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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-13
DANGERS OF PROSPERITY

The medical director of one of the great insurance companies once said to the writer that the worst class of risks that insurance companies carry are the successful business and professional men who apply for policies of from s50,0Oo up- ward He gave as among the reasons why these valuable citizens do not live to their age expectancy that they are able to buy all the luxuries of life and that they overeat, particularly of the most expensive protein, meat, and that they, while rarely intoxicated to the degree of drunkenness, often drink to excess. and die early from diseases of the arteries, kidneys, heart and brain.
 With the present war prosperity of the American people, and therefore with the means to gratify their perverted appe- tites, there Is danger of widespread de- generacy for overeating and drinking among the thoughtless and ignorant classes. Wise men, however prosperous. will not depart from the simple life, par ticularly with regard to the things they eat and drink. notable example is tho President of the United States who is said to eat the simplest food, which. in the uncooked state, perhaps does not cost more than 50 cents a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-13

much added cost. But 1t means to you a lifetime car. We have proved that Mitchell cars can render 200, GOO miles of service.
 Weapplied this standardtwo years ago to Bate cantilever springs. Since then, not a single spring has broken. Not a leaf of one. Yet Mitchell owners never purchased shock absorb CTS or other accessories to assist the riding qualities.
 One Size, $1195
 Yet one Mitchell Mitchell Junior sells at $1195, f. o. b. Ra- cine. A car with 120inch wheel base--with a 40horsepower mo- tor. It is the greatest value ever known at this price.
 The larger Mitchell offers at least 20 per cent extra value over any rival car.
 Come and confirm these facts. They are bound to win you to Bate-built car.
 MITCHELL MOTORS COMPANY, Inc.
 Racine, Wis, U. s. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-13
ARTIFICIAL CONDITIONS

Few realize that we are living under artificial conditions as related to the things we eat and drink. A century ago sugar was a luxury obtainabIe only by the rich. Today the average American stomach has annually show eled into it 60 pounds of this carbo- hydrate that ferments most readily and which causes many of the diges- tive and nutritional disturbances from which civilized people suffer. We could easily reduce our sugar con- sumption from 50 to 75 per cent and be healthier and happier by so do- ing.
 Cold storage plants and transportation facilities enable us to eat meat In any quantity three times a day. It does not seem to be generally known that an ex- cess of meats, eggs or other proteins pu- trefies in the intestinal tract and gen sis Hardening of the arteries) and short en life
 Metchnikoff did not prove his as- sertion that man should live to be 200 years old. He died probably from overwork, before attaining the Bibl- cal three -score-and- ten, but scientific knowledge is enriched and the world is better off for his having proved that the putrefaction of proteins, par ticularly meats, in the intestines is perhaps the greatest cause of the infirmaties of premature old age.
 Our meat bill can be reduced two thirds, not to mention the fact that we would be better off if we ate one third the meat we now consume.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-13
RATIONAL DICTARIES


 It must not be considered that all peo- pie overeat, because many, particularly the mothers and housekeepers, do not eat enough, and consequently often suf- fer from deficient nutrition. Many peo- pie eat too much of one kind of food and
 not enough of others The proper prepa- ration of food is also important. Alfred McCann. in his book, Starving America,'' claims that the present meth ods of milling flour by removing the out CT layer of the grains of wheat, deprive Jus of it's life-giving properties the Vita |Smins. that are needed for proper nutri- tion The whole wheat or Graham" flour is, therefore. cheaper and more wholesome.
 The corn products--i. e.. meal. grits and hominy-have high food values at relatively low cost. They may not only take the place of wheat flour and the high-pficed breakfast foods. but they have just as good, if not better, flavor. Every person should
 consider 1t patriotic duty to eat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25
AZ snencar snnarn.

