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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

variety 1t is so very dark that II rs
really blue-black and the combination
Is the most reserved and elegant thing
In mortal eyes.
The big black hat knows nothing OF
warning favor, either for summer or
winter. One Of the pretty and simple
summer models Is shown In the pic.
ture. II Is of black satin with wide
border of fancy hairbrad about the
edge which is bound with satin. A
long sweep of slender feathers and a
little emplacement Of ribbon make a
trimming exactly suited TO the shape.
A large and picturesque hat is Of
white gcorgette crepe with border
about the brim and crown of narrow
milan braid. White satin camellias
and little white roses are wreathed
about the crown, with the small roses
clustered in the top crown.
3 The chic small hat of white crepe
georgette, faced with black velvet and
finished with a border of white feath-
ers about the outstanding brlm is as
cool and crisp as frost. 1t is n late
summer hat Of the kind that may be
worn ut almost any time and any
where,
For sports and outings, rough straw
sailors In bright and vivid colors are
candidates for favor that are sure to
win. Along with them appear soft, ex.
quisite felts In wonderful shades of
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
BOY
SCOUTS
&Fe1-
Conducted by National Council Of tho
Boy Scouts OF Amerlca)
SCOUTS FIND CAMP COOKS

National headquarters of the Boy
Scouts of America recently received a
telegram from Captain Walllng, Platts.
burg training camp, New York, stating
that $50 walters and 20 cooks were
needed for the 5000 men. Captain
Walling added: "Will you as pa
trlotic duty assist me in securing these
menW
Government officials have been quick
to realize that Il well.organlzed army
Of nearly 100000 boys and men could
" made available for many varieties
OF service, and this call to piss upon
cooks Is right in line with the scouts
experience and training.
Upon receipt Of the telegram, let.
tiers were sent to all points where II
was believed men might be secured.
Advertisements were also placed In
newspapers, calling upon men who
could do this work TO show their pa.
triotism BY offering their services.
The Fifth avenue building in New
York allowed scout officials to use an
office on the ground floor, and in re-
Spouse 10 the advertisements more
'dsn 800 men applied for positions.
There were secured 1913 walters and
30 cooks to report at the Plattsburg
camp.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
ESTABLISHED VOGUE FOR SUMMER FuRs.

The vogue OF summer furs appears
10 be established and the globe.trot.
ting public Is probably responsible for
II. The whereabouts Of those who
finally make fashions appear to be de-
termincd BY the variations of the
thermometer aud these fleet and fleet.
ing seekers after comfort and change.
carry their furs with them to the four
corners Of the globe. While we are
looking for reasons for wearing furs
In summer weather we are not 10 over.
look the fact that they are amazingly
becoming.
But furriers have seen to II that fur
garments for summer wear look very
different from fur garments for win
ter wear. Summer furs borrow sum
merry look from crepe and silk LIBERAL
~ used In combination with them.
They do not take the business Of pro-
ridng warmth at all seriously, but are
made up usually in small, loose-hang-
Ing capeS, worn as If slipping of the
shoulders. Scraps Of white fox fur.
nish one instance of Il fur piece good
for both summer and winter wear and
scarfs in dark gray or taupe, appear
among summer furs that will be use
full in winter.
Small ermlne capes and small capes
Of Hudson seal trimmed with ermine.
lead the little procession Of summer
furs and, next to them, capes of
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
The Shifted Shame.

The eX-conyict who recently testi-
Ned that he, mere unsophlstlcated
FOUNDER of thirty or more was lured
into stealing from his employers by
woman to whom he gave part of the
money, reminds me of boy who was
brought into prison in New York one
afternoon in July 1860. As the turn.
key led him along the youth saw In A
cell a man with smooth. shrewd,
somewhat hard face. The boy stopped
and addressed the man in the cell
You" he cried, ARE the cause of
my being herel"
How comes that?" inquired Hicks
the pirate, for the man In the cell was
none other.
Why said the boy. 81 stole So to
hire boat so | counld go down to Bed.
loes island tomorrow and see you
hanged. York Sun.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
SCOUTS GUARDING THE PARKS.

