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The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding Black
Draught. Relief From Head
ache, Malaria, Chills, Etc.

Ringgold, Ca Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
of this place, writes: II am a user
of Thedford's Black-Draught; in fact,
1t was one of our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when I
was a child. When any of us child
rem complained Of headache, usually
caused by constipation, she gave US
a dose of B1ack-Draught, which would
rectify the trouble. Often In the
Spring, we would have malaria and
chills, or troubles of this kind, we
would take Black-Draught pretty reg
ular until the liver acted well, and
we would soon be up and around
again. We would not be without it,
for it certainly has saved us lots of
doctor bills. Just a dose of Black
Draught when not so well saves q
lot Of days in bed"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
in use for many years in the treat
ment Of stomach, liver and bowel
troubles. and the popularity which it
now enjoys Is proof Of its merit.
II your liver is not doing Its duty,
you will suffer from such disagree
able symptoms as headache, bilious
ness, constipation, indigestion, etc,
and unless something is done, serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found a valuable remedy for these
troubles. It is purely vegetable, and
acts in a prompt and natural way,
regulating the liver to its proper
functions. and cleansing the bowels OF
impurities. Try it. Insist on Thed
lords the original and genuine. e 7s
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
HOW TO AVOID PNEUMONIA.
State Board of Health Bulletin.

Pneumonia kills over $500 North
Caroiinlans annually. 1t is now gen
orally believed by the medical profess
sion that this disease is carried in the
secretions of the nose, mouth and
respiratory tracts of those who have
it. Formerly it was thought that
nearly everybody, healthy people and
others, carried the pneumococcus Or
germ that causes pneumonia in the
secretions Of the mouth, nose and
throat, and that these germs get in
their work when ones physical re-
sistance is lowered. This is no longer
thought to be necessarily true.
Now that we know more about pneu-
monia, thanks to the Rockefeller In
stitute or Medical Research, we know
better how to avoid it. First of all,
we know every case of pneumonia
should be regarded as a possible
source of infection. Since the dis
ease is infectious, we know that every
patient should be isolated as far as
possible, and communication with 9TH
er people reduced to minimum. Fur
thermore, all eating and drinking
utensils, handkerchiefs, clothing and
bedding should be kept separate and
thoroughly sterilized before being
again put into general use. This pre-
caution should be continued for a
month after the patient is we'll.
Those in attendance or in contact
with pneumonia patients, should re-
frain from promiscous kissing and
splitting, and cover the mouth and
nose when coughing or sneezing. They
should also avoid unnecessary visiting
and mingling with other persons.
Fresh air for the patient as well
as for the attendants and every one
else, is one of the greatest factors in
both, the prevention and cure of the
disease. Pneumonia is frequently
called foul air disease because it is
so frequently on account of lack of
ventilation that the infection is spread
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
The March American Magazine

Everyone interested in the war
every father and mother who has a
boy in the service, will be grateful for
the message of cheer that is given in
the March American Magazine by Sur
geon-General Gorgas and Private
Peat. Surgeon-General Gorgas tells
in an interview what the chances are
of getting hurt or killed in this war,
and his facts are indeed cheering.
Private Peat, the famous soldier-lec-
turer, tells in a wonderful article
1Why We Come Smiling Out Of He'll"
His story is surprising and thrilling
The lecture of Frederick w. Taylor,
the father of Scientific Management,
and the man whose work on steel a.
lone has been worth between $50 900,
600 and $1O0, 100000 a year to the ma
chine industry of the country, is print
ed for the first time in this issue
1t is called "Not for the Genius-But
for the Average Man." "How 1 Cured
Myself of Being Too Sensitive" is the
story of a man who almost ruined his
life by having sensitive nature
''Why l Believe in Deciding Things
Quickly" is by Al H. Woods, the the
atrical manager; "Ripley's Recipe" is
an article on E. P. Ripley, the famous
railroad president; "The Joy Of the
job is an inspiring article by Edna
Ferber about how she works and how
she loves to write; and when My
Boy Comes" is an anonymous arti.
Gle by father who wants to enlist
but who is held back by the approach.
ing birth # an ileir.
The 4 zion this month contains
stories by William Dudley Pelley, Hol.
worthy Hal, Bruce Barton, Bertha
Rich, and other well-known writer's
The Interesting People is fully up te
its usually high standard, and the
Family Money and contest results hold
many things Of interest and worth.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Half Million Block of Certificates
Ready.

