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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-08

first truck producers in conjunction with it's passenger
cars has returned to its original investors in dividends
cash and stock, something like 240o per annum
period OF II years since the company was organized
An investment of 1000 in the Federal Truck Company
had in the first years. accumulated par value of
In 1915 this company paid 4Ofd cash dividend In 1915
it paid 1870 in cash and 1907 in stock The outstanding
stock increased of April End, 1917 from 100000
to 81 100000 by payment of 1909 stock dividend and
then paid for 1917 800 the increased capital stock.
Production Of trucks for 1917 only 2918
The Kely-springfeld Motor Truck Co. earned s7o55os
for the ending 1915 In 1916 500 stock dividend
paid its outstanding 900 common. After
allowing for the 80 preferred there earned 1879
the increased common.
The Republic Truck Company in 1914-15 manufactured
1904 trucks, average Of about 81 per day. In
1855 the production had risen to 1851 and the net
profits S538526. After allowance of preferred dvi-
dend it's then outstanding S5ooO0 of 76 preferred
there remained S4S6026 for it's 62500 shares of par
value per share 1917 the earnings had reached
81 657 34 allowing s2O9 per share on its then outstand
ing 1926 common shares of par value In year
the sale OF Republic trucks had risen from 1851 to 94
These few examples of achievement in motor truck
manufacture which have been built from the ground up
during the hardest of the truck ndusrythe intro
dclng perlodwhen truck engineering not standard
led expensive experimenting necessary, and models
constantly changing to overcome defects
foundation of years of high standing trucking prob
lens upon which to build such has the Abbot Downing
Company
The attractive investment in motor stock-when COM
stock bonus is avalableis nvariable at the time of
development before the product is brought out and proven
before the standing and reputation Of the company
is established
The Abbot Downing Company, needing additional cap
a with which to extend motor production and designing
to acquire this capital at that may take advan-
tage Immediately of the open truck market has author
lied share for share bonus of Common stock with an
offering Of 5000 shares of Cumulative Preferred stock
IF hos oon ,hcorib oI NV
Concord business men.
This is motor investment opportunity of char
acer. carrying the speculative possibilities common
stock interest in the most profitable business America
Full particulars will be furnished upon request
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-08

Hodgdon-C eastman Co.
So State Street, Boston, Mass.
Please supply further particulars of the Abbot
Downing Truck & Body Co. Stock offering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-08

Sheriff Goodrich spent the greater part
OF the day Tuesday in Madison and In
the vicinity of the automobile accident
between Norridgewock and Madison
conducting investigations. The acct
dent occurred Monday night when four
men, Frank Tibbetts, Joseph Bishop
Andrew Bottas Of Arson and Nellie
Gosseiin of Madison were overturned.
The automobile in which they were rid
ing apparently at a high rate OF speed
went over the left hand ditch Of the
somewhat winding hill about three
miles from Madison and was over
turned. The men were somewhat
bruised and cut.
Robert Young left here Wednesday
morning for Taunton, Mass, where no
vii! visit for. few days.
= real estate deal Of considerable -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-08

There is sufficient evidence from what has already been
accomplished that New England alone will absorb close
to thousand Concord trucks yearan output close to
S2O00OO0 per annum-when the territory is thoroughly
covered.
The AbbotDowning reputation strong enough to
sell Concord trucks in preference to even the most prom
nent other makes. New England buyers satisfied that
the truck which carries the name Concord will deliver
absolute satisfaction in service. 1t is striking tribute
be presented to the public with such certainty of
cordial reception
The problem which confronts the company today is our
ability to meet the demand We have done advertis
ing in the tradepapers bring inquiries from dealers in
other sections of the United States and yet have
quests for agency connections in Kansas and Ptsburg
dealer wants to know if position to give him
trucks The far West knows the Abbot Downing Com
pany almost we'll home folks here in New Eng
land for the tradition of the Rocky Mountain stage coach
still lives in the heart of the Westerner.
In the days of 40 full train loads of WeFargo coaches
left Concord hauled by woodring engines their way
to the end of the line at Omaha. Buffalo Bill drove
OF these coaches the Deadwood trail and in 1895 the
old coach, 35 years in service with Col Cody
the box photographed in front of the factory 1t
still carried the original Abbot-DOwnlng wheels.
So we find the Company keeping pace with the times,
bringing to the public the product most in demand and
guaranteeing that long it rolls wheels and bears
the Concord it can be depended upon to deliver
its full quota Of service.
the ability of the Company to finance greater produc-
ton Motor Trucks but item of the Company's
manufacture.
The enormous plant at Concord New Hampshire
ing nearly of ground is largely devoted to wood
working departments where thousands of heavy duty
wagons, motor truck bodies and bobeighs still pro-
duced to supply the Companys long established trade
Motor truck work at the plant is in its infancy In
spite of this business already the books sets motor
truck production ahead of the entire output in volume
of sales and gives evidence that the Company will take
a leading position in the commercial motor vehicle trade
of the United States. The large profits of the motor
industry being added to the earning power of the
Company.
There has seldom been offered opportunity to invest
in motor stock at the beginning of the enterprise with
the certainty of which attaches to investment
in Company Of such long-standing and solid reputation
But few investors outside of those who financially
interested have clear understanding of motor profits
1t is not widely known that the REQ Company Of the
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
Coming and Going.

