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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
SAVING SWEET POTATO CROP
Better Storage and Disease. Preventlve
Methods Accusing Wlde-
spread Interest.

The work of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture for better
utilization Of the nations sweet potato
crop by better storage and disease
preventive methods has aroused wide
spread interest throughout the sweet
potato producing states, which include
more than 20 of the 48.
The department has published three
farmers bulletins useful to those In
terested in the production, harvesting,
storage and marketing of sweet pota-
toes, which can be had on request.
They are: No. $40, Sweet Potato Stor.
age; No. 900, Sweet Potato Growing;
and No. 1869, Sweet Potato Disease.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
YEARLY YIELDS FROM SHEEP
Compare Practically the Same as Cat.
tie and Swine II Kept on
Suitable Land.

Yield of lambs and wool depend
largely upon the breed Of sheep Sc
lected. With ewes Of any one of the
medium-sized mutton breeds the Unit
ed States Department of Agriculture
points out that 115 per cent of lambs
can be raised, and $50 per cent is not
infrequently reached. The wool clip
varies from to IL pounds per eve.
The larger mutton breeds yield more,
as do also the fine woods, but the value
per pound of the latter has in normal
times been less on account of the
greater proportion Of grease. In COM
parison with cattle and swine, sheep
can be made to yield practically the
same net returns on the value of the
land, If well cared for, and II kept on
lands reasonably well adapted for
sheep raising.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
FIRES ON FARMS
CAUSE BIC LOSS
Numerous Disastrous ConfIagra-
tions Could Be Prevented
With Ordinary Care.
LIGHTNING IS LARGE FACTOR
Frequent Inspection Of Buildings
Should Be Made and All Rubbish
and Infammable Material
Removed.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Farm fires cost about $20,O00000 a
year-$18, l66,710 In 1918. OF the fires
that year 33 per cent were from causes
classed as preventable, 81 per cent
from partly preventable causes and 30
per cent unknown but believed to have
been largely preventable. With made
quate fire-fighting equipment on farms,
fires are hard to control. Prevention
is the best way to deal with them.
Defective chimneys and flues took
toll to the extent of $1,962, OBJ; sparks
on roofs, $1,1S1,171; careless use of
matches by smokers and others, ST.
071,9S7; petroleum and its products,
$732067; and stoves, furnaces, boil
ers, and their pipes, S674,9GS. The
largest item listed as partly prevent
able is lightning, $3,o33,950.
Inspect Premises Frequently.
The Department Of Agriculture ad-
vlses frequent looking over of the
premises to see that the buildings are
in the best practicable shape to pre-
vent and resist fire, that infammabe
rubbish Is cleared away, and that
habits Of safety be instllled in the
handling Of matches, lamps, stoves and
kerosene and gasoline.
Gasoline has come to play an impor-
tant part In farm life that special care
should be taken to see that 1t is not
stored In inllammable buildings and Is
never opened in the presence of UNI
covered flame. If lanterns must be
used in barns, they should be kept In
good condition, set or hung in safe
place, and never filed or lighted In
the barn. Kerosene lamps should be
examined to see that the burners are
in good condition and should never be
left where they may be upset. Kero-
sene and gasoline receptacles should
be kept apart, and should be so differ
ent as to avoid possibility of mis-
take.
Numerous disastrous fires are caused
by thrashing machines, both by scat
terlng sparks and embers and by dust
explosions in the separators. All smoke
stacks should have spark arresters, and
the ground around the boiler should
be kept clear and wet down, II neces-
sary. Grain-dust explosions are large
ly preventable. The department has
made exhaustive studies Of the sub
ject and Is prepared to recommend
adequate safeguards.
Serious losses are caused by sparks
from locomotives, which Ignite dry
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30


