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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
W. S. 5. in Halifax County

That good deal more work
remains to be done in the W. S.
S. drive, before the old county
of Halifax goes over the top is
shown by the statement Of
pledges by townships appearing
in this issue, and which was
furnished US by Mr.. A. E. Akers.
Chairman of the Halifax County
War Savings Committee.
Total pledges made so far
amount to only $3.50 of what is
expected Of Halifax. Only four
townships ran above the county
average: Roanoke Rapids,
Scotland Neck, Faucets and
Halifax. Weldon fell down badly
in the drive. being the lowest Of
the four urban townships with
little more than half of her qouta
pledged. Faucets township made
the best showing Of the rural
townships with $500 of her
quota pledged.
Strenuous efforts are necessary
on the part Of every township in
the county between now and
January lst if Halifax county is
to join the honor roll of counties
who have done their duty, and
Roanoke Rapids township should
not rest on its oars. We should
not be afraid of doing too much
toward winning the war, even lift
were a sacrifice to save and in
vest our savings in W. S. S., in
stead of being a most profitable
activity. We expect to see every
township in the county over the
top before the campaign closes
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAND.

Under and by virture of the power
conferred on the undersigned in GER
tain deed Of trust dated the 10th day
of February 1915. from H. R. Kiser and
Mamie z. Kiser, his wife, to Geo. C..
Green. Trustee, recorded in book 262,
page 10, Halifax County Registry, the
undersigned will, on the 9th day of
July, 1918, at IL o'clock NJ. at the Post
Office Door in Rosemary n. c., sell for
cash to the highest bidder, the follow.
ng described land
BLOCKS NOS. 1920 q as shown by
map of Homer and Patterson property
recorded in book 247, at page BAG,
Registers Office for Halifax County.
Geo. c. Green, Trustee.
&-4t
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
pINT.CUP PATRIOTISM

The other day a middle aged
man stepped up to the postoffice
window, paid in his S4.l7 and
received therefor a five dollar
War Savings Certificate. AS he
settled it safely in his inside
pocket he remarked to the clerk,
II consider that just so much
charity. | never expect to see my
money any more, but win or lose
I'm willing to 90 that much on
your war stamp proposition. y
Five dollars, you see, is the
value he sets on the civilization
his forefathers fought and died
for. Freedom for America and
humanity is worth Just SAL to
him just that and no more.
Two hundred and sixty-six
men in his county are daring to
give their lives. He does not have
the privilege Of being counted
in this number, but he offers four
dollars and a few odd cents in
stead and calls it charity.
THE MEASURE OF A MAN
The measure Of a man is his
power cf response to the chal-
Ienge Of great issues. The meas
IRE Of this man is fewer dollars
than you count on the fingers Of
one hand.
And he filings these few paltry
dollars at humanity in this hour
Of extreme peril, about as he'd
Hip a few pennies al a beggar.
Civilization is ablaze. The
world is ahre. The fate Of
Christendom hangs trembling in
the balance. This man is living
in the most momentous hour in
the history of mankind since
Christ hung on the Cross.
And all it means to him is
$4.l7.
They say he's worth $4,000.
The fact is he has Sl0,O or
whereabouts in properties Of one
sort or another; but he's worth
less than five dollars.
But there are others whose
4 measure is smaller than that.
They cannot or viii not fight.
And they will not save and lend,
Not one cent as yet. To the
Red Cross, the Army Y. NJ. C..
A. or any other patriotic pur-
pose.
Is it you? or you.
What is your measure.
The rim Of pint-cup or the
rim Of the universe? University
News Letter.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

Now that We have a new
Chairman of the Corporation
Commission it might be well to
begin again on that laudable and
necessary enterprise of com
polling the Seaboard to give
adequate night service at Roa-
noke Junction.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

Now that the Government has
taken over the telephone and
telegraph lines we are looking
for considerable wire entangle-
ments on the American business
front.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

Fifty Belgian Girls Killed in
Bombing Hospital by German
Aviator News Item. linden
berg, where are those Iron
Crosses?"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

The resignation Of Chairman
Travis, Of the y. c. Corporation
Commission explodes that old
time tried tradition that few
die, and none resign" from
political Office.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

with the habit of saving thereby
established worth even more
than the cool million of dollars
which will be poured back into
the county in 1928.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
Consolation.

