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French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20
LIEUT. v. H. OATES
WRITES FROM front

The following extracts are from
William Holt Oates, who is first lieu,
tenant in the 102d regiment, U. S,
Infantry, which is now in France.
He attended the first officers train
ing camp at Fort Mcpherson, near
Atlanta, where he received his COM
mission. He spent a while at home
last September just before sailing.
These extracts are interesting be-
cause it gives first hand information,
and because it has that close per-
sonaI touch which brings it closer
home.
Dear Mother, Father and Sister,:
After having spent the past two
weeks in reserve, my battalion is
now about to take over u sector of
the front.
In reserve it was nice and comfor-
table in every way. My entire com
pany was in a dug-out which was for
merry occupied by the Boche. The
officers were in a separate dug-out,
built for German officers and quite
shell proof, being about sixty feet
underground.
Last night ] came up to the front
with some non-commissioned officers
and we will be here with the French
until my company takes over, so /
WAS the first man in our company to
arrive here.
Here is or was once a village, now
it is such a mess of ruins that it is
simply beyond description. Literally
not Il house nor even a wall standing
and only piles of rock cement and
rafters thrown about in piles by the
explosion of shells. Here, there and
everywhere are large shell holes full
Of debris which range from five to
twenty-five feet deep.
All day l have been in a dug-out,
where I am now writing this by can
die light. Ny companion, a trench
lieutenant, and I have been giving
each other lessons in our respective
languages. Tonight we are going
out into No-man's land on a patrol
and hope to bring back a prisoner or
two. Here's hoping.
After the most thrilling experi-
ence of my life as we'll as the most
dangerous, I am still here to tell the
tale but ] fear many such would
probably result d~isastrously.
Last night we started out about II
O'Clock. We were a fighting patrol
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20

Many men strive for success in
business and when they have achiev-
Cd II they find that there is some
tnlag lacking; something seems to in
serIere with the enjoyment of their
success, and that something is gen
orally the state of their health.
H3ea a person has poor health there
Is LCtle satisfaction IN anything. at
iTssJ that is the way it appeared to-
VI Marks, Sr., Of the firm Of Marks
q Soa, dealer in mems furnishings,
a. Sag South Elm street. Greensboro.
mr' Marks has had a painful expert
ere 81 IN the matter Of health and tells
OF as follows:
For the last two years the state
u ny health has been such thai nv
VIE has been miserable. I had a Sc
res case Of stomach trouble. no an
pe.,Se worth sDeaking of and could
nf>e eat without having an attack
MI Ie3rt5urn. l was also afflicted
W" rheumatism, which caused me to
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20

T-ffer with intense pains in my legs,
which, with the stomach trouble,
made me almost a wreck.
Everything that I did to obtain re-
lief tailed, until I made my last eff
fort. A friend recently suggested
To me that l try Peplac, and l did,
with most gratifying results. 1t has
brought a complete change in the
condition of my health. rheumatism
is gone. no more madden1ng pains,
and I have an appetite that demands
three full size meals a day. I can
now eat meat without being sick af-
terward. sleep we'll at night and feel
fine generally. Anyone who suffers
from rheumatism and stomach trou-
bic can imagine how glad l am that
I took Peplac.
This great constructive tonic is
sold and recommended by all leading
drug stores in Hendersonville. Buy
q bottle TODAY. It will do all that is
claimed for it.-Advertisement.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20
GIRL SHOWS PATRIOTISM.

A fine example of patriotism is
shown in the following little Incl
dent. Little Mary Vogel, aged z or
g., walked into the Red Cross rooms
and handed over SO cents for war
work, at the same time asking for a
receipt in a business like manner.
She stated that she had contributed
81 in all, which she had made by SELL
ing candy.
Some of the older girls, who are
always wishing that they were men,
so they could be soldiers, could be
very useful if they would only look
about themselves. Not only money
but lots of work is needed to carry
on the great work which the Red
Cross is doing. The call is urgent
and there is plenty Of work for all.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20

ming street and bounded on the north
by the U. G. Station lot, on the east
by the John Reiber lot, on the south
by Sixth Avenue and on the west by
Flemming Street.
This sale being made 20 satisfy the
debt secured by said mortgage, inter-
est and the costs of the sale.
G.. K. HALE, Mortgage.
LIST National Bank of Sumter, S.. G.
Assignee.
E. W. EWBANN, Attorney.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20
IF YOU WANT TO RENT OR

