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The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
PULLS THE PRIZES

Mr.. J. T. Noteworthy, who is max
ing Lumberton his headquarters dur
ing the summer, for the sale of the
New International Encyclopedia and
the New Standard Dictionary and
other publications most useful for the
home library, is in receipt of the fol-
lowing letters from Mr. R. R. Ross,
general manager of Dodd, Mead &
Co., Inc, New York:
Enclosed herewith please find check for
$1,000 as an indication of your having won
the first prize for securing the largest num-
Der of orders during July.
Congratuating you this, are,
Yours very truly,
DODD, MEAD & CO., Inc.
Our records show you collected the largest
amount of money with your orders durin.:
July and enclose herewith check for $50 90
in recognition of your having the first
prize. We congratulate you. Mr.. Noteworthy.
on securing the two first prizes for last
month.
DODD MEAD & CO. Inc
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
my FOUR YEARS
:: .-. IN GERMANY

If you would know why America is
fighting "over there" if you would
be better American, don't fail to
see my Four Years In Germany,
which will be presented in motion pic
lures at the Pastime theatre Friday
and Saturday of this week. The pic
ture shows what Ambassador Jas. w.
Gerard saw during the four years he
represented the United States in Ger
many. It is picture all true Amer
leans should see, they will better un-
derstand what the millions of young
men are going to France to fight for,
and after witnessing this mammoth
ten-reel production you will wish you
had thousand boys to send against
the baby killers and murderers of in
nocent mothers. People who have seen
both pictures pronounce "My Four
Years in Germany a much better pic
ture than ''The Kaiser, the Beast of
Berlin" The picture will be shown in
Lumberton two days, giving every
body a chance to see it. Prices will
be Is cents for children under IL; all
over IL will be so cents, including war
S~s@>' ..t-. .
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
FOR RELIEF OF JEWS.

You probably cannot recall more
than one other time when an appeal
has been made for the relief of suf-
fering Jews. That very fact is sufi-
cient proof that the need is urgent that
prompts the appeals being made for
contributions for the relief Of suffer-
ing Jews in the war zone in Europe
Jews everywhere have been most lib
eral in giving to relieve the sufFerings
of others while taking care them
selves, without appealing for outside
aid, of distress among their own peo-
pie.
Today is Jewish Relief Day, set
apart by the Governor of North Caro-
lima as the first. of three-days' cam
paign for funds to relieve three mil
lion Jews who are on the verge of
starvation. This is the first time in
the history of the United States that
the Governor of any State has issued
a proclamation setting aside day fo-
the relief of Jewish war sufferers.
Millions of Jews are starving in the
war zones. By giving something frorl
your abundance you can help save
women and children and helpless men
from an awful fate. Let's make the
response as liberal as we can.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
AWAY WITH THE WORTHLESS
DOG

Eight States-Pensylvania, New
York, Virginia, West Virginia, Mary
land, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and
New Hampshire-have passed State
wide dog-control laws since war was
declared. This has been the result of
vital war necessity such as exists in
North Carolina, which has 250,0O0
dogs, at least half of which are worth
less and which consume as much food
as 10000 people in addition to what
they waste and destroy, which amounts
to half as much more.
Did You know that, and would you
have believed it, just off-hand? Away
with the worthless dog! He is ruin
ing us. The North Carolina sheep and
dog control committee gives out the
facts mentioned above. Hear that
same committee further:
"Last year 300 patients, most Of
whom were small boys and girls, were
given the Pasteur treatment at the
State Laboratory of Hygiene in Raj
eigh. The sheep industry has decl;n-
ed 80 per cent in the East and South
since 1900. The decline in North Car
olina has been from 100000 to 100000
in the same time. We need today
more meat and more wool than ever
before, yet the sheep industry is G n
sistently declining chiefly because Of
worthless roaming dogs. ~,
when war was declared the :1ov-
ernment asked for an increase of Is
FER cert in the pork products of the
United States. Scientific investiga-
tion has shown that II per cent Of the
hog cholera. the greatest menace to
lhe swine industry, is due to roaming
dogs, and North Carolina lost $780,
900 on this account last year. It is
also estimated that the poultry in
dustry of the Suite can be doubled
when dogs and few Of the other OBJ
stacles are placed under control. Tur-
key-raising has become practically ex-
tinct. in many sections because Of un-
controlled dogs. Many pay tribute to
the dog but is the human element,
sheep, swine, and poultry raising and
food conservation not more import
anti" 49,. .>--.'~
+ We should say 50. It is a wonder
the worthless roaming dog has a
friend in the land. The facts stated
above are enough to damn him for
all time. And the committee says it
has more information Of. the same
damning character. If something. is
not done to control his dogship he will
own the whole country by and by and
it will be too late. If the next Legis-
lature does not pass proper laws to
rid us Of this evil, we're lost.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
COUNTY ON IT'S METAL.