Isn't II sad about poor Jun Swsinf
When Flora Flyrts refused him he
was 40 downhesrted that he went and
enlisfod In the army" -He's In luck.
Hen be q free man again In q few
years, whereas II he had married her
he'd have been tied up for nfa"-Nsv
York World.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary
followed the old habit again in
the W. S. S. Campaign going
over the top with a subscription
Of 1892 Of their quota.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

do you, Mr.. Stacks think that q
rich man can 20 through the eye Of q
oeedleY' II don't know. will, how
ever. admit that my lawyers have
dragged ne through some very mali
loopholss-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

Garment men are predicting
that ready made suits will reach
$4,000 next fall. Prepare for the
vision Of We scribe 4a nqtweL.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

That captured German Brigade
staff at leart will no longer adj
vance the theory that the Ameri-
cans don't know how TO fight.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

Its get a job or e 70 jail in a
constantly increasing number Of
states these days,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

1t re mains to be seen if the
Germans can eliminate the D
from Drheims,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
Friday, July 10, 1918

Guarantee the soldiers ration
Of sugar BY sticking to your own.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19

All cards Of thanks, resolutions OF re-
spect, etc, etc. will be charged for at
the rate of one cent per word. Lasn
must accompany article in al cases ex'
cept here.customer has a regular &C.
count. No insertions made for less
than Is cents.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
Complete standstIII.

OVF'FFfStV 0tWEFu5tFFTs
There was young fellow who was
convinced that he knew 1t all when he
graduated from college. He hasn't
progressed any sjncs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
CARRY FOOD TO TRENCHES
French Employ Canine courlers to
Take Supplies to the Men In
Most Exposed Positions.

Trench warfare certainly interferes
with the fighters meals. After cap
turing the enemy's position in partic-
ular. is the fighter at loss to know
how he will get his regular ratlons !;
for no sooner does the enemy find
himself dispossessed Of his original
trenches than he opens up with an In
tense barrage fire designed to prevent
ammunition and food from reaching
the new occupants.
The French army believes 1t has
solved the problem Of carrying food to
men in isolated trenches, In It's lunch
dogs, says the Scientific American.
Carrying light lunches and coffee, and
even cartridges for the men in the first
line trenches when the combat Is hot
and protracted these splendid trained
dogs are more certain to get through
barrages than men. Each dog is
equipped with sort of double bag,
strapped tight over Its body. and pro-
vided with numerous pockets for food,
coffee cans, ammunition and other sup
plies.
1t Is at the military dog-tralnlng
grounds at Paris that dogs are pre-
pared for this service. Not only are
these four-legged couriers taught to
avoid the enemy and beware of tricks
but also to crawl on their stomachs in
order to escape flying bullets. Special
masks are provided for these dogs
when they must pass through pois-
on gas area,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
BRAZIL LOOKING TO FUTURE
Important Industries Of the Country
Are to Be Encouraged by the
Government.

The secretary Of agriculture of Bra
I'll recently presented n lengthy me-
mortal to the president Of the republic
explaining the necessity of encourage
ing the coal and steel industries, which
has resulted In the publication Of two
DEGREES of the federal government.
The secretary's report states that
until there are at least ten coal mines
In active operation in the country the
effect Of this industry will not be felt
in the conservation Of the wood sup
ply, which Is now being rapidly con-
sumed to meet the needs of the rail-
ways and of domestic industries. The
steel industry is so largely dependent
upon suitable fuel that. In the secre-
tary's opinion, 1t should also receive
the attention Of the Brazilian govern
ment. The director of the geological
survey Of the Brazilian government
states that by process of washing
metallurgical coke may be obtained
from Brazilian coal, and that this is
already being accomplished in the
state Of Santa Catharina.
The secretary points out that the
present lack Of sufficient domestic coal
Of suitable quality should not interfere
with the establishment Of steel In
dustry, which could temporarily use
wood, and that for more than 300 years
Sweden was obliged to depend upon
this kind OF fuel. He also says that in
the United States some 100000 tons Of
pig iron are produced annually by the
use Of charcoal as fuel.-Commerce
Reports.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
CARE FOR SOLDIERS FEET
Army Authorities Particular That
There Shall Be Little Trouble
in That Respect.