Mr.. Cabot Ward, New York citys
park commissioner, and Mr.. Cunning.
ham, engineer inspector of parks. have
arranged with Manhattan council, Boy
Scouts of America, to supply 100
scouts on Saturdays from to 6 p. m.
and on Sundays from . to p. IN. to
police the parks.
In Central park the scouts will be
formed into four provisional troops
under four scoutmasters who will be
deputized with police powers.
The scouts will work In pairs and
viii do general police duty, calling the
peoples attention to park regulations.
In case Of any infraction of rules they
will report 10 the nearest officer. BY
assuming these duties the Boy Scouts
will rel ase all hut a few OF the pc.
lice whom It has been necessary to as.
sign to park duty.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
HYDRANGEA BEAUTIFUL AND
HARDY.
BY E. VAN eENTHUYseN.

While there are shrubs that | like
better this one seems to suit the
masses. II has the merit Of extreme
hardness, easy culture, great floral
beauty aud Is late-bIooming and per-
SiStent.
lis flowers early lose their Wilderness,
but rs the season advances they take
On a plnky-brown character, which is
very attractive. They will last until
snow comes.
Never use the hydrangeas singly
When planting plant in masses. II Is
vastly more effective this way.
The enormous heads Of the bloom
have considerable weight, but they are
an the more attractive when they
cause the branches to take on Il grace
full curve.
Those in search Of a plant that Will
grow In any soil and under almost any
condition, and has hardness enough 10
withstand the trying ordeal Of the
seyerest northern winter, viii find this
hydrangea the very thing they are
looking for
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
THE WHITE CARMATI0N
BY BETTY PAKE.

The search OF the pure white carna
ton, one that will keep rs pure color
for long period, has never been quite
successful
II IS II fact that the average variety
remains under cultivation but few
years, and they are constantly running
out. They must therefore constantly
be replaced by newer and more vigor-
Gus varieties grown from the seed. Of.
ten carnaton that produces beauti-
ful white flowers for two or three
years fails entirely after that time.
The common garden soil will not do
for the carnation 1t should be com
posed Of about three-fourths rich dark
loan and one-fourth well-rotted ma.
uure, This should be thoroughly mixed
several times aud by September the
first cuttings should be placed in boxes
about five inches deep. Set the plants
about ten inches apart.
Syringe thoroughly with water until
they have good start The plants
should be Staked in order 10 keep the
flowers above the foliage.
The soil should be frequently treated
with liquid manure--cuw sheep. or
hen droppinss are excelent-but ii
should not be too strong, say about the
color Of weak tea.
If You want large flowers YOU must
lisbud the plants judiciously. Give
them plenty Of water and ventilation,
md syringe with tobacco extract to
discourage the red spider.
II potted, they should be in pots ot
from four TO seven inches, according
70 the size Of the plants.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
MILLINERY IN BLACK AND WHITE

shirred silk OF crepe banded with furs
are conceded the place of honor. OF
course not everything that calls itself
ermine Is really ermine, nor need we
inquire too closely into the pedigree
Of all the neck pieces that are called
white fox furrlers are amazingly cley-
er people. limitations of white fox are
especially effective and there with
small capes like those shown In the
Illustration are inexpensive little lux
urles that no one will begrudge the
summer girl.
In July and August summer Is
crowned with millinery In black and
white. The reign of the all-black hat
is shared with the all-whlte hat and
with the cool sparkle of black and
white combined. This summer that
darkest of blues, called after the ra-
vens wing Is used with white as
substitute for black and just by way OF
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
HINT OF WAR GAS IN "lLlAD"
Homer Says That Fierce Mars Spread
a Vapor Over the Battle,
Aiding the TroJ JAMS"

Why, | wonder, Is the word "Ho-
merle" such fayorlte with writer's ut
the front and with the subeditors who
trick out their narratives? In the IIo-
merle days men fought with swords
and spears and bows and arrows, with
the assistance Of an occasional thun-
derbolt from Joye. What basis of
comparison is there between these toys
and the weapons of today?
Yet there $ one curious parallel
which has not, | think, been pointed
out. In the fifth book of the "Illad"
we are told that fierce Mars spread
vapor over the battle, aiding the Tro-
jams. II not exactly poison Gas, this
may be said to be at least an antici-
patton of the modern smoke screen
London Observer.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
CAN PROTECT WILD LIFE.