The final War-Savings drive will
be held in Robson August rs, 20 and
30. During that period it is expected
that the people of the county will
pledge themselves to purchase the
Part of the county's allotment that
! ow remains unpledged. The county S
total allotment is $1,OOO,OOG; the
pledged so far as is SAT- ,315,
leaving $685. ,695 still to be pledged.
Nobody is satisfied with the record
the county made in the first drive. On
the dates mentioned above opportunity
will be given TO redeem that recorl
Robson has made a splendid rec
ord in every one of the Liberty LOAF
campaigns and in drives for the Rec
Cross. It cannot afford to be slack
er county in War Savings. But tn,
only way to avoid being placed in tina
undesirable class is for every man
woman and child in the county to d,
his or her possible in the matter O
purchasing War Savings stamps
Some who have already pledged t.
purchase certain amount will hav
to raise their pledges; and those VIII
have not pledged anything or bough
any stamps will have to take course
with themselves and resolve to d
their level best. Robson cannot af
ford to be Stacker county.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19

II you understand the mysteries of
mathematics so that to you the move
ments of the heavenly bodies are as an
open book, and if you know all sb. It
pachydermata and psychogenesis, .hen
maybe You understand the situation
IN Russia. Anyway, whether one un-
derstands it or not, there seems to be
the promise, out of confusion worse
confounded, Of something not ait.
gether comforting to The German war
lords.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
A GOOD START, ANYWAY.

Albeit one cannot help but let out
a veil and feel surge of JOY in ones
soul every time news comes Of VIC
tory and gains by the Allies, still ons
must remember that the war is not
won yet. "Look upon the map. Note
where we stand. Beware lest hope of
early victory mislead US. 1t will take.
millions of our men and billions Of our
money. Prepare for the greatest OF
all campaigns, the fourth Liberty
Loan campaign, which will begin Sep
tember 28."
So we are admonished by the Lib
erty Loan organization. And fer
fact a look at the map has a SOLDERING
effect. It makes one realize the huge
ness of the task still before the Unit
ed States. Not discouraging effect,
but SOLDERING, and stiffening- Of the
determination to win. If the wsr
should e nd now it would mean that
the Teutonic allies had won the war.
In addition to territory they occupied
before the war, Germany and Austria
Hungary have seized Turkey and Bull
garia and Serbia and Roumania, near
ly all of Belgium, part Of northern
France, and large territory in Russia.
Beyond the territory occupied in Rus
sia there is vast territory torn by
civil strife and the rivalry of numer-
GUS factions, territory in Which any
thing may happen: :: 3 = 3 = 5..,*
But there had to be beginning OF
the breaking of Germany's. power, and
that beginning has been made We
may rejoice at that. In three weeks
the Allies have won from the Ger
mans what it took them four months
to gain at cost Of 100000 10 1,oC0,-
900 men, and German secret orders
captured have revealed the fact that
German ms npower has weakened (
the point where they dare not be SC
reckless in sacrificing the lives Of
their soldiers as they have beer, ane
have c,rfirInei allied claims of 81
peri1rity n the air.
Germany is not yet weak or ;
beaten feo, but, though she may ye
gain local successes, there is ever.
reason to believe that her fight from
this time forth will be against dwind
ling hope and to gain time to win b
"peace offensives" what she can neve
win by force of arms.
1t is long hard fight yet that wi
not be won until Germany's militar
power is absolutely crushed. Ho'
soon that. will be no one knows, bJ
the war will not end until then, 2n
there's no use wasting time thinEin
about peace until Germany is brougl
to the point Of being willing TO az
cept whatever peace terms the Allif
see fit to impose
1t may be long way to the cn
but. praise be, GOOD start has bee
made.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
Kind of Cooperation and
Brand of Americanism That

