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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
European.

According to reports from Pelrograd
japanese ru.ser was put ashore at
Vladiyostok and that the japanese
consul declared the japanese soldiers
were there TO protect Japanese cti
zens.
mutiny among submarine crews az
the German naval base OF Kiel on Jan.
uary is reported in dispatch from
Geneva. in which II is stated thirty
eight officers we're killed
According to reports from London
another marked decrease in the sink
ings Of British merchantmen by mine
or submarine in the week ending Jan
uary IL. is noted in the report Of the
admiralty
In thc week ending January IT, only
six merchantmen OF 1900 ions or over
We're sunk by mine or submarine. and
two merchantmen under 1900 tons
and two fishing Vessels. according 10
London admiralty reports
The report OF the London admiral
~ for the week OF Jan g. reported the
loss by mine or submarine OF IS mer
chantmen of 1900 tons or over and
three merchantmen under tina tonnage
and four fishing vessels
The report Of the London admiralty
Of January gave the sinking by mine
or submarine for the past week Of Il
merchantmen. eighteen being 1900
or over
OF all B1stish vessels damaged by
enemy action between January and
October 1917, il has been found i'm.
possible 10 solve four only. according
to Thomas j Mcnamara. financial
secretary Of the admiralty in the
house Of commons Of London.
An automobile carrying NakoIa lie.
nine, the Bolshevki premier was fred
upon when he was driving 10 meet.
ing of the council OF peoples commits.
sarfeS. in Petrograd, lmt he was not
hurt
A Rome. Italy, dispatch carries the
gratifying news TO the allied capitals
that the Austrians have received
Sanguinary repulse on he lower
Pave in the sector nearest Venice.
The Italians captured $50 prisoners
and large quantity of guns and war
material.
The American sailing vessel Monitor
has been sunk by submarine near
Fuerteventura. The crew was saved.
| The Monitor was schooner OF 1871
tons, built in 1901.
The British Labor party says the
sovereign Independence OF the Turk.
ish people in their national home Ii
respected, but that the Turkish gov.
ernment's domination over other PEG.
pies Is hindrance to the national
development OF the Turks. Therefore,
II calls for the formation of an inter.
national organization to take over the
responsibility Of governing certain
people, such as the Arabs, the Pales.
tinians and Armenians.
Along the southern course of the
Piave river. the Italians have added
materially to their bridgehead east Of
Cape Sile.
OF great moment on the political
side OF the war is message issued
10 the Russian people by the British
Labor party, The message announces
that the British people are one with
the Russians on the principle OF. self
determination OF people and no annex.
atoms for the British empire, partic-
ularly In the Middle East and In AZ
RIGA and India
Joseph Cailleaux, former premier
and minister OF justice Of France, was
formally imprisoned in Paris, as the
outgrowth Of charges of treason lodg-
ed against him in connection with the
Dolo Pasha case.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
Child Badly Burned.

Kinston. -- Rosebud French. about
four years old. may die from burns
sustained when her clothing was isnit.
ed from FIRE by which she was warm
ing at the residence OF l.. T. Mora
adith here. The little gi'ls mother
Mrs. Jerry French. telephone Opera.
tor who lives at the Moreadiih home,
had just re urned from work and left
tn, child in a room by herself. She
returned to find her eveloped In flames.
The little victim was fearfully burned
on the body. Her face and head escap'
ed injury.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
To Fly Food Prices.

Washington draft OF q bill civ.
Ing the President broad powers TO NJ
prices OF food ard other products Is
sential to the conduct Of the war or
for domestic consumption was laid be.
fore members Of the house agriculture
committee.
Representative Lever, OF South Car.
olina, chairman Of the committee. and
Repre- antatives Lee. Of Georgia; Can.
dler. Mississippi, democrats. ana !
Haugen. Iowa. and Mclaughlin. Mich.
igan. republicans were called TO the
white house
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
NEED $4,000 MORE WOMEN
IN ARMY NURSING SERVICE.

Washington. - Enlisting OF 30 600
more women In the military nursing
service will be required II prospective
needs OF the government are 10 met.
the American Red Cross announced h.
an appeal for volunteers.
In order to meet the increasing de.
nands Of the army and navy nurse
corps. the Red Cross has modified
somewhat II sformer requirements for
enrolment. The age limit has been
lowered to 81 years.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
U. 8. TROOPS IN
FRANCE WILL LACK NOTHING.

