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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
10000 AMERICAN TROOPS
IN LATE DECISIVE BATTLE

Paris. Ont OF the confusion ard
daze OF the erowdng military events
on the western, battle line since lats
in September, when battle followed
battle until from Flanders 10 Verdrn
there was ceaseleSs action, II is nov
permissible to outline to a certain ex
tent the gart played by the American
armies IN the final decisive battle OF
the war. which ended with the armis-
lice.
Military reasons heretofore has
prevented accentuating the accom-
plishmeuis VI the Americans. except
in most general manner The Dis
patches from the field have been nee
rssalily fragmentary and possibly
were oycrshadowed by the accounts
OF the more dramatic operations over
the historic battlefronts to the west
Bu, Il now may be stated that Il
American divisions, totalling mora
than 100000 American combat troops,
participated in the action beginning
September 90, known yarIouSly as the
battle of the Argonne and the BATHS
Of the Meuse, but which history may
call Sedan the battle that brought
Germany to her knees and as far as
human foresight goes ended the
worlds bloodest and costlest war.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
COST OF WAR
is PARTIALLY ASCERTAlNEO

Washington The direct cost Of the
war for all bclligerpHt nations to last
March ! was reported at abou, sl75,.
600 ,0000o0 by the federal reserve
board bulletin. issued today. and il Is
estimated That the cost viii amount
to nearly $500. O00oo0,o0O before the
end or this year These calculations
We're compiled by he board from va
rlous sources ana. while Their accur.
acy IS not vouChel for. the board BE-.
lieves the figures are substantially
correct
The enormous size OF the war costs
and debt is further Illustrated by com.
parison with the arie-war debt of the
seven principal bcligerents, which
did not exceed $4,000 0O0 900. The
cost of supporting this debt was only
about 0O0,OO0c00 a year Hereafter
me annual burden to pay interest AMI
sinking fund allowances will be not
less than 100000 600 600 and probably
much more
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
PLAGUE OF INFLUENZA WAS
MORE FATAL THAN WAR

Washington. The recent epidemic
OF influenza In the United States caus-
ed more deaths than occurred amons
the American eXpeditionary forces
from all causes.
This announcement by the census
bureau was based on unofficial est.
mates OF the total casualties among
the overseas forces and reports FROM
46 cities having a combined popula-
ton Of 23,0000e0 which showed 81
SOC deaths from influenza and pner-
monia from September 9 to NoyeT
Der 9.
Normally these cities would have
had 1000 deaths from these cause.
during this period, it was said, leaving
approximately $4,000 as the number
properly chargeable to the epidemie
"The total casualties in the Amer
can expeditionary forces" said the ar
nouncement, have recently been vi
officially estimated at 100000. On thu
basis OF the number thus far reported
It may be assumed that the deaths
from all causes, including disease anG
accidents are probably less than A.
per cent and may not be more than a.
per cent OF the total casualties
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22

The Corporation Commission heard
petitions from number OF public
utilities in North Carolina seeking
4u'h .1iy 10 raise lisnt rates and car
fares Vi different cities
The Salisbury Spuecor Railway
Company asked permission 10 IN.
rcose car fares in Salisbury and
;lene-r 70 seven cents ANA 10 aise ~
atcs IN the TWO places and At
oe aIi where increased stree; rsr
ave are already operative.
Tho Nar,h Carolina Public Seryi e
Company arrGed an application 10 in.
ta-e street railway rates IN tligh
Ea.u. IL *ey"n cents. The Piedmont
dal Iigh Company also pre-.
nurf 4 petition 70 advance lipit
Aaree IN Burlington Graham, GID.
Tile anl Nebaac
Opposition to IL" proposed rcw
was only mia the companies
afaHg ,hai increased operating
made Il necessary FOR the
si.aast asked,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22

