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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

vltrified Brick for Paving Country
Roads--FiIline the Joints, First Coat
in money and labor on the public roads
aggregated only $sO,0O0,0OO, compared
with some 100000, 900 for 1917. Thus
the public roads have been changed
with bewildering rapidly from the
status of the purely local utility to that
of utility of national importance and
scope.
It Is we'll known that the railroads OF
the United States are unable to carry
the enormous traffic now offered for
transportation, and 1t is to be expected
that the public roads will from now on
have added to their present traffic bur
dens such freight as may be shifted TO
them to relieve railway congestion.
1t Is beyond question that for pas
senger haul the public roads are used
to a greater extent than the railroads.
These impressive conditions have been
created within the span of single gen.
Grafton.
On July II, 1916, President Wilson
approved q measure generally known
as the federal-aid road act, which car.
rled an appropriation of $75,0OOOOO to
aid the states In the construction OF
rural post roads and Sl0,0OO,OO0 to be
expended for the construction and
maintenance of forest roads.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
WHAT SCOUTING REALLY is.

Scouting Is the process of making
real men out of real boys by real
program which works.
Scouting is outdoor life and SO
health, strength, happiness and prac-
teal education. BY combining whole
some, attractive, outdoor activities
with the influence of the scout oath
and law the movement develops char
acter.
1t develops the power Of initiative
and resourcefulness.
1t helps boys.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Did All the Talking.

"Confound he luck" exclaimed
Professor Digs
"What's the matter, professor
asked Mrs. Diggs.
~ wasted nearly an hour discussing
the Elizabethan poets with an igno-
ramus who thought had reference to
Elizabeth, \. j."
"Well, suspect II was Your own
fault" replied Mrs. Diggs. IF you
had let the poor fellow get in a word
or two during the discussion he would
have exposed his ignorance and en-
abled you to get home sooner
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
An inventors Mistake.

."Remember the resolution you made
to control your temper" said his Wife
"Oh, darn the reso,ution,' he
howled. "The fool who invented reso-
lutions would have done Il mighty lot
better for humanity If he had invent
ed n collar button that could be req
soned with"
Then he threw his shirt on the foo,
and jumped on 1t, just to show thai
reasoning was one of the easiest
things he did.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Post Cards First Used in Austria.

Post cards were first used In Aus
trla. They became n part of that conn.
try's postal service in 1899. They cost
less than half cent TO send and the
first were limited to - words. They
were taken up by England year later.
The first picture post card is said to
have been sent in England In 1891.
Some two or three yenrs later the first
view cards made their appearance.
Post cards came into use here In 1877.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
SCOUTS ARE LlFE.SAVERS.

If the scouts willingness to help
others were not backed up by scout
knowledge and ability, his "daily good
turn" would have more of Kindness
than of genuine service to others in It.
AS 1t is, the application of what each
scout must know covers service to
others going all the way from answer
ing questions and pointing out direc-
tons and giving first aid, even to the
saving OF life.
Scouts in Long Branch, N. j., saved
man from drowning In well.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Innarfant "a AAothera
Too Much to ask.

The Lady-Can | have this sent on
APPROVAL
Clerk-Yes, madam, but you'll have
to return II in seven days.
TIE Lady-GOdness gracious. How
can make up my mind in seven days.
Judge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
FRECKLES
New !. u. Ti.s b G.. Rid Of Tl.,. Ugly sp..,

There's no longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed Of your freckles. as 0thine-double
Strengths guaranteed 10 remove these homely
SPOTS.
Simply get an ounce Of 0thine-double
stSength-from your druggist. and apply q little
Of It night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tirely. II IL seldom that more than one ounce
h needed to completely clear the skin and gaia
q beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength Othine.
a. this is sold under guarantee OF money back
n II fails TO remove freckles.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
r@g{}ygJtl
&4gflag|Sk B!
ANNUAL COST OF HIGHWAYS
Construction and Maintenance Involve
Expenditure Of $500, 100000
Burden on Roads.

fprsoared by tho United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Road construction and maintenance
IN tho United States involve an annual
outlay Of over $3O0,00O0Oo, a sum
which, II capitalized at 8 per cent,
would represent nm investment of &c.
OOO,OO0,OO0.
AS recently as 1905 there were only
100000 motor vehicles In the United
States compared with nearly 100000
Of 1917. while In 1904 the total outlay
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
cuticura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub In Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with soft tissue paper. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept,
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail
Soap %, Ointment 25 and 50.-Ady.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Just Like People.

"Iicrobes are not all Of one kind"
mo, indeed; there are romantic NH
crobes that live In kisses and merce-
nary microbes that live on dollar-bills."
Boston Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
What nGnod. Rxn Means.

