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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
EPIDEMIC
WILL BE MILDER

first and slightest In point OF mortal
ity occurring in June and July, the
second and most severe In November,
the third in February and March.
Data, which need not be cited here IN
detail indicate that the course OF the
epidemic In western Europe generally
was similar. In the United States the
epidemic developed more largely III
Il single wave during September, Oc-
toher and November,
The prevalence of serious epideln-
ic Of influenza was first recognized III
and around Boston In September OF
1913. Within about two weeks II was
general In the Atlantic senhonrd, de-
veloping n little later among cities flir-
ther west. Rural districts were llSll'
ally attacked somewhat later llinn
large interests In the same sections
In the cities east Of the line of the
Appnlachlnns the excess mortality
from pneumonia and influenza during
the weeks ended September ", l9lS,
TO March !, 1919 was approximately
80 per I 900. in cities between the
Rocky mountains and the Appnachi.
ans 431. and in those Of the l'nclilc
Const $50 per 1000
Concerning the important question
OF immunity conferred by an attack
of influenza, the evidence Is not CON
elusive. but there is reason to believe
that an attack during the earlier
stages of the epidemic confcrs Il con-
siderable, nut not absolute immunity
in the later outbreaks.
Transmitted by Contact.
In general the pandcmic Of influenza
was largely similar to that of lSS99O
In Its development, first mild FORM
later on severe worldwide epidemic,
in the rapldty Of It's spread and Its
high case incidence. 1t has however
been notably different In much high
or mortality, especially among young
adults. Such evidence as has been
gathered confirms the conclusion pre-
ylously reached that II Is transmitted
directly and Indirectly by contact 1t
appears, probable. however, that the
infection was already widely dlssem-
mated in this country sometime he
fore serious epidemic was recog'
nlzed.
Despite the fact that there Is still
some uncertainty rs 10 the nature OF
the micro organism causing pnndem
lc Influenza, one thing Is certain, that
the disease Is communicable from per
son to person. Moreover Judging
from experience In other Diseases u
is probable that the germ, whatever
It's nature, Is carried about not onl!
by those who are Ill with Influenza
: but by persons who may be entirel!
| well. Everything which Increases per
sonnl contact. therefore. should be re
: garded rs factor in spreading inlll
! enza.
Much was heard last winter of tn
use of face masks Though the use q
, sultnhly constructed masks VIII reduc
, the interchange Of respiratory germ
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
stllI.Hunter Mcclendon.

Kinston Rev Baxter + MeLeh-
don noted evangelist, brought good
luck to a posse of Federal and county
officers which set out from this city
TO raid moonshine stills. McLendon'
with his broad.brimmed hat, bulky
black mustache and unfailing curiosp
tv got himself deputized. The sher
IN exhibited a handsome copper eth
a FURNISHED, shiny affair, and acces
sories as the fruits of McLendon's
drive "into the devils own territory
The still, a 1OO-gallon plant, was
made by artists in their line,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
MUSIC COURSES
FOR AMERICANS

The school will be conducted for
the benefit Of students Of both sexes
who have been studying at American
Conservatives In winter and who de-
sire 10 perfect their studies In France
during summer months. The profess
s0rS will be those of the staff Of the
National Conservatory Of Music IN
Paris. and students viii be able
through competition, to get high
French awards equivalent to those
given at the Paris conservatory.
The courses will last three months
July, August and September-nnd
will include musical composition, har-
mony. orchestra leading, counterpoint
and fugue, organ, piano, violin, violin
cello, voice and harp. Students in
those courses may also enter COMPETE
ton for the Paris grand prize for
musical composition.
Competition Every Year.
The competition for this grand
prize will be held every year and only
those pupils who have followed the
course in musical composition and
have passed rigid tests Will be eligible.
/ The trials will last six days.
The rules of the Paris conserya-
tory. which are most severe, will he
vigorously enforced The definite nd.
mission to The competition will be
given October ., and the selection Of
competitors will begin on October =.
During that time the contestants Will
not be allowed TO see or communicate
with any one. They viii be rigorous.
" isolated and their correspondence
will be- opened.
The work demanded will he one Of
the following An allegro for SYM
phony. n symphonic poem, a cantat1
for three voices and orchestra, So
nata FOR violin and piano OF for violin
cello and piano The hearing Of III,
compositions will he held IN the con
cert hall Of the Paris conservatory
In December, At the end Of the herr
Inc. which will he open 10 the pub
He. the awards Will be made.
Tuition for the summer school Wi
he SGI month, The school will b.
able 10 furnish room and board 70
200 students at from $40 to so {
, month. An additional 100 student
can he accommodated on condition
that they find their own living ar
rangements. A course In musical his
, tory will be obligatory. but all othe
courses may be followed according I
choice.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
whl.L.u Sale Blamed.