Is Appreciated.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 15, 1918.
Lumberton Cotton Mills,
Lumberton, N. C. =.
Gentlemen:
We are much gratified at recent
report from NJ. w. Nash, Food Ad-
ministration Inspector for your dis
trict, which contains the following
statement:
''In the store Of the Lumberton
Cotton Mills I found the best oIer-
ated store, most moderate prices
of any mercantile establishment l
have inspected. Mr.. E. L. Hamil-
ton has been very active in coop
Grating with the County Food Ad-
ministretor." -
We are writing this letter SIM
ply to let you know that we appre-
ciate this kind of cooperation and
your brand Of Americanism.
Very truly yours
HENRY A. PAGE,
Federal Food Administrator.
BY John Paul Lucas,
Executive Secretary.
[P. S.-If you care to use this in
kyour local paper, we have no objec-
'stion. ..-
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
500 Reward, 500

Ihe readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at 1e,st
one dreaded disease that science has
Deen able to cure in all it's stages. and
mat is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
requires .constitutionaI troa tSIn.
mars M Catarrh Cure. is taken Internally
anu acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
surfaces of the System thereby de-
s;oylng the foundation of the disease.
Elvfng the patient strength hv h,,;ld;no ].
up the constitution and assisting ma.
te .ure IN doing its work. The pronrie-
nngon ,ors nave 50, much faith in the Curative
they offer One HGaGD1i DnI1a~ %, .nae ala1s
re Sse e.st,t mat IT fails to cure. SenG lor list
okso kseseSc; F.. J. CHENET & CO.. Toledo
~sS' Soid BY all Druggiets. 76c ~S'
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19

Every now and then some dotting
ts-c) papa or mama arises to i-npart
tremendous kick at the members of
the local board whose duty it may
have been to send their cherished
cigarette smoking and burning gaso-
line soa off to the training camp
where they will make a man Of him
and bring out all that is good in his
otherwise worthless soul.-Whiteville
News-Reporter.
Burning gasoline son" is good. Just
see what the auto has done for us
God help the while"
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19

Crooked dealers who sold sugar ir
1,000-pound lots to blockaders whose
large still was captured in Guilford
county the other day are the kind of
scoundrels who stand high in the Kai-
ser's books. They and all other war
profiteers are traitors and deserve to
face a firing squad. Away with such
cattle.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19

All wheatless days and meals have
been abolished but the little reminder
that crept into the last issue of The
Robesonian and upon another page in
this issue, meant for use in a time
now happily passed, can do no harm.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-19
Military Training and War Cours

State college at Raleigh has sent
this Office very interesting 16-page
pamphlet about its Military Training
and War Courses" Well illustrated
and carefully prepared, it gives very
favorable impression Of the activities
Of that strong and useful technical COL
lege and its efforts toward winning
the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15

signed to meet Misc Carlisle's descrip-
ton OF what she preferred.
Miss Carlisle. who Is inclined to be
rather athletic in taste and muscularly
ouflt. has the figure that requires soft
lines. She Is. in fact, a bit masculine.
and therefore should wear the style of
dress that tends to effeminate. Where
fore, the old-blue organdie which
Madame displayed seemed to be quite
appropriate.
Fashioned In almost colonial style. the
dress Is very simple In design and not
at all deliberately trimmed.
The blouse, which is made Of the blue
material. shows q dainty vestee OF white
organdie, and revers Of Its own material.
The flowing kimono sleeve ends softly
at the wrist in pretty flare.
Three large hemstitched tucks In two
eroupS are the only trimming adjoining
the skirt. As La shown in the accom-
panying illustration. the skirt Ii made
very full. A large girdle Of . darker
shade Of blue. encireles the waistline
and falls In a knotted sash at the side.
Miss Carlisle was delighted with the
frock When Madame asked her IL 1t
was plain and simple enough. she an
swered:
perfectly And think shall have
to exemplify my theories of simplicity
and thrift by wearing this style Of dress
At all the economy functions have
promised to attend"
Madame agreed with Miss Carlisle.
smiling as she said:
Indeed. 1t is important to. dress In
keeping with the principles you advo-
cate-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
Diary Of a Fashion Model
Soluing the Problem of a Simple Lawn Party Dress.