cheered them. Their seven children Will be taken
TO them from Switzerland.
Charles and Zta, as everyone knows, sought re-
fuge in Switzerland after the collapse of the CEN
tral powers in 1918 The Swiss government was
not enthusiastic over Charles but consented to
allow him to remain within Its borders on the
distinct understanding that he would hold aloof
from any movement whatsoever for the recovery
of the thrones that he had lost and against the
new governments, duly recognized by the powers
Of Europe that had been established in his former
domnons
Last spring Charles abused the hospitality reluc
family accorded to him by the Swiss government
He left his beautiful residence on the shores OF
Lake Geneva, and proceeded In disguise to Hun
gary, turning up at the royal palace at Budapest
and requesting the regent, Admiral H0rthy, to sur
render to him the supreme power to which the
admiral had been elected by his fellow citizens
The admiral quite naturally refused, and the coup
came to patry end Charles was turned out Of
the country without he or his followers making
any fight.
Switzerland announced that It would no longer
harbor him within Its borders. but relented at the
pressing Instance Of the powers Of the entente,
who at the moment did not quite know what to do
with him. SO he was allowed to rejoln his family
in Switzerland In return for his giving his parole
and pledgng his most sacred word OF honor that
he would abstain from any further attempt to re-
cover the Hungarian throne.
Yet despite these solemn pledges, he attempted
last October another coup, leaving Switzerland
by arplane with Zita and alighting in Hungary.
number of dlsaffected troops focked to his nag
Fighting ensued. There was considerable amount
of blood shed, and the neighboring states went to
the heavy expense of mobillzng their respective
armies, threatening to invade Hungary II Haps-
burg rule was restored at Budapest. Charles Sec
ond coup ended In dismal failure. The forces that
he gathered around him were surrounded and
crushed. while he himself was taken prisoner.
Then came the question Of putting him where
he should be harmless The congress Of Versailles
had adjourned, but 1t had delegated Its powers to
a commission composed of its ambassadors, which
had become more or less permanent BODY, ana
represented the views of their respective premiers,
who constitute a sort OF supreme international
council These ambassadors, In the name OF the
congress of Versailles and In that OF the supreme
council. decreed Charles Of Hapsburg an interna-
tional outlaw unworthy any longer of BELIEF ana
as a standing menace to the peace Of Europe IN
the event of his being left in relative freedom,
since no dependence could be placed upon his
word OF honor.
Charles freely admitted when taken prisoner In
Hungary that he had broken his pighted word,
but maintained that no promise that he might give,
no matter how sacred, could weight in the balance
when he felt himself called by his people to resume
his throne.
Moreover, Charles persistently refused to re-
nounce his hereditary rights" SO In November
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
STORE SURPLUS CORN
FOR BIGGEST PROFIT
Problem Solved by County Agent
in Alabama Community.
Farmer Is Well Repaid for Time Spent
In Carefully Shocking, Smelling
and sacking His Crop
Others Were Careless.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agrculture.)
Improvement of the methods Of
gathering and storing and In the time
of marketing corn, where there Is
surplus, has been one of the problems
handled lately by county agent in
Alabama. He reports that In 1920
three men In community near CAN'T
unconsclously proved the very point
he was anxious to make. Each had
about 200 bushels Of corn for sale.
One sold his from the field at $1.20
per bushel. The second farmer stored
his in the old way and sold 1t for
$l.75, although it was gnawed by rats
and eaten by weevils.
The third man brought his 200
bushels in, shelled, in good even
weight sacks, with no weevils, and re-
sAved 1925. He had shucked. shelled
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
TIME FOR CUTTING TIMBER
Insects and Fungi Which Attack
Wood Are Less Active In Fall
and Winter Seasons.

Fall and winter are best for cutting
timber. Insects and fungi which at
tack wood are then less active. Sea-
soning is slow and there is little ex-
cessive checking. 1t Is easier to haul
logs on sleds than on wheels and la
Dor suitable for woods work Is usual
ly more available.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Self Control.

"Do you never lose your temper In
debate?
"Never" replied Senator Sorghum.
Occasionally | assume an air of pas
sonate Indignation for rhetorical eff
Iect. But always rehearse that part
of the speech even more carefully than
the rest"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

hear 1t. And at the first opportunity
l try to get right back at him by do
ing some little favor for him. If |
haven't a cigar to give him, at least
show that my heart is in the right
place by offering him match.
If stranger comes to my office for
a conference. pull up a chair for him
with my own fair hands. When he
gets ready to go, accompany him to
the door. Thus his last recollection
Of me is my courteously bowling him
out.
II you haven't lot of acqualntances
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
NOTHING IS LOST BY COURTESY

cheap-that more Of 1t isn't used,
writes Fred G. Kelly IN Leslle's. II
I'm on a train, let me say, and the
man ahead Of me at the Ice water
tank insists on my drinking first, or
hands me the little paper drinklng-cup
he was about to use himself, thank
him. / don't merely grunt my thanks,
as II I thought he had given me no
more than | had coming to me. l
thank him out loud, SO that he can
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
A Cold Look.