DR.. William I. Hornaday at recent
dinner of officials of the Boy Scouts of
America placed emphasis on the serv-
ice which Boy Scouts can do to the
country in helping to protect animals.
Much Of the wild life has already
been destroyed said Mr.. Hornaday I;
THE battle for the lives of the remnant
is fierce. In THIS fight the aid of the
Boy Scout Is sought. The grandpa
Tiers of the present boy almost exter-
minated the eIks and bison and the
boys father has done the same with
the antelope and mountain Sheep"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
TEACH BOY SCOUTS.

Scout workers Of Spokane, Wash.
propose to form practical faculty OF
which any college might be proud, to
help In the work of instructlng local
Boy Scouts. Merit badges are award.
ed scouts for proficiency In various
lines Of business arts and crafts and
professions, and one of the principal
duties of the volunteer faculty will be
to assist in teaching the boys to pass
the required tests and In examining
those who believe that they are pre-.
pared to qualify.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
TEACH TRAFFIC RULES.

The city and police officials of Mem
phis, Tenn, state that Memphis pc
destrians and divers now walk
and drive properly and observe to the
letter all traffic regulations for the
first time in the history of the city.
The reason for this was that 400 Bay
Scouts, clad In uniform and carrying
big signs upon poles, patrolled the
downtown streets and pavements and
carefully showed those on foot and in
automobiles how to avoid accidents
and collisions and at the same time
reach their destination quickly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

The Juice Of two fresh lemons strain
ed into bottle containing three
ounces of orchard white makes
whole quarter pint Of the most remark
able lemon skin bcautlfier at about the
cost one must pay for a small jar Of
the ordinary cold creams. Care should
be taken to strain the lemon juice
through fine cloth so no lemon pulp
gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh
for months. Every woman knows that
lemon juice Is used to bleach and re-
move such bemishes as freckles. sal
lowness and tan and Is the ideal skin
softener smOothener and beauttier.
Just try III Get three ounces Of
orchard white nj any pharmacy and
two lemons from the grocer and make
up quarter pint Of this sweetly fra
grant lemon lotion and massage II
daily into the face, neck arms and
hands. II naturally should help to
soften, freShen, bleach and bring out
the roses and beauty of any skin. II
is simply marvellous to smoother
rough, red hands. ADV.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
Couldn't Stav Rehind

A riding master was taking his usual
stroll around the exercise ground
when he came across recruit trying
his best to get his horse to Jump a
fence. After watching him for some
time, he went up to the man and ex-
claimed:
MY good fellow, how do you expect
to get that horse to go when you've
only got one spur on2"
THE recruit, after looking at his
boots, replied:
well, sir, II | can only get that side
of the horse to go, the other one Is
bound to keep up with him."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
To Develop Forearm,

The value of exercise In developing
certain parts Of the body is well-known.
An excellent exercise for the develop
ment of the forearm Is to stand erect
and have the hands hang naturally at
the sides. Then clinch the fists tight
ly and stiffen the forearm Next twist
the forearms, beth, the right to the
right and the left to the left, as far as
possible without undue effort; then
reverse the motion, the right arm to
the left and the left arm to the right.
Repeat number Of times. After this
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
BEAUTIFUL WINDOW PLANT.

A beautiful blue lowered window
plant is the browalIa speciosa. 1t has
charming blue flowers and beautI.
full foliage. 1t blooms freely through.
out the winter and Is a good summer
bloomer as we'll Several plants can
be set in tiye-inch pot and If plnched
back several times the clump will be-
come a dense, globular mass of foliage
and rich bloom. 1t deserves to be
better known.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
But She Didn't Reoonnizs Him.

