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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

LOST-LAST SATURDAY BE-
tween my home and C. A.
Wyche's residence, one Odds
mobile Hub Cap. Will pay
market price for its return. A.
P. Mcpherson, Roanoke Rap
ids.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10
TESTS SHOW WAY TO INCREASE
ACRE EIELD

| ITOpeT IIllhtuTcS VI leTIlllZcTS
in larger amounts than are
generally used would pay much
larger net profits per acre than
the too small amounts to COM
monty applied, according to
Dean G. B. Williams of the State
College, addressing the Farmers
Convention at Raleigh on Les
sons from Experimental Work
with Crops, Soils and Fertilizers
in Mountain, Piedmont and Coast
al Plains Of North Carolina. !"
Many of the more progressive
farmers Of the state are using
larger and better balanced
amounts of fertilizers, he said,
though the fertilizers most
generally used in the eastern
part of the state are frequently
not high enough in nitrogen and
are a little too high in phosphoric
acid for the best paying results
on the average soil. In the pied
mont and mountain sections
fertilizers used are frequently
too low in phosphoric acid for
best results with most crops.
Nitrate of soda could be used
more generally to supply nitro
gen than at present, provided
proper precautions are observed
in its use.
Recently, considerable work
has been carried on in the i'm
provement of yields through the
breeding, distribution and use of
better yielding strains of our
main farm crops. High yielding
strains of wheat, oats, rye, corn,
cotton, and Soybeans have been
produced and others have been
found by field trials and are
being distributed to farmers of
the state.
During the past few decades
North Carolina has made consi-
derable progress in better agri-
methods, especially with
fertilizers, cultural practices and
use of better seed, as is shown
by the increased average yield of
our main crops per acre in North
Carolina for the ten-year period,
l910-1919, over the tep-year
period, 18S0-1S89. The value of
this increased yield in 1918 for
corn, cotton, tobacco, wheat and
bats together was worth more
than SIPS, 100000 and in 1919
about $153, 900, 600. This latter
amount is slightly more than
,ne-third the total value of the
eleven leading crops of the state; |
l little more than the total value
If all live stock in the state, in
Guiding work stock; and about
seventeen times the amount
spent by the state, cities and
for elementary, second |
ary and higher education in 1919.
The main hope of the state in
an agricultural way, says Dean
is in the proper build
ing of its soils to get the most
put of them, at the same time
keeping them up to a high yield
ing pitch, and in the use of high
yielding strains of crops, for it is
from the soil directly or indirect.
" that we must secure all our
food and raiment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10
Children and Malaria.

DR.. G. G. Bass Of New Orleans, the
great authority on malaria, says that
In this disease the dose Of quinine
for children less than one year old is
one-twentieth Of the adult dose, and
from one to fifteen II Is one-tenth Of
the adult dose.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10
Classified Advt. Column

FOR S ALE-TWO NICE JER-
sey cows reasonable price. For
further information see Mrs.
Bette Hodges, Hamilton street
Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
ct
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-09-10

DIR. W. L. DAVIS, EYE
specialist, will be in Rosemary
at Cullom's Jewelry Store,
Thursday, September 9th. In
Roanoke Rapids, at Lynch's
Jewelry Store, Friday and
Saturday September. 10th and
18th. Consultation of a gener-
al nature free. Charges for
professional work reasonable.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

interpretations as would leave our
constitution still the supreme au-
thority and our sovereignty unim-
paired, in the unwillingness Of the
Presidents immediate supporters to
accept such notifications, Harding
favors peace by congressional resolu-
ton. More about this in some future
article.
One needs only to mention the spirit
of the two men, as shown in their
closing paragraphs. Cox says: Il
accept the nomination of our party,
obedient to the Divine Sovereign Of
all peoples, and hopeful that by trust
in Him, the way will be shown for
helpful service" Harding says: II
can only pray the Omnipotent God
that may be as worthy in service
as ! know myself to be faithful in
thought and purpose. With an I'M
alterable faith and in hopeful spirit,
with a hymn Of service in my heart,
I pledge fidelity to our country and
TO God"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26
THE CAMPAIGN OF 1920
By Prof. Levant Dodge
III. The Acceptance Speeches

