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The Springdale news., 1918-06-28

A mother in Chicago had her son ar
rested for evading the draft. She didn't
raise her boy to be a Stacker.
The Springdale news., 1918-06-28

Preserve to our use the kindly frIa
of the earth" is the petition we are max
ing to the housewives of America
The Springdale news., 1918-06-28

Many superstitious people are propheI
sying that the world is coming to an end
1t within time.
The Springdale news., 1918-06-28

If you want results, get the marins
after the submarines.
The truly patriotic family is Cheerful
~ raising war garden and joyfully can
ming the products.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
At ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
CONSTlPATED

Look at the tongue, mother II
coated, 1t Is a sure sign that your lit.
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevlsh, cross, lIstlcss. pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu.
rally, or Is feverlsh stomach sour
breath bad; has stomach.ache. sore
throat, dlarrhGa, full Of cold, give a
teaspoonful Of california Syrup Of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul,
c0nstipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out Of the
little bowels without gripping. and you
have well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative :"
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for bottle OF
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children of all
ages and for grown.ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware OF counterfets sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that 1t Is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contcmpt.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Every Woman Wants
WkIt MI sale. Box si., Wes,@oo WOOD n. j
Kindly Say, Please.

One Of the best stories Of Gen
Smith-Dorrien, who is to take the Glib
raltar command, is that which he used
10 tell against himself of nm incident
during the South African war. An or
derby arrived ut his quarters one day
with important dispatches, which he
deliered with verbal mesSage-this
in language that was rather unc0nven-
tional, judged by his rank. Smith-Dor-
rIen read the dispatches and dismissed
the man with reply that he would be
ready to move IN two hours. And
he added, SAY plesse' the next time
you speak to me The orderly deliv-
cred Smith.Dorricn's reply to Kitchen
or. What did he say he was asked.
"IIe said he would he ready to m0ye
in two hours the soldier answered,
and you would kindly say please the
next time you speak to him"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
WHY WOMEN DREAD
OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age, Don't worry
about being in other peoples way when
you are getting on in years Keep your
body in good condition and you can be as
hale and hearty in your old days as you
were when kid, and every one will be
glad to see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
of senile Affections. Keep them clean and
in proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulatlons Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodical
ly and you will find that the system will
always be in perfect working order Your
spirits will be enlivened, your muscles
made strong and your face have once
more the look of youth and health.
New life fresh strength and health will
come as you continue this treatment. When
your first vigor has been restored continue
for awhile taking capsule or two each
day. They will keep you in condition and
prevent a return of your troubles,
There is only one guaranteed brand OF
HARLEM Oil Capsules, GOLD MEDAL.
There are many fakes on the market. BE
sure You get the Original GOLD MEDAL
Imported Harlem Oil Capsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all first-class
druggists.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that Is by a constitutional remedy
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. Catarrhal Deafness Is
caused by an inflamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachan Tube
When this tube Is innamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when II is entirely closed. Deafness is the
result Unless the Inflammation can be re-
6uced and this tube restored to its nor.
NAL condition. hearing may be destroyed
forever, Many cases Of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an infiamed
condition OF the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS cATAfRH
MEDICINE
All Druggists 75c. Circulars free
F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

town and the man who gave It It's
name. The monument is built of boul.
ders from ShefIln's first mine.
A cowboy In the Panhandle district
Of Texas told Schefilln that he would
not find gold but tombstone in quest
Of mine in the Huachuca mountains.
Schefllin found gold and named the
town Tombstone, remembering his
friends prediction.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Disguised at Politics.