(Bentztown Bard in Baltimore SUM
There is always a sign on the brow
and the face
That tells the whole story SO plain
Of coming from somewhere and going
some place.
Men of purpose, with something to
And it's better than having no signet
at all
That can show what you do and you
Just drifters upon the tides rise and
,tsHits fall,
With no knowledge of compass OF
star.
IOh, you want to seem filled with a
thought and a scheme
To be coming from somewhere, and
bound
To some place that is real or some
country of dream.
But with feet on the hard, solid
ground.
Thousands are passing your corner
each day
That have nothing in mind or III
heart
That is touched with high purpose, is
sure Of the way,
Has goal in view from the start.
Coming from somewhere and going
Some place
It's the sign of the high trust anc
sure;
Tne mark of scal like a map on the
face,
With its purpose shown deeply and
pure.
A haphazard starting, an indefinite
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
WOMEN PRAISE
STELLA-VITAE

We wantevery afflicted woman to trv
at least one bottle of Stella-Vltae on
our plain, open guarantee to return the
money paid for it if it does not benefit.
II you doubt our word that it will
relieve the distressing aches, pains and
misery peculiar to the diseases of wo-
men, read the testimony of these women
VINO have tried it and are glad to tell
others what it has done for them. The
only interest they have in the matter
IS that which any true woman feels in
helping to relieve the sufferings of other
women. You can believe them.
Mrs. J. F. Lee. Milstead, Ga, had
female complaint for years. Three bot
Ties OF STELLA-VITAE cured her. she
SAID, and added, I am certainly thank
Juror this greet female tonic" Mrs.
faralee Frazier, Longview, Tex. ex-
pressed appreciation of STELLA-VIrAE
IN these words: II cannot saw too much
Tor this wonderful medicine. T had
taken other female medicines for two
years with no good results. 7 am truly
grateful for the good STELLA-VITAE
has done me-" Mrs. Sandy Withers.
OF Greensboro, Ala, was terrible suf.
terer from female trouble-and onlv a
woman knows what that means! Her
condition got SO bad her pains threw
her into spells like fits. Her husband
feared she would lose her mind. The
Greensboro doctors pronounced her in
durable. Then somebody suggested
that she take eSTELLA-V1rAE. SRe did
SO. The first dose lightened her smells.
6TELLA-VITAE is a perfectly harm
less compound and itnot onlv alleviates
woman's pain, but builds mn her
health; it stimulates her appetite. aids
digestion, quiets her nerves and clears
her complexion. It improves her per-
sonal appearance.
Al dealers sell Stella-Vitae, and are
authorized to return the money Maid
tor the first bottle if it does not benefit.
For Sale By Pope Drug Co..
Lumbert0n, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
THE AMATEURS.