IF YOU WANT TO RENT OR
BUY A FURNISHED COTTAGE,
AZ MILES NORTH OF HENDER-
SONVILLE, ON ASHEVILLE
HIGHWAY, WHERE you HAVE
FINE SPRING WATER PIPED IN
FROM THE MOUNTAINS, SEE US.
WE ALSO HAVE SOME FINE
FARM LAND, BOTH CLEARED
AND TIMBERED. COME TO
MOUNTAIN HOME AND LOOK 1T
OVER. w. S.. BLACKBURN,
DEALER IN. SECOND HAND REAL
ESTATE.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

st. James Episcopal Sunday school
had an all day picnic at the South
Carolina club on Wednesday. Ma
chimes were furnished by different
members of the church to cary all
who attended. The lunch was pro-
vided by the teachers. This feature
of the occasion was a departure from
the usual custom.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20

Buy War Savings Stamps or give
your pledge.
Make a patriotic pledge and help
HE county over the top.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20
Greensboro Merchant Found
That Something Was Lacking

DURING TIE LAST TWO YEARS HIS DAILY LIFE WAS FAR
HOPELESS STRUGGLE. IT'S DIFFERENT NOW.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20
PHILATHEA OFFICERS ELECTED

At a meeting of the Philathea class
of the First Baptist Sunday school on
Sunday, June 9, the following Off
GERS were elected: Mrs. J. Foy Jus
tice, president; Miss Willie Morrow,
vice-president; Miss Nevada Thomp-
son, secretary; Miss Maybelle Gil
reath, assistant secretary; Mrs.
Frank Randall, treasurer; Mrs. Hes
terly Stepp, assistant treasurer; Miss
Gussie Dotson, reporter; Mrs. w. c..
Powell, teacher; Mrs. George W. JUS
tice, assistant teacher.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-06-20
OUR FLAG, OUR MEN.

The Stars and Stripes will futter
Ger boys, our men.
The Stripes they'll bear, but the
Stars,
They'll wear a glorious diadem.
Mrs. A. M. Trenholm.
Buy War Savings Stamps.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
Words of Appreciation

Dear Mrs Thomas: I have long been
a silent reader of the Household, but
never had the courage to write before,
there are so many gifted writer's that
far surpass me with the pen. / felt
like [ should write few lines this beau
tiful morning, and tell Mrs. Thomas
and Mrs. FELTON, how much L have en-
loved their cheering letters, and not
wait to say nice things after they will
not know it. We should not wait to
strew the flowers on the graves of
loved ones. If we appreciate them, try
to scatter some sunshine while they will
enjoy it. 1 often think what would the
Journal be without Mrs. Thomas and
Mrs. Felton'S letters. l take the paper
for their letters. 1 could get the news
in other papers, but I'd miss those nice
letters. l always read them with in
terest.
Come on, all you Householders, your
letters are all good. We can't all write
good letters, but let's do our best, and
that is all that is required of anyone.
We are rather dry here. Would GER
tainly be glad to have a good rain. Corn
is very good here, but the cotton crop
will be very short. Don't think there
will be more than half a crop made.
sympathiZe with the mothers that have
sons at the 'front.' but let me ask you
not to make the mistake of grieving
their hearts by saying I'm so sorry"
I've often seen thoughtless people bring
tears to their eyes by uttering such
words as I'm so sorry" and II don't
see how you can stand IT." We know
it is a sad feeling, but just remember
II ere are numbers that have sad homes,
and you are not bearing your burden
alone. This war must not cast a gloom
over America. Let us all remember that
behind the darkest cloud the sun is shin
ing. The Allies will be Victorious the
battle will be won, and it here will be
a time of rejoicing. l have one brother.
There are only two of US children. If
he goes across we will miss him at
home, but 1 know that we won't miss
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
To PrnmntIY Clear Out Rats

mice and bugs. Simply Note which foodstuff
they are after, and stir Rough on Rats into q
removed portion Oft. Having no odor or taste
they naturally eat &c. "Don't Die In The
House" "Alio1yg Dos the Work and Does It
Right" End them al tonight with q Sc or
soc box. As Drug and General Stores. Used
the word over. Used By o. s. Govt. Try Il.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
OWE DON'T WANT
z PEACE, WE WANT
TOLICK BOCHES''

