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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-05
PARCEL POST WEIGHT ~.
LIMIT Is INCREASED .,

AS a means of stimulating move
ments of farm products to the con-
sumner, Postmaster General Burle-
son has increased the allowable
weights of parcel post packages eff
fective March 18th.
Packages when mailed in the first,
or second zones for delivery in the
first, second or third zones may g
thereafter be as heavy as seventy
pounds. They now are restricted
to fifty. The weight limit for all
other zones was increased from
twenty to fifty pounds. "@ 81,
w. S. s.
1t is so long since we have had
our eye on Uncle Garranza that
the old gink may be up to all sorts
of devilment down there.
W. S. S.-4io1H
The world may as some one has,
asserted, accept us at '0tT-dNh val
uation, but We don't often catch it
in a buying humor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-05
STRONG EVIDENCE
Is the Statement of this Mt. Sterling
Woman.

Backache is often kidney ache;
A common warning of serious
kidney ills.
"a Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Don't delay-use Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Profit by the experience of Mrs,
L. B. Wren, III Locust st. She
says: "Several years ago l had an
attack of kidney trouble. | suffered
with my back, felt dull and tired
and had dizzy, nervous headaches.
My kidneys acted irregularly, too,
l read of Doan's Kidney Pills and
used them as directed. They help
ed me by relieving the backaches
and other symptoms of kidney
trouble"
Price 60c, at all dealers. DOM
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Wren had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. y. $685.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-05

Frank Purdy is the president of
the amalgamated labor organiza-
tons of Great Britain. He is a
leader who sees things and under
stands. He insists that if Germany
would not accept the terms Presi-
dent Wilson, Premier Lloyd George
and the labor party have laid down
as the minimum we must fight on"
This is the truth. The Allies must
fight on until victory has been won.
There are no signs that Germany
and her allies are willing to accept
the principles enumerated by the
distinguished spokesman Of the al
lied nations. 1t is a fight to the
finish, and a finish fight means a
decision for Democracy against
-.-r-7-'a4.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-05
For Sale and Rent.

Desirable residences.
ct N. H. Trimble.
w c
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-03-05

The world may as some one has
asserted, accept us at '0,,f-dMh val
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
SCOUTS CURE SNAKE BITE.

recent illustration of the ready
application OF scout knowledge Is the
saving of the life OF a New York boy
who had been bitten by copperhead
snake.
group Of young people went out
on the Palisades for an outing. One
Of the members, william Sander In
fetching some drinking water dis
turbed a copperhead and was bitten In
the hand by the snake. Fortunately,
there was group of boy scouts of
Troop No. "a of Manhattan In the i'm.
mediate vicinity. and he applied to
them for assistance. Scoutmaster
Granting and Scout Finn applied a
tournlQuet and gave the other first-aid
necessary.
Later, on reaching the hospital for
further treatment, the doctors declared
that II was the quick and efficient work
Of the boy scouts that saved Sanders
life.
Meanwhile. the other scouts started
ont 10 find the snake. They killed a
brown copperhead 80 inches long that
they believed is the one that bit young
Sander. Then they searched the neigh.
borhood and found red copperhead
and killed that and skinned II also.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
SCOUTS TAUGHT TO CREATE.

II Is the prime purpose of the boy
scout movement. abroad as well as In
the United States, to teach boys that
TO create is better than TO destroy.
Splendid first mid and other humani-
tarian services have been rendered by
the scouts In the present European
war.
In the United States the scouts have
assisted In Liberty loan and War Saw
ings stamp sales, in gardening and in
food conservation, as dispatch bear
ers for the government In distributing
pamphlets for the committee on pub
lie information, have successfully con-
duct~l countrywide census of black
walnut timber for the war department
10 make gun stocks and airplane pro-
pellers, and have aided In the Red
Cross. the Y. NJ. c. A. and other war
service campaigns.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
HOW ONE SCOUT ENLISTED.

With n good.sized man over his
shoulder, little Steve Masso Of
Spokane. Wash, literally packed his
way into the United States service.
Steve had tried five times to get In
TO the navy. but was turned down each
time on account of his height, 8 feet l
inch
"Now how do you suppose little
fellow ike you could pick up a
wounded comrade and carry him out
Of No Mans Land?" asked the exam
lining officer of Steve on his sixth at
tempt
"Tll show you" said Masso, and he
promptly picked up recruit who was
standing nearby, and with the man
over his shoulder marched triumph
antly around the recruiting office.
"You'll d." the examining officer de-
clarpd, and the hoy explained that his
work with the boy scouts had taught
him how to shoulder an injured COM
rade.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
BOOST FOR GOOD ROADS IDEA
Highway Magazine Does II by Asking
Four Questions-DeIivery Facil.
tiles Increased.