Asheville.-The alleged shooting OF
Lee Buckner by Monroe Hensley IN
Weaverville is now being attributed
according to reports, to quarrel
over the proceeds from the sale OF "a
gallons OF whiskey which the two men
are said to have procured in Yancey
county.
II is rumored that Hensley did most
Of the selling and that Buckner went
10 his home for a settlement II is
supposed that during a controversy
arising over the division OF the profits
Buckner was shot
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Out West one dark, cold December
evening lost my way to camp after
hunting in large forest. As there
was no farmhouse. or other shelter
within many miles, decided to pass
the night In the open.
After looking around for a while
selected what thought to be ravlne
running through the underbruSh OF
the woods and started 10 gather wool
for fire, which put around me to
keep warm on all sides and to keep
the coyotes off. As heavy snow was on
the ground deemed II snug place,
and soon fell asleep.
Early the next morning ! awoke to
hear strange, bubbllng sound and
10 find myself, to my great aston
ishment, lmbedded deeply In the Ice
covering small Justify flowing creek.
Chicago Tribune.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Girls! A mass of long,
thick, gleamy treSses

Let "Danderine' save your hair and
double Its beauty. You can have lots
of long, thick, strong, lustrous hair.
Don't let 1t stay lifeless, thin. scraggly
or fading. Bring back Its color, vigor
and vitality.
Get 35.cent bottle Of delightful
"Danderlne" Mt any drug or toilet coun'
ter to freshen your scalp; check dan
drufr and falling hair, Your hair needs
this stimulating tonic; then Its life
color. brightness and abundance will
return--Hurry ADV.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

"Poor" Widow Finds $4,000.

On the death of her husband Jere-
mlah O'Grady, at Chico, Cal, rev
weeks ago Mrs. O'Grady went to work
in n local hotel to support herself ana
her minor child In the belief she was
very poor. Now she finds her husband
left property ut Richmond Contra
Costa county, valued at $4,000 Hap
penlng to look through lot of letters
and papers which her husband iet''
Mrs. O'Grady found something about
land In Contra Costa county. she took
the paper to Attorney Harry pavids'
who made an investigation, learning
the husband owned property IN hich-
mond.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
His Way.

"A father should be firm but kind
and" began the presiding elder
"That's my motter parsoh IN
dorsed Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge
"After I've knocked one of my children
down in order to protect myself or to
get something done, as the case may
he | most generly give him chaw
of terbacker, or something hathaway
TO sorter saturate his feelings nan
sas City Star.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Shot While Auto Riding.

Immberton Mrs. George Single
tarv her three year old child. and
Charlie Edwards are in the hospital
seriously injured as the result Of gun
shot wounds received while riding in
an automobile on the public road four
miles east of Lumberton.
Mrs. Singletary was struck by Two
bullets, the child by one and Edwards
by three
II is alleged that Mrs. singletary s
husband, who was riding on the rear
seat with the wounded three, fred the
shots ia a fit OF jealousy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Hen Farm" on a London Root