LONDON, Oct. 1--we want a
chance to lick Germany to a finish"
1--WE don't want an armistice the min
ute we've got 'em running"
I'VE don't want to listen to them yell
ing enough! the minute they realize
walloping is due them"
These were the replies of many Amer
lean soldiers and sailors from all parts
OF the United States, when they wera
interviewed on the Strand, at the Amer
lean Y. M. 9. A. Eagle hut
ca r. Carlson and James Towny,
fresh from the Rheims battle field, de-
clared the allies ought not to quit be-
fore invading Germany and giving 1t a
taste of its own medicine.
Corporal w. H. Pottinger, of Oak
land, Calf, editor of a camp paper
at an aviation cantonment, said:
For the love of Mike, let's fight it
to a finish and put out the kaiser. We
can't trust the Germans. We ought to
dictate the peace terms"
It's a good thing, of course, to save
American lives, but I'd like to give Ger
many a good taste of her own medicine, 4"
declared J. ". Meister, of Detroit
L. z. Wolf, of Miami. Fla. a gunner
on the American warship Florida, said
the navy would be disappointed if it
failed to get crack at the German
fleet,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18

ing measure. First. constant Cleanli
ness is of the utmost Importance. he
move all trash and dust from the beans
themselves and place them only IN ,
thoroughly clean and relatively tigh
box or bin. The storage place shoulo
be situated so as 10 keep the beans a.
cool as possible.
In destroying weeyils which attact
grain, the accepted agent for Such pur'
poses is carbon bisulphide. rms ma
terial may be applied directly to intest'
ed grain. or better still poured through
4 gas pipe, the lower end of Whlc.
pipe should have perforationS in II neal
the lower end. The pipe should, oil
course, extend to the bottom OF tbs
grain. The gas from this liquid. belns
heavier than air, works down through
the mass of grain and effectively de
stroys the weevils. The treatment oil
stored grain when the temperature Is
below sixty degrees Fahrenheit is sci
bon bisulphide should be used for each
thousand cubic feet of storage space t.
be treated. The most desirable TEN.
perature is seventy degrees Fahrenhell
or above The gas from the fumes o.
carbon bisulphide is explosive, and II
must be handled so as not to expose
IL to a flame or spark Of any kind. The
treatment should be repeated from tins
to time as circumstances warrant You
should be able 10 obtain carbon bisul-
phide through any drug store. II
should not be stored in large quaint
ties in the house or in outbuildings
After the grain has been exposed tc
the air for soc hours, the undesirable
odor disappears, and the beans can be
eaten with impunity.
Grazing Either First or Second Crop
Sorghum
Fl. NJ. Smyrna, Ca, writes: I have
field in peas and sorghum which was plant
ed rather late in the season. The stand
part OF ii does not Justify in my Opin-
ion the cost of cutting, and l was thinking
Of letting il stand and let the COW Craze
IL in the winter. But understand that
sorghum is poisonous after the frost strikes
il, in which case the field will have TO pc
cut clean. Is this information correst?
Does this apply to eowpeas, tooG
The crop of forage on the upland
areas of your field must be very poor II
il does not justify you in cutting and
harvesting the same. Long forage, as
YOU know, will be rather scarce and high
in price this winter. We made large
crop of wheat and other cereal grains
but corn and fodder generally are rela-
lively scarce. Every effort should De
made, therefore, to save the last avail
able pound 10 feed for winter use. 1t is
possible, Of course, that your crop or
the areas indicated will not justify mar
Vesting, and in that event We would not
advise the wastage of labor and effort
but unless the situation is extremely
bad we would advise the gathering and
saving of this food.
In case you decide to harvest the
areas in question, we would break this
land as soon as the other part of the
crop is harvested and devote il to a
crop this winter. Rye, oats or wheat
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18

Keeping Rutabagas for Winter Use
J. N. w, COttOndalc. Fla, writes; 1
wguld like some advice as 10 the best way
20 keep rutabagas through the winter for
spring use. About what time should they
se gathered. Last year ! put them IN the
cellar with my sweet potatoes but they
did lot keep well
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
ASK FRANCE
NOT TO lombard
FRENCH TOWNS

