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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
PERSHING ANSWERS
HOME GREETINGS
Christmas and New Years Messages
to His Men Deeply Appreciated.


With the American army in France,
Jan. 4.-0n behalf Of the American
expeditionary force Gen. Pershing has
answered New Years messages from
the United States. A message to the
army from the Children's American
Loyalty League read:
Dear American Soldiers:-Wek know
the sacrifice you have made for US and
will make that we may be safe and
happy. We thank you and wish you
a Happy New Year.
Gen. Pershing responded as follows:
''The American soldiers in France
are very glad to have your message.
No sacrifice we can make will be too
great if we can insure the safety and
happiness of the children of America"
From DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, suf-
frage leader and member of the wo-
mans council of national defense, came
this greeting:
"The women of the United States
are with you in the spirit of service.
You are our standard bearers, our
hope. We love you, believe in you,
pray for you"
Gen. Pershing replied:
"All ranks of the American expedi-
tionary force unite in heartfelt thanks
to the women of America for their
love and prayers. The patriotism of
our Incompatible women, than whom
there are none others more noble, shall
be our constant inspiration until the
great task which is entrusted to US,
shall be accomplished. Accept our
best. wishes for the coming year and.
our firm confidence in final success"
To Christmas messages from the
women of the American Red Cross the
American commander sent the thanks
Of all ranks, adding:
"The love and confidence of our wo-.
men-will make us all better men and
better soldiers and hold us firm in the
courage and determination to win"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
FOOD SITUATION
OF ALLIES GRAVE
Only Consolation is That in Germany
And Austria It is Worse.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The food stu
alton in the allied countries of Europe
is graver than it has been at any time
since the beginning of the war and is
giving American government officials
deep concern. Official reports picture
extreme food shortages in England,
France and Italy.
The fact that conditions in Germany
and Austria are far worse offers tn
only ground for optimism in viewing
the situation.
In England and France the situation
is described as critical cablegram
to the food administration today from
Lord Rhodda, the British food control
Ter, which concludes with these words
Il view the situation with grave
anxiety"
Yesterday a cablegram from the
French government said that the
wheat crop had been requisitioned and
that the bread ration would be cut to
allow only seven ounces of bread day
to all persons except the very poor
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

Senator Simmons was discussing the
proposed war tax on automobile own
ers. making war taxes" said he,
isn't pleasant work. 1t puts one in
the position of the facetious minister
at Ocean Grove who took little girl
on his knee and said: i don't love you,
Nellie All the ladies on the breeze
swept veranda laughed, but little
Nellie Frowned and said: You've got
to-. Got to? How so?, laughed the
divine. Because, said Nellie stoutly,
you've got to love them that hate you,
and, goodness knows, | hate you. -
Washington Star.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
PROFIT FROM WASTE PRODUCTS

In Denmark, where the principal
product is butter, the raising of swine
on the skimmilk is an important by
indus. Swine are also raised on a
large scale in the oak forests of the
Balkan Peninsula, where the swine run
at large and feed on acorns; and in the
corn sections Of the United States,
where food of high fattening power
is abundant.
There is a wonderful opportunity
to make a profit on growing hogs on
waste. Production costs to regular
feeders are high. But hogs grown on
waste cost little more than before and
bring much more.
Hogs eat mast, roots, worms, slop
or garbage, waste corn from steers
weeds from garden, faulty apples and
other fruit, scattered grain of wheat
and oat fields.
Alfalfa pasture makes the best place
on which to raise pigs. While growing
they need milk to supplant the alfal.
ia; when older they need corn.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
VARIOUS MATERIALS USED TO
PROVIDE FIGHTERS EQUIPMENT