TADAME was astonished- Miss
MI Carlisle. who usually demands the
= ultra" in the seasons fashion
able apparel. was actually asking for
simple organdie dress.
You see," Miss Carlisle explained. in
answer to Madame's inquiring glance.
I've been going in for all sort of war
time economies right along. And now
I've been delegated to give a short ora
ton on Simplicity and Thrift at Mrs.
warwick's lawn party for the benefit of
our wounded soldiers who've returned
from the front, SO I want to carry out
the idea Of simplicity in the gown I
wear"
Miss Carlisle has been doing q great
deal of social welfare work. but al
though she was never overdressed.>even
the suits she wore on her excursions to
the slums were distinctive in style and
material. Hence, Madame was indeed
surprised when Miss Carlisle insisted
that she wanted something very plain
and simpIe-nothins exceptional.
Madame prides herself on the novelty
of design her garments always display,
and she very tactfully mentioned this
fact to Miss Carlisle, /.
"Of course" responded Miss Carlisle,
IT shan't object to simple novelty 10
long as the dress isn't too extravagant
looking"
Whereupon Madame had a model
brought out that seemed especially de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15

reply accurate in every particular for
Lillians critical ears.
The old lady sent Katie for me"
William said at last. Katie come out
to me in an awful hurry. and said the
old lady wanted me to get. up to her
room and down again before that other
old dew please excuse me Missis-"
William gasped.
Before her cousin came back. Is that
it?' Lillian asked encouragingly.
eff Agatha"
Yes. ma am; yes. ma'am. before her
cousin came back" William beamed
with reinsurance. Seems she didn't
want 'tother one to know about the
mail. Katie had been gettin' 1t every
day and takin' it straight to the old
lady, and I guess 't'other one was
pretty mad about it.
so I hurries up as fast as can. an
the old lady she roots around under the
sheet and brings up this package.
Don't you let nobody see any Of this
till you get up to Mis- Gramie.' she says
solemn like. 'Of course she says. IL
Mis- Underwood is there she can have
it, but nobody else. An IL Agatha asks
you anything about 1t tell her you don't
know nothin'-see?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
ODD FACTS

Prisoners in the state penitentiary at
Deer Lodge fIont have agreed to make
socks and sweaters for the soldiers II
the Red Cross will provide materials.
The Msnchurian BARRIERS are likely
soon to blossom forth as full-fedged
.'tonsorial artists" Consular reports
say they are replacing their antiquated
and time-honored Chinese equipment
with modern American barber supplies.
The waters Of the Dead sea, in Pales-
tine, are eight or nine times more salty
than the ocean. Its surface. 1872 feet
below the level of the Mediterranean, is
lower than that of any other known
body Of water.
Poisonous snakes. it is claimed. have
acknowledged heads about four times
larger at the tawbone than at the neck.
They also have blunt tails. Non-poison-
Gus snakes have sharp heads, which are
nearly the same size as the neck, and
sharp tails. All snakes, however, are
poisonous during the shedding" period
Of seven days. They go blind two days
before shedding"
Among many things the United States
has learned to do for itself is the raising
of seeds. bulbs and plants formerly I'M
ported from Europe.s When 1t became
difficult to procure azaleas from Bel
GUM and tulips. hyacinths. narcissi, etc,
from Holland. Americans began to ex-
pertinent with cultivating these bulbs
and plants in their own country. And
they've succeeded. They'll be able to
restock the barren flower gardens of
Europe later on. The Pacific coast has
proved the most advantageous region
for this new industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15

your entire heel, your shoes at once
snow by their turned out expression
now they suffer from the unbalanced
~, uiuen- NOT only do you stand clumsi-,
~. out your shoes are often harmed be-
yond repair. Your feet, moreover, are
cast to one side. and nature, in order TO
doapt itself to an additional task, makes
hard calious or works a blister upon
your heel as = warning for you to mend
your ways. - "
Caring for Feet.
If your feet suffer from wearines. or
preparation battle them as often a. you
nave time. The warm water will re-
!rcsh the feet after a good cleansing of
tho pores
II you are preparing to 70 to a dance,
SPn an easy. iounging garment And put
; youl Iset into . gallon Of warm water
INTO which you have put an ounce of
borax. You will find this STRENGTHENING
for tired or tender feet.
II you wish to reduce swollen feet to
MT your evening shoes. a handful of
SAT- IN your bathing water will be use
i ,u Inis VIII also ease your tired. ach-
ing Feet. Half lemon squeesed into
water will also do much to make your
tired feet feel easier.
Try to rest your feet on a level with
your body as often as you can. Put
your feet on q chair or a .desk so as to
prevent a rapid rush OF the scarlet fluid
INTO your lower limbs. and get rid Of
that tired. aching feeling. II you hold
your feet high the blood stream is moro
evenly distributed into all parts OF your
body.
Although foot rests. baths and vari-
Gus other devices will d. very much to
help your feet to become strong and
well. there is nothing as rood AZ =
broad. sensible heeled shoe to euro
your feet Of eorns. bunions or inflamed
joints. and nothing quite as good to give
well balanced. graceful posture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15