An Atlantic Port.-Extraordianry
work accomplished by the American
Red Cross ~ Europe, particularly IN
France, was >escribed by Major Gray.
son N. p Murphy, former directing
head OF the organization abroad, M
his arrival here. He declared that
American soldiers In France will lack
nothing when the real fighting begins.
we have erected line Of ware
houses back Of the front that our boys
will take over"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
Killed an Eagle.

Kinston. Julius Whaley. a Lenoir
county farmer, is exhibiting the talon
of an eagle shot at his place near here
one day last week. The bird had kill.
ed and was devouring . two.months-
old pig when Whaley knocked II over
with a well.directed shot. The eagle
measured seven feet across the wings.
The species is believed to be getting
more numerous In this part OF the
state. and. Its depredations are begin
n,ng to constitute a real menace to
stock.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
STONES SPEECH IN THE
SENATE STARTS A BLAZE

Washington SmoulderIg fires Of
partisan feeling were set aoiaZe in the
senate by Senator Stone. veteran Dem;
ocrat. with long prepared speech
accusing Republicans Of playing poli'
ties in their criticisms Of the govern.
ment's conduct OF the war.
There had been plenty OF advance
notice OF the speech, which admins
iratlon leaders sought yalnly to induce
the Missouri senator to abandon or
postpone.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
STRIKERS IN AUSTRIA
OPENLY ANTi-GERMAN.

London.-A general strike is on
throughout Austria. according to a.
exchange Telegraph disptcah from
Paris. which reports 100000 men quit
Ting work In Vienna and Neustadt.
closing down all the war factories.
The strikers are described as openly
anti-Germsn and the movement il
both political and economic and esp.r.
tally aimed at securing peace.
Public demonstrations. 1t Ia added.
have been held in many places.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
HALF THE NATION
OBSERVES HOLIDAY
ALL RETAILERS EXCEPT DRUG
AND FOOD STORES TO
CLOSE.
MOVING EMPTY COAL CARS
To Continue For Ten Mondays.-Gar'
field Requests That Office Buildings
BE Not Hested.-condititons Better.

rhe easteI.. half OF the unlteu
States observed Monday generally
as a holiday, the first OF 10 heatle's
Mondays dccreed by the government
10 conserve coal nd TO clear congeS'
ton from the railroads.
Although the closing order 7rcmul
gated by Fuel Adnii, istrator Garhe"'
goes no further than TO forbid the use
OF fuel for heating. fuel administration
OFFICIALS expect business to cease ana
Director Garfield Issued a direct re-"
ouest that all retail establishment y
except food and drug stores, close
their doors for the day
At the same time Office buildings
were requested to observe the spirit
as well as tho letter Of the order ana
operate no lights or elevators EXCEPT
to accommodate the few exempted
persons who are housed In their build
ing.
Food stores. which In the original
order were permitted to remain open
only half the day. were grntaed a sp1'
c!al d.spensation under which 'h"H
may sell goods Throughout, the day.
II was said that the use Of fuel fo'
lighting buildings and for operating
their elevators probably could be pre-
vented during the remainder Of III,
Monday holidays. IN drawing the or
der his was overlooked and thousands
Of kilograms have reached the fael
administration asking for ruling.
While reports to the fuel admins
tration told of an increased movemen'
OF coal to househoders and to ships
under the three days operation OF the
fve.day factory closing order. severe
weather held back the clearing ~
freight congestion, which was one OF
the chief purposes sought Al tn
Office OF the director general OF rail
roads II was said that there was littl"
hope for material Improvement in trai-
fie conditions until the weather moder-
ated.
Moving Empty Coal Cars.
Efforts were centralized on tn.
movement of empty coal cars back to
the mines. and TO the transportation
OF bunker coal to the Atlantic sea
board. A total OF 10000 tons OF bun.
ker coal had arrived or was en- route
for North Atlantic ports while lO0,Ooo
tons had been delivered on the south
ern seaboard and 100000 tons more
was on its way At one southern port
10000 tons was delivered to ships that
have been TIED up for more than
week
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25

Genera Apathy and Private Inter.
est are two enemies Of our nation.
al welfare. Each Is as dangerous as
a Kaiser's agent and should be exclud-
ed from every American home and in.
dustry.
Wheatless and meatless days here
at home mean defeatless DAYS for our
boys abroad.
The more fats we can send to the
Allies. the slipperier will be the skdds
placed under German autocracy.
100000 fighting men will be saved
for the firing line II we economic In
sugar. Let one lump suffice.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
Graduating Girls 70 Help.