"The Submarine Eye at the Spen-
Ger Square yesterday scored O most
pronounced him with the audience
and tonight and tom0rrows perform
auca6 Of this unique and startling
film should bring out record crowds
lf genuine worth counts fer anything.
The story concerns Monsieur De F'On-
teuelle. who becomes incenEed when
he learns that Lupiu. his prospective
son-in-law. had insulted the family
name while under the influence Of IL
quor and as a punishment takes him
aboard the yacht and leaves him upon
an uuinhabited island together with
a treasure chest lie dies and later
the chest is found by Captain Bob
only to be lost again in the sea. There
follows most original series OF
scenes showing the hunt In a submar-
inc for the lost treasure. The chest
is found, but the professional diver
refuses to go after # because Of the
extreme depth The inventor goes.
bu5 his hand is caught under the lid
Of the chest lie Us rescued by O.
pearl diver finally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25
At Tie Majestic.

A devoted wife submits 10 dishonOr
to save her husbands life. Was she
wrone2 This lis the theme and CUES
ti0n raised in the powerful photo
drama "Panthea," In which the popu-
lar Norma Talmadge will make her
appearance at the Majestic tonight.
Miss TaImadge. who recently left the
Triangle company to head her own
producing organization. Will be seen
in The role made famous on the stage
by Nine. Olga petrova. The part Of
fers the talented young star her great
est opportunity for the expression Of
her emotional powers, and judging by
reports from New York and other
large cities where the picture has been
shown. Miss Talmadge has made ire
mendous hit in her new portrayal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25

Spencer Square Submarine Eye;
Pathe news.
Maiestic-EVelyn Nesblt and Rus
sell Thaw in Redemption"
Black Hawk" Mystery of the Dou-
bic Cross. The Grip Of Evil; Pathe
news
LoyaI-"The Dawn Maker; Dol
lars and Sense"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25
PAGE CLOSES
At neon each day, Call r. I. 14B
I46 or 1#T. CLASSIFIED Department for
additional Information
PAGE CLOSES
Fos[ heater
IN the Movies.

Spencer Square" Submarine Eye
Burton Holmes travel pictures
Iajestlc-Norma Talmadge IN Pan
thea"
Black Hawk-MarIan Swayne IN
Little Miss Fortune. also a comedy.
L40yaI-Francis X. Bushman and
Beverly Bayue in "Pennington's
Choice: THE Quiet Little Honey
moon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25
Horses and MTuLes

East s. Louis. JuIr 25-acrze and
male market unchanged
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
LOCAL MARKETS

After reading an editorial in Mon
DAYS Robesonian calling attention to
the necessity of local markets taking
care of all the food and feed stuffs
farmers offer for sale, Mrs. F. j.
Thomas, local express agent, remind
ed the editor that the Southern Elk
press Co. issues semi monthly bulle-
tins showing markets for produce of
all kinds and also giving names and
addresses of farmers who have pro-
duce to sell. That is a good thing
for farmers to keep up with and i,
serves a good purpose; but what we
had in mind especially was the ne
cessity that exists now mere thar
ever-because farmers are producing
more food and feed stuffs than evel
before-of local business men taking
definite steps to see to it that az
ready a market is offered farmer:
for their corn and other food and feet
stuffs as is offered for cotton. A
farmer can bring his cotton to Lum
berton, for instance, and get as mucl
money for it as he can get anywher'
else. When the same condition ex
lists in regard to corn and meat ant
other food and feed it will not b
hard to get farmers to quit depend
ing upon the West for these things.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
THOUSANDS OF SOLDIERS
Continued from page

troop trains over the land.
Great shipments of war supplies
began to assemble at the embarka-
ton ports. Liners suddenly were TAX
en- off their regular runs with no an
nouncement. A great armada was
made ready, supplies; equipped as
transports, loaded with men and guns
and sent to sea, and all with virtu-
ally no mention from the press.
Much Credit to the Navy
The nav bears its full share in the
achievement. From the time the troop
ships left their docks, responsibility
for the lives Of their thousands OF
men rested upon the officers ana
crew of the fighting ships that NOV
ed beside them or swept free the sea
lanes before them. AS they pushed
on toward the danger zone where Ger
man submarines lay in wait, every
precaution that trained minds Of the
navy could devise was taken.
While his troops were embarkin@
or steaming toward their destination
General Pershing and his staff have
been busy in France preparing thu
way for the new army. The camp
sites have been selected, the detail
of the final training before the NOV
to the front have been worked GU
and the questions of supply ant
transportation lines studied. Regi
ments of the national army, com
| posed of railway workers and engl
neers, will aid in that work. They
too have been created in a few
/ weeks time.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
CANNING CAMPAIGN