Berton Braley in Saturday Evening
Post.
German papers, before the big
drive spoke of American Troops
as "Flabby"D
A year ago the captain was instruc-
tor in college,
The sergeant was plumber, and the
corporal a clerk;
The privates had no glimmering OF
military knowledge,
They'd never run across it in their or
dinary work;
But in today's dispatches there's a
simple little item
Describing how this company went up
against the boche,
And smashed a Hun battalion that
was coming up to fight 'em
And took two German companies as
prisoners, b'gosh!
The Prussian has his veterans
And thinks there are no better 'uns,
He said our boys were flabby and the
greenest of the green;
He counted on defeating them,
But whex it came to meeting them
His veterans departed very quickly
from the scene.
But he flanked the German major and
he sent him to the rear;
The shavetails have few tactics but a
heap Of self-reliance,
The sergeants and the corporals were
novices, it's clear;
They weren't machine-ma soldiers
and you never would have picked
'em
AS equal to the boches in the goose
step style of war,
But when they got in battle with the
Teutons- why, they licked 'em.
And that is just exactly what we sent
them over for.
The Prussians were the gabby ones,
They called our soldiers flabby ones
No match for troops of Kultur who
had waded deep in blood;
And it was quite jolt to them,
In fact, a thunderbolt to them,
To find these flabby Yankees tramp.
ling Germans in the mud!
The captain wasn't expert in the art
of killing babies,
The shavetails and the sergeants an
the corporals and men
Were not inoculated with the military
rabies
Which crucifies old ladies "as les
son" now and then;
They were too soft and flabby for tn
Teuton brand of slaughter;
They'd never quite been hardened tx
that special point of view;
To smash the German soldiers was
what made 'em cross the water.
And-that's a job it's evident they're
tough enough to do!
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
Students Medal to Textile De-
partment of State College.

For the fifth year in succession the
National Association of Cotton Manu-
facturers, which is composed of the
leading cotton manufacturers in
America, has awarded the students
medal to the textile department of
the State college. This department is
the textile school of North Carolina
and the student having the highest
proficiency in his work is given the
medal. Mr.. B. D. Glenn Of Green's
boro was the successful graduate, he
havino tho highest proficiency in his
work for four years. This is the only
textile school IN the South to be
! awarded the medal. In order to get
this medal, the textile school must
give instruction of recognized stand
ard with a course of at least three
years; must have at least fifty stud
ents; good equipment for instruc-
ton in cotton manufacturing, includ-
| ing designing; and at least four COM
petitors for the medal. These cond
tions have all been met by the textile
department.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
CAROLINA COLLEGE
For Young Women. Opens Sept. L.

Full college and preparatory cours-
es. Moderate rates. Attractive of
fer a few ambitious girls willing to
reduce expenses by doing work. For
information write
r. B. JOHN, President.
MaXton, N. c..
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
VETERANS REUNION.
Plans Being Made For Great Reunion
At Tulsa September 24th to 9th
One Cent Railroad Fare Each Way.


At Tulsa September 24th to 9th
One Cent Railroad Fare Each Way.
Tulsa, Okla.-The Tulsa Confeder-
ate reunion committee, composed Of
many of the leading citizens of Tulsa,
have been engaged for some weeks
raising a fund of 100000, and per-
fecting an organization for the en-
tertainment bf the 28th annual re-
unior of the United Confederate Vet
erans' association, the Confederated
Southern Memorial association and
the 23rd reunion of the Sons of Con-
federate Veterans, September 24-27,
inclusive.
The committee is assured of the
necesee~y financial support, so that
no fearT nd be entertained on that
score. Il is confidently believed that
1oN. 900 6ele@ oates and visitors will at
terd this reunion, and that it will be
one Of tne- best reunions ever held.
Arrangements have been made to
care, free of charge, for from 5000
to 10000 veterans. They will be pro-
vided sleeping quarters IN the new,
airy, spacious public school buildings
of Tulsa. These buildings are of
brick, one story in height and
have ample toilet facilities. F1tae
street car tickets will be supplied to
all Confederate vetrans. Ample bed
ding has already arrived in Tulsa. It
is all new, having been purchased at
the factory for this occasion. These
guests will be served three meas a
day at large mess hall, and E. A.
Pickens, who has catered successfully
to so many reunions in the past, is in
Tulsa waiting for his old friends to
come. He will cater to all their needs.
Ample provision will be made for
the annual reunion balls. Special eff
fort will be put forth by the society
element in Tulsa to make the many
social features of the reunion doubly
attractive.
President Wilson has approved of
the holding of this reunion as an ex
ample Of patriotism while the nation
IS at war. Director-General McAdoo
promises the committee ample rail
way facilities. and has authorized q
rate OF one cent a mile each way to
Confederate veterans, sons Of Confed-
crate veterans, and their families.
The Tulsa reunion. therefore, is an
assured success, and it is the earn
est desire Of the reunion committee
that a record breaking attendance
shall be certain in advance.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
Splendid Response for Jews Re.
lief in Lumberton.
The following letter explains itself
Mr. WainSfnin