Raw materials of many kinds are
used for the equipment of United
States troops. Jute, silk, fur, and lin
en- all find their way into the uniform
of an infantryman, in addition to the
wool and cotton which are used in
greater quantities.
A half ounce of silk is used in the
standard yellow gloves and a slightly
larger quantity in the riding gloves.
Silk is also found in the service hat
equipment list in only one article, the
shelter tent. Jute is used in breeches,
coat, and overcoat; fur in the service
hat.
Mussel pearl, ivory nut, and bone
form the buttons on different articles
of the uniform. Aluminium is used in
the bayonet scabbard, canteen, cup,
knife and meat can. In the slicker are
nine and one-half ounces of rubber.
Horsehide and leather, wood, iron
steel, bronze, brass, zinc, copper, tin,
and lead are used in various articles.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
LIBERAL GERMAN PRESS
DEN0UNCES PAN-GERMAN AIMS

A radio message from Lyons, France,
to the committee on public information
quotes an editorial from the Franklin
ter Zeitung of December 8. The
Frankfurter Zeitung is a liberal organ
with large circulation throughout
the German empire. 1t is quoted as
saying:
"The German people desire in ne
sense whatever that the opportunity
presented by the favorable situation on
the east front should be used for real.
izing on west front the vain dreams
of the annexation fanatics of Pan.
Germanism."
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
new HARDY
STRAWBERRY
"Everbearing" Varieties Extend Sea-
son in North for this Popular Fruit
Until Fr0sts Occur.

Strawberries in almost continuous
supply from early summer until frosts
occur are now possibility for truck
ers and home gardeners in the north
ern states. "Everbearing" varieties
developed by growers in recent years
from long-fruiting plants of short sea-
son types and from hybrids have pass
ed successful trial period, and are
now recommended by the specialists
in the United States department of ag-
rieulture for planting. The best vari-
cites and cultural practices-somewhat
different from the culture of the COM
mon strawberries-are described in a
publication which has just appeared
from the department of agriculture,
farmers bulletin 901, 'Everbearing
Strawberries.
Besides their long fruiting season
some of the new varieties are very
hardy and resistant to disease. The
southern boundary of the territory in
which the everbearing types can be
grown most successfully is described
by the specialists as the northern parts
of Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and
Kansas. South of these limits points
may be grown with some degree of
success, it is said, but they are not de-
fnitely known to thrive there.
The two leading varieties of the ev-
erbearing type are the Progressive
and the Superb. The Progressive has
been found to withstand the winters of
the middle west better than most 9th
er varieties except the Dunlap, one of
its parents The Superb also is hard
Ter than most strawberries. A remark
able characteristic of both is that if
blooms are killed by frost they soon
flower again. This character makes
them especially valuable for sections
subject to late spring frosts, which Of
ten destroy the crop in ordinary sorts.
1t is explained that the new ever
bearing sorts, which are sometimes
confused with other varieties showing
abnormal behavior, differ IN that they
bear fruit under favorable conditions
more or less continuously from the
season Of the ordinary varieties until
frost. Certain varieties of the ever
bearing type which have been set for
year bear a fair crop during the reg
ular strawberry season. For the pc
riod Immediately after this early sum
mer crop the amount obtained is small
In August, September and October it
becomes larger and larger, and under
favorable conditions the late summer
and autumn yield may equal or exceed
the early summer crop. They are not
well adapted to sections having long
droughts except when irrigation car
be supplied.
Plants of the everbearing varieties
should be set at the same time as
those Of other varieties-as soon as
the ground is in condition in the spring
Growers of the Progressive and Amer.
lean varieties, which have rather
small fruit, agree that a more fertile
soil is required for them than the or.
binary sorts in order to increase the
size. Another reason for the need OF
fertile soil is that this type of straw.
berry requires larger supply of mois.
ture than do the sorts which produce
only plant growth after the early sum.
mer fruit crop.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
ANOTHER WARTIME DISH.

Legume Loaf-(Peas beans, lentils,
peanuts) one egg, l cup legume (cook-
ed and ground), l IL cups milk, 1 IL
cups bread crumbs, a tablespoons
melted fat, / teaspoon salt, teaspoon
sugar, paprika, pepper.
Combine in order given, pour into a
creased pan and set in another pan
knife thrust in comes out clean, about
35 minutes. Surround with spinach or
carrot timbales if desired. Serve with
tomato sauce, cheese sauce, or white
sauce with little strips of red pepper
on pimento in it.
Cost of recipe $0.1908.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
ORDER FARM SUPPLIES NOW.