and most prosperous poultry farms In
the city,
It comprises 36 hens, housed In three
spacious coops, but during the great
err part of the day the hens are allowed
to roam about the roof at WILL
Although the coping is not more
than IS inches high, the hens never at
tempt to reach the ground, contentlng
themselves with mounting the top and
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Asheville.-As the result OF seri-
GUS explosion OF several pieces OF dy'
Mantle on the grounds OF the Blue
Ridge Lime company's plant at
Fletcher the six month old baby OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Gillian died at
the Mission hospital and Mrs Gillian
"a now at the same hospital in most
serious condition small hope for her
recovery being entertained.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
SKIN ERUPTIONS ON THE FACE

are unslghtly and mar the appearance
of many woman whose face would
be otherwise attractive. There Is no
need for this, Just get box Of Tet-
terine and use 1t regularly and you will
be surprised how quickly plmples,
blotches. Itchy patches, etc., disappear
and how soft and clear the skin be-
comes. Nothing better for eczema and
other skin troubles than Tetterine.
Sold by druggists or mailed for soc. by
Sbuptrine Co., Savannah, Ga.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Above are the important facts de-
veloped by the United States health
service after Il careful survey and in
vcstIgatlon Of the influenza pandemic
of 10ls-1ol0, carried on in every state
and important city, and even In for
eign countries.
No one Of the many experts OF the
service would make more positive
forecast of the all-important question,
VIII there be Il recurrence? All agreed,
however that n recurrence was not
unlikely, and in the face Of the known
facts, that II would be wise to he pre-
pared, more with n view of being on
the safe side than actually antlcipat-
ing danger.
The following excerpts from the
government report nre published for
the benefit Of the public and health
officers In the hope TINT this Will serve
to set ut rest the daily publication In
the newspapers of statements, which
on one hand are calculated to hull the
public Into a sense OF false security
and on the other TO unduly cause
alarm.
Contrary to the opinion expressed
\ frequently during the early weeks OF
last years pandemlc by number OF
observers. the studies Of the United
+ States public health service Indicate
4 that the epidemic was not n fresh I'M
portatlon from abroad. Careful study
of the mortality statistics of the Uni
ted States shows that there were
number of extensive though mild fore
runners Of the pandemic during tbs
previous three or four years. The ep
ldemic was generally Of mild type
and has since been almost forgotten
II occasloned, however, noticeable
increase In the recorded death rat,
from pneumonia.
Rise In Mortality.
In the spring of 1918 there was an
other sharp rise In the mortality rat,
from pneumonia In the larger elite
OF the Atlantic seaboard these lncreas
es occurred during january, Februar,
and March. In the rest of the coun
try, especially the central and west
ern states, the increases occurred Il
April, n month during which pneumon
In mortality Is generally on the decline
This increase was sufficient to ind
cate strong departure from the MOI
NAL. The increased mortality rate eS
tended into May and In some area
longer.
This occurrence has, II Is believed
n definite significance In relation I
the influenza epidemic. In the Unite
States In the spring o. 1918, n nun
her of definite local outbreaks of II
flucnza were observed.
The rise in mortality from pneumor
ia. this very similar type of diseas'
in the spring Of 1918 Is 50 sudden, s
marked and SO general throughout III
United States ms to point very clear
10 a definite relation. Everything Il
dcatts that the increased mortali
from pneumonia in March and Apr
OF 1918 was the consequence Of b
ginning and largely unnotlced epiden
|. ic Of influenza. the beginning In tn
country Of the pandemlc which deye
i oped In the autumn Of that year.
:, In the British cities the epidem
n manifested three distinct waves-tl
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

wilmington. Housewives here, pro-
motors of the consumers league an
nounce that shortly a community
store will be opened here. This an
nouncement came on the heels OF the
publication list OF the fair price com
mittee in which the women declare
the fair price committee has fixed the
price of many commodities at consid
erably more than those commodities
are bringing in Wilmington stores.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Mems Lone Battle With Deer.

