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The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
HOY USE IDLE LANDS
Problem Considered at Cen
ference in Savannah-Steps Es-
sential to Successful Live Stock
Industry.

Industry.
A meeting Of the princi-
ral owners of the cut-over, un-
used and idle lands, located in tie
coastal area Of the South Atlantic &
Gulf States was held at Savannah.
Ca, Monday. The primary purpose
of the meeting was to con-
slider some of the prob
lens connected with an effort to bring
these vast areas of land into a pres
ent day profitable and beneficial use,
particularly, with respect to the live
stock industry. AS is pointed out, the
problem is practically the same m the
Eastern Carolinas, as in Southern
Alabama or Southern Missippi. These
lands should be employed today for
the purposes to which they are best
adapted in the absence of a suffici-
ent number of settlers to transform
them into individual farming opera
ticns. They could and should be rails
ing herds of beef and dairy cattle,
hogs and sheep, and thereby increas-
ing our supply Of meat, leather ant'
wool in this critical period OF the
worlds history.
AS is further pointed out, four prin-
ciple steps are essential to a perm
anent and prosperous livestock indus
try, viz:
1. Eliminate the disease.
2. Introduction of permanent pas
turage and adequate forage.
8. Improvement Of the breed.
4. Changing the psychology Of the
people themselves; getting them to
think in the terms of steers instead of
bales Of cotton, or rather along with
bales Of cotton.
Further it is pointed out that the
public domain of the United States
is practically exhausted; that free
homesteads are largely a matter Of
the past, and that the last great re-
naming area Of low price lands in
the United States are the millions of
acres of cut-over land in the South
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain area
and that some concerted effort should
be made to make these lands avail
able in proper units, and on the uni
form basis of financing for settle
ment, especially at the conclusion OF
the present world war. This can on
ly be done by united effort by CO.
ordinated, we'll developed, well de-
fined plans, in which the interest OF
the government, the States, the trans
portation lines, the financial institu-
tions and the landowners themselves
must join.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS, SALE

NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS SALE
Under and by virtue of the power vested
in the undersigned commissioners by virtue
of decree lately rendered by the Superior
court of Robson county in certain cause
therein pending, entitled John S. Brown ct
al plaintiffs, vs.. Williak K Brown ct al. de-
fendants,'' the Undersigned will offer for sale
at public auction, for cash, to the highest
bidder at the court house door in Lumber
ton, N. c., the srd day of December, 1917,
at about noon of said day, for the purposes
of said decree, the following described lands
to-wit:
Lying and being in the county of Robeson
and State of North Carolina, bounded and
described follows, to-wit: Adjoining the
laEds of the late Duncan Brown, deceased,
and known the Buie lands: Beginning at
a stake among four pines by the side of a
small branch; about 200 yards north of Pop
lar Bay, and S So w chains to a
stake among four pines; thence N GA w Is
chains to stake by three pines, about 200
yards south of Hunters Bay by the north side
of the road leading from McArthurs mill
thence due east IA chains to stake by three
pines thence direct line to the beginning,
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS SALE

Under and by virtue of the power vested. in
the undersigned commiss ioner by virtue OF a
decree lately rendered by the Superior Court
of Robson county in a certain cause therein
pending, entitled "W. S. Rozier ct alplaintiffs,
vs. Lottie Rozier Wooten ct al. defendants"
the undersigned will offer. for sale at public
auction, for cash, to the highest bidder at the
court house door in Lumberton, N. c., on the
3rd day of December, 1917, at about noon OF
said day. for the purposes of said decree, the
following described lands, to-wit:
Lying and being in Howellsville township:
said county and State adjoining the lands of
Jim Allen and others. being the share allot-
ted to Lettie Flowers Rozier, now deceased,
who was the first wife of D. S. Rozier now
deceased, in the division of the lands OF
Hughie Flowers, deceased father of said Let
tie Flowers Rozier, and containing so acres,
more or less.
This the 3oth day of October, 1917.
DICKSON MCLEAN,
Commissioner.
Time of sale: srd day of December. 1917,
at IL O'Clock m.
Place of sale: Court house door, Lumber
ton, N. C.
Terms of sale Cash.
MCLEAN, VARSER & MCLEAN.
II 4mon Attorneys.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26

But You Can Get Turkey, Anyway
Charity and Children.
Well, we have nothing to say
AGAINST Mr.. Greayes sensible sugges-
ton, and we are free to say II we
had a fat gobbler strolling about the
yard, we should be tempted to STAY
and eat on Thanksgiving day. But
we are sorry to say that we own
neither a turkey nor an automobile
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26

economical management Of the home,
use of various food substitutes In the
interest Of economy and leaving Ger
tain products more largely Tor the
soldiers at the front. They Will work
through the women's clubs and other
local organizations.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
Certain Cure for Croun.