In the spring there is always rush
made by the farmers to get fertilizers
seed and equipment for spring plant
ing. This adds to the business of the
railroads greatly by making the spring
normally busy time for them. The
railroads will be so busy next spring In
Government service that farmers can.
not depend on the prompt delivery Of
any commodity. That there may be
no delay in having fertilizer, lime
seeds, tools and all supplies, farmers
must order them now.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
A SLOGAN ACROSTIC.

Don't you hear the sounds of anguish
s4 which continually rise
On the war-swept plains of Europe
stricken sore;
Walls of women, means of mangled
and the helpless children's cries
Never such as these the world has
heard before!
Woe is carried cen to neutrals, thru
N all nations spreading out,
lnto villages and hamlets far remote;
Till it seems that diabolic desolation
n without doubt,
Has been poured out on earth from
q hells wide-open throat ~
hospitals are marked as targets, they
.Easaed- to hear the. kSunt
~ attack though nursing friend ant
Zoe alike.
Homes which hold the wives and child
rem Of the soldiers at the front
Even these the bastard foemen strives
to strike!
Neutral ships are on the ocean, oft t.
neutral nations bound
zoundsl the U-boat intercepts then
and the swift torpedo speeds.
Only few can reach the lifeboats; wo,
men, there, and children-drowneG
Lost to homes, to friends, to loved
ones; while their cause now Just
ice pleads;
Let not such as this destroyer reign
in triumph on the earth.
Eagerly go forth against him, young
men, Freedoms mighty band.
Ruin he has wrought and turmoil
justify your noble birth!
Now arise, and fight till Tree men shall
be safe inNevery land.
Edmond S. Delaney.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

The announcement that 1851
pounds Of venison were taken in YER
mont during the short open season
for deer suggests an additional way
of meeting the meat shortage. Bur-
lington Free Press.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
TENNESSEE is CITED TO
CONGRESS AS MODEL

Washington, D. c., Jan. 4.-The fed
eral government expects to take as a
basis for its plan to operate the coal
mines of the country the successful
operation of coal mines by the state Of
of Tennessee. William r. Colver of
the federal trade commission told the
senate committee inquiring into the
coal shortage that the experiment in
Tennessee may be used by the gov
eminent as a guide to future action in
federalizing coal mines. The acquisi-
ton by the state of the Herbert Do
main of 1867 acres of coal lands and
the Petros coal mines and their oper-
alton was cited.
The government officials think the
Tennessee experiment has shown that
the state can mine coal at a cost far
below that Of privately owned mines.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

Perhaps President Roosevelt did not
do such good job, after all, when he
forced the peace settlement that saw
ed Russia from impending humiliation
at the hands of victorious Japan
Omaha Bee.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

Heienshy might .ccme over here and
tell his troubles to Col. Roosevelt. The
latter knows what it is to start a rev.
olution that revolves the starter clear
outside the breastworks. -Johnstown
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

The bolsheviki have a great re-
pugnance to death punishments for
enemies Of the country, but are not so
sensitive about killing anyone opposed
to themselves.-W Waterbury American.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

Maybe we have no quarrel with the
German people, but we shall love them
more enthusiastically when they. quit
kissing the Hohenzollern foot.-Toledo
Blade.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

: The same German who year ago
protested that neutral America had no
moral or legal right to sell munitions
to beligerents have located a Krupp
factory in neutral Switzerland.-Syra-
cuse Post standard.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

No citizen who contributes freely
and in the right spirit to the various
war and relief funds will regret it in
after life. Now is the time to lay up
material for pleasant "reminiscences in
the years to come.-Burlington Hawk
eve
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11
DEMOCRAT.