Another s50O,O0O,OOO block of treas
ury certificates of Indebtedness in
preparation for the third Liberty loan
was offered for subscription by Sec
retary McAdoo Thursday. They will
bear interest at the rate of a 1-2 per
cent, as against previous high mark
of per cent. and will be payable
next May 28th. Subscription books
will close March and payments must
be made between February 27 aad that
date
The certificates will be in denomina-
tions Of $500, $1,000, $4,000, $4,000
and 100000, will be sold at par and
accrued interest and will have the
same tax exemptions as previous is
sues. The treasury may redeem the
entire issue at par and accrued inter-
est on or after any date before their
maturity set for the payment Of the
first installment of the subscription
price of the next liberty loan.
About $4,000 100000 in certificates
remain to be issued at the higher rate
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Farm Machinery Will Be Emer-
gency Freight.

Washington Cor. Greensboro Daily
News.
Director General of Railroads Me-
Adoo told Senator Overman today that
he had issued orders to all railroads
to accept all agricultural and farm
machinery as rush freight and have
it handled alng with other emergency
freight. At the request Of Greensboro
merchants, Senator Overman some
time ago took the matter up with the
director general. The Greensboro
merchants complained that the rail-
roads were not handling agricultural
implements and farm machinery ard
as a result farm work would be re-
tarded unless relief was given.
It vii, now be possible for hard ware
dealers and others handling this kind
Of machinery to supply the demands of
the farmers. Mr.. McAdoo said it
never had been the intention of the
Government to place an embargo on
freight Of this kind and thanked the
junior Senator for calling the matter
to his attention.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
LETTER FROM COLUMBUS.
Rev. and Mrs. A. HI. Porter Move to
Rennert-ZiOn Hill to Have Semi
Monthly Preaching.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence OI Inc NoOeooAAoi'
Whiteville, Feb. 19.-Miss Pearl
Tyner return home Sunday from a
very pleasant visit at the home OF
her sister Mrs. w. A. Bruce of Buie,
R. F. D. Mr.. Bruce was a very well
come visitor at the home of the writ
er, from Sunday until Tuesday morn
ing. Mr.. Bruce has many friends
here, having lived here for a couple
of years or more. Come again, Mr..
Bruce. So say we all.
Well, the very painful thing for us
all down here in Columbus has ma
tured and Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Porter
moves Thursday, this week, to Rem
merit. Our best wishes go with them,
and it is a great pleasure to us to
cosatribute to the good people of Robe
son county our very best. So, we sor-
row not as those who have no hope,
for we believe they will return some
glad day.
Through much difficulty in the way
of bad roads, rain storms, ETC., the
writer filled his monthly appointment
at Zion Hill Saturday and Sunday.
Sundays congregation was large and
the attention propound. This church
has arranged with it's pastor for semi
monthly preaching, which will be as
follows: 1st Sunday and Saturday
night before. 3rd Sunday and day
before. One member was added to the
church Saturday by baptism.
A cordial invitation is extended by
church and pastor to all to attenc
these services.
Well, the dear old Robesonian has
just walked in, and / must close ant
peruse it's pages 1t always bring:
tidings from home and loved ones
May it's ministry be ever blest.
j. T. TYNER.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
On the Right Road.

Wilmington Dispatch.
Lumberton has adopted a curfew
law which prevents unaccompanied
youngsters from being on the streets
after 9 o'clock at night, and there are
some who are inclined to call the Rob
son capital Puritanical. If it accom-
plishes the desired result of keeping
boys off the streets at night the Lum-
berton people ought not give rap
what other people say.
We speak Of the horrors of war,
but there is nothing more destructive
to the manhood of the country than
raising a crop of street hoodlums. 1t
would be better to have them glow up
clean and lay down their lives fighting
for their country than have them
of the class developed on the city
streets. There is no sadder sight
than to see boys not yet in their teens
congregated on the streets at night
using the vilest kind of language and
indulging in habits which sap the
best from their moral, physical and
mental beings.
Lumberton is on the right road in
trying to do something to improve the
quality of the men Of tomorrow.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
LuMBERroN's cURFEw Law
Its Operation and Effect Will Ee
Watched With Interest Through
ont The State.
Charlotte Observer.