San Jose, CALM V, Ramos OF
Mountain View cornered a three.
point buck in hny field near thai
town and seized the deer by the ant.
lers, holding him during a half-houl
battle before help arrived, aceordlnp
to story vouched for by witnesses
here. Ramos was bruised ant
scratched but otherwise unlnlured
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Cou,tipated? Here's Relief

Not that often harmful, always vio-
lent and temporary help that comes
from harsh purgatives, but the COM
Portable, gratifying, corrective reguia,
ton Of stubborn bowels so pronounced
in DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Tonic in action, they promote Tree
bile flow, stir up the lazy, thoroughly
but gently cleanse the system OF waste
matter and fermenting foods, and give
YOU keen zest for hard work and health
ful recreation. All druggists-2sc.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
NECLECTINC THAT
COLD OR COUGH?
Why. when DR.. Kings New
Discovery so promptly.
checks it

IT'S natural you don't want to DO
careless and let that old cold or
L cough drag on or that new attack
develop seriously. Not when you can
get such a proved successful remedy
as DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Cold. cough, grippe, Group does NOT
resist this standard reliever very long.
Its quality is as high today as it always
has been - and it's been growing
steadily in popularity for more than
6fty years. 60c. and si.20 bottle at
all druggists.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
ASPIRIN FOR HEADACHE

Insist on "Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin
In "Bayer package" containing prop
err directions fo< Headache, Colds,
Pain, Neuralgia, Lumbago, and Rheu-
matism. Name "Bayer" means genuine
Aspirin prescribed by physicians for
nineteen years. Handy tin foxes OF IL
tablets cost few cents. Aspirin Is trade
mark of Bayer Manufacture OF Mono
aceticacidester of Sallcyllcacid,--Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
cooklnq a Dinner.

Flathlsh-l heard that n tin dinner
pail OH the ground near II house At
palms. Mich, reelected the suns rays
ngninst The house. Smoke was seen
ma thon there was 4 blaze,
BensonhnrSt-Tbat must have been
the origin Of The firaltsS cooker |
reckon. YOnkcrs Statesman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Observation-Disclosures Goth will be
military day at Cape Fear Fair, which
will be held this year on October 2S'
20. 30 and 81. Plans for a big mill
tary feature on the second day are
being made, Organizations from
Camp Bragg will participate.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Durham.-Eighty dollars and Is
cents was the average price paid by
A local warehouse for tobacco during
the past week The average IS the
highest made during the 40 years OF
the Durham market, and is possibly
a record for North Carolina.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
important to Mothers
Cause for the Shock.

Hewitt-A man fell dead In a res
taurant today.
Jewitt-IIeart failure, caused by
acute Indigestion?
Hewltt-No; shock caused by hnd'
ing that the price Of some article OK
food had been reduced.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Lumberton Labor organizers have
been in Lumberton for several days
making an effort to organize the EN-
nlovees OF the four cotton mills here
into branch of labor union One
report says they are rot taking on
the idea OF organization.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

II There Is Recurrence II Will Not
Be as Severe as
Last Winter.
NO POSITIVE PREVENTIVE
Previous Attack Brings Immunity In
Percentage Of Cases-Enforce-
ment OF Sanitation and Avoid
ance OF Personal Contact
Necessary Precautions.
Authoritative Statement Issued by
United States Public Health
Service.)

Probably, but by no means GER
talnly, there will be a recurrence
Of the influenza epidemic this
year
Indications ARE, that should
II occur, II will not be rs severe
AS the pandcmic of the previous
winter.
City officials, state and city
boards of health, should be pre-
pared In the event Of Il rccur-
renee.
The fact that previous at
tack brings immunity In n GER
tain percentage of cases should
allay fear on the part of those
afflicted in the previous epldem-
ic.
Influenza Is spread by direct
and indirect contact.
1t is not certain Tint the germ
has been Isolated, or discovered,
and as Il consequence there Is
yet no positive preventive, OK
cept the enforcement Of rigid
rules of sanitation and the avoid
nnce OF personal contact.
A close relation between the
influenza pandemic and the con-
stantly increasing pneumonia
mortality rate prior to the fa'l
OF 1918 Is recognized.
1t Is now believed that the dis
! ease was pretty widely dIssem-
mated throughout the country
before 1t was recognized IN Its
l epidemic state. This failure to
! recognize the early cases appears
to have been largely due to the
{ fact that every interest was then
I centered on the war.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Charlotte Marvin L. Rltch, char.
Iotte LAWYER who has been identified
with organizing labor in the state Tor
several weeks, has announced that ne
would probably make the race Tor
Congress in the ninth district, at the
same time denying that he has ever
organized negroes in this county ana
that he has had anything to do WIN
the recall petition now in the hands
of the city clerk.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Rocky Mountain increase OF over
$4,000 900 in the city banks since
1917 furnishes most accurate indi'
cation OF the prosperity when ms
city has enjoyed within the past two
years.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Monroe. Two bales Of long staple
cotton were sold to George l. Hart
buyer on this market, for As IL cents
pound. The bales weighed 90
pounds each, and the check was
drawn for $t95,6S.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Mot Much nEato in "Meat."