"How is Uncle Sam able to raise suf-
hclent funds to shoe his childrenH"
we might ask just now. when the
prices of shoes are soaring almost
above the average purse.
This question was, however an
swered at recent meeting In Allan
tic City of the American Leather Chem
lists association, which was also at
tended by several members of the
American Chemical society. Their dis
cussion on this subject proved most
concluslvely that the boys In service
are being provided with the finest quail
ity leather In their army shoes and
that 1t Is surpassed by none.
Another interesting fact developed
In their diseussion--that the army
shoes are made with the flesh side Of
the hide outside. In this way grease
may be readily applied to the leath-
or from time to time In order to keep
II waterproof.
1t was most gratifying to learn that
in every first-aid kit the soldier carries
a tube Of paste to apply to the feet in
order to prevent trench sores. which
We're so common In the early days Of
the war. These sores are caused by
the alkaline water In the trenches, but
II the feet are promptly protected by
an inert grease no such bad effects
result.
Thus we see that Uncle Sam is deal
ing With the question of tho army shoe
from the soldiers viewpoint OF COM
fort and protection. as well rs from his
own standpoint Of the wearing quail
ties. The government recognizes that
the soldiers feet are his best friend
and 1t is doing everything to help to
keep them so.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
SAYS BERLIN is FORTIFIED
Vast Defense Work Has Been Built,
According to Statement Made
by Swede.

Monster guns, hidden in pits 40 and
30 feet deep, and 1875 to 100 feet apart,
form labyrinth Of defenses around
Berlin, according to John Erickson, a
native Of Sweden. For Ave years, be-
ginning with 1907, Erickson says he
worked on the outer defenses of Ber-
lin, and prior to that time worked for
the Motla gun works Of Sweden, turn
Ing out heavy ordnance for Germany.
Guns surrounding Berlin, according
to Erickson, range from % to AZ
inches in diameter. Many are Of the
larger type. Some are over 200 feet
long. Their foundation Is set in seven
feet Of solid granite. sunk In the bot
tom Of the pits In which the guns are
hidden, surrounding the city. Two
circles of these guns surround Ber-
lin. One Is seven miles from the city's
outskirts-the other Is IL. A screen
roof is now laid over these guns. A
layer Of two feet Of dirt covers the
top. Grass, trees and even the sea.
sons crops are planted over them.
Electricity controls the huge guns,
Ericsson says. When the guns are
needed the roof may easily be thrown
Off and the guns holsted to position.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
Conan DOYLE as a Doctor.

Asked recently why he gave up the
practice of medicine, Sir Conan Doyle
said the work was too hard, and to
prove II he went on to tell Of his first
case, says an exchange.
Called In tho middle Of n bitter win.
ter's night to a house three miles
away, where child was reported to
be seriously Ill, the creator Of "Sher'
lock Holmes" tramped through the
rain and sleet only TO find the place
In darkness, and bolted and barred
into the bargain.
He knocked and rang again and
again. No answer At last a head
stuck itself gingerly out Of third
story window.
"Bo you DIR. DoyleT II said.
"Yes," said Doyle, 'let me In"
ooh, no need to come in now" said
the man. "The child's all right;
sleeping quite peacefully"
Doyle buttoned his coat and started
Off homewnrd. But suddenly the win
dow was raised again and the snme
voice cried: doctor say, doctorl"
He hurried back, thinking that the
child had suddenly taken a turn for
the worse.
swell, what do you wantf" he asked
The voice made answer: Eye won't
charge nothln' for this visit, will yer
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
A Matter of
Money
@0
BY LINCOLN ROTHpLUM
(Copyrlght, iSls, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)