Recently a retired politician of note
was giving Il young man about TO
break into the political arena bit of
advice. 'I've had everything 1t Is
possible to get except the presidency.
When started in politics things look
ed very bright got positions Of
trust. big appointments, and everything
| wanted. Now all I have after years
Of activity is lot Of warm enemies
and cold friends"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

Long-standing difficulty in obtaining
labor for setting" bricks during their
manufacture has led to the develop
ment of new machine for doing this
work, which is understood to have con-
siderable fexlbility. This machine,
which is illustrated in Popular Me-
chanics Magazine, operates In conjunc-
ton with an overhead crane. The lift
ing mechanism is provided with q
series of long fingers, each of which
is shaped like an inverted "T." These
members are thrust between the bot.
toms of courses, when, for instance, a
stack Is to be transferred from a dryer
car to kiln.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
RELICS TELL Of
BIC COLD BOOM
Buildings in Tombstone, Ariz.;
Recall Days Of Camps
Glory.
WILD TIMES THERE
Blrd.cage Opera House, can.can Res
taurant and Red.Lieht Saloon, :
About All That Remains Of
Gold Camp.

Tucson, Ariz.-The Bird Cage opera
house, the Can.Can restaurant, the
Red Light saloon and the Tucson stage
Office remain rs relics of the one-tlme
glory of Tombstone, Ariz., as a mining
camp. These old buildings were once
the scenes Of the pioneer Arizona min
Ing camp, but are now occupied by bats
and are slowly falling into decay.
The old opera house was the most
famous theater In the southwest dur
Ing the early frontier days. 1t is q
rambling two-stOry structure with the
glass broken by the elements. A long
bar occupies oEe end of the building
while the piano players platform faces
1t at the opposite end. 1t was on this
platform that the famous sign hung,
which read. "Do not shoot the piano
player. He Is doing the best he can"
The most famous variety performers
from San Francisco appeared on the
stage md Autographs announcing
their coming still hang on the walls.
Many shooting affairs took place in
the Bird Cage and 1t has been the scene
Of number Of western stories of from
tier life.
Monument Erected for Settler.
At the Can-Can restaurant steaks
once sold for S. each and men waited
In line to be served when the Tomb.
stone gold boom was ut Its height.
The Red Light saloon was gambling
house and the discarded roulette and
faro layouts may be seen stacked In
the rear Of the building with It's bro
ken bar and mahogany fixtures. The
stage Office Is an adobe building with
corral fanklng it, and 1t was
here that the stage from Tucson pulled
In ench day. Another relic Of old
Tombstone Is the monument erected
to Ed Scheiilin, the founder of the
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
BETRAYED by His Wife.

A Sallna man, who has been boast
Ing that he employed girls in order to
release the city's man power for mill
tary service, forgot to instruct. his
wife in the art of patrioteering. She
carelessly let 1t out at women's
meeting last week. The Journal says,
that John is hiring girls now. He
says he can get them cheaper. kan
ms City Star.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Ca|one| Loses You a Days Work!
Take DodSon's Liver Tone Instead
Read my guarantee! If bilious, constpated or head
achy you need not take nasty, sickening, danger
Gus calomel to get Strengthened up.

Every druggist In town--your drug
glst and everybody's druggist has no
tlced a great falling off in the sale Of
cnlomel. They all give the same rea-
son. Dodson's Liver Tone Is taking
its place.
'calomel Is dangerous and people
Know 1t, while Dodson's Liver Tone Is
perfectly safe and gives better re-
Suits said n prominent local druggist
Dodson's Liver Tone is personally
guaranteed by every druggist who
sells 1t. A large bottle doesn't cost
very much, but If II falls to give easy
relief in every case of liver sluggish
ness and constipation, you have only
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
GIRLS! USE LEMONS
FOR SUNBURN, TAN
Try Il! Make this lemon lotion
TO whlten your tanned or
freckled skin.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons in.
to bottle containing three ounces Of
Orchard White, shake well, and you
have quarter pint of the best freckle
sunburn and tan lotion, and complex
ion whitener, at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of Orchard White for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck arms
and hands and see how quickly the
frcckles sunburn, windburn and tan
disappear and how clear, soft and
white the skin becomes. Yes 1t Is
harmless.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
HAMMER MEETS COLD IRON
Bio Spree Follows and Two lmmortaIs
Find Themselves Before
Bar OF Justice.