THE armstice obliges a rapid rs-
turn to the fatherland. You will find
a heavy task before you, but in bat.
tie YOU have never abandoned your
field marshal who has confidence in
you" This Is the message OF Won Hin
denburg to the troops in the field,
American naval forces provided es.
cort for 100000 troops, which is about
half of the men sent over by the Unit.
ed States.
American ships escorted 27cS oflied
neutral shipping, including merchant
men, supply ships, munitions ships and
troop ships,
A mine barrage, $50 milese long, The
longest in the world. and considered
impossible to perform. has been COM
pleted by the American navy from Nor
way TO Scotland, completely enclos-
ing the North sea
The women Of Germany ask Miss
Jane Adams and Mrs. Woodrow vii.
son to intercede for modified armis-
tce terms in order TO avoid "unspeak.
able disaster" TO German women and
children
A dispatch from London SAYS that
Lieutenant Won Bohlcn ind ilalbach.
husband Of Bertha Krupp, and wife
had been arrested by revolutionists in
control of Essen.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
AMERICANS MOVING
/. TOWARDS GERMANY
TO RECENTLY ORGANIZED ARMY
FALLS HONOR OF HEADING
FIRST BIG ADVANCE UNIT.
TWELVE NILES DAILY TRAVEL
Advance Is Being Made In coIurs
and Not in Order Of Battle
Precautions Being Taken.

With the American Forces IN
France, The American army has b.
gun TO move toward Germany. The
army will travel about l2 miles each
day.
To the army just organized has fail
en- the honor of heading the first biz
unit OF the allied occupational force
The advance will be made in columns
and not in order OF battle so long
followed But it is not forgotten that
technically at least, there is still
state of war. Nothing will be left t.,
chance and every precaution will be-
taken TO guard against surprises, n ~.
outstanding none Ia expected.
Care will be taken to have the FORE
well elchcned. The advance guard
will be followed by engineers who
have been instructed not only TO r..
pair roads and reconstruct bridges but
TO inspect keenly every object and
position that might be trap. Mines
will be sought carefully. The Germans
have sent word that the way Is Jpes
and the mines removed except n
cases which they have designated. Va
ter also will be Inspected carefully
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
BEGINNING Of New Era.

In letters 70 The roun'v ,up,r.u.
70 dents and - Tho new papn Of
Ncrh Carolina Dg. Y Joyuar STATE
superintendent Of puii instruction,
bestowne praise 10 them for "a 3 e.
forts IN obtaining glorious victory
for the SIX months school ERIN amend
mcni. declares the adoption Of lhe
am udment ma Ks The begin ng Of
new era Of educational progress in
North Carolina
Writing to the superiniendeuts, Or
JOINER said
q beg that you will express Tor me-
in tho name Of the children Of North
Carolina to your teachers your com
mitlres. your newspapers and all oh.
ers tn your county that pended So
Loyalty to the call and rendered such
unsclnsh service, my sincere appreei
alton ana profound gratitude
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
WILSON To ATTEND
PEACE CONFERENCE
THE PRESIDENT ACCOMPANIED
by HIS WIFE WILL MAKE
TOUR OF EUROPE.
LENGTH OF STAY UNCERTAIN
Such Reception as Has Never Be.
fore Been Accorded viii Greet
This Remarkable Man.

Washington --President Wilson will
attend the opening sessions Of the
peace conference, This was announc
ed officially. He viii so Immediately
after the converting OF the regular
session OF Congress on December :!
He will, of course. be accompanied
by delegates who will sit as the rep.
resentatives OF the United States
throughout the conference
The names Of the delegates will ne
presently announced
How long the President will remain
abroad he himself probably cannot
say now. The time for the converting
OF the peace conference has not yet
been announced, bur he general be-.
lief here is that il canno, BIZ assem-.
bled before late in De ember, At the
earliest.
What plans the Presdtnl may aave
for his TIP other than TO attend the
opening Of the peace conference and
to participate in the discussions
among the representatives. OF the asso.
ctted nations which will precede It.
have not been revealed. He undoubt.
eddy will be accompanied by Mrs.
Wilson and 1t is expected here that
besides visiting Paris where The peace
congress probably VIII be held. he
will So 10 London and possibly TO
Brussels and Rome.
Mr. Wilson rs expected 10 receive
abroad reception such as has been
accorded but few men in public i!.e.
He will be welcomed NOT only as the
President Of the United States and the
commander1n-chief OF It's army and
navy, but also as the champion. OF
world democracy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Great Tobbaeo Crop.