"Good-by' Is simply contraction Of
God be with you. To suy "adieu
is another way of saying TO tod
commend you" The literal mcanine
of farewell is MAY you journey
we'll" or Fare you well.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Soil for SUGAR Beets,

The sugar beet needs deeply loos-
ened. well-mellowed soil, uniformly
mixed and offering the root easily
available plant food.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Poor Roads a Loss.

The farmers of the United States
have been allowing $300,000,000 in
real money to escape from their peck
cts each year because of poor roads,
according to experts.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Florida contains about 4,WO'OW
acres of land Whiting to be reclaimed
by drainage.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Grossly Material.

"Mhat is your favorite perfumef
SWELL" replied Mr.. Cumrox. "in the
evening it's mint; but In the morning
it's ham and eggs"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Modern potato growing is most sue
cessfully done through a combination
of brains and horse power.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Reflection.

Though man may think himself
popular with widow, he must know
that he isn't her first choice.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Over million tons of food were
shipped to our allies in March.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

The Messina earthquake of 1908 was
followed by no less than 1,221 after
shocks.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Because of frequent air raids, Paris
Is to have underground theaters.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

A torpid liver condition prevents proper
food asslmilation. Tone up your liver with
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills. They act
gently and surely. Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

A new table for children has re-
yolvable top. on one side Of which Is
n blackboard
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Why buy many bottles of other Vermi.
fuges when one bottle Of DR., Peerys Dess
shot will act surely and promptly Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

The entire top of new serving ta-
Bile for household use Is electrically
heated to keep food warm.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Cart Before Horse.

Putting the cart before the horse
installing truck lines befor, building
adequate roads.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Treat Potatoes for seab.

Before cutting the seed potatoes in
pieces 1t Is advisable to treat them
for scab.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Summer Diarrhoeas
can b controlled - more SuioLI Win GRovss
harmless. Just ~ effective for Advls ~ for
Children.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Doubt is a sort of mental "lost mo-
ton"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

The Strong Withstand the Heat of Summer
Better Than the Weak
MA mamie who are feeble and younger people
who arc weak, will be strengthened and enabled 70
10 through the depressirRsheat Of summer by tak.
INC GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC II purites
and an riches the blood and builds up the whole sys-
tenn You can soon feel Its Strengthening, lnyisor-
ntnR HfYect, Coo.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

More than 1900 Jews are enrolled In
the United States navy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

possesses the power to entirely neutralize the maa
rial poison. The Quinine in GROVES TASTELESS
chill TONIC kills the germ and the Iron enrches the
blood
You can soon feel the Strengthening, Invigorat-
ine effect of GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. It
is an exceptionally good general Strengthening tonic
for the Child, for the Mother and all the Family.
Pleasant to take. Price 60c.
Perfectly HARMLESS. Contains No
Nux-Vonsica OF. other Poisonous Drugs
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28
Cause Of Notified Butter.

Notified butter is caused by the un,
even distribution of salt
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-06-28

Some girls give up kiss as II they
we're having a tooth pulled.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
DOGS AND CATS Are
EATEN II! BELGIUM
Former Almost a Luxury, Says
Prof. Carney Of Louvain,
Now in Washington.

Prof Albert J. Carney Of the Uni
vcrSlty of LOuyain, now attached to
the Belgian legation in Washington,
said that dog meat is almost Il luxury
IN Belgium and that cats also are be-
Ing slaughtered for The table. Old peo-
pie and children are dying in large
numbers, ana tuberculosis is rapidly
spreading Professor. Carney says:
Coffee Is very scarce in Belgium
and Is not obtainable under 81
pound. Eggs sell AT 1G cents each. 70
preserve, however, that kind Of food,
so badly needed for the lnyalids, now
so numerous in Belgium, the works
Of rescue provide q lOw-priced food for
the hens. Swiss cheese is ubtuinable
at 50 pound. Chocolate sells at 81 IA
pound and cocoa at $3.50 Olive oil is
IS bottle.
This situation has melted 10 the
discovery of numerous substitutes. 4
severe test has been applied TO imita-
tion products and all that was harm
full has been pitilossly excluded What
Is more interesting to record is the
use Of strawberry leaves instead of
tobacco, of sirup instead Of butter.
Moreover, all kinds of native fruits,
generally neglected. have now n mar
ket value. Dog roses bring 3 cents
pound wild hazel nuts cost 10 cents,
with prunes cents, elderberries 4
cents, etc. The Germans have regu-
lated the exploitation of acorns and
beechnuts, Of which they send great
quantities to Germany in order to ex-
tract oil from them.
'"rhey also have Communicated fat
eats In many places. Since tax of
SO has been imposed by them upon
dogs. the number of those animals
which their owners have killed and
eaten Is large. Dog meat Is said to he
used"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
Newspapers Must Econo-
mize on Print Paper.

