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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
MEAT PRODUCERS
DID FULL DUTY
Government Justified In Stimulation
sf Pork Productlon--0evenfoid
Increase Over Prs-
War Exports.

Through increased production ~
conservation We will be able this yeer
to export seven times our pre-war
average exports Of pork products.
With the heavy demands added In car
ing for the millions who have been
freed from German oppression, the
Department OF Agriculture and the
Food Administration are Justified to-
day In our every action Of stimulation
of hog production. In the coming year
the greatest world shortage will be In
fats. and pork will help to save this
situation. The efficacy Of the policy
Of stimulated production has built up
in this country supplies which will en-.
able US to supply very large part OF
the fat deficiency Of the world. In
beef there must be shortage In Eu-
rope, duo largely to limited refrigera-
tor ship capacity. All freezer ships
available, however, will be filled BY
America, Argentine and Australia.
The contribution made by the pro-
ducers Of this country to the war pro-
gram as applying particularly to AMI
NAL food products Is illustrated by the
following:
Reports compiled by the U. s. De
partment Of Agriculture indicate an
Increase in cattle of 1023S,000 head
and 12,4410 900 hogs. These figures
were compiled to January last.
In this period there was decrease
in sheep of $4,000 head. The indlca-
tlons are that this decrease will show
an Increase, according to recent re-
ports.
Since January unofficial informa-
ton indicates an increase In hogs OF
not less than 8 per cent. and not
more than 10 per cent. as compared
with one year ago, with an increase In
the average weight.
Following the request Of the q. 3.
Food Administration for an Increase
In hog production for marketing In the
fall Of 1918 and the spring Of 1919 the
Increase may yield not less than 1,6Oo,'
OOO,OO pounds, more Of pork products
than were available last year. With.
out this increase the shipping program
arranged by Mr.. Hoover regarding an.
lmal food products would have been
impossible.
The dressed hog products during the
three months ending September 30,
1917, amounted to 903, ,172,0O0 pounds,
while for the corresponding months Of
1918 the dressed hog products totaled
1877, $50, 900, an increase Of over 374.-
100000 pounds for the quarter.
During the same period for 1917 the
records Of inspected slaughter OF
dressed beef showed 1,28S,0OO,OOO
pounds as against 1,454, 10000 pounds
for the three month period ending
September i tAls year.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
sREtENrlNEs OF
! INFLUENZA

There ~ no magic cure or pre-.
vention tor influenza. but the
individual may do much to for.
tify himself against the disease
by observing a few simple pre-
cautions that all physicians and
health officers have admitted to
be effective in guarding the in.
dividusl against the disease.
The State Board of Health is
offering to the public q few
simple rules Of personal hygiene
which, if they are needed, will
be of value in not only prevent
ing influenza but in lessening its
severity in case it is not prevent
ed. The rules in brief, are:
Keep your body..in good general
condition. This is not only the
best preventive, but determines
largely your ability to pull
through in case you get the
disease.
Avoid excesses that weaken
the body and lower resistance,
such as overwork, overeating !
and overdrinking.
Get plenty of rest in bed, ade.
luate sleep, fresh air day and
night, and nourishing food.
Avoid constipation.
Keep the hands clean at all
lines, particularly at meals.
Keep them away from the nose
ind mouth.
Direct contact is q great source
# infection. Avoid crowds and
lose contact with masses of peo-
lie.
Avoid people who cough and
neeze without the use of q
Last and always, keep away
rom all cases of influenza and
,olds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
lal9 STAMPS FOR
1918 PLEDGES