Mrs. Rose Middleton, of Greenville,
III, has had experience in the treat
ment OF this disease. She says, "When
my children were small my son had
Group frequently. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy always broke up these
attacks Immediately, and 1 was never
without 1t in the house. 1 have taken
M myself for coughs and colds with
good results" "A''
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
Home Demonstration Agents for
Large Towns

Large Towns.
The North Carolina extension service
is undertaking to place home demon
stration agents in all the principal
cities Of the State just as they have
already undertaken to provide home
demonstration agents in all the coun-
ties of the State, these ladies to de-
vote their time to this work in the
homes of the people Of North Caro-
lima towns in effort at food conser-
vation. These ladies are especially
trained for their special work. They
will work with the housekeepers in
each city in the study of food values,
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26
Deserve Credit.

". duI WeSSVNSGT.
We have been reading the criticisms
and comment about the shows and
midway attractions at the county fair.
The Robesonian., 1917-11-26

YOU all information desired.
w. T. SHAW,
Chairman Board Of Trustees.
M. L. SHIPMAN,
Secretary Pro Tenn.
By order Of the Board Of Trustees.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05

over Midland and northeast counties o,
England; 6I persons killed
Feb L-British liner Appam. In charge
OF prize crew from German commerce
raider Moewe. arrived at Norfolk with
captiyes from seven other vessels.
Collier Eranz Fischer sunk by bomb
Feb 2.-Perslan army defeated Russians
marching on Teheratl.
zeppelin lost in North sea and crew
7eh. s-French avIators attacked
city OF Smyrna, killing 200.
. President Wilson accepted Germany's
memorandum Of settlement OF Lusitania
case. both sides yielding ground
Dob 9.-Germans took 500 yards OF
French trenches near Vimy.
u. y. demanded from Austria apology
and reputation for attack on Petroiite.
French cruiser Amiral Charnler tor
pedoed and SUNK sfi lost.
q Feb. 10.-Russians under Grand Duke
NICHOLAS captured Erzerum
Feb. 2l-German attack on Verdun be-
Feb. H-Gerlnans captured villages
within big gun range OF Verdun.
Austria announced sinking OF Italian
transport loaded with soldiers by bomb
from airplane.
Feb. 2s.-French checked somewhat
German drive on Verdun.
Russians took Kermanshah. Persis. by
,Austrians entered Durazzo Italians re-
firing.
French cruiser Provence sunk in Medi
NcIIautdils 3. lOal.
Feb. 27.-British steamer Maloja sunk
by mine. la lost.
Feb. go -Italian government seized 81
informed German steamers.
German commerce raider Greif and
British cruiser Alcantara sunk In North
sea fight. 254 lost.
March 8-Germans drove through VII
lage OF Douaumont and beyond.
sault
u. S. senate rejected resolution warn.
ing Americans OF armed ships.
March 5.-French checked second Ger
man infantry attack on Verdun.
England; 10 killed
March G-Germans began new drive on
Verdun. capturing village OF FORCES
March f.-Germans made further gains
az Nerdun AZ tremendous cost.
u. 8. house OF representatives tabled
resolution warning Americans of armed
March, s-oermany declared war on
Portugal
March O.-Russians advanced to within
20 miles Of Trebizond. Turks and Germans
eyacuaied Ispahan, Persia.
Mnrch H.-italians started big offensive
along whole Austrian front.
March l9.-Germans repulsed French at.
lacks at re Mort l1omme and captured
trenches from British al Vermelles
March 90 Squadron OF French and Brit
ish alrplanes bombed Zeebrugge. destroy
ing much property and killing many per.
March si.-Cermans halted at verdun
Russians Gained against Germans ana
Ausiriana ih Poland and Gallcia: and took
Isnahau rapital at Persla.
March 22.-A ustrians evacuated Czerno.
March 2h-Eraneh hRmharded- German
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05
EUROPEAN WAR