Never before was there Il crop of 10
harro SO large as this years VIE
he exception OF Tennessee and Ken.
urky, every southern state inrreaa.
- It's proiuctioa this year, North Car
alina leading with an Increase Of 3S..
600 zoo pounds over iaat years large
rop Tie production by states IS:
Y renia ljO,997,o pounds an in.
crease OF 9l.coo,0No pounds; North
Carolina 2i222Oooo, increase 5000.
600 South Carolina 90 ,2OS,0O0 pouads,
increase l.cOO.0oO. Florida 44l6OOo.
u. ease 100000; Tennessee 620lS,.
400. decrease l7O006Oc Kentucky.
aSS l7o 900. decrease 3S00o.0oO
The quality this wear IS ST. com
pared with S64 last year, the acre
Weld Sis pounds, compared WIKI
SEQ last year.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
GREAT FLEET WILL SOON BE
IN HANDS or ALLIED NAVY

London..- This week will see the
greatest naval surrender the world
has ever witnessed
A great fleet of German battleships,
battle cruisers. and light cruisers and
destroyers VIII leave port for an un.
known destination They will be met
by the British feet. accompanied by
American and French representatives
and conducted TO their destination
A Berlin telegram received in Am.
sterdam gives the list OF the vessels TO
he handed over:
Pattlehips Kaiser. KONG Albert.
Kronprinz Wilhelm. Prinz Regent Luit.
pod,. Markgraf. Grosser Kurfuerst,
Bayern, KONG and Friedrich der
Crosse.
Battle cruisers llndenburg Der,
finger, Seydlitz, Moltke and Won Wcr
Tam.
Light cruisers Bremen. Drummer
Frankfurt. Koeln. Dresden. Emden
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
More Textile Classes.

I 4 Browne supervisor for
BOARD Of voearJna, Education in
a STATE announce, that tafee ot;on
apual Sheihy viii be the next
aer ~ the evening classes n tex.
$50 nufdruurlng Mr L. V lIrL
Nho has been reaching a. lhe
I5ua1af Mills, near Lexington. VIII
die course ;hcre on November
- am wll take mp tho work at shel
ty .p December > ''h,s will he ihd
place where tbs vocational in
l Ion las been given to cotton
u.l, - 70 Ives. The work al Shelby
wiz arranged by Mr.. !. c. Griffin,
-ap.a.a cndent of the shelby schools.
Sir Browne states that all Of these
-las-es VIII he OF great value in the
mai me- OF efficient workmen who I'M
ders,asd somewhat OF the theoretical
side If their effort.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
York of Volunteer Nurses.

Two hundred and twenty-eight PEG.
pie volunteered and did work as
nurses. attendants and clerks at the
emergency hospital for white people
uring the Influenza epidemic in Ra
eigh. These women and men took dit-
ferent turns ia nursing and doing 9th
er work. some remaining there during
long hours and others reporting long
enough to relieve regular workers.
The oflice force was maintained from
early in the morning until late at
night, and carried on the duty of mott
flying nurses for each days work.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Price Not hiah Enough.

In spite Of unusually favorable
wna,Ae. for cotton picking permitting
be cotton growers in Norh Carolina
e harvest an unusual percentage 81
n.gh grade cotton. growers are not yet
receiving their rightful premium for
III l5od cotton. according to Mr.. o.
IA. NJ cen Ell. specialist in.co,ion mar.
nesue Tor he North Carolina Agricul
m4l Extension Service.
Mr. Mcconnell and his assistants
WIN grade cotton for any farmer in
tha state who will send samples to
man IL Raleigh and farmers viii do
Will 10 take advantage Of the opportu
nifty Cotton is not being sold freely
during be present period Of depressed
prices and the slight delay incurred
IN sending samples 10 Raleigh viii not
iuUuy5 fence any grower
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Fat. Of Cana Polk.

Wash yton (SperiaD,- Raleigh cit
izeus here TO inquire about the future
OF camp POLK. the tank camp near thar
city In The party were John W. Hins
dale. IT.. William b. Jones. Louis Man
Ter and u. Il. Bcaman. secretary OF the
chamber Of commerce Work at Camp
Poll was suspended by wire unmedi
ately after the terms of the armistice
were published. Officials said the dis
continuance must be regarded for me
present as temporary until some gen
eral policy is arrived at regarding
such camps.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Washington