Charlotte Observer.
The operation and effect OF Lum-
berton's curfew law will be watched
with interest throughout the State.
On next Friday the ordinance passed
by the Board of Town Commissioners
becomes effective, and it prohibits
persons under seventeen years OF age
going on the streets or IN any puo1c
place of the town after O'Clock at
night, during the period from May
to October 1, and after O'Clock dur,
ing the period between Octoher l ana
Nav /. unless accompanied by par
emf guardian or other person having
le gal custody of such minor, or in per
Torrance of an errand or duty Of such
person. or whose employment makes
r necessary to be out after the hours
named" The ordinance provides tnat
parents or guardians whose children
or wards are found on the streets in
violation of the curfew law shall be
deemed guilty of it's violation and sub
iect to a fine of $40. An interesting
phase of the law is that it provides
that a minor who is found on the
streets in violation of the law shall
not be imprisoned for the first offense.
Officers of the town are authorized to
arrest without warrant any person
violating the provisions of the act, to
conduct such person to her or his par
ent or guardian and to instruct such
parents or guardian that second
violation of the law will subject the
offender to a reprimand by the Judge
of the recorders court; for the second
| violation the officer shall require the
minor and the parent or guardian
to appear before the recorder in his
| private office for reprimand; for
subsequent offenses fine of $40
will be imposed.
The purpose Of the law is obvious
| and those who know the town of Lum-
berton will expect confidently to see
the new law enforced, and thereby
given a fair trial. It is hardly toe
much to expect that it will result
eventually in the conservation Of the
| character of many a youth, who other
| wise might go astray. The provisions
| of the law are such as to- enlist the
cooperation of parents and guardians
| even those who are inclined to be in
| different towards it's enforcement, as
| they are held liable for violations or
the part Of their children and wards
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25

Results, Not Excuses, Are Wanted.
Frederick Winslow Taylor, the IA
ther Of Scientific Management, always
said in his famous lecture, printed
now for the first time in the March
American Magazines:
What your employer waits is re-
suits, not reasons. He wants you to
get there, and he not interested in
your explanation Of why you failed to
get there. There is one saving which
we have all used since childhood, and
which has had no little part in the
failure of unsuccessful men. We have
all of us said: 4 have done the best
that | know how; no one could expect
any more Of me- Now, whenever a
man fails to get the result that his
employer asks for he should feel in
tense chagrin and disappointment, in
stead of feeling satisfied because he
has done the best he knows how.
What we are in the world for is con-
| tinually to learn to do better than we
know how. And be sure that in nine
| ty-nlne out of one hundred cases your
employer has very little interest in
hearing that you have done the best
you know how when you have failed
| ANDREW Carnegie came back from
| England one summer, and found that
one of his superintendents had made
an unusually large profit in his plant
He wrote this man a check for fifteer
thousand dollars as gift. Another o1
his superintendents had lost money
and when this man started to explai1
to Mr.. Carnegie the reasons for this
loss, Carnegie said: 'Oh, John, dom
bother about telling me any reasons
One single reason is good enough. Jus
tell me that you are fool; that'l
| l.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
INTERESTING
CORRESPONDENTS
North Carolina's Health Work At
tracts Attention in Far Away India.

tracts Attention in Far Away India.
State Board Of Health Bulletin.
Out of an annual correspondence of
more than $4,000 letters, reports and
other pieces of mail matter received
by the State Board of Health, there
frequently come some interesting and
unusual letters. For instance, in reply
to the inquiry as to the cause of a
death which information was needed
to complete death certificate, the
advice given was, Don't know. Died
without the aid of a DOCTOR"
A few days ago, in the same mail
came letter from India compliment
ing the Health Bulletin, and asking
for other popular health literature,
an inquiry in regard to whether the
hard winter had injured the China
berry crop and if they made a good
medicine, and the following parody on
Mary Had a Little Lamb:
MARY had a cold one day,
1t started in her head:
And everywhere that Mary went
1AdI Cclo was sure TO spread.
ut went with her to school one day,
1t seldom is the rule
For happy children, bright and gay
To fear a cold at school.
$50 teacher came up close,
Took Mary on her knees
Right then and there she got her dose
And soon began to sneeze.
$50 hook and sneeze became the rule
In that fair country side,
The doctor made his many tens,
And newborn babies died.
| "Never, never, blame the Lord;
But learn this simple rule,
To keep your chad colds" to yourself
And cease to act the "fool.''
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Of IL per cent. before the third
loan campaign probably in April.
Camp Greene is Not to Be Aban-