Four questions which every Ameri-
can is requested to put to himself are
suggested by the Dixie Highway. the
good roads publication of the Dixie
Highway association.
Do you ever stop to consider that
every bale of cotton the farmer can
add to his wagonload makes his prof
Its that much greater?
And that every pound Of merchan-
disc which can be added to the truck
load makes truck haulage that much
more reasonable?
And that every foot of good road
over which these wagons and trucks
travel increases the nations delivery
facilities?
And that every inch of bad road-of
road-makes hauling
that much more expensive; makes the
farmers profit that much less than Il
should be?
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Ugh! Ca|ome| Sickens;; Sa|vates!
Please Try Dodson's Liver Tone
I am sincere! My medicine does not upset liver
and bowels so you lose days work.

full will clean your sluggish liver hef-
ter than a dose Of nasty calomel and
that 1t won't make you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver
medicine. lou'll know 1t next morn
ing because you will wake up feeling
fine, your liver will be working, your
headache and dizziness gone your
stomach will be sweet and your bowels
regular, You will feel like WORKING:
you'll be cheerful; full Of vigor and
ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely
vegetable, therefore harmless and can
not salivate. Give II to your children
Millions Of people are using Dodsons
Liver Tone instead OF dangerous Gallo
mel now. Your druggist will tell you
that the sale Of calomel is almost
stopped entirely here.--Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

You're bilious! Your liver Is slug
glsh! You feel lazy, dizzy and oil
knocked out. Your head is dull, your
tongue is coated; breath bad; stomach
sour and bowels constipated. But
don't take sallvatng calomel. 1t mikes
you sick; you may lose days work.
Cnomel is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis Of the bones.
Calomel crashes into sour bile like
dynamite breaking 1t up. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and cramp-
ing.
II you want to enjoy the incest, gen.
tlest liver and bowel cleansing you
ever experienced just take a spoonful
Of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone to-
night. Your druggist or dealer sells
you bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
for few cents under my personal
money-back guarantee that each spoon
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Come. back" man was really never
down.and.out. His weakened condition
because Of overwork. lack Of exercise, i'm.
proper eating and living demands stimula-
ton to satisfy the cry for health-giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy Of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful.
Three Of these capsules each day will put
man on his feet before he knows it;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning. the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the overzealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem.
edy for these troubles Is GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient abora.
tories in Holland. 1t acts directly and
gives relief at once. Don't wait until You
are entirely down.and-out. but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money il they do not help YOU. Ac.
cept no substitutes Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every boz, three sizes.
They are the pure. original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Knew What He Wanted.

In the Seventh avenue district one Of
the first requisites for satisfactory ex-
istence Is to learn the language. Sew
enth avenue has language Of its
own and the great difficulty Of mas
tering II Is that II Is so much like
English that It becomes unusually CON
fusing. A roughly dressed hoy Of
twelve wandered into drug store al
Thrty-fourth street rnd approached
the soda fountain. There was n crowd
about It. but he forced his way through
and ordered "bonnela" soda.
The clerk, after some delay. pro
yided it, but the boy Immediately oh
jected that the drink vas not for him.
~ meant t tell yuh" h. explained.
~ wanted II In sanctuary contaIner-
It's for me kid sister out In the per-
namberator.' New York Herald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
STAGGERED HIM A LITTLE
As II Sounded to Youth, the Young
Lady Had Put Very Direct
Question.

This Is the first one-or at least
among the first--thut has been waited
down by the hreczes Of Lake Michigan,
The time Is n beautiful, moonless
night. The place-the hotel Mt Maca-
tawa Park. The girl-wel, the girl
was there, too.
They had just completed the fifth
donce--three couples and some thirty.
odd glrs-and they had strolled ont on
to the balcony to rest. He, just out Of
high school, and she, out Of high school
also, hut a little farther out, occupied
the end Of the rail. and long line Of
fluffy pink and white with scarcely n
touch Of relieving black stretched on
out the length of the portico toward
the lake.
80" he said. beginning the CONVEX.
sation, You are from lndiannT
you're mighty right she answered.
"Hoosier girl"
He suffered and stammered. "Why
-er-really-" he said, that Is, ]
don't know mean ] haven't decided
yet who."-lndianapolis News,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
BOY
SCOUTS
&--
Conducted by National Council Of the
Boy Scouts OF Amerlca)
NEED FOR SCOUT LEADERS