III. The Acceptance Speeches
In two previous articles ! have
tried to show that the League of Ma
tions, while a topic Of extensive dis
cussion in the presidential campaign
is not the sole or main issue; that the
party platforms generally are Of less
Importance, as indicative Of future
policy, than are dhe acceptance
speeches Of the nominees; and that
even those speeches cannot be de-
pended upon to show definitely what
will be the course adopted by the
speaker in the unforeseen circum-
stances which are sure 10 arise in the
course Of his administration. II Is
now in order to compare the utter
ances Of the present nominees, and to
learn something Of their differences
and agreements.
First, IL should be noted that the
Republican candidate. Senator Hard
ing, first received the notice of his
nomination, and could only guess what
his opponent would say, though he had
both platforms before him while pre-
pairing his address. The Democratic
candidate. Governor Cox, had the
treble advantage Of some three weeks
further time TO study and compare
the two platforms, the chance TO look
for the weak spots in the armor of
his antagonist, and finally, the OPP
portunity Of noting the newspaper
and other comments coming from all
parts Of the country. From ali these
things il should follow that he would
say fewer things which would be open
10 criticism and which he afterward
would desire to modify.
Comparing the two speeches, we
shall find that their agreements far
outnumber their differences. Aside
from the points Of expressed agree
ment we may count the important
utterances Of Mr.. Harding 10 which
Mr.. Cox does not take exception. We
may all be glad that the two aspir-
ants TO the presidency are at one upon
the following matters: loyalty TO our
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26
CAN'T PROSECUTE
"CET RICH" KING
No Flaw Shows in Operation Of
Boston Dealer in Interna-
tionaI Coupons.
PROFITS BY EXCHANGE RATE
Converts American Cash Into Foreign
Money and Buys international Re-
ply Coupons Redeemsble at
Normal Exchange Rate.

Boston.-A ban has been placed on
the rush Of people to give their money
10 Charles Ponzi. head Of the Securi-
ties Exchange company, on his prom
Use to repay their investment with so
per cent profit in a. days
After conference with District At
torney Pelletier, Ponzi, whose business
Is described as the exchanging OF in.
ternational reply coupons from one
country to another. agreed to accept
no further deposits until an auditor
selected by the district attorney has
examined his accounts, which are said
to run into millions.
District Attorney Pelletier said the
action taken was 'in no sense final
closing down Of the business"
For several weeks past crowds Of
persons have fiocked to Ponzi's Offices
and given in their savings IN exchange
for notes of the Securities Exchange
company for the principal plus 30 per
cent. payable in 90 days. Invariably
Ponzi IS said to have paid off the notes
In ~ days and there has been no com
plant that any person has failed to re-
ceive money when due.
Takes Advantage Of Exchange Rate.
Ponzi describes his exchange system
In a general way as being based on
the use Of international reply cou-
poDs authorized under the information
al postal agreement as the medium for
taking advantage Of the differences in
rates Of exchange.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

matter was one with which the federal
authorities should concern themselves.
The United States attorney said he
was Informed by the postal authori-
ties that the United States govern
ment is the largest user of information
al reply coupons in the world" The
entire issue Of the past IL months by
the government. however. is only a
small fraction of the entire number
which must have been handled by
Ponzi to account for the tremendous
income which he claims to have made
since December last"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

