Ma
| sons, showing that the work is not
confined to the order. Door receipts
! and contributions amounted to $115
and it is the intention to make this
| $125 if possible before making fina
report. Last year the total amoun
received here was only $50. Lumber
The Robesonian., 1917-10-18
WOMEN OF ROBESON
Appeal for Their Help in Liberty
Loan Campaign.

To the Women of Robson county:
Knowing your interest in our gov
ernment at this time, also your faith
full work along other lines, I am ap-
pealing to you in behalf Of the Wom-
ans Liberty Loan committee.
Our State is being organized in this
work. Our State chairman, Mrs. r.
G. Reynolds, Winston-Salem, has ap-
pointed me chairman Of Robson
county. I have appointed chairman
in every town in the county. I hape
you will cooperate with her at once
The women Of Robson have always
responded to duty's call, and 1 feel
sure that we will at this time. We
must act at once as we have only a
very short time to help in this much
needed call.
MRS. L. T. TOWNSEND,
| Chm. Woman's Liberty Loan Commit.
tee of Robson County.
IIumberton, N. C. Oct. II, 1917.
The Robesonian., 1917-10-18
In SOCIAL CIRCLES
Lumbee Research Club.

Lumbee Research Club.
The Lun1bee Research club met with Mrs.
J. @: Beckwith Oct. IL. The meeting was
called to order by the president, Mrs. H. T.
Pope. After the minutes were read and ap-
proved. the corresponding secretary read notes
Of acceptance to membership from Mesdames
Irwin Jenkins and D. c. Shaw. There being
no other business, the following program
rendered, the subject for October program
being Spanish Colonization and Administra-
tive Systme of the Colonies.
The Spanish Colonial Polcy-Mrs. w. l..
Grantham, read by Mrs. G: V. Brown; Span
ish Method of Ruling the Colonies-Mrs John
e: Fuller; The Colonial Government-Miss
Mary Mcneil; Social Classes-Mrs. w. w.
Parker; Trade Policy-Mrs. C. B. Skipper.
At the close of the program delicious re-
freshments were served by the hostess, as
sisted by her attractive little daughter and
son, Evelina and Quintus.
We are sorry that an account of last
months meeting with Miss Mary McNeill fail
| ed to get in the paper. At this meeting the
officers for the new years work were elect
ed as follows: President, Mrs; H. T Pope
| vice president, Mrs. w. w. Parker; correc
ponding secretary, Mrs. C. V. Brown; re
eording secretary, Mrs. R. E. Lewis; ant
| Mesdames Irwin jenkins and D. P. Shaw
were elected to membership of the club.
The Robesonian., 1917-10-18
Christian Endeavors Meet Next
at Red Springs

The second annual Christian En-
deavor convention of the southeastern
district was held in the Presbyterian
church at Clarkton Saturday and Sun
day and Red Springs was chosen as
the meeting place for the next con-
vention. A delegation of IA Endeav-
ors from Red Springs attended the
meeting at Clarkton, travelling in 2
autos with banners, and extended a
pressing invitation to the convention.
The following officers were elected
President, B.. B. Reynolds Of Will
mington; secretary, Miss Kate M
Johnston of Clarkton; treasurer, Miss
Mabel Carr of Wallace; superintend-
ent press and publications, Miss Isa,
bel McDougald Of Wilmington; sup.
erintendent junior work, Mrs. H. H
Howell of Wilmington.
The Robesonian., 1917-10-18
WONDERFUL STUFF!
LIFT OUT YOUR CORNS
Apply a few drops then lift cOrns o
calluses off with fingers
no pain.

Apply a few drops then lift cOrns or
calluses off with fingers
no pain.
No humbug! Any corn, whether
hard. soft or between the toes, will
loosen right up and lift out, without
a particle of pain or soreness.
This drug is called freezone and IS
a compound of ether discovered by a
Cincinnati man. :,
ASK at any drug store for a small !
bottle of freezone, which will cost but
a trifle, but is sufficient to rid ones
feet of every corn or callus.
Put few drops directly upon, any
tender, aching corn or callus. Instant
ly the soreness disappears and shortly
the corn or callus will loosen and can
be lifted off with the fingers.
This drug freezone doesn't eat Out
| the eorns or calluses but shrlvels them
without even irritating the surround
Just think! No pain at all; no sore
ness or smarting when applying 1t o.
| afterwards. If your druggist don
ihave freezone have him order it to-
you.