uOuCu.
Camp Green, at Charlotte, will not
be abandoned but will be continued as
a concentration and training camp
and all necessary work, including a
complete sewerage system, will be
rushed to completion in order that the
health of soldiers may not be endan-
gered.
Senators Simmons and Overman and
Wade Harris, editor of the Charlotte
Observer, were so assured the other
day when they called at the War De-
partment in Washington. Secretary
Baker, who had just returned from a
trip through the South, said lie in
tended to visit Camp Greene as scon
as he had an opportunity to- do So
but assured his visitors that Camp
Greene would be continued in the
meantime.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Jennie Courtney German.
A Hint to the Aged.

If people past sixty years of age
could be persuaded to go to bed as
bed for one or two days, they would
recover much more quickly, especial
Remedy. There would also be less
danger Of the cold being followed by
any Of the mora serious diseases.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
"MY SOLDIER BOY"

My Soldier Boy so far away,
l think of you by night, by day,
And when close my eyes in sleep
A silent prayer I offer deep
That HE will guide and keep you right
In this long, serious fight.
My only son, my only child,
Over whom Pm almost wild,
May your manly courage show,
And never failure know,
So that peace will surely come
Because Of all our boys have done.
My Soldier Boy, your mothers prayer
Will be with you everywhere,
And l shall wait so patiently
Bntil you will return to me,
And then I'll be so proud to say,
He volunteered and went away.
But, Oh! My Boy, if you should fall
In answer to our country's call,
Some day we'll meet upon that Shore
Where parting is forever DER.
Even then I'll proudly say
I'm glad my boy went away.
Mrs. Jennie Courtney German
Dedicated to my son, Pvt. Rodmar
German, Battery E, 10th F. A., Nc
Clellan Camp, Admission, Alabama
Feb. IA, 1918.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
ADMINISTRATORS N0TICr

Having qualified as administratnr - :,
estate OF .. l.: johnson, Sr., deceased Ia, us ne
Robeson County. North Carolina, this '"Se = y
estate of said deceased to exbibit - - he
my home at Parkton, N. c., on or bef"rn "a a
14th day of February, 1919, or this not;na ne ne
be pleaded in bar of their recovery All WI WI
immediate payment p''''Se make
E. V. JOHNSON.
Administrator of o. L. johnson, ST. da,c.ios
This 14th day of Feb. 1918. 31SE III ~.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-25
Berry Lockley Found Dead i,
Florida.
D The Robesonian

Special to The Robesonian.
Wilma, Fla, Feb. 2O.-Berry Loci
ley was found dead February - IOo noh- a.
Sumatra, Fla. His people are all "Tai Ta.
ing in Robson county, N. c. He ,ra- nv
a son of Joe Lockley. ""S
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16
Mu1inQ and Financial NeUS
BY REVIEW LEASED WIRE

NEW YORK, June 15.-Speculative stocks contributed the chief percent age to today's dull and contracted trading, steels, equipments, motors and tobaccos overshadowing the in- vestment group. United Steel was again steadily accumulated Tn large individual lots at a net advance of two points to 105A. Republic Iron gained three points and Crucible, Midvale and Sloss Sheffield Steels, Baldwin Loco motive and New York Air brake rose one to one and one-half.
 Rails and other investment stocks were steady to firm. Reading starting with a demonstration of strength, but yielding toward the close. Sales, 325, ,000 shares.
 The heavy shifting of loans to meet income tax payments was reflected In the bank statement actual loans eX- banding by $1O3, ,600, ,0O0: cash holdings of member banks in the local federal reserve institution including S36,OOO.- 900 and excess reserves showing a gain of about S25,500,000.
 The bond market was narrow and featureless, Liberty issues absorbing the greater part of the dealings at new nominal recessions. Total sales (par value), aggregated S2,S75,000.
 United States bonds, old issues, were unchanged on call during the week.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16
COST OF WAR SAVINGS STAMPS DURING JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST. 1918