Jan. l-News received OF torpedoing OF
n. a y. liner Persia In Mediterranean;
about 900 lost, including r. ~ McNeely
u. S. consul at Alden.
Jan. british CONSUMPTION bill passed
nrst reading and three cabinet members
Italian steamer carrying Montenegro
recruits from u. s. sunk By mine In the
Adriauc; 200 lost.
Jan. 1-Qermany promised d. S. ifs sub
marines would observe rules of civilized
warfare.
4. Jan. s.-Rritish battleshIp Edward WI
Jan. il-Austrians captured Loveen.
dominating Cattaro
Jan. Austrian cruiser sunk By
French submarine
Jan; H.-Many documents connecting
Yon Papen with alleged war plots In u
,. taken from him by British, turned
over 10 American embassy.
kefnunshah, Persia, occupied By Turks
Jan, lb.-hussians renewed general at
tack on Austrian front
Austrlans took Cetinje and pursued
Montenegrlns toward Albania.
Jam H.-Austrian hydrODlane and tor
Peaq boat sunk by British submarine IN
Jan. 22-Austria issued ultimafum to-
a,s2ntenegro 60 surrender or face annl-
Van. 2A-scutari occupied BY Austrlans
a.. ;-iwenty-four killed IN Zeppelin
mans took nearly a mile Of French
hes east Of Bouchez4n i.i.,f
so.-Another Zeppelin raid made on
sL-ssverA ksppeliuu nS1A rata
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05
OLIVE ITEMS

Clarence w. Long. a former
resident, came in Friday from
Colorado, aud is calling on the
c. q. Stroud family.
H Il. Jones was in FIT. Sum
ner this week.
Olive school entertained a
large and appreciative audience
with a program md Christians
tree. Dec. %, 1916. The program
was well rendered, which be-
speaks much for their teacher,
Miss Nousia Wright.
A gathering of soNe friends
and neighbors on Sunday, Dec
81, 1916, at the home of Mr.
and Mrs G. c. Cloppert, for IL
New Year dinner and good
social time iogelliet WAS enj,x
ed.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05
500, 100000 Bond Issue.

The chairman Of the board Of
county commissioners will To-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the west door cf the court
house offer at public ou'cry
100000 public highway aud
bridge construction and repair
bonds Of Chaves county, andl the
indications today are that there
will be several bidders present,
some having personal represen-
Latixes here, white others have
authorized an agent through
the local banks. The sale is
cond toned that the issuance
of the bonds is approved by u
majority vote of the ballots cast
by the qualified electors of the
county at the special election
which IS to be held on the Sth
day of February.-ROswell News
Dec. 2S.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05

Readers will note from the
above clipping taken from the
Roswell Evening News that
special election is to he beld in
Chaves county ON the 9th day
of February 1917 for the issue
ing of slOo,OOO.OO public nigh
ways and bridge construction
bonds.
This is a county affair, one
that the tax payers OF Chavos
county are called upon for an
expression of their views, enc
that the majority of those who
vote will rule. 1t is one that
the tax payers who are not
already acquainted with the
particulars in the case, should
get busy and acquaint them
selves with it. You should
study the merits Of the propo-
sition weighing both esides of
the mUtter and decide for yorr
selves as to whether or not you
consider it an advisable propo-
sition.
There has already been some
objection to the issue registered
and it is n well known fact that
a good, strong following i'll GER
tain Iparts OF the country is
strongly in favor of it. The
question naturally ARISES las
some have already expressed
themselves). just where and
now will this money be expend-
edo viii it be properly prorat-
I'd and will all of the county be
benefittt d thereby! From now
until February 9th is the time
t., investigate this proposition IN
detail and February 9th, 1917
will be the day to cypress your
wishes in the matter
Don't sit idle until after the
election and then ''cuss" and
foam about the results, If you
want to exercise your rights
and privileges as an American
citizen, get busy and learn how
to vote mt lligently.
The RECORD opens its columns
to the public for the discussion
IF this issue. All communica-
tions mnst be signeN,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05

NlkOla Tesla says he has ut last real
ted his dream of isolating energy. But
what good Is energy without brains2
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05

Naturally, The ragtme composer who
cleans up o million with his songs
doesn't care WHO makes the nations
laws.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1917-01-05
HISTORY OF 1916
TOLD IN BRIEF
Most important Events Of the
Last Year Set Forth.
PROGRESS OF EUROPEAN WAR
Chief Developments in the Mighty
Conflict Of Nations-Politlea and
Other Happenings In the
United States.

coMPlLED BY E. ". PIcKARD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
RATHER EMBARRASSING. 1T SEEMS.