Those who are cXQcctel 10 attend
he peace conference, which Nul DC
Geld in Versailles . ry early
date, are President Hsou vcrrlary
ui State Lansing, Eiiiu hoo and Nj.
Justice Brandeis.
yelopmcnts in Europe, Ett only IN
he military way, but in the field OF
international politics, and the enden-
IS OF the revolutionary spirit mani
tested in every German state wfich,
seemingly is spreading 10 every other
state in Europe, is causing hurry
W in the peace drive.
one reason suggested for the early
setlement Of the war is the necessity
" restoring the channels Of trade and
industry in tho late enemy states. so
as TO afford employment 10 labor and
thereby relieve the threat OF Bolshe.
vism and anarchy.
II IS recognized in all allied coun-
'res that relief work can best be car
RED on in the central European coun-
tries after formal peace has been ne.
Fotiated.
There is some apprehension that de-
Law in the consummation Of peace will
have an injurious effect upon indus
tries in America and the allied coun-
tries.
The German government and the
German people have gratefully taken
cognizance Of the fact that the presi.
dent of the United States is ready TO
consider fayorably Tic Seeding Of food
10 GERMANY Thus runs note to
Secretary Lansing from the new Ger
man de lacto government
Reports from Germany say that the
universal form Of salutation is Com
radc." and nobody speaks Of the rev
government as the peoples govern.
ment. but the Socialist government"
Rehabilitation of men in the mill
itary and naval service OF the United
States after their return from France
will be carried out largely on basis
Of the ability of trades and occupations
to absorb them.
A dispatch from Budapest by way
Of Frankfort, says that Roumania has
declared war on Germany.
Reports have been received at the
American consulate at Bagdad that
$1,000 Armenians have been massa-
cred at Tasu Hasu.
II Is positively announced that the
American marine will be manned by
all-Ameican crews.
Champ Clark, II is announced, will
be the Democratic floor leader Of the
national house OF representatives after
March next, 1t has always been
the custom that the retiring speaker
becomes floor leader of the minority
party.
Thirty days is the armistice period,
and since 1t hardly will be possible to
assemble the greatest peace confer
ence in history within that time, an
extension Is practically certain to be
granted BY, the victors and accepted by.
The vanQuished "a
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22

The first drastic action to be taken
by Camp Polk authorities aimed at
Safeguarding the health Of the soldiers
IN camp here came in the shape Of IN
order prohibiting the men 10 enter
any one OF seven cafes, four white and
fhtcc colorcd, The County cafe, Il.
and b cafe, Capital cafe, Iamlin 5
Ideal cafe. star cafe Hatiie Youag
ATE and the New York cafe are UNI
der the ban. The health officials re.
ported to the camp authorities that
h. sanitary conditions in these cafes
did not measure up with government
requirements.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Record Session Of Synod.

Raleigh The North Carolina Synod
meeting here crowded all important
business into two hour session. be.
cause Of the inhuep2a epidemic
With only quorum limit attending
reports OF work Of Presbyterians in
this STATE the past year by synoiical
reports featured irisnccs raised for
church work, SURPRISING the STANDARD
OF previous years, in spite Of very
great demands for money pressed up
on the people for war work and other
purposes.
The activities OF the church were
most lratifyingiy reflected in the re.
ports with big gains in membership
and general strength Of the denomna
ton.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
OUR TROOPS IN RUSSIA ARE
VERY COMPLETELY EQUIPPED

American Army Headquarters
Tours, France.-The American trops
participating In the expeditions in Rus.
sia by way of Archangel and vladivos.
tok are equipped in the most complete
naner to resist the northern cold.
They were fitted out by the United
States army quartermasters depart.
ment, in England and France with
whitel sheepskin parkas, which are
slip-on overcoats resembling SAINTS
Claus outfits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
False Report Is Denied.

Farcucyiilc Oltoal denial OF
curront report that orders have been
received here reducing Camp Bragg
from six brigade 10 two brigade
camp was made a, the Office Of Major
John X Thomson constructing quar-
tormaster No orders affecting the
scope Of the construction works had
been received. said Capt ". A. Smith
OF Major Thompson's san. though in
con'ormance 10 Tie general order
from Washington, eliminating over.
time and SUNDAY work. the camp is
now working on an eighthour basis.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Professor Johnston Killed.

Naws has been received here th@
Lieut.. Henry Johnston. former men,
Der of the faculty OF the State univer
sity, was killed In battle in France on
October Is. He was a graduate OF
the first officers training school at
Fort oglethorpe, Ga. He gave up his
position as ASSOCIATE professor OF edn
cation at the University in May. 1871
and entered the officers training
school. He graduated from the Uni.
verslty in 1910 an dafter four years Of
postgraduate work was invited to take
place in TIL Nenlsy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
IMPORTANT NEWS
THE WORLD over
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS OF THIS
AND OTHER NATIONS FOR
SEVEN DAYS GIVEN
THE NEWS OF the SOUTH
What 10 Taking Place In The South
land viii Be Found In
Bref Paragraphs
Domestic