With five canning experts carrying
on campaign that will last through
the coming season, no doubt there
will be a vast amount of vegetables
and fruits canned in Robson this
year. These five ladies will hold all
day meetings at numerous places
about over the county, giving actu-
al demonstrations of how to can all
kinds of vegetables and fruits, in
both tin and glass. These demon
strations will be given at places with
in easy reach of every woman in the
bounty ard it is to be hoped that
every woman in the county will at
tend the meeting that is held nearest
to her and take advantage of the op-
i,o-tunity to learn the most up-to-
date and approved methods of can
ling. No doubt those who have been
canning heretofore will be able tc
learn many things to their advant.
age. In making an appropriation fol
this work the county commissioners
have again shown a wise appreciation
of the eternal fitness of things.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28

North Carolina is Called Upon to Sup
ply 379 Men of Mature Years for
the Second Officers Training Camp
The War Department through the
military training camps association is
making very earnest call to men
between the ages Of 81 and A years
to enlist for the second officers train
ing camp, which opens at Fort Og-
lethorpe on the 9th Of August. This
does not mean that applications OF
Younger men will not be received,
but that in the recommendations for
attendance at the camp those Of more
mature years will be given prefer
cnce. All applications will have to
he filed before July Is or same will
not be given consideration.
For the convenience of the citizens
Of the State number Of branch re-
c1uiting offices have been establish
ed and it is requested that applica-
tons be filed through the office near
est the home Of the applicant. :.
If you are willing to do your bit
write, phone or wire John Mitchell
Hamlet, N. c., for full particulars
Same will be given out as it is fur
nished from time to time by the~Wal
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
PROPOSED LIQUOR CONTROL

No one who is familiar with his
record can doubt the sincerity OF
Senator Simmons as prohibitionist,
but he is also man who is not afraid
to use common sense in looking at
any public question. HIS attitude
on the liquor provision Of the food
bill as it came from the House is en-
inently sensible. This provision would
make the entire country as dry as
a Sahara. 1t even provides that
whiskey already manufactured may
be distilled for medicinal, scientific
and other purposes. Senator Sim
mons in an interview the other night
is quoted as saying that to prohibit
the use of food materials and feec
IN the manufacture of alcoholic Ii
quors and to commander distilled
spirits now on hand would bring
about most serious situation. II
would cut off revenues amounting tt
close to $5OO,0OO,OO0 and he says hi
does not know where they would find
the revenue to take the place of that
from liquor. Further than that, he
said:
at is unfair and at this time dan.
gerous to force by indirect methods
prohibition On such large Commercial
centers as New York, Chicago ant
the other important cities in tn
country. If those cities were driet
by a direct vote of the people i
would cause a protest. But if Con
gress were to force this upon then
without reference to their view
there would be something akin to
revolution. My plans would be t
levy a heavy tax on food and food ma
terials to be used in the manufactur
of distilled spirits"
1t would be a serious business in
deed to cut off suddenly the entir
supply of beer in large cities. Ths
probably would do more harm tina
good as war measure.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
PRESIDENT ASSUMES CON-
troll OF AMERICAN EXPORTS
Given This Authority Under New Law
Free Play of Trade viii Not be
Arbitrarily Interfered With

Washington Dispatch, June .25.
Control sof American exports, au-
thorized in a clause of the Espionage
bill, was assumed today by President
Wilson with the appointment Of an
exports council comprising the Sec
retaries Of State, Agriculture and
Commerce and the food administra-
tor. An executive order creating the
council directs the Dep a-tlnenr Of
Commerce to administer az tetails
of operation.
A victorious conclusion of the war
can come, said the President in a
statement tonight outlining the coun-
try's export policy, only by system
attic direction of American trade. J
"The free play trade will not be
arbitrarily interfered WITH" he said
at will only be intelligently and sys.
tenatically. directed in the light o.
full information with regard to the
needs and market conditions through
out the world and the necessities O.
our people at home and our armie:
and the armies of our associates
abroad"
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
Girls! Use Lemons!
Make a Bleaching,
Beautifying Cream