THE American communication tc
Greece requesting definition of hel
attitude in view of the German sub
marine blockade, has somewhat en-
barassed the Greek government, which
is sounding other neutrals before re-
plying" is the substance of Reuter- &
telegram from Athens.
1t does seem that an accurate defii-
milton of Greece's attitude is embar-
assing. And, further, 1t would be q
curious censorship in Londontown il
they permitted the true feelings OF
King Constantine to reach the United
States. The Entente has lost a great
friendship among neutral nations by
waving the big stick" over Greece.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
AN EDITORS MEETING.

II Editor Cranston Williams has
set the date and called a meeting
of the newspaper brethren of the
district, we plead guilty to over
looking the same, and would,
therefore, be glad to hear from
him. Should the date be fixed
for the last day of the week, on
or about the latter part of Feb
ruary, we believe a full attend
ance might be expected.-Butler
Herald
The editor of the Times-Recorder
has not called meeting of the editors
of the Third district, although we be-
lieve that an organization might
serve good purpose in regard to mat
tiers vitality affecting the newspaper
men of riths section, 1t would serve
as a fine unit for the state press asso-
citation, and especially as regards the
matter of newspTint paper.
Several of the editors of the state
have conferred with US concerning ar
organization. and during the next few
days, it will be our pleasure to write
the Third district editors In regard tc
organizing. After gaining their opin'
ion as to the time, we will be glad to
invite the newspaper chiefs for {
gathering in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
THE FAKE EXTRA.

The Times-Recorder has on many
Dreyious occasions warned the pubic
against fake extras. In times OF great
excitement, and especially affecting
the national welfare, many newspapers
seize the opportunity to lure the pub
l;t through big headlines or the loud
cries of the newsboy. Under the pres
ent management, this paper has seen
fit to issue seevral extras-but on
each occasion these contained items of
news interest which warranted the ex-
ira publication.
Because of the present American
German situation, large city dailies
have accelerated the pace for extras,
and on Sunday week ago In New
York some OF the staid. conservative
journals published their extras which
contained nothing OF big interest. This
causes the New York Commerce and
Finance OF comment, making safe
n,ents full of truth which should in
crest the public:
A newspaper hat gets out an
extra when there Is no warrant for
1t. panders OF dishonesty. The per-
sons who are induced to buy the
sheets are robbed of their coppers
or their nickels.
1t is immoral. That may not
count for much with some of the
publications, but think of how
short is the supply of print paper
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
REPUBS. ARE DOOMED.

1t seems that the proposed
merger of the Progressive and
Prohibition parties ought to go
through without hitch, consider
ing that neither has anything to
lose.-Savannah News.
Many believe that the Republi-
cans, as a dominant party in Ameri-
can politics, are doomed. Whether the
Progressives will come forward in
their stead is a problem. The Demo
Gratis seem to be in the saddle for a
generation at least.-Augusta Chroni-
Gle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
SeabOdrd Air Line
The Progressive RAILWAY Of the SOdil

Lea We Americas for Ccrdele, Ro-
cheile, Abbeviiie, Helena, Lyons. Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond.
Portsmouth and points East and South
1881 p m
2:3H a m
Leave Americas for Cordele, Able
Vile, Helena and intermediate points
5:ll . m
Leave Americas for Richlaud, At
Ianta, Birmingham. HurtsbOro. Mont
gomery and points West and Northwest
SOS p m
Leave Americas for Richland, Col
umbus, Dawson, Albany and interU g.
date points
1890 . N
Seaboard Buffet Parlor-SIeeping Gar
on Trains 13 and Il arriving Americas
from Savannah l1:25 .. NJ. and leav-
ing Americas for Savannah $3.50 a. m.
Sleeping car leaving for Savannah at
$3.50 a. No., will be open for passengers
at 11:40 p. m.
For further information apply to H.
P Everett. Local Agent. Americas,
Ca; c. w. Small. Div. Pass. Agent,
Savannah, Ga: C. r. ~SA. c. p. A,
Norfolk. Va.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
THE SURVIVAL.