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15.-The German
government has proposed to France that
in common with her allies, France un-
dertake to refrain from bombardlng the
large towns of northern France and en-
ter into an agreement with Germany
to permit, at any rate, a portion OF the
population of ValencfenneS to pass into
the French lines, says an official state
ment from Berlin.
The Berlin government, in making
this proposal, represented itself as un :
able to prevent the eastward flight or
the population of ValencienneS, owing
to their fears that the allies would
lombard the town. The proposal was
made through the Swiss government.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
Pershing Wants Rifles
''In Coming Months p

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-In response
to a message announcing the production
Of million rifles during the past year
General Pershing has sent the employees
of the Eddystone rifle plant of the Mid
vale Steel and Ordnance company Ed
dystone, Pa, the following cablegram:
THE American expeditionary force
send thanks to the employees of the Ed
dvstone rife plant for their message.
We thank you for what you have done.
for what you are now doing, but most Of
all for what you are going to do during
the coming months"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18

N. Z. B.. EnenborO. n. c.. writes: 1
would Ike TO know what 10 put In beans To
keep the bugs out
Weevils in beans can best be con-
frolled through the use OF the follow
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
Varieties of Cotton Suited to south
Georgia

J. ]. s., Eastman, Ca, writes: Will you
please tell me what kind of cotton seed will
be hest to plant in the boil weevil section
as the boil weevil has damaged my eroI
one-third
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18

JAMES WATTS SPLENDID HYMN
o God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home!
Under the shadow of thy throne
Still may we dwell secure.
Sufficient is thine arm alone
And our defense is sure.
Before the hills in order stood
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting thou art God
To endless years the same.
A thousand ages in thy sight
Are like an evening gone,
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
The busy tribes of flesh and blood
With all their cares and fears,
Are carried downward by the flood
And lost in following years.
Time like an ever-rolling stream
Bears all its sons away,
They f1oy, forgotten as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
o God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be thou our guide, while life shall last,
And our eternal home!
THIS YEARS COTTON CROP
The men who collect information and
is short cotton crop; that the crop
will not meet the demand in Europe
and America.
But the price during the last few
days has dropped steadily for some
unexplained reason. There was some ex-
element on price-hXing, but that has
waned. Why the staple should sud
denly decline in vlaue per pound is
guesser, perhaps, but it seems a trifle
unfair that south Georgia should re-
ceive as much as 35 cents pound and
north Georgia, crop coming less than
a month later, dragging along near the
figure of 32-if it is true that we have
an 1900, O0O-bale crop in the year 1918.
The decline may have been affected
by the fine picking weather. AS the
hurried it to market. Those who must
sell to meet their obligations were anx-
ious to get the work done and over
with. But the price has set their
there is a short crop, not up to de-
mand, We know the demand for cotton
products is growing greater all the
time-why should we, that raise il, sell
pletely in allegiance. The troops must
be clothed in Khaki, their bedding must
be made of cotton, ditto their tents
To give leather shoes to soldiers the
great majority of civilians are wearing
cloth shoes with leather soles, all
made of cotton. The use of cotton seed
oil adds immensely to the demand for
cotton. "Snowdrift and Cotton Bloom
compounds are a necessity in the army
kitchen and in everybody's kitchen. If
all the lint cotton was used for army
purposes people will grow cotton for
the essential oils, made from the seed
end employed as food supplies and
otherwise eat dry bread.
The hulls are also a necessit yfor
wintering cattle. Everything about a
cotton crop means instant use and con-
slant use as well and a great neces-
sity.
can't see why the price dropned SIS
a bale inside a weeks time if there
was fair dealing with the producer
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18