our institutions; honoring our soldiers
and a disposition to treat them justly
and generously; insisting upon max
ing good the Liberty Bonds and all
other financial obligations; promising
faithful enforcement Of the national
laws; hoping for n reduction Of the
high cost of living; urging economy,
on the part Of individuals and the
government; favoring a carefully
worked out budget system, by our
law makers; standing for woman suf-
frage; encouraging an increased food
supply and improvement Of means OF
transportation; calling for govern
ment aid in retaining unproductive
land; approving Of judicious govern
ment aid in educating the people and
preparing immigrants for citizenship;
the maintenance Of an effective,
though not large, army and navy call
ing for large merchant marine for
carrying on foreign trade; deploring
appeals TO class prejudice and promis-
ing justice to all; looking forward to
larger and better things and pledging
the candidate 10 aid in progress as
the opportunity presents itself.
The aforementioned points prac-
tically cover the range of topics dis
cussed. II the successful competitor
for the Chief Magistracy Of the ma
ton faithfully and ably carries out
his promises, may we not hope that
all will be well, whatever the result
Of the November election7 II is a
safe guess that in either case there
will be no such disaster as the OPP
posing party seems to fear But
we must not dismiss the subject with
out looking for whatever Of disagree
men. there may BE- in the speeches
of the two who ak fer our votes. In
The matte Of law Enforcement, as re-
lated TO the prohibition amendment TO
the national constitution, Cox simply
gives a blanket promise TO enforce
all laws. adding that morals cannot
easily be produced by statute" Hard
ing specifically refers TO the eight
zenith or prohibition amendment, say
ing that ut is impossible to ignore the
Constitution, unthinkable to evade the
law" Harding announces his belief
in the protective tariff policy. Cox
seems TO evade this subject; but il
would not be fair 10 construe this as
agreement. II rather shows his de-
sire 10 pass by the doctrines previous
ly emphasized by his party, in order
TO make one particular theme, if
possible, the overshadowing issue, ac-
cording to the wish of President Will
son, whom Governor Cox went TO
TO consult, before begin
ming TO prepare his acceptance
speech.
That special theme is the much
discussed League Of Nations. While |
seeming TO place this above any or all
Governor Cox could not well
avoid referring to the reservations
which he had himself formerly advo-
rated, and which the President, at
hat time, would by no means accept.
puts himself on record as OPP
posed to the Wilson league, as sub
mitted to the Senate. Though con-
sistently favoring a league, with such
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26
KENTUCKY NEWS

Continued from Page One
There were no eye-witnesses, but
Spivey, the only one of the parties
concerned who is able to be inter-
viewed, says that after angry words
had passed between Philpot and Reed,
Philpot knocked Reed down and Reed
shot three times from the ground, all
three shots taking effect on Philpot,
one in the neck, one in the body and
one in the abdomen.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26
GARRARD COUNTY
White Lick

White Lick, Aug. 23-Mr. and Mrs.
L. II. Stowe and daughters, Lee, Ten
nessee and Nora, of Campbellstown,
o.. who were visiting relatives and
friends in Garrard and Madison
counties last week, visited J. B.
Croech's Wednesday piaAt~- Mrs.
Andy Matlock of Nina wish lr. and
Mrs. ]. B. Creech last Monday night.
Miss Anna Allen of Anderson, Ind,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Allen.
Rev. and Mrs. F. P. Bryant, Rev.
Childress, Mrs. Kidd and Rev. Phelps
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wylie, Sunday.-Lawrence and Flor
ence Creech, George and Sylvania
Wylie, were guests at B. T. Calico's
Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. Eb. Whited.
Misses Maggie and Maud whited.
Dewey and Walter Hardin, of Nina
were guests of Rev. and Mrs. W. H.
Bryant Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Rhodus are happy over the arrival OF
baby girl in their home.-Mrs. Addie
Davis visited friends at Level Green
Sunday.-Several from here attended
the Brodhead fair last week.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ora Sword and Miss Ida Mitchell
were visitors at White Lick church,
Sunday.
Bryantsville
Bryantsville. Aug. 23.-Roy Cos
ney. of Detroit, Mich, is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Gosney.
Mrs. Florence Ballard spent last
Tuesday night with Mrs. Rhoda wylie.
Miss Mary Bell Halcomb and Mrs.
b. Fl. Halcomb were in Danville shop
ping last Saturday.-Alfred Swope
has returned home from Mississippi,
having accompanied his mother home.
The Holiness people have held
two weeks meeting in the Bright's
Bend vicinity Little Mary Eliza
beth Hulett, two-and-one-ha lf-years
old, spent several days last week with
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Hulett.-S. w. Halcomb has
returned from Crab Orchard after a
ten days stay, much improved in
health.-Mrs. Ed. Hulett and little
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, are spend
ing a. few days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Hurt, Of Paint Lick.
Miss Lou Ella Doolin spent Sunday
with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Doolin.-D. J. Miller arrived one
day last week TO take charge Of the
Bryantsville High School. We were
very fortunate to secure the services
of such an able principal. School
will open August 30.-Among those
who spent a very pleasant day at
Grab Orchard Sunday were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Gosney and family, Mr.. |
and Mrs. Newt Gosney, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charley Pope and family, Mrs. N. ].
Gosney, Roy Gosney, Mrs. Rhoda Wy
ley and family, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Sutton and family, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clay Sutton and baby. A most de-
lightful dinner was spread. !
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26
EASTERN KENTUCKY NEWS