No sooner do the South Caro-
lima troops leave the border than
the Mexicans begin to raise hob
again. Sometimes we wonder how
long the union would survive with
out little old South Carolina
Charleston News and Courier.
We don't know how long it would
survive without little old South Caro-
lira, but it did survive about foul
years without it, suggests the Colum
bus Enquirer
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
The HH|IHIATCHAMA COLUMN
By George Martin
Elephants

The wonderful thing about an ele-
plant is his nose.
He can wave 1t. He can wrap II
around his ear. He can chase flies up
and down his back with it. And If he
happens to be travelling in a stock car
he can send it out for air.
Think what a man could do with a
nose like that. When his wife smell
ed smoke, he could SIT where he was
and sniff in the other rooms. And
when it came to Dutch lunches, he
could hang his nose out the window
and enjoy his limburger In peace.
OF. for a wandering nose!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
or SUMTER FOR 1917

The books were opened 6rst day OF
February for the purpose Of receiving
tax returns. and will remain open un.
til May LIST, according to law. Please
return your taxes early, as ! have pos
tive instructions from the comptroller
general to close my books on May 1st.
This gives you three months without
any cost to you to return your taxes.
will be in the once Friday and Sat
urday Of each week, until / make my
rounds, and then will be there each
day until books close. Hoping this
will meet the approval OF all. remain
Your respectfully
GEO. D. JONES.
Tax Receiver, Sumter County.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

1t is a safe bet that Atlanta regrets
the city is not seaport, go It could
figure in some of the news dispatches
about preparations for war and sight
ing strange boats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

Really haven't time to consider the
new note. President Wilson should
tell the Kaiser that It will be careful
ly filed and possibly considered at our
leisure
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

The judiciary has lost a strong
power in the death of Judge Walter
c. Charlton, at Savannah. He had
been judge of the Superior court Of the
eastern circuit for a number of years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

II the judgeship bill fathered by
Senator Smith and Congressman
Webb has the shelving Of any udjge
in mind. then it should be promptly
defeated. AS for Judge Newman, OF
the Georgia federal bench, no good
reason can be advanced for a desire
10 retire him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

There will be seven eclipses in the
year 1917, which is the highest re-
cord for a hundred years. The good
year now under way gives promise Of
marking many events of great moment
for history.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

Americas will entertain the High
school students Of the Third district
on April 18th and 14th, and the occa-
will be in keeping with the reputa-
ton of the convention city" These
meetings are institutions for good
among the high schools of the state
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

The Germans now say that England
has bought Wilson, and that Gerard
is his agent. But the Kaiser will
praise the price for their own con-
duct.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
TO MEET FEBRUARY 18TH

The County Board OF Health will
elect district commissioner OF health
for Sumter county ON next Tuesday,
February 18th, 1917, at 10 9. m, in
compliance with the act of 1914.
known as the Ellis bill.
ARTHUR RYI4ANDER, Chairman.
1-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

Gerard says he will say nothing un-
til he reports in person to President
Wilson. 1t might be well to write that
report before he sails, in order that it
may some day reach the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

The birthday of Abraham Lincoln is
being observed over the union today.
He win ever live in the history OF the
nation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

Only "a ships out of 1,100 in the
war zone have been sunk by u-boats
since the decree of the Kaiser went
forth. Not much starving at that rate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

President Wilson has declared war
on the high cost of food, which is in
teresting for the pocketbook's sake
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

Ambassador Fletcher has left for
Mexico Arrangements should be
made to get him out before long.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12
COULD STAY AT HOME.

Some say that efforts are be-
ing made to thrust the Kaiser out
side the pale of civilization. How
far must he go beyond the present
limits? - Americas Times-Re-
corder.
Some believe he wouldn't have L
leave home.-Savannah Morning News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-12

A six-day bike race rider in New
York stole the spectators bluff gy 60
ing to sleep during the race. He was
just as interested as the gallery.