Mr.. A. Weinstein,
Lumberton, N. C.
Dear Sir:
Your letter of yesterday has been
received. On behalf of State ccm-
mittee. to whom it has been a pleas
ure to write concerning the activity
Of the Jewish War Relief committee
of Lumberton, I wish to say that we
consider the response to our appeal
is nothing short of marvellous. We
realize that this could only have been
accomplished through the systematic
and diligent work done by every mem
ber of your committee, and l wish to
congratulate you on the splendid soir-
it which has been manifested in Lum-
berton.
We wish you to know also that the
committee feels thankful and CRATE
full to Lumberton for their more than
generous contribution.
With assurances of deep esteem,
am, Faithfully yours,
LIONEL WE'LL,
President.
Goldsboro, N. c., Aug. 27, 1918.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
FOR SALE.

Return Tubuler Boiler, 5OH
l High Point Engine, 3OH.
, Vance Saw Mill, No. 3.
A8 Inch Hoe Saw.
36 Ir"h Corn Mill.
Log Cart.
! - Inch Economy Planner and .
lot Of ether Machinery.
Also Shaftlng, Pulieys and Betting
All In Good Running Shape.
AT A BARGAIN
Write or Call to See
]. F. STUBBS,
Lumberton, N. C. Route No. 3.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05

Goldsboro, N. c., Aug. 27, 1913.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
Experience the Best Teacher

It is generally admitted that eApe-
rience is the best teacher, but should
we not make use of the experience of
others as will as our own? 1he expe-
rience Of thousand persons is l,cre
to be depended upon than thai of one
individual. Many thousands of per-
sons have used Chamberlain's Couch
Remedy for coughs and colds with the
best results, which shows it to be a
thoroughly reliable preparation for
those diseases. Try it. It is prompt
and effectual and pleasant to take.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05

President Carranza in his address
to Congress Sunday night on the oc-
casion Of the convening of the 25th
session declared it was the determine.
tion of Mexico to maintain the strict
est neutrality in the world war and
that this neutrality had been rigidly
observed in the past.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05

The State university will open for
registration September "a and rs, in
stead Of 18th and 18th, as scheduled,
and for the duration of the war at
least will remain open continuously
through the IL months.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
LITTLETON COLLEGE.

Hot water heat, electric lights and
other modern improvements. The
3tn ANIMAL session will begin Sep
temher 25th.
Write for new illustrated catalogue
also for particulars concerning our
sYec'a! offer to a few girls who car
not -av our catalogue rate. Address
J. NJ Rhodes, Littlcton, N. C.
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
LIBERTY"

LIBERTY"
Kaiser Bill as he secured the seas,
Was very remarkable Billy;
But he made mistake when he tried
To take tole of American Liberty.
Cd Bill he first boasted on land,
Then he took for his the high seas;
But Uncle Sam says the rascals
Will have to give up all these.
For Liberty we must have.
Our boys that are true and brave;
They love American Liberty,
And will fight for it until they are in
their graves.
Sure he took for his the high
Without money and without lease;
But we are going to show him
That American Liberty is not to tease.
Yes, Mr.. William, we are going to fight
We fighting that the world may be
all right
And no one man rule with his boastful might
For where is nation so great as our own
When we look back on our record true?
Our forefathers fought and we can too,
For our grand banner, the Red, White and
Blue.
The Kaiser seems to think the world is his
What foolish thought he has,
For he can't turn America down crooked paths
We will go right on and on
As brave and as true,
Until we have won endless Liberty
For the Red, White and Blue.
JEROME STEPHENS.
Tunnhorfon r
The Robesonian., 1918-09-05
Sold by Druggists Everywhere
SO cts. (saiwEsss) $1.0O

end,
And the rest tells it's story of
gloom
It's the look as if going to some place,
my friend,
That captures the crown and the
plume.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-25
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Sabbath School Of the Presby-
terrain church will meet at s:15 a. m.
for an hours study Of the Bible.
There are classes for all ages, with
competent teachers.
The congregation win meet at
1890 a. m. for worship. The pastor,
Rev. Oscar G. Klinger, will answer
the question asked by many bleeding
hearts: IF God is good, why does
He permit the present horrors?"
Those who are asking this question
are particularly invited to be present.
There will be no evening service
because Of the union Red Cross meet
ing.
Prayer services will be held on
Wednesday evening at 7:45. This is
always an interesting meeting be-
cause the members take part.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-25
MRS. D. a cAss