The person hold Stamps exceeding maturity Savings purchased family including money Savings Stamps gift donation but will all be with calamity
  by Money which what for the Stamps with The Stamps free from all State and local when registered the office United States they convenient paying 
 definite quota Savings school community Savings through the Daily otherwise meeting ernment of the United States all citizens school district and subscribe for its themselves and economize help the
 It be hoped that the subscriptions taken during the drive and the meetings your county will your nghbors Ame whom Government this vain
 HI
 Arizona Savings Director appointed and acting under the
 authority of the Secretary of the United States
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16
NeW Chaplin
 Picture dt Lyric

The Lyric picture show house an- nounces the latest Charlie Chaplin picture under his new million dollar contract A Dogs Life" is the title of the picture and it will be shown Thursday and Friday of this week It is probably the highest priced comedy film ever shown in a local picture house, and but few films of any kind on the market cost more than the new Chaplin films at this time. It is also said to be Chaplin's greatest picture.
 Briefly the plot is this: Chaplin, down and out as usual, finds poor lit
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16
AND COMPANY
 REGULAR PIONEERS

Photography during the height of q snOwstorm in the mountains is a feat which was accomplished with startling success in the production of The Pri- mai Lure" Triangle feature in which William s. Hart is starred at the Eagle today.
 Hart, with a company of fifty peo- pie, made the trip to the Santa Clara mountains in mid-winter. The purpose was to obtain snow effects and the scenery which would suggest the at mosphere of the Hudson Bay country. The actOr-director found that the light was particularly adapted to camera craft and in addition to successfully photcgraphing some rema ark a e scenes during the snow storm that
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16
McNEAL FARMERS TO
 GROW LONG-STAPLE

McNEAL, June 15.-Farmers in the McNeal basin are growing long staple cotton. About fifteen farmers are ex- perimenting with this cotton and irri- gating it from pumping plants. Only small patches are being planted.
 Splendid crops or short staple cot ton have been grown for the past sev- eral years. in a small way. and last season Walter Butcher matured some fine samples of long staple on his farm west of McNeal.
 Frank Coles O. Bisbee has furnished a lot of seed to farmers of the valley and. although some of them are late in planting. the cotton is making a good growth.
 Joe Downs, of Bisbee, is taking spe- cial interest in the growing of this cot ton in this valley and has small field planted on the ranch of his brother-in-law. Frank Murphy, five miles south of McNeal MT Downs comes to the ranch every Sunday and gives it a good cultivation and irriga- tion. The crop is growing well and will probably mature into splendid cotton.
 The following are farmers who are growing long-staple cotton in a small way to experiment with it in his Me Neal basin: C. E. Samson, Walter Dan- nelley, Wm. Kanester, N. C. E. Cove, Wm. Schultz. Lee Jovanoyich, Pat Downs, k. c. Cullen, r. Faye, P. E. Wells and D. NJ. Smith.
 The land in this valley seems well adapted to the growth of cotton and there is plenty of water Gor irrigation from pumping plants.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16
GRAINS

CHICAGO, June 15.-Fear of cror damage from hot winds sent the corn market today up with rush. Al though prices were unsettled at the close, the prices ranged to 25s to 31s cents net. with July S1.445s to S1.45A and August s1467s to s1.47. Oats gained IS to 1A to IS, and proyi sions 40 to 50.
 Buying of corn was general and lack of offerings was a conspicuous feature throughout the session.
 Complaints of dry weather in Mon tana and Canada gave some independ' ent strength to oats. Besides, busi- ness with the seaboard was noted.
 Provisions ascendeG with grain and hogs. Moreover, meat shipments for the week were on a big scale.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16

tie stray dog in dire distress and be- friends him. Both the dog and Chap lin have a dogs life but in the end it is the dog that brings him luck, his girl (the delectable Edna Purviance) and great fortune Charlie has a new giant to play opposite him in this picture and is said to be bigger and fiercer than any of the forbidding specimens who have played against him in the past.
 The Chaplin fans, and they include most of those who attend the movies will hail with delight the coming Of this new picture. It has been several months since a new Chaplin picture has been shown here. the last one be- ing The Adventurer"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16
MARKET IS STRONG

NEW YORK, June 15--The course of stock market throughout the week offered additional proof of the under lying strength. Dealings seldom rose above moderate proportions, but the almost uninterrupted advance indicat ed a scarcity Of supply.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-06-16

swept the mountains, he also filmed some sunset scenes that are said to be of such quality as to warrant awards at a photographic exhibit.
 During the stay in the mountains Hart and his company built d stock ade and log cabin in which they lived.