The new Thrift stamps seem to be
in the way of making millions of phi
latelists grow where there were none
before. If you've never had the
stamp collecting bug" you are likely
to get it now.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

At this distance it looks as if it is no
trouble to get heads for the various
Russian movements, but impossible to
get brains.-Dallas News.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

We suppose If congress passes a bill
taking over the railroads Mr.. Kitchen
will put something in so members can
ride free.-Kansas City Times.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

German colonies are now all in the
allies grip-and the allies have the
key to the grip.-Williamsport Grit.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

Have you heard any walls of the
multitude of poor working men who
are thrown out Of employment when
the distillery fires were banked? Nei-
Their have we. Which leads US to be-
lieve that these men must have secur-
ed more lucrative employment else
where.-American Issue.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-11

Touring Car S745; RoAdstr S745; Coupe $fo25
BUEm SI025; SEDAN S1o25. Fob Dttait
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17
Victorian Community Club.

The Victorian Community Club met
Oct. l, 1918, with Mrs. Geo. Terry. Most
of the members were present and several
visitors, some being absent prevented by
sickness. Of course the excuse had to
be something bad to keep US at home
when it was whispered that Mr.. W. N.
Everett was going to be with us. MIR.
Everett's time being limited we gave him
the floor first. He made good, sensible
talk on Food Conservation which if put
into practice will be profitable to US in
more ways than one. He told US what
our duty was for the next year. We
enjoyed having him with US very much
Hope to have him again soon. We then
laid plans for our fairs, etc. There was
a good collection Of peach pits and hick'
orynut shells for Uncle Sam. Our meet
ing adjourned to meet with Mrs. c. w
Gibson, Oct. 18th.
Mrs. Geo. G. Terry.
P.S. Since writing the above it ha:
been announced that tile fairs will bt
postponed, so will the next club meeting
on account of the epidemic prevailing.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17

George T. Wilson, writing from
quarantine, Navy Yard, S. c.,
Box ga, encloses the following
Liberty Loan slogans:
Wear your old clothes and buy Liberty
Bonds.
Liberty Bonds or German bondage.
Come across" or the Kaiser will.
The soldier gives; you must lend.
Liberty Bonds or German taxes.
Buy over here to win over there.
It's billions for defense or billions for
indemnity.
For Foch and freedom; buy Bonds.
A bond Stacker is the Kaiser's hacker.
A man who won't lend is the kaiser's
friend.
The more bonds you buy the fewer boys
will die.
Lets all get on the Bond wagon.
Be one of the millions to lend the bill
lions.
Dig up the coin and bury the Hun.
Buy Bonds before it's verboten.
Idle dollars are Pro German.
Put the "Pay" into Patriotism.
Bonds speak louder than words.
If you can't fight your money can.
Freemen buy bonds, slaves wear them.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17

"a epidemic may be expected to be
followed by agreatly increased death rate
from tuberculosis:
"Any disease affecting the respiratory
tract, such as Spanish influenza, has a
tendency to light up any tuberculosis in
lection tnat might have been lying DOR
mant. Any person who fails to recover
promptly from an attack of Spanish influ-
enza should be very careful. If such
person should find a little rise in TEN.
perature, SO or above, in the afternoon,
with subnormal temperature, SO or be-
low, in the morning, such person should
suspect tuberculosis, and should at once
have thorough examination Of the lungs
by the family physician, or a specialist"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17
Notes From University.

Chapel Hill, Oct. 6th.-...Captain Chas.
c. Helmer, a veteran of the Spanish
American War, has just been detailed to
the University of North Carolina by the
War Department to relieve Lieut.. Col. G
w. S. Stevens as commandant in charge
Captain Helmer is originally from Des
Moines, Iowa.
The men are now quartered in bar
racks according to their companies
Later they will be roomed according te
squads. With fine weather as an ally
military drill is beginning to develop rea
soldiers. Five companies have been or
gained, four S. A. T. c. The S. A. T. c
men drill twice each day, IN the morning
and afternoon, while Non S. A. T. c
men, including those taking the training
but not indicted, drill in the afternoon
only. All other students are required t.
secure exercise in the gymnasium.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17
Do Not Get Careless
With Your Blood Supply

ing. A few bottles Of S. S. s., the
great vegetable blood medicine, will
revitalize your blood and give you
new strength and a healthy, vigorous
vitality. Everyone needs it just now
to keep the system in perfect condi-
ton. Go to your drug store and get
a bottle to-day, and if you need any
medical advice, you can obtain it
without cost by writing to Medical
Director, Swift Specific Co.: 25 Swift
Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17
INFLUENZA
The Danger arising from
Pneumonia and Tuberculo-
sis Following Influenza.
(From State Board of HEALTHY