Washington The graduating class.
es OF all women's colleges In the
country and the graduates of the de.
partments OF home economics Of all
colleges and universities are being
called upon 10 prepare themselves
quickly for active service in co.opera-
ton with the Food Administration
Mr.. Herbert Hoover has addressed a
letter to the graduating women max.
ing strong appeal. and has also wiz.
ed the presidents OF all colleges in
which women are hcing, trained point
ing ou the vital necessity Of educa'.
ing women students for this work Mr.
Hoovers letter to the women is as
follows
The United States Food Admins
tratlon calls YOU to its service. Our
need is so great that We appeal to you
TO prepare yourselves as best you can
and TO enlist for the great work that
must he done
There will be a diversity OF tasks
and therefore diversity Of talent and
training can be used All our cues.
lions now center in food-its produc-
ton, its distribution. its use. its con-
servation The more YOU know about
these things. the more valuable YOU
will be and the greater will he your
service TO humanity
III you have not already done so,
Se urge YOU TO pursue studies dealing
especially with food, but these shonll
be REINFORCED by courses in chem's.
try. physiology and economics II will
he well, too . YOU have acquired the
arts OF public presentation OF your
knowledge to the people who so much
need It. Fortunately most OF our edu.
cational institutions now offer courses
which give the necessasy training for
this work but TO the others an appeal
Ia being sent TO provide such instruc.
tions wherever II is possible.
More detailed suggestions and d..
rections will he published soon. To-
day your country asks YOU 10 resolve
to do what you can in this. the hour
OF extreme peril s. to the democratic
peoples OF the world"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25

The food situation In Europe, not
only in the countries Of our Allies bu.
In the neutral countries, has reached
such desperate state that tens OF
thousands OF women, children and men
must starve during the next fom
months. The only supplies they can
hope for are from America, I'D this
country Is releasing food for export
only as rapidly as II Ia available above
our actual needs. Save! Save!
The person who boards foodstuffs Is
in identically the same class MS the
man who blows up an ammunition
plant--food is just as essential in vim
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25
Save bacon until Berlin is taken.

Save bacon until Berlin Ia taken.
With a beautiful supply OF long
sweetening" available In the form OF
sorghum syrup. we cannot see but that
the people Of North Carolina are in
Just bit better shape to get alons
without the usual amount Of sugar
than those OF almost any other state.
ming the war as ammunition.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-01-25

Food means energy Energy means
more efficient fighting. Efficient fght.
ing will end the war. Save food!
Meatless days in the United States
mean a more efficient fighting force
on the front and more speedy conclu.
sion OF the war. Oveesting is lend.
ing 10 the enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
NORTH ANSON

Inc Senior class Of Arson ACADEMY
mas voted to have the valedictorv and
saiutatory parts for graduation assign
ed on the base of rank and the other
class parts and essays assigned bv 1be
teachers Following out this method
Miss Fern Mckinney has the >aledlc
tory and Miss Helen Paine, the saluta
tory. The other parts will be assign
ed later
Aliss Ina Walker. Arson academy 20.
is slowly improving in heait4 and
h'les to attend school when it re-
opens.
Red Cross work is quiet during lie
scarlet fever scare. The treasurer's &C.
counts were materially augmented last
week by the relief fund of Sill whie 4
mas been raised through the efforts Of
Earle Wing. Nearly all the 81 girls in
the household arts work in the acade-
my had finished their sweaters before
the school was closed up.
Miss Alice Cahill has returned to her
home in Concord
The class Of 1919 at Arson academy
regret that Miss Norma Berry Of Con-
cord is planning to finish her Junior year
in Scion high school
The community is sadly shocked
over the death of Mrs. Grace Scott
French.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features Of .he Days Dealings in Al
the Leading Stocks

New York. Feb. 27.--Aided by sever
al increased dividends and stimulated
by pools and related professional in
terests, today's stock market augment
ed recently advances in a number of
special issues.
Continental Can directors increased
the common dividend from 5 to 6 per
cent. annually and Chandler Motors
was advanced from an eight to a II
per cent. basis. limitations that other
industrial companies are contemplat-
ing similar action were credited be-
cause of recent large returns.
Additional factors of favorable i'm
port included the improved state of
the iron and steel industry, as indicat-
ed by the marked increase of capacity
reported by the United States Steel
Corporation and advices from Mexico
which gave impetus to the oil division.
Trans continentals and coalers were
the foremost features Of. the railway
division al gains of to points. minor
issues such as Missouri Pacific Pre-
fcrred, Wabash and Eries also respond
ing to u moderate inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
VA.SSALBOko