The juice Of two fresh lemons
strained into a bottle containing three
ounces of orchard white makes a
whole quarter pint of the most re-
markable lemon skin beautifier 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 a fine cloth so
no lemon pulp gets in, then this To-
Mon will keep fresh for months. Ev-
cry woman knows that lemon juice
is used to bleach and remove such
blemishes as freckles, sallowness and
tan and is the ideal skin softener
smoothener and beautifier.
Just try it! Get three ounces Of
orchard white at any pharmacy ano
two lemons from the grocer and make
up a fragrant lemon lotion and mas
sage it daily into the face, neck, arms
and hands. 1t naturally should hell
to soften, freshen, bleach and brins
out the roses and beauty of any skin
1t is simply marvellous to smoother
rough, red hands.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
JOIN THE REGULAR ARMY
This is SPECIAL Week for Enlistment
Some Reasons Why Service in

This is SPECIAL Week for Enlistment
Some Reasons Why Service in
the Regular Army is Attractive
President Wilson has appointed this
week as special time for enlistments
to bring the regular army up to war
strength. North Carolina is asked to
do her part in furnishing men, who
do not want to wait to be conscripted,
or whose ages do not allow them to
register for this arm of the service.
Men from eighteen to twenty-on
and from thirty-one to forty, are ac-
copied.
There are some reasons why SER
vice in the regular establishment is
very attractive:
First, the recruit is thrown at once
among men who have had every ad-
vantage Of training, and hence can
learn his part in offensive and defen-
sive warfare very rapidly. He also
gets self-preservation in camp and
field.
Second, the men serve under oul
most highly trained and seasoned of.
ficers, and will be cared for both ir
and out of battle with whatever skill
/ comes from science and experience.
Third, promotion for deserving mer
is systematic and prompt, for every
mans record is accurately kept.
/ Young men who want to do theil
part in this hour Of need, will do vel
to decide on this form of service.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
UNFAIR AND UN-AMERICAN
Men of Military Age Are Being Dis
eliminated Against by Employers

eliminated Against by Employers.
New York, June <24-Men of mill
tary age are being Disseminated
against by employers since the en-
actment Of the selective draft and it
is becoming increasingly difficult for
them to obtain employment. Help
wanted advertisements in the great
daily papers show this, the greater
majority calling for men cover 81"
and otherwise indicating that pref,
erence will be given to the men not
subject to the nations call. The in
justice and disloyalty of this was
shown by DR.. Schuyler S. Wheeler,
past president Of the American in
stitute of electrical engineering, who
is head of a firm employing several
thousand workmen.
employers only willing to hire
men over the military age" he said,
are disloyal, un-American and I'm
fair. In addition, they are short
sighted, as only about one in twenty
of the ten million men registered
will be called. Refusal to employ
men between the ages Of FL and 81
penalties the very class on which the
future of the nation depends. These
men are the fathers Of the coming
] generation.
i "Men Should be given employment
on the same basis as before the war.
: If a man is called from his work to
take arms to help make the world
) safe for Democracy the employer
should be proud that one of his men
has gone to the 'front.' ard should wish
him God-speed. The thought that his
J. work may have to be done by new
man should never occur-there are
!. millions who cannot go!i
:: IF employers are not careful they
), will make it disgrace for a young
man to be called to the colors. In
!, stead, there should be rivalry between
!, the shops and factories as to which
F, sends. the most men to the front, fol
!, only the best are wanted and the fit
test to work are the fittest to fight
5 Give the young men their chance
I They took it when they registered
! now let the employers take theil
? nance and give them work!"
!, The movement to employ men re
( gardless of their liability to militar,
service was started at the plant Of
. the Crocker-W company, cleo
: trical machinery manufacturers o.
:; Ampere, N. j., and is being adopted
E by many of the other large concerns
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28