Spanish influenza and tuberculosis are
communicated in the same way. There
is however, marked difference in the
incubation period. Influenza shows up in
from few hours to few days after the
infection enters the body. tuberculosis,
on the other hand, may not show up for
a number of years.
The prevention of both these disease is
the same. The "flu" is spread by the
cough and the sneeze, without shielding
the mouth and nose, thereby spraying
the air and all persons nearby with the
infective material; or it is spread by kiss
ing, or by handling things that have been
handled by sick person and then putting
the fingers into the mouth without first
washing them; or by splitting on the floor
or ground; or by using the same towel,
drinking vessels, eating utensils that are
used by the sick.
But this particular epidemic will in all
probability be over shortly. While it is
terrific in the number of people made i'll,
and the number of deaths that it has
caused, yet tuberculosis is killing more
people today than influenza; it was killing
more yesterday, and will be killing more
tomorrow; this week, next week, and the
next, right here in North Carolina, tuber-
culosis is causing more sickness, more
pain, more suffering, right now, than is
influenza.
While it is imperative that all possible
measures be taken to combat the infuen-
"a epidemic, the greater scourge of
tuberculosis should not be overlooked.
The epidemic of influenza is serious in
its effects, but in itself influenza is not
deadly. 1t is pneumonia and tuberculosis
following an attack of influenza that be.
comes really dangerous to life.
Unless care be taken the presnt infuen-
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17
Notice of Pardon.

All persons will take notice and are
hereby notified that the undersigned, who,
at July term, 1918, of Richmond Super
ior Court entered submission, to an at.
tempt to manufacture whiskey contrary
to law, and was sentenced to term OF
six months on the public roads of said
county, will apply to his Excellncy, the
Governor of our State, for pardon.
All persons desiring to oppose the
granting of such pardon will make OBJ
lection and file the same with the Govern
or Immediately.
David Reynolds,
Applicant.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17
Impurities invite Disease.

You should pay particular heed to
any indication that your blood supply
is becoming sluggish, or that there is
a lessening in its strong and vital
force.
By keeping your blood purified,
your system more easily wards off
disease that is ever present, waiting
to attack wherever there is an. OPEN
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-10-17
Cows for Sale.

A number of fresh Jersey mich cows
for sale. wv. E. CroSland.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-08-02
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

Letters remaining in the post office
at Baxter Springs, Kansas, for week
ending July 81, 1918:
Irene Ezzell, 0rry Lucas, Mrs. Joe
Ball, Ruth Ballard, Mrs. Alpha Lucas
Miss Ruby Ballard, Chas. Endicott
VIM. Daniels, jeff Howell, B. c. Hob
son, Ben Hobson, Mrs. Ethel Hutton
Marsh Rutherford, Mrs. v. F. Webbe
Mrs. Martha Slease, J. A. Daughtrey
]. w. Ratcliff, Mrs. W. B. John T
Roberts, Miss Ethel Letcher, 2, Fred
d. Lanyon, Miss Minnie Casteel, A
T. Clark, Eunice Denton, 2, Robert
Dewitt, Frank Estes, DR.. A. v. Decker
7. r. Dockery, Mrs. DOllie Dewitt
Nellie Everett, Mrs. Grace Hartman
W. E. Gordan, R. N. Scott, Miss
Paonie Martin, DR.. Nichols, John Kar'
Rye, Miss Belva Lewsi.
Persons calling for any Of the above
will please say Advertised" giving
date of list. C. L. Smith, P. M.