Camp Cook-DId you bring the
meat?
Sure, got six cents worth
Of steak.
Camp Cook-Are you crazyf
Scout-No! | paid so cents for 1t.
-RONs' life.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Laurinburg. The crop Is RAPIDLY
opening and Is being rapidly picked
Ordinary pickers are picking from
900 pounds to more than 500 POUNDS
per day. The prices are inducing ana
the weather is ideal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
ThirtySix of Them Lay Eggs There
and Seem Perfectly Con-
tented.

London.-0ne hundred feet above
one of Londons busiest streets and
within 200 yards of Big Ben on the
roof of the Institute of Civil En-
glneers, there Is one Of the best-kept
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Bix-So your friend became wealthy
through sudden upward movement In
oil. What oil stock did he buy?
Dlx-He didn't buy any. A rich ole
aunt started fire with can of II.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Fashions Fuzzes.

APO you think side whiskers VIII
ever come into fashion again.
"rhcyrc In fashion now" SAID MI.
Rufneck. "Tbc girls are wearing EN-
over thnIr enrs."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Accept california" Syrup OF Figs
only--look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child Is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels, Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for childs dose on each bot
tie. Give ii without fear.
Motherl You must say California"
ADV
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Used to Postponements.

"Then you are working TOT
judge
you bet"
Doesn't he kick you when you put
things OFF,
"Naw, he puts off half ms own
work each day.'-Loulsyille Courier
Journal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

Winston .Salem.-About one'haf OF
the Southern railway freight station
with the exception OF the brick walls
was destroyed by fire, entailing a loss
Of several thousand dollars.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

there announcing their satisfaction af.
ter an egg has been added to the rec
ord they have been making.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
Seeds Grown BY Electricity.

An English scientist has had much
success with an electrical treatment
to increase the termination of several
kinds of seeds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10
whv Girls stick Around.

"Why will none of you girls mar
ryf"
"There's a quarrel as to who gets
the plano"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

IN. hottie Of DR.. Peery's "Dead Shot" viii
,ava vo,, money, time, anxiety and health
One dose sufficient without Castor OH In
addition. Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-10-10

through inhalation, II must be remen'
bered that there nrc many other paths
by which such germs are transmitted
from person to person, Solled hands,
common drinking cups, Improperly
cleaned eating and drinking utensils
IN restaurants soda fountains, etc"
roller towels, infected food--thesc are
only n few Of the common vehicles
Of germ transmission The use Of face
masks appears to make people neglect
these other paths Of Infection, ANA SO
the use Of face masks has not been
attended with the success predicted
for Them, If we would be more sue
cessfu In combating influenza great
or attention must be paid to the fac
tors lust enumerated.
The question Of most practical and
immediate interest Is the probability
of recurrence In the near future Re'
clrrcnccs are characteristic of lnllu'
enzn epldemics; and the history of the
last pandcmic and previous ones
would seem to point to the conclusion
that this one has not yet run us run
course. ON the other hand this cpl
dcmic has already shown three more
or less distinct phases and has been
more severe Mt least In mortality, i'0h
the three.year epidemic Of 1892,
facts which Justify the hope though
not the conclusion, that 1t has run us
] course already.