EASI-Mr. and Mrs. Samue, Pry.,.
are receiving congratulations on tl,a
III ~ OF little daughter, Sunday
marry y. Mcketchnie recently so,a
ms nome In the village and will nova
ms iamily to North Vassalboro.
Mrs. Kate Pope left several ao,
ago Tor visit with relatives in 1ar,
iston. al Lew
=, t anh blaine who has been seriously
~ WIN pneumonia, is recovering
ne christmas Club will meet With
MS warren Stewards Thursday aft
ernoon. '' at
MISS Margaret Coon1bs, who was ~
nome last week with a severe cold 70
turned to her studies at Coburn Mon
day. Moi
herbert Jones and son Francis were
IN the village Monday
MISS Elizabeth Stafford nassed ~
"'s!it IN the village Tuesday.
MRS. Mary A. Stafford rece,t,, 49,.
with Slight accident which onne n.ee
her to her home.
MIS- Ernest Priest were ALL
10y VISITORS IN Waterville "Wednesday
1hlcHELL'S CORNER-The degree
,eam OF Vassalboro Rcbekoh T.odpo
No. u, will hold a rehearsal F,riday
March l. at $50 2. NJ at the lodge halI.
,'iso one Tuesday evening. March 5,
'efiect attendance is desired on .c-
count OF the new floor work.
i"eSoay evening, Feb. 26, q very in
'eS'inS ana instructive program m
,.ea Cross work was given by cant
Nerno Goliath. instrumental music hv
nate Low was appreciated and eniov-
Gu oy all. Singing of The Star Span-
sIeo Banner by the lodge closed the
evenings program. A very dainty
lonch was served after the evenings
entertainment At the next lodge meet
ing March II, the Rebekah degree n-in
pc conferred upon two candidates
baked bean supper will be served Al
'hose not solicited are asked to bring
pastry. Capt. Lena Morse will take
charge of the evenings program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
GERMANS ADVANCE
Authorities Decline to
Heed Russian Armis-
: tice - Fighting Hard
in PskOy

Although Chancellor Won Hertling has
de clared Germanys intentions i'll the east
were not aggression and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,
German military authorities have declined
to grant an armistice on the Russian
front in view of the Bolshevik offer to
accept peace, and the German troops con-
tinue their onward march. The Bolshe
Wiki are now bending every effort to save
the revolution and Petrograd from the
hands of the invaders.
It is rumored that the Germans have
reached Luga, midway between Pskov
and Petrograd. This is unconfirmed, as
is a report that the enemy has advanced
70 a point half way between Luga and
Pskov. Meanwhile the street fighting in
Pskov goes on, the city changing hands
alternately.
Workmen and troops from Petrograd
and troops from Moscow are being sent
to check the advance on Petrograd. Wo-
mer and men are busily building trenches
ard defensive positions around Petrograd.
The Bolshevik government. it is declared,
will retire to Moscow If the Germans
take the capital. Disagreement in the
Council Of Workmens and Soldiers Del
SsS'tcS 10 iSDuIteu ana II Is ADDED that
| Foreign Minister Trotzky will quit the
government.
A provisional government has been
formed in Esthona with headquarters at
ReVal and the independence of Esthonia
has been proclaimed
Artillery bombardments on the wester,
trent have increased in intensity, espe
c-aliy IN the 1pres sector, along the
chemin-des Danes, and on both bank.
OF the Toul, Germans have ATTEMPTED IN.
1 successfully to wipe out the Americans
"itf tanning gas and gas shells. Three
American soldiers We're killed in two
such attacks and nine suffered seriously
Inc American artillery is Smelling tba
enemy positions heavily
n" official recognition has vet been a.
| corded Chancellor Won HertIinr's snaoo,
1t is regarded in WASHINGTON. rondo,,
and Paris as a war speech and NOT =,
peace statement.
German submarines have not ,et ,,r
~ their campaign against Spanish sh;a
! pig. The steamer Neguri. Of 1S5o I'LL
y inc latest victim. She is Tie f,t,
Sphhiard to be torpedoed within a.
weeks. ''e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
PITTSFLELDI'