Because Of an acute shortage in the
supply Of paper the War Industries
Board announced, effective July Is,
the following preliminary economies
to be enforced by newspapers pub
fishing daily and weekly edition:
Discontinue the acceptance OF the
return of unsold copies.
Discontinue the use OF all samples
or free promotion copies.
Discontinue giving copies to any
body, except Tor oflice-working cop
les or where required by statute law
in the case OF official advertising.
Discontinue giving free copies to
advertisers, except not more than
one copy each for checking purposes.
Discontinue the arbitrary forcing
OF copies on news dealers g. c, com
pclling them to buy more copies
than they can legitimately sell in or
der to hold certain territory
Discontinue the buying back OF
papers at either wholesale or retail
selling price from dealers or agents
in order to secure preferential repre-
sentation.
Discontinue the payment of salaries
or commissions to agents, dealers, or
newsboys for the purpose of securing
the equivalence of return privileges.
Discontinue all free exchanges.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
PRODUCTION AND PROFI-
TFERING.

Mr.. Hoover's letter to Senator Sim
mons with respect to price regula-
ton again illustrates the sound judg-
ment which we have become accust-
toned to associate with his admins
tration OF food problems. The pri-
mary question as he sees it is one
Of production and production cannot
be assured ii the food administration
imposes restrictions and regulations
that would prevent less important
evils from occurring.
AS Mr.. Hoover points out, it would
be perfectly possible to regulate
prices so as to preclude large profits
on the part OF any corporation en-
gagged in the food business. But to
apply such a system would drive the
less efficient corporations out of bust
ness and serve to increase monopoly
conditions wherever they exist
1t is no argument for high profits
that Mr. Hoover sets forth. On the
contrary. the food administration has
demonstrated its desire to cut down
prices on all staple products. If the
packers have seemingly made large
profits it is not because they are ex-
acting an exorbitant price, but be-
cause they are doing an extraordi-
nary amount of business.
The remedy IS not to impose regu-
lations which will have the certain
effect of curtailing production, but to
absorb. by means OF taxation, these
unusual profits and devote them 20
purposes. The food al
has succeeded in pre-
venting any fragrant prohteering; it is
now up to congress to provide a
means for reducing excessive profits
which result, in certain cases, from
fortunate circumstances
Chicago Tribune, July -, 1918.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17

What would you think of a Sun
day School with every officer and tea
cher present. only one pupil absent.
and she sent an excuse, being sick,
and about thorty visitors This was
the record OF the Methodist Church,
South, Webster, Kentucky June o.,
1918 Mr. T. b. Henderson has been
superintendent OF this school for 30
years He is one Of the men who
does not get old. and does not get
into ruts; he attends conventions
and learns what is going on.-Ky
Sunday School Reporter.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
Closing Out Business.

Mr.. J, Z. Weatherholt, who for
several years owned and successfully
conducted grocery store at the East
out his stock and is closing his business
this week
Owing to the war and its circum-
stances Mr. Weatherholt was not
justified in carving on his grocery
store any longer 1t is not Known
what line OF work he will take up in
the future.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
LOUISVILLE PARTY
ENTERTAINED

Union Star, Ky. July 11--(Speciaf)
Mr., and Mrs Straub and daughter,
Miss Lorena Straub, Mrs Annie
Shefmire and Mr.. OTIS Singleton, all
OF Louisville motored here last Sun
day in Miss Straub's Maxwell car and
spent the day with Mrs. Shefmire's
aunt, Mrs. Lent A. Cart and Mr.. Cart
The party reported good roads until
they entered Breckenridge county.
Mr., Singleton was former Union
Star boy, who is making good having
a lucrative position with the railroad.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17

IS oyerdrawn in the sum of $603.sS il
is hereby ordered and directed that
the Treasurer pay to A. T. Beard, ex-
Sheriff OF breckenridge county the
sum of S603.SS, the amount over
drawn in said Pauper Fund as shown
by said settlement out of any money
on hands due said fund, and if he has
not a sufficient amount on hand due
said fund to pay said overdraft, he is
hereby authorized and directed to
issue an obligation against Breckin-
ridge county to pay said overdraft,
at rate of interest not exceeding 5
cents per annum to be signed by the
County Judge, County Treasurer
and attested by the County Clerk.
In Re 1917 Treasurer's Report.
Came the committee heretofore APP
pointed and Paul Compton, Treas
urer of Breckenridge county and pre-
scented and moved to file the report
of said Treasurer of Receipts and
Disbursements as Treasurer afore-
said for the year 19l5-said report
was examined in open court and is
in words and figures as follows towit:
Continued next week..
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
In Radio Service.