His Daughter Father, | wish you
would attend to the snake charmer In
that sideshow. He oggled me the mo-
ment l stepped in. The bold thing
Processes to be Hindoo prince.
Her Father-Why, daughter, per-
haps he is your Prince Charming you
have bee3 waiting so long to meet.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
Pockets and Belts

One of the attractive new girdles.
made of silk, shows two deep pockets
hanging from the belt, one over each
hip. This girdle is wide. and the
pockets are deep, and 1t is one of those
Interesting accessories that adds quite
new tone to the frock with which II
is worn. 1t could be developed in silk
of almost any color, to harmonic with
the figure in silk or cotton or linen fab.
ric with a white ground Of which he
skirt 1t tops is made.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

The royal commission on sugar SUD-
plies has saved Britain's bees by allot-
ting 90 tons of sugar, which they are
to have In the form of pink candy, for
their winter consumption. This candy
is 50 inoculated as to be unfit for hu.
man consumption.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

get will in future take or his hat to
the potato and favor raising the up.
preparation instead Of cutting II.
So much, anyway, is to be gained
from the mobilization Of the city hoe
brigade, and for that the entire farm.
Ing and gardening population Of the
country viii be duly thankful
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
ELINR BaBEK WORTH ITS WEIGHT
IN GnI.D In TIE Pill IppINiI,s

II contracted malaria In 1898, and after a
years fruitless treatment by prom nent
washington physician, your Elixir Babek
ehtireiy cured ME. On arriving here | came
down with tropical malaria-the worat form
and sent home for Babek. Again IL
proved Its value-It Ia worth its weight in
gold here Brasie o'Hagan. Troop X, sth
.; =; Cavalry, Balayan, Philippines.
E1xir Habek, 50 cents, all druggists or by
Parrel Post, prepaid, from KloczewsU A Co.
Washington, d. c.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
Also a Separator.

"That summer boarder of ours
spends good deal of time In the
dairy. Seems to take a great interest
In the separator"
"Well, he's in that line himself"
Huh"
Hes divorce lawyer"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

mold the arms extended straight In
'front.' OF you and 90 through the same
twisting motions. Holding the arms
extended from the shoulders, sideways,
toward the right and left, respectively,
go through the same twisting motions
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
T otaI Loss,

Mr.. Knicker-As patriotic duty
we should eat the perishable things
Mrs. Bocker-Everything Is perish
able when Jack sits down at the ta-
ble.-Life.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

Mother (severely)-vlvlan, 1t is out
rageous that you should allow that
young man to kiss you. am surprised.
Vivian--Gee, ! was too, mother.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

You can at least put your pride In
your pocket when 1t is empty.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13

the new colors, trimmed with compac,
rosettes of ribbon, IN outing hats of
the most elegant type.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNIIyS0N)0L
LESSON

iBy T.. o. SELLERS, Acting Director oil
the Sunday School Course OF the Moody
Bible Institute OF Chicago)
Copyright 1917, Western Newspaper Union
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-09-06

Herbert Cuthbert, secretary of the
Pacific Northwest Tourist Associa-
ton, is going after the tourist trade
OF the United States in real earnest,
and as a result of his efforts it is
believed that another year will
make the Pacific Northwest the mec-
ca OF tourists. Cuthbert is man
thoroughly experienced in this line
OF work. Although the funds of the
association are limited, Cuthbert has
been doing some very attractive ad-
vertising In the eastern publications
with the result that inquiries fol
further information concerning eli
matte conditions and scenery are al
ready beginning to pour into the
office OF the association. But fol
the war the Pacific Northwes,
would have enjoyed a heavy tour
ist trade this summer, although as
a matter of fact thousands have
come here from every part of the
Pacific Coast in search of a real
vacation.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-09-06
ANOTHER FIRE AT REPUBLIC.