your shoes have already begun to WORK
mischief They are evidently too tignt.
and the best thing you can do Tor your
corns Is to have your shoes stretched.
II you continue to wear the same SHOES
unaltered they will keep on presslns
until in the centre of the iitue reu.
round spot you will feel a prick, q Httie
something hard and annoying. Al TINS
time your corn is beginning to harden
and cause you trouble.
II you felt that the last pair OF shoes
you bought were TOO tight DO not re
peat the process by the purchase Of
new pair the size of which Is exaetiS
the same.
Get your shoes large enough ana
shaped to ut the normal foot. no. INC
re-shaped. compressed foot. wear neels
Of a sensible height. and when they
begin to wear down have them mehoeu
before they are too low ana not only
spoil the shape of the shoe but az tho
same time work a callous on your neei'
Some Heel Pointers.
A worn-down heel makes most I'M
slightly appearance. A sole that needs
mending very badly does not LOOK a.
clumsy as a Iop-sided heel. When you
recall that the heels determine your
posture to the very largest extent you
can at once see that your weight IL
thrown to one side when your heels are
unevenly worn and you walk on part
instead Of the entire heel.
When one part Of your heel oeafs
most Of your bodily weight. instead Oh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
"DOING MY BIT:
Practical Suggestions Individual Ways to Help Win the War

for three minutes in about a quart OF
boiling water to which pinch of soda
has been added. Let the peppers cool
before filling, then fill and garnish as
for tomatoes, and bake.
Preparing Rice Flour Pastry
Sift and thoroughly mix together one
cupful of-rice flour. a third of tea
spoonful of salt and two teaspoonfuls of
baking powder. Cut into this one-third
of a cupful Of fat and add sufficient
water to make soft dough- This pas
try isn't quite as tender as wheat pas
try. but it has fine flavor and is of a
crisp. faky texture. Try it first with a
one-crust fruit pie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
Using Wheat Substitutes Wisely
ADVICE TO GIRLS
BY ANNIE LAURIE q

1t Is better not to take them riding at
night unless you're accompanied by an
older person. preferably a woman rela-
tive of one Of the girls. but at least
friend.
There isn't the slightest reason in the
world why the girls should not accept
attention from other boys unless they
are engaged. and although you do not
state your ages, take 1t that you all
are too young to become engaged.
Annie Laurie 4oii1 tcelcon1e letters of
inquiry on subjects of feminine Interest
from young t0onen readers of this paper,
and ioilI reply to then. in these columns
Letters to Miss Laurie should be od-
dressed to her. core this Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
Saving by a Marketing Plan

The wastefulness of haphazard mar
keting-the sort that runs up costs BY
sending out just before meal Tor q
little of this and a bit of that's evident
to almost every housekeeper. But there
still are all too many homemakers who
pursue the method of planning tnel
meals but a day or SO ahead. -
The most economical method OF rum
ming the table is to plan your menus at
least one full week ahead, and to 90
your marketing upon this basis. MOI
only do you save telephone costs oy TINS
"wholesale' personal marketing, tne
work of delivery men and time Tor your
maid or yourself, but you are napieo 10
save money by more careful planning,
and also can offer better balanced ana
more varied meals.
Keen a record of the cost OF your
nresent method of housekeeping ana
then a record for an equal period OF
planning and purchasing by the method
suggested. You will discover that you're
saving money as well as conserving the
time and labor OF marketmen and those
connected all along the line with the
nroduction and delivery Of the foods you
purchase.
Using Wheat Substitutes Wisely
In nearly every recipe for cake. pastry
and breads you can use in place Of half
tho wheat flour required cornmeal.
rice flour or potato -four with results
that are just as good as when all wheat
nour Is used. The only thing to remem-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-15
A Wonderful Change

And the
rorate and he lost position
found another and the family
plain little a
and the
The other twenty
She
school, position
income has comfortable living and number of
old shoes and after
slipped by side
happy smiled since