Continued from Page Eight
them. One of the officers grabbed
an old coat and wrapped the worm
with it, so he could hold it, on account
of it being so hot, and ran off with il.
Several shots were fred from both
sides.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

Frankfort, Aug. 23.-The State
Railroad Commission ruled today
that it had no power to prevent the
25 per cent increase granted roads by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
from applying to intrastate rates.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

We you at
farm will be delighted show will
look
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

Frankfort, Aug. 23.-Beginning
Wednesday midnight, railroad rates
in Kentucky will be increased 25 per
cent on freight rates and 20 per cent
on passenger fares.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26
Paramount Week
Better Pictures Campaign Sept. 6 to IL

During this week all films to The Scale Theatre will be
delivered by arpane by Famous PayersLasky Corporation
aplane for the deliveries will be furnished by The Day
Wright Company of Dayton Ohio and will be the latest
Freight Carrying air Following pro-
gram for the week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

The care and preservation Of health
is a moral duty and must be ranked
among the cardinal virtues-that IL,
among the virtues which are the most
important and essential to your well
being.
1t is wonderful how much work q
man can get through who works with
system and method and who has &C
CURED the invaluable habit of putting
odd moments 10 good account.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

pleasure Todd employed his
ubdvide the McWhoter Garrard
Richmond pike (o called
Highway ong) offer this farm
small highest and best bidder
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-08-26

With deposits received from custom
ers. Ponzi explained. he converts
American dollars into Italian lire, or
other foreign money. Then, through
agents located in several countries
abroad. international reply coupons
are purchased. redeemable at the nor
NAL and not the prevailing rate Of ex-
change. The coupons are then trans
mitted by the agents from one Euro
pean country to another, gathering
profits through succeeding differences
In rates Of exchange. with assured nor
nal payment for redemption, until the
transaction is completed and the pro-
ceeds reconverted into American dol
lars. This usually takes A. days, &C.
cording to Ponzi. who says his profits
have reached 400 per cent in some
transactions.
v. s. Agents Can't Find Flaws.
Ponzi's operations have been under
investigation by federal, state and
county officials for some time without
uncovering any violation of law
United States Attorney Gallagher said
he was not certain yet whether the
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-10-14
COME ACROSS QUICK
Democrats Need Money Now. All
Loyal Democrats Should Help.

Up to Wednesday, so far as known,
only $242 had been subscribed to the
Democratic national campaign fund
by DeSoto county Democrats.
Daily reports sent here from Nat
ional headquarters declare that Gov
.ernor Cox is gaining ground rapidly
and there is no doubt of a Demo-
cratic victory if sufficient funds for
legitimate expenses are subscribed.
Too much emphasis cannot be
placed upOd the necessity for quick
action on the part. of contributors to
the fund. There is no time to be lost.
Contributions should be sent in at
once. They may be sent to the Her
aid, or direct to County Treasurer w.
R. Granting, Bowling Green, but they
should be sent NOW.
Here is list of contributors up to
Wednesday of this week:
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-10-14
LAKE SUCCEEDS SMITH
Forrest Lake, of. Sanford. Takes
Smiths Place in Road Dept.