Middletown. O.-When hammer
meets cold iron everyone can guess
what is going to happen.
A couple Of fellows went for an
auto ride here. During the progress
of this ride the men accumulated an
assortment of wet goods.
After perllous career they were
arrested on the Dixie highway and
were taken before justice Of the
peace, charged with driving an auto
while intoxicated.
The two men were Wiley Coldlron
and Bert Hammer.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Got Proof Of II,

A little Polish girl called to play
with Lena, whose mother asked the
little girl some questions In English
and the child made no reply or sign
that she understood what was being
asked her. Lena said to the child,
mabel, don't you want some candyf"
The child replied in English, "Yes,"
which caused Lena to say, II knowed
she knowed how to talk English"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
TO ask for your money back.

" WI TT . ''' '''F7'''' '7''7'"'
Dodson's Liver Tone is pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no billousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipaied
bowels. 1t doesn't grlpe or cause in
convenience all the next day like vlo-
lent calomel. Take dose of calomel
today and tomorrow you will feel
weak, sick and nausented. Don't lose
n days work Take Dodson's Liver
Tone instead and feel fine. full OF
vigor and ambition.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Heart Cut; Lives Four Days.

Oakland, Cal.-Although stabbed In
the heart with knife, Antoine Pereira
Of this city lived four days. He ate
heartily and his pulls, was only slight
ly above normal.
While standing on wharf watch
Ing fellow workers demonstrate Ital-
Ian fighting recently, Pereira was ac-
cidentally wounded by friend,
Surgeons here declare that this Is
the first time In their knowledge that
any person has survived so long after
suffering such wound.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
JAM FOR THE D0UGHB0yS
Seventeen Carloads Of II Ordered BY
Government for the Soldiers
Overseas.

Belllngham, Wash.-Seventeen car
loads of special jam have been or
dercd from Bellingham manufacture
er by the government for feeding the
doughboys overseas. This is the larg-
est order of the kind ever placed In
the West. As this city is in the heart
of famous fruit and berry district,
government purchasing agents are as
sured of having the order quickly
filled.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Gee Whizl

Douglas Fairbanks is passing around
I story that has to do with the five.
year-0ld daughter of near neighbor.
According to Doug llrlens mother
mad tried to impress her with the ne
cessity Of conserving everything to
help to do their bit to win the war.
Recently the stork brought twins to
her home. Upon receiving the news
Helen exclaimed;
ooh daddy, two babies. What will
Mr.. Hoover sayf'
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
For MALARIA, CHILLS and FEVER
Stopped.

lle--l something to ask
yoll-or something very close TO my
heart, and -cr--cr-
She IN net can guess what II Is,
llr-Ah. You have OWNED I! You
know, lOu-cr-
She-lcS; You want Ia ask me
whore put your hat when you came
IN London Answers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Glorified the Thimble.

A copper engraver, by name Job
Theo de Bry. who lived from 1861 to
1923, produced sheet covered with
representations OF the most beautiful
thimbles. the richest of which were
adorned with neurological subjects.
On the upper round Of the thlmble
there Is n cupid or genie, surrounded
by the inscription, Force d'am0ur,"
wis amoris,' "Le puiSsance d'amour"
(the power of love).
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Landscape Is Beautiful.