did not keep 50 wen.
II has been my policy to grow ruta-
bagas in my home garden Tor many
years. NY plan has been 10 plant them
about the last week in July up 10 the
18th Of August. depending on favor
able season in the soil. l planted TINS
year about the first of August My ruta-
bagas are now very fine. the tops having
leaves on them from foot to 10 inches
long, while the roots are or consider
able size and growing very rapidly. L
have spaced these rutabagas so they
are Growing i'm rows about is inches
apart and each plant stands about a FOOT
apart in the drill. 1 keep them well cut
1ivated and fertilize them LITERALLY with
a mixture of equal parts or acid phos,
phate and cottonseed meal A second
application may be given them now In
the course OF a few DAYS.
Ii has never been my policy to take
xutabagas out Of the soil. In this sec
ton of the south they WIN keep ad-
snirably in the open Even the severe
freezes OF last winter failed TO inJure
or kill them. Along about the first OF
December. when we are having plenty
OF frosts, we begin to use these rut-
bagas for table use We gather them
each day or as often as may be desir-
able fresh from the garden and prepare
them as all good cooks know how 70 do.
This is by far the simplest, easiest and
cheapest way of handling rutabagas
grown IN the home garden for human
consumption or raised on a more extern
sive scale for the nutrition of live
stock We would never think of gath
rering and storing this crop in cellar,
and IL would be much less necessary to
do this In Florida than in Georgia The
rutabag1 Is very hardy, as you doubt
less know. 1t Is essentially a north
country crop. It is extensively grow in
Scotland. where IL constitutes a consid-
cradle part Of the food ration Of sheep
during the fall and winter season. The
tUrnips are sufficiently hardy to stand
ont all winter in that climate and the
sheep craze on them as the eXigencies
o. the situation make IL desirable.
Dec sEoyfnz Weev51s which Attack
n. E. B.. EuenbOrO. n. c.. writes:
would Ike 70 know what 20 put in beans 70
keep the bugs out
weevils in beans can best be con-
frolled through the use OF the follow
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
Influenza Doubles Death
Rate in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Md, Oct. 16.-Twc
hundred and forty-two deaths-nearly
double the highest preceding daily
number-were today reported by the
city health department for the last "a
hours The number includes influenza
and it's complications and pneumonia
cases. Thirteen hundred and ninety
two cases were reported, doubling yes
terday's figures.
Conditions at the military posts in
the vicinity of Baltimore, including
Camp Meade, were reported as excel
lent
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
Daniels to Ask Money
For More Destroyers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Secretarv
Daniels announced late today that he
would soon ask congress for appropr1a-
lions to meet a greatly enlarged naval
program He indicated most Of the
money would be for destroyers.
The manufacturer profits show no de-
cline. The price of cooking oils MADE
from seed show advance
What's the matter with the declining
prices?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
AGRICULTURAL
.A!::EDUCAT1oNl
1883 SUCCESSOR tARMWe-
RSsED ANUUEUlM~S OvLE
}. SUCCESSOR FARMING

ensouy furnish any nforma;o
N president
ural "a.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-10-18
GIVING, NOT GETTING

Noble deeds are held in honor,
But the wide world needs
Hearts of patience to unravel this
The worth of common deeds
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-17

day that he had designated for early
convoy home number OF additional
units, including the 27th engineers
and the 346th field artillery, in all
about $500 officers and men,
Other units named are 153rd, 4S2nd,
491st. eth and 1102nd aero squadrong;
second trench mortar battalion; 10th
company of the fourth motor mechan--
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-17
Tourist Coach
Burns, l3KiIIed
(By Associated Press )

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 17.--Adyices
received here today tell OF the de-
struction by fire Of tourist coach on
a Canadian Pacific train which left
here at s:10 p. m. for Toronto, and
say that 13 passengers aboard the
coach are missing. The fire, II was
indicated, started in berth occupied
by family parity and quickly spread
to the rest OF the coach. Other cars
on the train escaped damage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-17
strong 50 days. 50 days and 8 months.

New York. Dec. 17---Liberty bonds
31Sg $500; first conv. Is 1890; second
IS 93.0s; first conv. AIS. 97.42; second
fourth 4As 1884.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-17

Sheet music at 10 cents per copy.
Fargo Music Co. SIC LIST Ave. N.---Adv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-12-17

les regiment and British replacement
draft No. air service.
Maui from Brest, with 81 officers and
2,16l men, two days late on account
of heavy weather, arrived here today.
The Delta independent., 1918-04-19
PHYSICIANS ARE SCARCE.

Doctors are becoming more scarce
all the time. In the United tates
$4,000 have received commissions and
about 5000 have been called. Th's
leaves a remarkable shortage. There
are but seven physicians in Delta
county, which is a very small percen
tage of the county's population.
AS a matter of conservation, it
up to the good people of this county
as well as all counties, to reduce their
calls as much as possible. While +
is true that many cases require thu
services of a doctor. there are many
ailments which simple home remedioe
will quickly eradicate. thereby con
serving the strength of the physician
as well as saving an item of expense