A Breckenridge county boy who is
in the radio service, is Clarence Nor
gan, the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. sam
Morgan, of Falls of Rough Priv.
Morgan enlisted in the navy in April
and was sent to Newport for six
weeks training and from there to
Cambridge, Mass, 10 the Harvard
Radio School where he is studying
wireless tclcgrapby
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
WTLLSPROBATED
That of John M. Shellman and
Lucy S. Kurtz in the Brock
inridge County Court, Mon
day, June "a.

The will of John NJ Shellman. de-
ceased, was probated in the County
Court, Monday, June -. The will
contained the following: He be-
queathed all OF his real estate to his
wife, Letitia Jane Shellman during
her lifetime To his son, l.. +. She'll
man and daughter, Mary ldell She'll
man, daughter-in-aw, Lula Nerdelia
Shellman and granddaughter, Ruby
Idell Shellman and Susan Eva She'll
man. to have home at his place so
long as they remain unmarried.
My cash, after my funeral expen-
ses and tomb are paid for, to be divid-
ed equally among L. +. Shellman,
Mary Idell Shellman, Susan Carrie
Elder and the blood heirs of my son,
VIM. X. Shellman, deceased, who are
the infants, Ruby ldell Shellman and
Susan Eva Shellman. Stock to be
LETT at home; Carrie Elders part SIS
to be made from estate
My son. L. L. Shellman. in whom |
have implicit confidence, name as
executor OF this will without bond.
The part OF my real estate and per-
sonal property that shall go to Ruby
and Susan Shellman. daughters of my
deceased son. VIM r. Shellman, | de-
sire that it be held intact until they
are OF age and pray the court to APP
point my son. L. f. Shellman, as their
guardian.
Upon the death OF my wife. | de-
sire that my lands be divided, COM
mencing at the Gross-Howard line,
lot or parcel No. 1. to l.. +. She'll
man; No. to Mary Idell Shellman;
No. 3 to Susan Carrie Elder; No / to
my grand daughters, children of VIM.
X. Shellman, deceased, Ruby ldell
Shellman and Susan Eva Shellman
Signed; John NJ. Shellman
Witnesses NJ. 5. Jolly and +. L.
Jolly, May Il, 1918.
The will OF Lucy S Kurtz was also
probated in the County Court last
Monday, June -. II stated that she
desired to give Mrs. Nora Stewart
S2j for kind attention given her dur
ing her illness. She requested the
Court to appoint +. J. Compton exc
cutor OF her will and to settle her es-
tate. 1t was her request that Mr..
set a price on her house
and lot and Mrs. Nora Stewart is to
have refusal after Mrs Stewart has
been fully satisfied for services rem
lcrcd, the balance due on house and
ot is TO be divided among her living
BROTHERS.
She bequeathcd the following ar
icles as follows: Bed and bedding
o James NJ. Stewart; wedding neck
ace to Lula Stewart; family ring to
Donald Stewart; my Kurtz neiccs are
% have first choice OF one or two OF
ny books.
The will was dated March II, 1915
It Webster. Janna Payne and IL.
t. Norton, Witnesses.
MIR. Compton waived tie right as
Executor and recommended Harry
stewart as executor who was appoin-
ed by the Court.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
Report of the condition OF the
FIRST STATE BANK

doing business in the town of Irving
ton, County of Breckenridge, State
of Kentucky, at the close of bust
ness on 25th day of June, 1918.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts..-.......S156,9 16.22
Overdrafts, secured and I'M
secured $4,000
Stocks, bonds and other
securities -..........- 13.5C9OO
Due from --.....- 13.2125O
Cash on hand~....-... ..-....-.-....-.-.. 4,1SOs2
Banking house, Furniture
and Fixtures...............- 100000
Gs's9l GIS.'"''"'''"''-''''''~'-''~IrloL
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in, in
..........-....... 100000
Surplus und............-..-...~..... $4,000
Undivided profits, less eX-
penses and taxes paid-~-- 64O.5G
Deposits subject
to chcck.....,..-...$Ss,41 G1S
Time deposits. 1,,53s.0s
166,014.0S
Due banks and Trust Com
pauicS ......-.. G1425 !
Bills payable 100000
Total~...........-....-. S195, 76S.e9 |
State of Kentucky,
County OF Breckinridge, Set.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
Arrived IN France.

Mr. and Mrs Wooiiord Weather
holt, Tobinsport received a message
Monday from their son, Wallace
Weathcrholt, stating his safe arrival
in France. He sailed about June 20.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-07-17
YOUR FACE is YOUR FORTUNE

A thousand people look at your face
while one glances at your feet-yet-
you spend money to keep your shoes
In condition and neglect your face.
RED CROSS Shaving Lotion (the
after-shaving luxury, makes old faces
look young and keeps all faces in the
pink Of condition. This and other RED
CROSS toilet articles sold only by
!. A. X. Fisher, Cloverport, KY.