There Is urgent need Of trained men
and women for executive work In
scouting. The demand for adequately
trained leaders In newly created c0un-
ellis and In the national organization
greatly exceeds the available supply.
The scout executive In large cities
should compare favorably In breadth
OF vision, executive ability and broad
cultural training with the superintend.
ent of schools and other administers
tors of large affairs. The almost in
slant placing Of executives Of this
callber Is assured-while the smaller
field awaits the man Of less expert
ence and training.
No one any longer doubts the per-
manence Of the boy scout program.
Its merits and value ore not only at
tested by popular approval, but It now
has the active support of thinking,
serious.mlnded business and profess
sionAl men.
II has demonstrated Its usefulness
10 the community, the state and ma
ton. Problems Of policy, extension.
supervision, and the like, within the
boy scout organization, now have the
attention Of men Of all shades Of So
ciol religious and political belief.
The greatest p-oblem that is facing
the movement, however, Is that OF
professional leadershlp-the problem
Of finding trained men Of vision, Of
business ability, and Of profound inter-
est In education, who will devote their
lives TO the work as scout executives.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

larry We must save the foundations II
we are to protect the commerce and
industries Of the country which are
supplying the needs of our men on the
battle fronts as well as the taxes of
the government and the necessities OF
the men. women and children who are
keeping the wheels going at home.
"The federal government, the manu-.
facturer and the farmer for months
have been depending on the highways
for the transportation of enormous
amounts Of materials and supplies by
motor trucks. The roads fast are
wearing down and hundreds Of miles
Of highways will become useless I'M
less the resurfacing Of these roads is
encouraged so that the foundations
may be saved. In road construction,
the principal cost is in the foundations.
The top, or road surface, naturally Is
the first to give way, break and finally
grind up and disappear, leaving the
foundations exposed.
Foundations costing hundreds of
millions of dollars now are In danger
of being ruined forever, when they
could be saved by proper resurfaclng,
but this should be done at once or else
the costly foundations will have to be
done all over again. In some states
and localities there Is n disposition to
delay work until after the war on the
theory that men and materials are
more needed In the war work. This Is
a mistake which should be corrected.
Without the highways the business of
the country would be crippled. The
roads must be preserved both for war
purposes and for the safeguarding of
our industries, upon which our coun-
try's revenues depend. MakeshlGt sur
facing will crumble In few months
and will have to be done all over
again. If properly surfaced now, hun.
dreds of millions of dollars Will be
saved"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
CALL WAS FOR OPERATORS"
And sapper Black Felt Justified In Be.
llevlno He Came Within That
Classification.

The new-formed signal company had
Just assembled on parade, and the O.
Z, was classifying his men for their
various duties. Fall out any opera.
sors,' he shouted. A number Of teleg-
rnphists promptly stepped to the rear,
nut the o. &. was surprised to notice
Sapper Black among the party.
Are You n competent OPERATOR" in.
quired the o. c.
Yes, sir" was the immediate re-
Spouse.
And your speed of workngY
Five thousand feet per hour"
Five thousand whntf' roared the
o. {. Telegraph operators don't send
messages by the yard"
Perhaps not. SIR" replied Black:
hut, you see, I'm not telegraph op-
orator; I'm n clnematograph operator"
London Answers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
His Judoment Missed Fire.

Good morning, madam began the
nimble-tongued book agent to the aus
tere, gaunt, unsmiling. middle-aged
woman in black who answered the
door. Can | interest you in The
Lives of Our SaintsT"
"Say-y-y. you can that stuff" was
the bewildering reply. "lf you've got
a hook that tells how 10 be a vampire
NJ fifty. trot II out, and we'll sign up
for the full ten rOlumes."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
SCOUTS FIND WHISKY CACHE.

Memphis boy scouts have appeared
in a new role. They have performed
the many taAis assigned them willing
". hut never before have they turned
rum raiders.
Scout Mason, while out berry hunt
ing. ran across a cache of whisky In
the wilds of Hatchle bottoms. Immedi-
ately upon discovering IT. he sought a
telephone and notified the police.
Detectives went out and got the
goods. which consisted of II cases Of
whisky.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
The Peace Offensive,

w. Stanley Hawkins. director OF
camp singing, said at Camp Dix:
"When the kaiser's battle, the 1918
offensive, began, the kaiser ordered
Strauss to compose victory march
that should be played on the German
troops triumphal entry into Paris"
Mr.. Hawkins chuckled.
II understand" he added, that
Strauss has now been called off his
victory march. The kaiser has asked
him TO try his hand At peace over
ture."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
On Speaking Terms.

When little Ernest was out walking
with his mother one day he suddenly
pointed to lady across the road and
said:
"Oh. mamma, know that lady over
there She often speaks to me-
Does she really, daring?" answered
the mother: "And what does she
say7'
"She-she-well, she usually says,
Don't you dare to throw stones at my
dog again, you little wretch ="
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
GOOD
ROADS
PROTECT ROADS OF COUNTRY
Former Governor Tener Declares II
Military Necessity to Keep
Highways In Repair.

ut is up to the federal state and
local governments to save our high.
ways" remarked John X. Tener Of
Pennsylvania, former governor, presi.
dent Of the Permanent Highways cor
poration of New York. Governor Ten.
er declared that II Is military ne.
cessity for the proper authorities to
protect the roads. 1--WE must preserve
the roads Of the country, and partcu.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Why Father Worked.