Members of the senate finance com
mittee have notified the country that
there viii BE- immediate downward re.
vision OF the wal revenue bill TO about
The six billion dollar total recommend
I'd by Secretary McAdoo
The present cotton fabric prices will
remain IN effect until January / 1919,
and after that date no further action
. with regard TO cotton fabrics is likely
10 be taken
Public press censorship has Dcen
discontinued.
Upon the arrival OF the Canadian
Pacific liner Melila al New York city,
II Was learned that the United States
destroyer was rammed and sunk
The department Of agriculture is
Interesting itself in Sout IN noun
tain farmers, and intends to help them
improve their standards Of living
The department of agriculture says
there are Southern farmers who sell
no more than 800 worth annually OF
poultry, butter and eggs, and Il Is hop.
cd by the department TO educate these
farmers in marketing these valuable
products.
What 10 considered TO be the best
worlds record for consecutive loops
IN an airplane was made al Love Field
Dallas, Texas. by Lieut. w I. Camp
bell, who made ISL loops,
The United States is facing a pc.
Rod Of possibly the greatest prosper
ity in ito history, Il is the general
opinion that the first few weeks after
peace will be the hardest Industry
will naturally rcadjust itself to the
new conditions. There Will BE- plenty
Of work for everybody who wants ii.
Russell 5ages widow LEFT the bulk OF
ner money TO her brother and other
relatives The estate IS valued a $50.
100000.
II is estimated HAT the total casu-
Alies OF Inc American eNpeditionary
forces in Inc war Viii not exceed one
hundred thousand including hr killed
u action. Wounded. died of wounds,
disease and accidents and The missing
Who never viii 81 accounted for
The Rainbow and Nrw England q.
visions arr believed lltely 70 BE- bac,
the states hy Christmas with the
exception Of the first regular division
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Durham is Confident.

Durham At the luncheon for the
War Workers canvassers it was an
nouneed that the result OF the first
days canvass amounted TO $4,000.
Durham's quota OF the sl70.50O 600 is
sSOOOe The cessation Of hostilities
has put new and cheerful spirit in
the people. and great enthusiasm is
expressed over the drive, II is be.
lieved that the average daily sub.
scriptions will largely exceed $4,000
per day during the rmaindr OF the
drive and that Durham will go over
the top in a handsome manner.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
AVIATION SERVICE
WILL Bs CONTINUED

Washington Decentralization Of the
army air service presents a separate
problem on which war department OF
iicials now are at work
1t is certain that the plans now be
ing formulated will make provision for
retaining in the permanent military
establishment officers and men who
have displayed ability in the opera,
tion, production and equipment of air.
planes, balloons and other aircraft
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Public Health Service.

The United States Public Health
Service completed the establishment
Of a laboratory for diagnostic work
at the State Laboratory OF Hygiene,
DR.. Anna Freese, bacteriologist of the
Public Health Service Corps here, will
be in charge.
In announcing the completion of ar
rangements. the Health Department
for the county and city expressed the
hope that the physicians would make
liberal use OF the laboratory facilities
In the matter of diagnosing communl-
cable diseases.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
MANY SHIPS DEMANDED BY
ARMISTiCE SUNK BY CREWS

Copenhagen.-A large number o.
ships demanded by the allies under
the naval terms of the armistice were
sunk by their German crews during
the revolution, according to Germania,
OF Berlin,
Clause 80 OF the armistce provides
that All merchant vessels in German
hands belonging to the allied and as
s0ciated powers are to be restored In
ports to be specified by the allies and
tho United States.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
SEPTEMBER EARNINGS OF
RAILROADS ARE REPORTED

Washington. Railway earnings in
September were $26.OOO,O0O less than
in August. but were slightly greater
than those in the same month last
year. Reports to the interstate com.
merce commission, made public, show
total operating income for Septem.
Der OF s1O1, 3S9,953, compared with
s97,637,927 for September, 1917. To.
tai operating revenue was $4SS,1S5,.
$50, or $3.50 ,000,O 900 more than in Sep
TENDER, 1917.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
Unlueky "Stillr Ground.

Wilmington--Fo the third or fourth
time city officers have seized a "distil-
lery" within the city limits, In the
seizure OF a lard can affair In the
house OF James Singletary. colored.
The officers walked in on SIngletary
and two negro women while the still"
was operating ct full blast. II is a
lard can. and II was turning out spir.
its right along. SingletarI held bot
tie and "cotch' the "singlings.n
Some time since complete copper
still outfit was taken within two
blocks Of the court house.