Winston-Salem, N. c., Jan
1918: Governor George j. Sea!
Of the Federal Reseave Bank
iiichmond, Va. under whose
jurisdiction the War Savings
Calni aign is to be conducted
has just wired State Director
fries that 1918 War Savings
pledges outstanding on January
first. 1919, may be redeemed by
the purchase of 1919 Stamps but
that 1919 Stamps must be affixed
to 1919 Certificates only.
Reports from the several
Counties of North Carolina show
there are about twelve million
dollars in War Savings pledges
out standing and unredeemed on
January |, 1919. This large
amount of unredeemed pledges is
due, first, to the drop in the
prices of cotton and peanuts
in the east which caused many of
the farmers to Withhold their crops
from the market and, second, to
shortage of supply of Stamps on
the last day of the year. Many
pledgers waited until the last day
to redeem their pledges and then
found that there were no Stamps
to be had at the postoffice or
other agency. In view of these
facts the Government is going to
give pledgers an opportunity to
keep their word of honor to the
Government by redeeming their
1918 pledges in 1919 Stamps and
the Government expects all out
standing 1918 pledges to be re-
deemed as early in 1919 as pos
sible. The financial needs of the
Government are almost as great
as they were during the War.
During the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1919, eighteen billion
dollars will be needed. During
the past six months the Govern
ment has spent ten and a half
billion dollars, and is now spend
ing two billion dollars a month.
Secretary Glass has recently stat
ed that the War is not over so far
as the Treasury Department is
concerned and that it will not be
over until the United States shall
have honorably discharged every
commitment it made on enter
ing and during the War.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Hancock-H House Co. Changes
Hands

Messrs. s. D. Hancock and ].
W. House have sold their hold
ings in the Hancock House Com
pany 10 Messrs. w. s. Hancock,
]. N. Jackson and W. v. Wood
roof.
1--WE understand q new charter
will be secured and the firm name
changed in the near future. The
new company will be managed by
Mr.. W. s. Hancock and will con-
duct . general mercantile bual-
ness.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
To My Friends and Acquaintance

It is with genuine pleasure
that | announce that | have pur-
chased an interest in the firm of
Hancock House Company and
will return to the store in which
| was formerly employed. We
shall endeavor to serve the peo-
Pile of our community even better
than ever and | will be glad to
serve my old friends and custo.
mers and new ones too.
W. v. WooDRooF
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Stanley White Pastor,
Miss Julia Thompson, 0rganist

Sunday School 1000 A. M.
Morning Service HOO A. M.
Evening Service 7:30 P. M.
There will be a meeting of the
congregation after the morning
service. Some very important
business will be brought up at
this meeting which vitality con-
Germs the interests of the church
and full attendance of the con-
gregation is urged.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday
at 1880 P. NJ. Choir practice will
be held after prayer meeting.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Nitrate Soda Distributed
By Patterson Store Co.

Mr.. Geo. L. Hays, Manager of
Patterson Store Company, has
been appointed Nitrate Soda
Distributor for Roanoke Rapids
Township. All persons wishing
to purchase Nitrate Soda are re-
quested to make application
within the next ten days.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
FROM AURELIAN SPRINGS

Miss Sallie Lilies entertained
Wednesday, Jan. 8, at a Quilt
ing Party.
After the quilting which was
soon turned out by deft fingers
Miss Mary Towe and Private
Pete Warren got wrapped up in
the quilt, which superstition says
is an indication that these young
people will be the first of the par
ty to be wed. Many delightful
games were played, music was
rendered by Miss Ruth Lilies and
refreshments were served by
Misses Pasty Hawkins and Sallie
Lilies.
All the guest declared it an
enjoyable occasion.
Mrs. Chas. Kelly entertained
a few young people Thursday
evening Jan. 9th. Games were
played and delightful refresh
ments of gelatine and whipped
cream, cakes, and candies were
served.
Corp. Flave Hamill, of Camp
Jackson has been spending the
week in the community, to the
delight of his many friends.
Former Sergt. George Saulz is
now working about Aurelian
Springs, with a view to iriprov-
ing telephone system, He is stop
ping with Mrs. M. c. Crawley
at present.
Mr.. Walter Harris has gone
out of business and Mr.. Chas.
Kelly is now operating his plant.
The High School opened Jan.
6. Flu conditions are improving
and the school is beginning to
improve in attendance, we are
glad to say.
Friday morning Jan. 10. the
raising of the new flag was a
feature of school opening exer-
cises. Patriotic songs were sung
by the children and the old flag
was burned Friday afternoon a
latin match and spelling match
were held Miss Essie Lilies was
the winner in the first and Miss
Lois Crawley in second.
Friday afternoon at 2::30 the
A. S. H. S. was found to be on
fire. Thanks to the energetic eff
forts of MIR. Jack Smith and the
school children the fire was quick
ly extinguished. The fire start
ed from a spark falling on the
dry shingles. This is just an
other gentle warning to school
Boards to use metal or slate roofs
in construction of public buildings
Mrs. Waiter Harris who has
been quite i'll, of sciatica, is
somewhat improved we are glad
to say.
Mrs. John Patterson has been
at Hollister this week nursing
her daughter Miss Beryl who is
i'll of influenza.
Misses Allene Cook, Mamie
Lilies, and Sarah Towe have re-
turned to Louisburg College after
spending Holidays with parents.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Rosemary Methodist Church
Rev. Charles M. Lance, Pastor
AT Rosemary at 7..3O p. M.