Change in Economic Club OH
cers-Shipments by Local Red
Gross Chapter-Woman's Re.
1ef Corps Meets-Local Bow
Given Surprise Party-I. o. r
M. Session
Inc remains of the late Enrol e
noston, member Of Company =
1hird Engineers. whose death o.
Iurred saturday, Feb. 20, at Hofsns.
Island ~ Y, arrived here Tueadav
night and were taken to PALMYRA -
the nome Of his parents. MIR. and Mr..
Charies Boston, where funeral service.
will be held. ''esS
AT meeting Of the pittshs,d ry.
eoioi,,ics CLUB held Tuesday after
noon' Mrs. i. E. Getchell resigned as
eliaiffnan OF next years program com
,a',lee. The Committee now IL Mrs
6oonsh' Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Giyens. IN.
Niuo voted to make layette's for the
war refugee babies and Mrs. Bottom
icy ana Mrs. Drake was made n com
.nittee TO look after material. The ar
,Icies VIII be sent through the loc>,
red cross. On Tuesday the pittsa.Ia
Red Cross made the following .h;n-
lnent 10 Red Cross headouarter. r.
boston: rs Ambulance piI,ows.
comfort pillows; Is prs. paiamas. "a
quilts; 1920 AKA cornnresses =.
sweaters; "a pr. wristlets: "a moi.
nose ! pr. mittens. Besides tbs.a
supply was kept at the rooms SIR
cieht TO equip the Pittsfield men who
are drafted. " WIN
meeting OF the Woman's Reu.s
corps was held Wednesday afternoon
"hen hnal arrangements were n.de
Tor a public dinner to be SERVED g., ~
A. r. hall on Town meeting aa,.
custom the Corps has had for -
per Of years.
me home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A
"I'i''iiah on the Hartland road was tho
scene tuesday evening Of bannv
sd'herlhg when 10 relatives gave the;r
sun. ivan Whitman, a surprise marty
u. hoiior OF his 2Gth birthday. On ar.
''sihs nome at o'clock he was rreet-
eu py those present and a hountao,,..
supper. In the center of the tahlo u,os.
o'r'hday cake with &c lighted can
u'e'' re was presented with sever,,
records for his new Victor macb,n,
MISS violet Mills Of Bangor, who b..
zen VISITING her grandmother, Mrs
0aIah Morrill, has returned home,
meeting of Winnecook Tribe
-. X. NJ, held Wednesday evening ~
'"i ior degree was conferred m
candidates. a smoke talk and 1r,
followed the work.
The funeral services of the ,.,.
Henry Stackpole were held wedn..sa.,
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Row. -.
ms niece. Mrs. Leroy Pushor pa,, ~
Iitey' pastor Of the Methodist
n ,,a oihciated. The remains were
p,a,eu IN the village receiving tomb
"nu la.er VIII be taken to Plymouth.
"refe the interment will be made.
sor Ha', George Mayo left Wednesday
Tor visit with her sister in Hostnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
vampers Wanted
Single Needle Cylinder hampers at Once. Apply to
Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co., Gardiner, Maine
feb

Utilities were more active than. usu-
al. interest centering in Peoples Gas.
Consolidated Gas and American Tele-
phone. Motors and Tobaccos were
heavy at all times, the latter yielding
2 to S points in connection with pro-
posed stock issues.
United States Steers sharp yeaction
with coppers brought some irregular
ity in the last hour, leaders FORGETTING
to points. Steel closed at a net
loss of ] IA points. Total sales
amounted to $4,000 shares.
Bonds We're irregular, speculative
rails showing heaviness. Liberty issues
also eased. Total sales (par value) ag-
gregated s4.050.000. Old United States
3's declined IA per cent. on call, but
the several Panama issues rose IA to l
per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-28
Boston Stock Market
New York Produce Market

New York, Feb. q
CORN-Spot firm; kiln dried No. 2 vel
low 21lt; No. 3 yellow 1913 and No 3 whi,e
226s cost and freight New York prem ii
shipment: Argentine 225 fob ears.
0ATS-Spot quiet: natural fa5N1h
LARD--Easy; middle west 26S5d 2635.
BUTTER-Unsettled; receipts II. 265 i,
creamery higher than extras 4qiu50; do
extras. 90 score. 49; firsts 47ta4S IA; sec
onds 45ld41.
EGGs-Unsettled receipts 1850. fresn
go thered extras 4HT5n; extra firsts i7t14s
tirsts 4eQ47: seconds i5Gi IS; state Pa and
nearby western hennery whites fine to
farcy y2453: Pa. and nearby hennery
browns 5oM5l; mixed colors 47Ni9
FOTATOES-Ste Steady; Maine 100 pounds
1904 POS: state. Pa, and western 1S0a2S.
SUGAR-Raw steady: centrifugal SOS:
molasses nominal; refined steady; fine
granulated 7i5