The location for his schools, many of
them the rambling buildings of old
temples slightly remodeled Is one of
the attractive features of Mr.. Chang
educational plan. With characteristic
care he has selected site SO as to
include the essentials of n beautiful
landscape, according to Chinese ideas
of art, such as lakes and dry land, trees
and fertile fields with pagoda, a
camcls-back bridge or some other ar
tistic structure In the background.
A visitor sees in the vicinity of the
agricultural college experimental
fields bearing heavy crops of sea is
land cotton, sugar cane from America,
selected wheat for specific kinds of
soil, attractive orchards of apples,
pears, figs, and groves of bamboo and
mulberry. These is u school of EN-
brodery with 100 young women who
are studying under the instruction of
n Chinese lady of reuown, the most
skilled artist in embroidery In China.
The course Of training includes draw
ing and painting as well as needle
work. In another school an antique
art is being preserved by the teaching
of tapestry weaving. A public library
has been built and equipped with 49,
600 volumes. This library is housed
in a charming group Of buildings, well
lighted. and set amid gardens which
are fragrant with roses and bright
with the red glow OF the berries of the
heavenly bamboo"
The social institutions were equally
representative of spirit of progress
sive enterprise; among them the home
for destitute old people, distinct nov.
city In China.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Groves chill Tonic Tablets and
(,roye's Tasteles. chill Tonic

You can now get Groves TaSteless chill Tonic In
Tablet form As well as in Syrup, the kind you have
always bought. The tablets are intended for those
who prefer ~ swallow tablet rather than a syrup
and as convenience for those who travel.
GROVES chill TONIC TABLETS contain exactly
the same medicinal properties and produce the
same results as Groves Tasteless chill Tonic which
10 put up In bottles. The price OF either is 60c.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Spasmodic Sermon.

~ matter how anxious n girl may
be 10 get married quietly She'll find
that II can't be done without ceremony.
indianapolis Star.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
His Species.

"Thcrc goes Il man who IS very ex-
acting in his attachments
zone of the wearing Kind OF
friends, ch?'
"No: he's u sheriff.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
And That Gets Him NothInn

"De man OATS always imitatin' other
people, said Uncle Eben, simply ad.
vertises de fack dat he ain nobody
much his own SELF"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
FoiIed.

Percy say Your bulldog bit me
June-Well, what do you expect a
bulldog TO do-slnp you on the wrist
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

Dearest, love you 50 much | would
die for YOU That's all very we'll
but cun YOU make a living for me?'
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

Sore Eyes Blood Shot Eyes, Watery Eyes,
Sticky Eyes all healed promptly with night
~ applications Of Roman Eye Balpam. Adv,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

Englnnd's oldest member Of parla-
mcnt is Sammy Young, aged 9G.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
The Euotist.

Gle talks like a book
"Yes. like an autobiography. "-Bos-
ION Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

can be controlled more quickly with GROVES
BABY BOWEL MEDICINE and It Is absolutely
harmless Just as effective for Adults as for
Children,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20
Sufficient Reason,

Bess- She seems ia like everybody.
June-Yes, she has no husband
Chicago News.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

The only place some mems con
science ever troubles them Is In the
stomach.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-09-20

claiming and cultlvating total or
100000 NOW (nbout 100000 ncres)
of land Mr. Chang estimates that
these enterprises will provide work
and subsistence for 100000 Chinese
families, who are purchasing small
farms or renting them on shares. That
the various companies were not
launched until the first one had proven
itself successful Is evidence Of the
caution Of this wise developer. The
men who are now managing the more
recently established companies had
their training In the original one.
"Whnt Is your personal motto and
the secret of success Of your Joint
stock c0mpanies?" | asked Mr.. Chang
Chen. ut Is contained in three
words" he replied. "Tell no lies; be
not lazy be ever frugal"
Schools Of Nan.tung Chow.
The ideals OF Its leader are stamped
upon the conduct Of the schools of
Nan-tung Chow. They are In evidence
In the notices of his own composition
written In Chinese characters Of gold
and crimson and adjoining gateways
and assembly rooms. In classic
phrases these notices impress upon
the students the Importance of his
three words" But other means are
employed more impressive than mere
notices. An artistic little pavilion has
been erected over the spot where an
honest youth happened to find an ar
ticle of great value, which he promptly
carried TO his teacher so that its right
full owner might be found. stone
tablet placed in the pavilion tells the
story and honors the youth for his
integrity
A unity of plan Is n notable part OF
Mr.. Changs educational system. His
scheme provided practical industrial
opportunities for those young men and
women who have already been given
4 special training In the colleges of COM
merce, agriculture, medicine and tex
4 tiles. Their training prepares them
/ for subsequent usefulness in the many
enterprises under Mr.. Changes drec-
4 tion-the transportation companies,
land development organizations, hos
/ pitfalls, cotton and flour mills. This
logical program of special training and
immediate opportunity for active par
ticlpaton in the work of the communl-
ty is far in advance of the vision and
plan of educators in many western
cputprS
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-25
Southeastern Alaska