At Rosemary at 7::30 Pm.
Regular service at Rosemary
II A. M. followed by a Church
Conference. 1t is earnestly de-
sired that the members of the
Church be present.
Regular services at night 7:30
P. M.
Prayer meeting and choir prac-
tise each Wednesday at 7::30 P. M.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
LOYALTY In LITTLE
THINGS LAST PROOF
i. OF PATRIOTISM

Americans without murmuring cut
their sugar allowance from four
pounds . month to three and then -
long a. need b y two pounds fer w.
alty's sake.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. Staden, of Kins-
ton. N. c., spent Sunday here in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Marks.
Miss Lessie Buchanan, Of
Richmond, spent the weekend
here with friends.
Miss Pearl Balm is spending
some time here with relatives.
Mrs. M. McRae Faison and
little daughter Hilda, left We'd
nesday for Marion, S. c., where
they will visit Rev. and Mrs. J.
Sidney Cobb.
Senator W. L. Long, who has
taken up his residence in Raleigh
during the Legislature, spent the
weekend here.
J. G.. Jordan, Jr., Of Hender-
son, is here on business this
week.
Rev. and Mrs. Lewis N.
Taylor are visiting relatives in
in Oxford for several days.
Mr.. P. C. Duncan returned
Monday from Clayton, where he
was called on account of the i'll
ness of his wife.
DR.. Paisley Fields returned
this week from Durham, Raleigh
and other cities.
Mr.. A. L. Clark spent a few
hours Wednesday in Halifax on
business.
Mr.. Carl Stinson has returned
70 Newport News, after spend
ing some time here with his wife.
Miss Lizzie Camp, of Garys-
burg, spent the weekend with
Miss Myrtle Faison.
Miss Josey Camp, of Garysburg
Ipent Saturday here with Miss
Myrtle Faison. -
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church will meet
lext Tuesday afternoon at 300
''clock at the home of Mrs. ]. T.
;hase. Roanoke Rapids.
Mr.. J. V. Womble and family
re visiting relatives in Ellington
his week.
Mesdames Fred Peck and Will
Taylor, of the Orphans Commit
ee of the local chapter Eastern
'tar, are planning a big Valen-
inc party for Masons and their
riends on February 18th. It will
'e a benefit entertainment and
he proceeds will 60 to the East
m Star Educational Fund, which
, used to continue the education
t worthy Orphans.
Miss Cook, of Aurelian Springs,
vas in town Wednesday on busi-
e3s.
Miss Pattie Morris, of Little
on, visited Mrs. J. P. Walker
ast week.
Miss Matte Grimmer, of Rich
nond, spent the weekend here
Vlth her parents.
Miss Mary Cherry returned Fri
sy from Rocky Mount, where
he has been visiting relatives.
Miss Lula Jackson, of Littleton,
) spending several days here
With relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Cherry are
pending several days in Rich
nond and Baltimore this week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
Food WIN Win he wsrld.

America earned he gratitude sf -
He'd nations during war by sharing
food. America under psaes may win
the worlds good viii by saving y
share
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17
OcoNslc, ,Iy Useful,

We oil of us give the farmers q
mighty lot of advice, but the most %
them don't mind It; sometimes thsrs1
q bit OF 1t they can use,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-01-17

Nature studsnta euick now .wAieA
ads = = pasast 49, ~ nsns Dsv
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
8. s. TEACHERS
WEEKLY BANQUET