Gloria was as delectable bit of
femininity as one could find at the
fashionable resort of Norhabor. Barely
I've feet FIVE In her French-heeled
boots, She had most alluring manner
OF looking into your eyes as If your
every gesture were precious to her
Despite the alteration paid her, she re-
manned lovable. But beyond these ap-
parent facts, little was known OF
Gloria Stanley, who came every year
to this resort and, to oil appearances,
plentifully supplied with money. AL
ways dressed In good taste, with no
little variety In her costumes 1t is not
to be wondered that she excited the
admiration Of the women as well as
the men.
And now W summer colony was
agog with exctQnent-for Gloria had
met her hero" And this is the way
it happened:
Arising one mofping earlier than the
other guests, she slipped into her bath
Ing suit and ran lightly across the
stretch Of sand, fairly qulvering with
suppressed excitement and pleasure Of
her anticipated plunge. Pauslng mo-
ment on tiptoe at the edge Of the pier
to drop her bathrobe and Judge her
dive, she stretched her arms obliquely
downward and sailed through the air.
cleavtng the water like an arrow. In
a moment her straight body could be
seen Swimming close to tie surface,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
To Be pitched Only In the Morn


Many years ago, when Connie Mack
was the Milwaukee catcher and man.
ager, the club opened the season with
several sore-arm veteran pitchers,
There was one youngster with the club
who did not complain Of this trouble.
80 they sent him to the slab. Mllwau-
kee was beaten something like 10 to A.
The kid pitcher was downcast. 1.-THE
umpire didn't give mo any the best
of It," he said by way Of an abb.
mo-" replied Joe Cantlllon, who had
overheard the remark neither did the
opposing batters give you any the best
Of It."
The kid walked off In q huff. Con
ME Mack turned to Cantillon. "I'll
say this for the boy" he said, "rve
worked out with him every morning
for the last two weeks, and he looked
mighty good"
Cnntillon pulled schedule out OF
Ills pocket and glanced over II rapid.
ly. "The next morning game is on
Decoration day, Connie" he remark
ed. "Save the kid pitcher for then"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
BID Collie lie Chauffeur.

Gear-shifting, Of course, is outside
the limits Of possibility for him, but
except for this operation big collie,
owned by Poughkeepsie IN. " au.
tomobile dealer, Is able to drive q
motorcQr. Everybody along auto
row" in New York city was complete
ly dumfounded not long ago when the
dog acted as chauffeur for his master,
While weaving in and out through
Broadways traffic, however, the own.
or had an auxiliary control at hand to
help the animal out of tight places and
avoid the danger Of mishap. But on
ordinary occasions when congested
streets do not have TO be negotiated
the collie drives along like q man.
turning corners and avoiding other We.
hicles with surprising facility. On
such rides his master sits beside him,
or In the tonneau behind. On track,
where the chance Of accident is ellmi.
mated the dog drives along with nobody
in the car to help him. No special de-
vice IL fixed TO the steering wheel to
assist him.-Popular Mechanics Maya.
zine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
Recounlzed Only One,

Tho conversation in the lobby Of 8
Washington hotel turned to the sub
ject Of signs when the following story
was contributed by Representative Ed
ward II. Watson OF New Hampshire,
An esteemed party named Pat estab
lished n livery stable In u rural New
England town, and wishing an appro
PIRATE sign. he had one painted thai
pictured Il man riding mule. Just
after the sign was put up Pats friend
Mike, rambled along
"Oi see" pleasantly remarked Mike
gazing at the new creation. shot ye1
have put up folne solgn."
yes" responded Pat, with some
show Of pride. "Phnt do yez think a'
III"
"shurc, an OF loike It," replied Mike
with IN expansive smile, "but who IA
the mon thot's on yez back PHIL
Rdelphin Evening Telegraph.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05