About gold.lode mines, $ copper mines. and placer mines were oper- ared in Southeastern Alaska during 1917. Preliminary estimates indicate that the value ot the gold produced in this field was about s4s0o,000. The estimated copper production from this region tall Of it from the ke,chikan dis,ricD was 3.650.o0o pounds. valued at about sl.000.o0o
 In the Ke,ehikan district no gold mines were operated. The principal copper producers were the Rush and Brown. T.. Jumbo. and Mount Andrew mines. The Mamie mine was closed down in the spring. and an increased output was made at the IL. The Rich Hill copper property. on kasaan Penin- sula. is being developed by the Gran by Company. 4 cotton Notation mill was constructed on the Salt Chuck mine ttormerly the Goodro mine.l where milling was began late in the summer. A molybdenite bearing lode ia the vicinity ot Shak2n. on the west coast q Prince Of Wales Island is be ing developed Marble Quarrying at Tokeen WAS continued about as usual.
 Development Of the copper lodes ot .he Keichikan distrei;. particularly on kasaan Peninsula. has led 10 the un- covering t large bodies of magnetic irou-ore at number Of places. This magnetic. which contains usually abou, = par cent of copper. has hiih- e.to ae.c regarded only as low-grade copper ore. Attention has recently been redirac-ad 10 these ores as T source ot iron. Magnetic separation should yield high-grade iron ore and 2 valuable by-7roduct ot chalcopyriye 70 pay for the cos- ot separation Plans for utilizing these iron ores are now being considered
 Go,d-lode mining or 2 large scale coati1ued a the Alaska.Juaeau and Alaska-Janeau and Alaska-Gastineau Perseverancel mines. near Juneau. !n sII1. The new mill al the Alaska-Ju- 1sau nine ~as completed and put in operation ia April, and was being run = abou5 half i.s full capacity ot S.00Q Ions daily ii October. The Alaska Ga~tina=au m.aa and mill were urn ing our -.;oo tons daily in October
 As result ot caFe-in a. the Tread well. 70g Foo,. and Mexican mines, which occurred in April, these proper Eses are now flooded with sea.water and abandoned The surface equip ment of these three mines is being z:szaa..ei and sold
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-25
GIRL 9 YEARS OLD. IS
 FAST TURNING TO BONE

Comes the report fromPhiladelphia that 2 aiae-year old girl is slowly turn ing 70 bone in the Jefferson Hospital Unless z marvel Of surgery is accom- plished. she has but few years 10 live.
 The case is unique in he annals Of ,aa institution. and is one of the raresr pathological conditions known to medi- cal science. progressive myositis ossi- Acans. l. is only the second case 0: is kind tAa- Dr. John Chalmers Da Costa. who exhibited the child before 2 clinic recently. has ever encounter d.
 The disease is thought 10 be caused D. the improper tunctioning ot the paratayroids. which are small masses ot gland-lik epilhelium. lying beneath the thyroid glands of the neck. T. is ne pa-athyroid glands which control -he supply Of lime salts Or bone-build- ing elements of the body, and if these glands are removed. death invariably follows.
 The child xho was the subject Of ,his extraordinary clinic would appear 70 -he casual observer 10 be perfectly normal. but when the muscles of the neck, arms and back are felt they are rigid and as hard as stone.