Thursday of last week, Governor
Cats appointed Forrest Lake of San
ford to be member of the state road
department to succeed NJ. NJ. Smith,
whose term has expired.
Mr.. Smith is te present chairman
of the department and the appoint
ment of another man to succeed him
will necessitate the departments
election of another chairman. The
power of selecting the chairman is
vested in the members of the depart.
ment. Members of the depaI tment
are appointed by the governor SUBJ
ject TO confirmation by the senate
L. c. Register. member of the Road
Department has resigned, and W. A.
Holt, of White Springs, was appoint
ed in his place. Wednesday Cover
nor Cats removed John E. Gilbert, of
Jacksonville, and appointed in his
place c. A. Tutewiler, of Jacksonville. |
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-10-14
WHAT CENSUS SHOWS
Florida Grew Remarkably
During Past Ten Years.

A comparison of the census reports
of population of the counties OF
southwest Florida-Lake, Citrus,
Pasco, fernando, Sumter, Polk, Lee,
DeSoto Manatee, Pinellas and Hills
boro, these composing the First con-
gressional dstrict-shows that this
section of the state has grown re-
markably during the past ten years.
the increase for these counties being
i82.O23.
The population of Florida was an
nounced recently by the census
bureau as 6,296, an increase in the
past decade of 213,677 or 28.4 per
cent. Florida has now forged ahead
of Colorado, becoming the 32nd state
in the Union in point of population
The numerical increase of the state
was about 900 under that of 1910
while the relative increase was con-
siderably less than that of the pre-
ceding decade.
Florida has population of 1872
619 in 1910, ranking as 33d most
pcpulOus state in the Union. It
showed an increase of 224,077, or
42.4 per cent for the ten years ending
with 1910. The numerical increase
was the largest in its history. Its
largest relative increase was in the |
decade 1850-6O when the rate was
sos.
In area Florida ranked as 21st |
state in 1910 with a land area of .
54,816 square miles, making its pop
llatiOn average 1877 per square mile, |
with an average of 500 per /
square mile for the country as a
whole.
Comparison of the rates CT increase
or the state with those for the United
States shows te state increased more
'apidly than the country during every
iecade to the present time. During
he decade 190O-10, the rate of in
rease for the state was more than I
vice that for the country as a whole. {
The population of the state in 1910 y
vas more than 81 times that of 1880, ,
While that of the United States was {
My about times the corresponding
gure for 1880.
Following is complete list of the
4 counties of the state, showing f
CONTINUED on last page) j
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-10-14
TO SEND REPRESENTATIVE.
+. VI. Cooper to Represent Punta Cor
da at West Coast Route Meet

At the last meeting of the CONNER
cial Club, F. NJ. Cooper was selected
to represent Punta Gorda at a meet
ing of representatives of "a counties,
to be held in Tallahassee tomorrow
Friday, October 18th, for the purpose
of considering plans to continue The
work started in 1918 to establish a
west coast rail service, between the
northern, north-central and north
western states and, in order that all
the gulf coast of Florida and counties
adjacent thereto, may be served in
a more efficient manner than is pos
sible at the present time. A special
fund of SIS to defray Mr.. Cooper's
expenses to this meeting was raised
in a few minuets, as we'll as about
$3.50 for another purpose, from the
2 5 members present.
The cOmmissiOn-manag form of
government was discussed
at some length, but so many conflict
ing ideas were presented and the dis
,Ussion drifted, or rather jumped,
rom one phase to another with such
rapidly the meeting did not Yield
arge dividends in better understand
ng of the subject under discussion,
although some points were cleared
lp, and the meeting was one of the
most interesting held lately.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-10-14
BOOSTING THE TRAIL
Road Department Urged to Desig-
nate as State Road.

Two important resolutions were
adopted at the meeting of the Cen
trail Florida Highway Association in
Orlando last week. One of these
related to the proposed amendment
allowing the state to be bonded to an
amount equal to per cent of the
assessed valuations, which proposed
was heartily endorsed,
along with the general proposition
that good roads are the states great
est asset. The other resolution CON
cerned the Tamiami Trail, and state
road No. 5.
The resolution follows:
Whereas, the state road depart
ment has seen fit to name as state
road No s. that highway from High
Springs through Brooksville and
Tampa to Bradentown, and
Whereas, we have been advised
hat state road No. has been ex-
Continued on last page)