REPUBLIC, Wash, Sept "A fire
ii 2 O'Clock this morning totally de-
,troyed the following buildings in
Republic: partly the stocks of the
sagle drug store and Stockings con-
fectionery, Hansen's cafe; P. Reev-
,ss soft drinks; Sautters' grocery;
2itter's abstract and insurance Of
ice and the post office.
The origin of the fire is supposed
% have been from smouldering Goals
rom Thursday nights fire. The es-
iimated loss is about $4,000 partly
covered by insurance.
Fire at an early hour Thursday
morning destroyed business houses
and property to the amount of $780,
300.
Marshall Hardware Cmpany was
the heaviest loser, being SIS, 900 with
$1,000 insurance Other buildings
destroyed were Republic Meat & Ice
Co., loss $4,000 with $1,000 insur-
ance, city hall, S1,50O, partially COW
,red by insurance. Very little prop
erty was saved from any of these
buildings.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-09-06
OUR WAR Is FINANCED
BY LOANS AND TAXES.

The United States is financed in
the war by loans and taxes. 1t OBJ
tains funds from the people by tax
alton and sale of bonds, then goes in
to the markets and buys from people
what it needs.
There are three sources from
which the country can draw its sim
ews of war. First is the fixed prop
erty of the nation, representing
farms factories, mines, railways and
all other property, including accum-
ulated savings. From the body of
none of these except accumulated
savings will the government obtain
war funds, and even from accumul-
ated savings it will draw relatively
small portion. They are invested in
business and industries necessary to
the country's welfare. 1t is only
that portion of these savings that
is seeking investment.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-09-06
HIGH STANDARD IN SCHOOLS
SHOULD BE MAINTAINED

Commissioner Claxton, of the bu-
reau of education, addresses parent
teacher associations, mothers clubs
and similar organizations:
while the war continues there
will be many unusual temptations to
keep children out of school, and diff
ficulty at maintaining schools at
their full state of efficiency. 1t is
of the greatest Importance that they
shall be maintained and that attend
ance shall not decline. 1t is heces-
sary for the present defense of the
country, and for its welfare and
safety after the war is over.
81 am suggesting to organizations
that they Immediately use all of their
influence in this direction. OF
course each organization will know
what is best to do for its particular
school and locality"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-09-06
RURAL carrier EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation for the county of Douglas,
Washington to be held on October 13
1917 to fill the position of rural car
rier at Baird and vacancies that may
later occur on rural routes from
other post offices in the above men,
toned county. The examination
WILDE open only to male citizens
who are actually domiciled in the
territory of a post office in the CO.
unity and who meet theother re-
quirements set forth in form No.
1877. This form and application
blanks may be obtained from the Of
fices named above or from the Unit
ed Civil Service Commission at
Washington, d. C.. Applications
should be forwarded to the Commits
sion at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-09-06
VOLUNTEERS WILL HAVE
CHOICE OF JOBS IN ARMY

In letters to men who will appar-
emily be in the next call for army
service, recruiting officers are point
ing out the benefits that may be de-
rived from volunteer enlistment be-
fore the call. They mention that the
volunteer will have his choice of
service in infantry, field artillery,
medical department, quartermaster
department, ordinance crops, tele-
graph operators, cooks and bakers
and men desiring to become cooks
and bakers.
Anyone interested should report
10 his nearest recruiting office in
person, taking his registration card,
serial number and a statement from
his board showing that he has not
been called to report for examin-
alton. In lieu of the statement he
may make affidavit that to his
knowledge he has not been ordered
to appear.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-09-06
PACIFIC NORTHWEST NEWS.

,EATTLE-The 10000 ship work
rs in the Seattle ship yards have
5oted to strike next week unless
their demands for an increase in
wages is met. The ship building
owners say that their men are the
best paid in the United States today
and that they will not make further
concessions to them. 1t is we'll
known fact that the labor market
in Seattle has been badly demoral-
lied owing to the fact that the ship
building plants offered men such
fancy wages that other lines of in
dustry lost their employees by the
hundreds. inexperienced boys of
sixteen years of age have been earn
ing as high as three dollars and four
dollars day at the plants and there
are lots of skilled men who have
been hauling down as high as ten
dollars. Yet in face of this the en-
ployes have demanded further in
crease and as a result it looks as
though the ship building industry
of the Sound is to be tied up unless
the employers meet the demands or
the Government steps in and induces
the employees to remain at work.