py local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There
is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness
anu that 10 by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
named condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
unnamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when 1t Is entirely
closed. Deafness 10 the result. Unless the
lnnammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition hearing
VIII De destroyed forever. Many cases Of
oeainess are caused by catarrh, which is
en- ahhame1 condition Of the mucous sur
taces, HAIRS Catarrh Cure acts thru the
TEN. Va 'ae4 sSS
We will give One Hundred Dollar. ,or
any case or Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
De cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Circuiars
free All Druggists, 75c.
y. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo q
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
KNOW 1T WELL
Familiar Features Well known to
Hundreds of Lumberton Citizens

famlilar Features Well Known to
Hundreds of Lumberton Citizens
A familiar burden in many homes.
The burden of "bad backs.
A lame, a weak or an aching back
Often tells you Of kidney ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Here is Lumberton testimony.
G. w. Lennon, lumber dealer. 113
Third ST., says: whenever I have
had occasion to take a kidney medi-
cine, I have found Doan's Kidney
Pills to be just the medicine 1 need
ed. Occasionally, my back became
lame and stiff and was Sometimes
bothered by congestion and inflama-
ton of the kidneys. A few doses of
Doan's Kidney Pills have always cor
rected this trouble, regulating nv
kidneys and relieving me of back
ache"
Price, SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Lennon had. Foster Mil
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
Department.
CANADIANS MAKE GAINS

The slow but sure enlightenment ~
Lens, the important coal center bAId
by the Germans in the department ~
Pas de Calais, is in process of CON
summation by the Canadians. Har-
ing already during the present weeL
captured important vantage nointS
west and southwest Of the town
fresh smash at the German lines b.s
been rewarded by the Occupation ~
the village of La Coulette, situated
a mile to the south.
With the British forces virtualv
enveloping the town, except on tbe
east, the Germans have ALREADY cess.
ed the mining of coal in the immed;
ate vicinity of Lens, thereby seeming
ly indicating that they realize that
their tenure of the position is short
lived.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
German Submarine Sunk by a British

An Atlantic Port, June 25-Mem-
bers Of the crew of a British steam
er which arrived here today reported
having sunk an attacking German
submarine. The British vessel sent
a shell into the U-boat's magazine
causing an explosion which parted
the undersea boat about amidships
Each end sank separately. The Brit
ish steamer was uninjured. The sub.
marine was five miles distant anc
running away after having attacked
the B7itisher nearly 400 miles off thu
coast of Ireland.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
Ships Equipped With Devices fol
Landing Mines Il

An Atlantic Port, June ga mine
sweeping device calculated to pick up
and safely bring to the surface any
mine that may be in the path of YES
sells is now being attached to a num-
Der of ships proceeding through the
waters of the war zone. One of
these devices was observed on a pas
ssenger liner which arrived here to.
day. 1t is attached to the bows and
when let down a Melted projection
extends dozen or more feet On eth
er side Of the ship. If a mine is en-
countered it is picked up and brought
to the surface at safe distance from
the vessel. The ship to which the
device was attached is on her first
trip here since April when she was
compelled to seek dry dock in a
British port on account of damage
from a mine.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
FOOD AND FEED PRODUCTION

That Robson county will produce
rs per cent more food and feed stuffs
this year than it has produced in any
year heretofore is perhaps conser-
vative estimate. We have been send
ing about $3,000,000 out of the coun-
ty every year for food and feed that
could easily be raised in the county.
If that is cut down by 25 per cent
this year we shall still send $2,250 900
away for stuff that should be raised
In the county. We need to carry on
a special campaign for several years
to bring the production of food and
feed up sufficiently to wipe out the
two and quarter million dollars.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-28
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS

During Billy Sundays recent 10
weeks campaign in New York 1854
people chit the trail''.
Dean Thompson, young white
man, died in a hospital at High Point
on the Oath inst. as result of in,
juries received when an automobile
in which he was riding turned tur-
tie.
The State convention of rural let
ter carriers will be held in Goldsboro
July "a.