then suddenly 1t stopped as If 1t had
struck barrier. And there arose above
the water two heads, more shocked
than hurt by the contact
I'm so sorry" Gloria sputtered, as
she tread water. 'T didn't see you be-
fore dove off,"
mighty careless of me to be In the
way" laughed the young man, with a
most engaging smile, as he swan close
by In very professional manner. II
hope you're not hurt"
mot BIT" she responded, smiling
back at him, and as u moments hitter
thought, Tets race to shore"
Taking his compliance as granted,
she commenced to augment the dis
lance between them with broad, en-
bracing strokes. He let her keep In the
lead until but few feet from shore,
then swiftly caught up to her, so that
they emerged In unison.
"You swim we'll" he said, breathing
hard. Il didn't think I'd have to work
20 hard to catch up"
And, although Gloria couldn't nc
count fdr It, she felt flattered by this
strangers praise. Out Of the corner
of her eye she saw a stalwart man
just little different from any other
she had ever met before.
Let's rest" she suggested stretch
ing OF full length on the sand, which
had Just begun to reflect the warmth
Of the sun now well up In the heavens.
AnUV L..
clasped about his knees. It was as IL
they were children and she had said,
Lets play" He entered into tho spirit.
my names John Turner, he ven.
tured BY why Of conversation, "but
most folks eall me Jack. WHAT'S
yours"
my name is Gloria Stanley, but
most folks call me Glory" she min.
licked, her blue eyes twlnkling mer-
rily. I'm staying OF the hotel. When
did you comeT
The young man hesitated.
"Oh, I'm not at the hotel" he an.
swered hurrledly. I'm camping Oh the
other side Of the lake. That hotel ana
my pocketbook don't hitch"
AS II TO avoid the personal trend his
remark had given to their conversation
he continued; But you must be-
hungry. Hadn't You better 20 for
breakfast"
Gloria arose and shook the wet sand
from her suit. won't you come, too3"
she asked abruptly, as II against her
better Judgment.
mo, no." he hastily responded, my
breakfast is waiting for me across the
mke."
With serious formally they shook
hands. and Gloria turned toward the
hotel veranda, where already could be
seen the ever-watchful ladies' mlaAinR
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
When a Prisoner 10 EXCHANGED.

Ivan Rossiter, captured by the Ger
mans and later exchanged, says In the
Farm and Flreside: "Then i lay down,
not to sleep but to think. l thought
Of the day when I enlisted In CANADA,
Of leaving home, the training camps,
the trip overseas to England, the
training in England. going across the
channel to Flanders, the terrific fight
ing at Ypres, Of the many friends who
fell on that bloody battlefield, how
was wounded and captured, the lnhu-
man treatment received at the hands
Of the German surgeons, who had four
husky Germans hold me down while
they cut five bones out Of my wrist
and amputated my middle finger at the
second joint when was wounded In
the palm Of the hand, the kicks and
the cuffs from prison guards aud the
terrible stun the Germans called food
in tho prison camps"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
FARM WANTED

Large farm on which man could make
a living. Send full description, including
size, quality of soil, number of acres in
cultivation, number Of acres Ofpasture or
meadow, fencing, roads, exact location
Party wants to rent with privilege Of buy
ing on terms.
have a number Of houses in Wash
ington and Takoma Park that could be
exchanged for small farms. Send me
descriptions of your farms II for exchange
One party has half-acre lot In the town
Of TakOma Park, Md, unmortgaged, price
5000, will give as part payment on small
farm
would be glad to send you my complete
list of properties for sale or exchange.
J. S. FRASER.
Takoma Park, Md.
PhOne-Col 4368w
sep 8-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
FOR SALE.

have for sale Lot No. II, Section No. 2.
containing $3.50 square feet ION barnes
town road, just outside Of Rockvlle), and
Lot 8. in Section 8. containing 1900 SO.
vile. Md Offers are wanted for these lots.
j. ABBY HENDERSON,
aug Palm Rockville. Md. -.
MONEY TO LOAN.
wi have 10 loan for
a client the sum Of $500 at 9 per cent. on
first mortgage real estate security
J. DAWSON WILLIAMS,
nov l7-h Kensineton, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
Fo1 .zALE,

One double house. five rooms In each
house, town water and sewage, located in
Rockville. Md
Two houses near and adjoining said
town, one Of six rooms, newly built. one
acre of land. splendid water, shade and
fruit: and one four-room house, five
eiehths Of an acre of land.
These properties are near churches
school, steam and electric roads and we'll
located. Good investments.
Apply to
B0UlC g. BOUIC. Attorneys,
For estate Of Samuel English, deceased.
jan Aft
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-07-05
Looked Like Decorations,

A huckster drove out into one Of
the suburbs with load Of produce
late the other night and his horse
wandered into road where repairs
were being made. The horse was on
the edge Of deep sewer trench when
suburbnnlte called to the driver and
warned him Of his danger.
Didn't you see the red lanternsT
the suburbanlte asked.
Eyes," replied the huckster, "but
thought they were part Of the decora-
tions."-Detroit Free Press.