This good lady died at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Gass, on
Tusculum avenue, Friday afternoon
at $50. AS had been previously an
nounced in the Daily Sun, Mrs. Class
suffered a stroke Of paralysis We'd
nesday morning, from which she
never rallied. An that was possible
was done to make her last hours
peaceful--all medical assistance could
to do restore her to health was rem
dered. But she passed peacefully
away, surrounded by her three child
rem, who had watched over her so
tenderly during her affection. Mrs.
Gass is survived by three children,
Messrs. ]. H. and vergil Gass and
Mrs. W. H. Gass. Fune raj services
will take place at Gass' Shed Sunday
morning at II o'clock. The funeral
will be preached by the deceased's
pastor, Rev W. A. Brown. Inter
ment will take place by the side Of
her late husband in the cemetery at
this place.
The funeral coretge will leave
Greeneville Sunday morning at $50,
arriving at Gass' Shed at 1890. The
services will take place immediteIy
upon arrival at the church.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-25
OFFICIAL ORDERS RETAIL
PRICES OF COAL POSTED

All retail coal dealers must keer
in the future keep posted in q con-
spicuous place at their places Of bust.
ness their retail prices, cost Of coal
and district from which it is purchas-
ed, according to an order issued by
State Fuel Administrator W. E, Myer.
Mr.. Myer has provided form card
for this purpose.
BY this new arrangement the buy
ing public may be able to see at any
time the retail prices of coal. It will
also enable the consumers to com
pare the prices charged them by the
retail dealers with prices posted in
their business establishments. This
will do away with any profteering
that may have been existing among
the coal dealers.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-25
TO ALL HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES

This is the time when graduates Of
High Schools are deciding where
they shall continue their studies.
Perhaps you are thinging of attend
ing some school at distance, but
why not use your own college?
If you have house Of your own
you use it. You prefer the club Of
which you are member because in
a sense it belongs to you. You have
part in keeping it up and feel a
sense Of proprietorship. You as a
resident Of Greene County and cit
izen Of East Tennessee are part
owner Of Tusculum College. It is
yours. 1t is the only College that
the County has, and it is not too
much to say that it is the best single
asset that the county has. Then why
not use it and appreciate it?
Tusculum is not a UNCONVENTIONAL
College as many have thought it to
be, though it is positively Christian
in its principles and ideals. Five de-
nominations are represented in its
Board Of Trustees and four on its
Faculty, while seven denominations
are represented this year in its stu
dent body.
The College offers for all who wish
it, a thorough education at moderate
cos amid pleasant and healthful sur
roundings: A four-year high school
course leading to a diploma; four
year college course leading to an A.
B. or Phi. B. degree; Musis, Home
Economies, Agriculture and Manual
Training departments.
USE YOUR OWN COLLEGE,
WHY NOT?
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-05-25
TOTAL ECLIPSE 0 FTHE SUN.

We notice In your issue of the
Daily Sun Of the 22nd the statement
that "this event happens at any one
place on the average Of only three
times in 1000 years" There is some
mistake about this, as ! viii have seen
it twice myself, and / am not yet
quite 500 years old.
There is an atrOnomy in my hand
that says these eclipses occur at the
same place every eighteen years and
twenty days. This book, printed in
1856, when I was only year old, cal
culated that a total eclipse of the
sun would occur on Aug. z, 1869, and
It did occur right here in Greeneville,
as will be attested by people Of my
age. Two almost total eclipses have
occurred since and here comes the
second total next month.
! hope we will all live to see this
grand and majestic event, for there
is no more sublime and awe inspiring
occurrence in all nature, than to see
the sun go out in midnight blaclness
and then be reborn in all his glorious
effulgence. s**.