A boy Of twelve asked his father the
other day II he liked to work,
"Of course" was the reply, hut
that's queer question; why do you
ask III"
Because want to hear your an.
swer.'
u like to work for one reason: be
cause I've got to work to earn money
30 can take care OF myself and fam.
lily. Who'd take care Of you and
mamma II ! didn't work.
What are poorhouses for7'
They're not for lazy people who can
work and won't. Besides, II | didn't
work there would be no fun In loaf.
Ing"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
BOY SCOUT oolNes.

Scouts of Troop No. 213 in the
Bronx New York city, have cooper
ated with the Red Cross and have out
fitted scout with his uniform and
presented him 70 the director of nurs-
ing service. Atlantic division, Ameri-
can Red Cross, as her official chauf-
feur. They have also co-operated with
the chldren's court In taking care OF
probation cases.
Roy scouts of f. Paso, Tex, col
lected quantities If hooks for the SOL
diers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Width OF Earth Roads.

The width Of the earth road will de
pend on the traffic. As rule, % OF
30 feet from ditch TO ditch is sufficient
If the road is properly crowned Or
dlnarily the only bitches needed are
those made with the road machine.
which are wide and shallow.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Where He La Expeft.

$50 you've Joined the army, Mose?"
"Yes, sah.'
what branch Of the service are you
iny'
well, sah Abs in de infantry, but
when we gifts t France Abs done
asked de captain TO put me on dat
night.rald wo'k. Cittln' into de odder
fellows backyard durin' lie night
hours is job dat All considers NAH
SET particularly experienced ut."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
so,nethIna Of a Pesslmlst.

"Of course, you are In favor OF anti.
loafing laws"
"Yes,H replied Farmer Corntossel.
"0nly they are goin TO make some
trouble at first by turnn' loose n lot
of inexperienced people whose one idea
OF bein' busy is TO get In the way"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Cleanliness In Hen House.

Cleanliness is necessary In the poul-
try house. This is an old-time and Oft
given piece OF advice, but Il still needs
repeating from time to time. If you
doubt 1t just 60 into some OF the men
houses on the farm.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
When Highways Are Wet.

When the roads are wet and heavy
the farmer can haul but one-eighth of
the load to town that he could haul
If n first.rlte road were available.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love Its pleasant taste
and il thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with.
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, Mother! If coated, give
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and In few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els. and you have well, playful child
again. When the little system is full Of
cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache d.
arrh9a, Indigestion, colic-remember,
a good "inside cleansing should al
ways be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for
bottle of california Syrup of Figs
which has directions for babies, chill.
dren of all ages and grown.ups printed
on the bottle Beware of counterfeits
sold here. so don't be fooled. Get the
genuine, made by California Fig
Syrup Company. ADV.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
The Reason.

"Binks is one of the most wide.
awake men | ever met"
rs he so enterprising?"
mot so much that as he suffers ter.
ribly from insomnia"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Filling a Need.

"Does your husband play golf?"
"Yes."
"Then I'm sure you will be inter
ested In this set of 3S volumes am
selling. II will help to while away
many a lonely hour"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Method.

"Hov did you get the reputation of
being so wiser"
81 talk with man till discover
something he doesn't know anything
about. Then pretend to explain 1t to
him.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
A Nations Soul.

A nations very much like a man.
Its courage often needs test
From trials OF the soul we can
Determine which loves honor best.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
Rin Cost Of Poor Roads.

The United States office of public
roads estimates the national excess
bill for hauling because of poor roads
at S2OO,OO0,0O0 annually.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

Put your best foot upward AZ well
ms forward to reach the top Of the lad
der.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

Flock Commands Admiration.
A nice flock of pure-bred fowls COM
mands admiration,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23
lIsinu Convict Labor.

Military roads are being built In
Ohio by the aid Of convict labor.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

Eeny. meeny. miney, moe;
Which one goes to fight the foe.
Which one stays to get his thrills
Paying wartime grocery bills?
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

The helm Is hut little thing. but
il governs the course Of the ship.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

Unless the waiter is feed he may
forget to feed you.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

Look within for happiness, as trou.
bles will come without being looked
for.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

Get Top Market Price.
You can always get the top market
price for pure-bred poultry and eggs.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-08-23

"What! You here again for money
for nights lodgin'? Why. | just gave
you money for that purpose last night"
81 know It, mum; but feller's got.
ter sleep more'n wunst."