Supt. R. M. Gilman and his faculty
Of teachers held their regular weekly
banquet and business session Wed.
night in the Methodist Sunday school
auditorium.
Mesdames Simmons, Wyatt and
Gilman served a splendid spread
which was enjoyed by about thirty
five workers; the work of the Sunday
School was discussed and further ar
rangements made for putting the
school up in the list of those that pull
down state prizes for efficiency. Some
big things are being planned by these
people and the folks Of the city will
be called on to tell if they go to Sun
day school and if not why, and il
you have been a bad boy or girl look
out. For they're going to get you If
you don't watch out.
These sessions are for anyone IN
terested in bettering the city. Take
them in, it will do you good.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
THE BOLSHEvIKI

The situation in Russia is under
discussion at the Peace Conference,
and there seems to be q general SEN
timent against recognizing the Bol-
sheviki as q government. Bolsheviki
has shown that its aim is to live with
out work and when in want Of the
necessities of life to rob those who
have worked and accumulated. 1t
may be best to let Russia alone and
like all other nations, the Russians
will work out their own, salvation.
Bolshevism is disease which will
not last. The great mass of the Rus
sian people are uneducated and their
sudden emancipation from the auto
cratic government Of the car has left
these masses without government or
the general knowledge and discretion
to enable the people to set up a stable
government.
The Bolsheviki have told the peas
ants of the wrongs done them and the
returning soldiers with arms in their
hands have simply taken this Oppor-
tunity to help themselves to the saw
ings of others. This deplorable con-
dition will not and cannot long en-
dure; in fact from all reports, famine
and starvation are widespread in Rus
sia this good day. Instead Of being
a source of great food supply for
Europe, Russia is now begging for
food from other countries and all be-
cause her people stopped work; stop
ped planting and raising food as in
former years.
Man was made for action and when
he ceases to act he is violating the
fundamental laws Of his being. We
begin in childhood to run and play,
and when grown we find health and
happiness only by useful action. 1.-THE
used key is always bright" said Ben
jamin Franklin, and it is true now as
it was in his time. The active work
er is the happy person; the idler be-
comes wretched. In our country the
thrifty worker becomes a capitalist
and health and happiness are the re-
wards of intelligent useful efforts.
We have no room for the Bolsheviki
and yet we pity the starving Russians
who have not yet learned the simple
truth that work is necessary for life,
health and happiness.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
30 F0U NEED A SILO1

All who have carefully tested the
value of silOs agree that they are
profitable to farmers who need them.
Some have gone farther and have
adopted the slogan-"A silp on every
farm" We would modify that and
suggest that each farmer study his
needs, and decide. If he has been
wintering many young cattle, VT
has bepR milking several cows, he
may find that the silO will be needed
to furnish succulent feed during the
winter, and to feed his cows in sum-
mer while the pasture is dFE, Now
Is the time to study the question.
l have before me six bulletins which
were furnished by the Kansas Exper-
iment Station, each giving definite in
formation ABOUT ssme phase OF the
siIo question. These may be had by
the farmer, by asking for them. They
will help to settle the question-Shall
/ have q silo? J. E. Payne, Agricul-
turist, Parsons, Kansas
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
WOOD STORE EMPLOYEES
ARE BANQUETED

E. E. Wood, proprietor Of depart
ment stores at Baxter Springs and
Webb City, rendered his salcspeople
and managers to the number Of thir-
ty reception and banquet Tues night
at his Webb City store. The ready
to-wear department was cleared for
long table at which the guests sat,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Wood as host and
hostess and H. E. Pettigrew, the old
est member of the Wood force, serv-
ing as toastmaster. A three course
dinner was served by a Mrs. Nettie
Marvin, q caterer with an enviable re-
putation in that city. During the re-
past a splendid musical program was
given, this being interspersed with
toasts. Every member Of the party
responded graciously and interesting
ly. The speaking closed with talk
by Mr.. Wood strictly on shop affairs
and which he reviewed the business Of
the past year, paid many compliments
for faithful and efficient service and
advanced ideas for the improvement
of the business during the coming
year. The party then went into a
committee of the whole for a good
time at dancing and social inter-
course. The Baxter Springs party
left here at $50 and returning on the
Frisco got in at about 8 q. m. Attend
ing from here were Mrs. Effie Cook,
Mrs. A. d. Watkins, Misses Marie
Covey, Mabel Morgan, Nell Berry,
Thelma Riseling, Lois Hamilton, and
Messrs. Fred Bartlett and Herbert
McAboy. To the Baxter contingent
Mr.. Wood expressed himself as well
pleased at the showing made by the
Baxter store during the first year.
The banquets are a regular yearly
event with Mr.. Wood.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
FooD WILL BE HIGHER
Army Budget Anticipates 10 Per Cent
Increase After Next July

Washington, Jan. 22.-Higher food
prices next year are anticipated by
army officials who when asking con-
gress for appropriations for food pur-
chases, disclosed today that they had
allowed for % per cent increase IN
The year beginning next July.
"When the food administration
ceases its function and all its restric-
tions are removed prices will go sky
high" declared Lieutenant Colonel
Adams, of the quartermaster's corps.
before the house military committee
hearing on the army appropriation
hearings on the army appropriation
bill.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24

A most pleasant time indeed was
enjoyed Tues. evening at the workers
Conference and luncheon of the Meth
odist Sunday school which was held
in the Assembly room of the Metho-
dist church on Thirteenth and East
avenue. The hostesses of the evening
were Mesdames r. M. Gilman, ]. e.
Simmons and w. w. Wyatt. At $50
o'clock a delicious two course lunch
con was served. Covers were laid for
38 people. The luncheon table was
most attractively laid, conferred with
a large boquet of cut flowers and
ferns. After luncheon there were in
teresting talks and helps on the Sum
day school work. Altogether this was
one of the most helpful, interesting
and enjoyable meeting which has been
held.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
MAN HELD UP, MONEY TAKEN

Wed. night, at about o'clock while
walking on Military avenue near
Vowell's second hand store, George
Jarrett was "stuck" up by two men
and at the point Of gun was made
to turn over all the money on his per-
son, which amounted to about $500.
After getting the money the men
backed off in the darkness and beat
it. Jarrett is employed on the sew
er construction work. He got pref
ty good view of his assailants, as they
wore no masks, and he believes he can
recognize them should he see them
again. Two or three men who could
not give a good account Of themselves
were taken in by Marshal Horton, but
Jarrett did not think them the right
parties.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
INVITES DELEGATES TO
RIVER & HARBOR CONGRESS

The Chamber Of Commerce has re-
ceived an invitation from ]. s. Gull
linan of Houston, Texas, president OF
the National Rivers & Harbors Con-
gress to send delegates to the four
teenth annual session, which is to be
held in Washington, d. c., at the
New Willard hotel on February b-7.
A principal feature for discussion
will be the elimination Of destruc-
tive competition between highways,
railways and waterways" Any citi-
zen of this community who is expect
ing to be in the national capitol at
that time will be delegated by the
Chamber Of Commerce.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
BAXTER SOLDIERS RETURNING

From the United States employ
ment service announcement reached
the Chamber Of Commerce Wed. that
Ivan D. Chubb and Burt X. Sanford
are returning from army service and
both want positions. Sanford has
been employed formerly in banks as
assistant cashier and is stenograph-
er.
The Chamber of Commerce has also
received several copies of the govern
ment's Higher Education Circular, is
sued by the Bureau of Information,
listing opportunities at college for re-
turning soldiers. This information
will be given to any returned soldier
who may be interested.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24
PERsHING ORDERS
MORE UNITS HOME

Washington, Jan. 22.-The Twenty
seventh, Thirtieth and Thirty-seventh
divisions, including all attached Or
ganizations, have been instructed to
prepare for embarkatiOn home, the
war department announced today.
The 102nd trench mortar battery Of
the Twenty-sevehth division and the
S16th trench mortar battery and S46th
field artillery Of the Ninety-frst di-
vision already have sailed. All other
units Of the Ninety-frst are now on
priority and will be embarked as
shipping becomes available.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-01-24

There is an almost nation wide pro-
test against the proposed increase in
long-distance telephone rates, and we
join with the protestants. Telephone
companies have never been slow to
charge what it was possible to collect
from their patrons, and telephone
companies were profitable enterprises
before taken over by the government.
The government management Of the
railroads has shown that private
management is ~ economical as gov
rnment rule, but we protest against
swelling the incomes Of the telephone
companies. If the rates were reduced
we believe the increased business
would swell the income and make bus
mess better. We need the telephone
but we protest against unreasonable
extortionate charges.