maj. pompleigh Is dignified old
gentleman"
$50 he Is"
II wonder what would happen II !
were to address aim as old top'?"
"lf a look from the human ey.
would CONCEAL blood you'd freeze to
DEATH"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
VENTILATION IS IMPORTANT
carbonlc Gas Constantly Forming In
Poultry House Must Be Carried
Away at Once.

1t doesn't take long for the air In a
poultry house TO become poisonous and
unhealthy. Carbonlc acid gas Is form
ing constantly and as the air becomes
laden with this gas It must be carried
out by proper ventilating system
and replaced by pure, fresh air.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

Ponsonby Jazzbo was q poor man.
AS our story opens he approached
his house with tagging steps.
His wife met him at the door.
Did you place the order for that
limousineT she demanded.
He hesltated.
mo, | took out life insurance In
stead"
Either she commended him or she
didn't.
You end it.
l can't.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

1 feel sorry for you. The fault Is
probably your own. There must be
people an about you who would enjoy
knowing you as much as you would
enjoy knowing them. As sporting
proposition there Is nothing to equal
the fun Of seeing how many people
you can make your friends. They're
valuable, tangible assets. If were
called upon. to give good advice In
few words, l would say: "Know a lot
of folks"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
No Wonder.

Strict Parent-From my observation
Of him last night l should say that
that young man Of yours was rather
wild.
Daughter-Of course. 1t was your
watching him that made him wild
He wanted you to go upstairs and
leave us alone.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

and sacked his corn at spare times
during the fall He had learned from
the county agent how to kill the
weevils. The only expense he went
to, although his corn brought so much
better price, was for sacks and the
weevIl eXterminator. He said the
shucks were worth all that for rough
age for his cows. This gave him 500
more for 200 bushels of corn than
his neighbor who sold the same day.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Yet II 10 a Somewhat HumilIatlnu
Fact That Comparatively SO Few
Practice II

Whether In letter or face to face,
there Ia nothing In the whole big wide
world that does so much to make
good impression on either stranger or
acquaintance as simple, elemental, ev-
eryday courtesy. 1t Is surprising. with
courtesy so valuable-and so absurdly
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Bluntly Stated,

"How did you come to decide on a
political career?'
~ needed job" replied Senator
Sorghum. ~ couldn't induce any In.
divIdual to give me one, so l had to
apply to the general public"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30


fires In straw, stubble, and grass dur
Ing dry seasons. II railroad runs
through the farm 1t will pay to pillow
few burrows along the right Of way
as a firebreak.
Never Smoke In Barn or Garage.
Ordinary friction matches should be
kept safe In receptacles, away from
children, and never carried loose.
Smoking In barns and garages never
should be permitted. Fire marshals
of western states report greater fire
losses in grain and straw the
past season from carelessly thrown
matches, engine sparks, and automo-
bile and tractor backfire than ever be-
fore.
Buildings may be made safer by
seeing that the chlmneys are without
cracks and free Of SCOT, which may
take fire and scatter sparks on dry
roofs. Flues which may become hot
should be covered with asbestos and
any nearby walls and ceilings pro-
tected. There should be sheet Of
metal under every stove.
Out Of all the losses by lightning
not one was on building protected
by lightning rods. It is now definitely
known that lightning rods afford pro-
lection. If installed lntelllgently they
reduce the risk from lightning almost
to the vanishing point.
Precautionary measures will do
much to cut down loss that takes
millions OF dollars out of the posses
sion of rural Americans every year and
leaves nothing in Its place. Proven
ton is better than regret.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
A ROUGH
LIFE
Real Trouble.
Wav to Succeed.

IT'S come at last sobbed the love-
~ bride of a month-"the first quar-
rel"
"What-with your husband?" Ill
qulred her plying friend.
Worse she faltered, raising her
tear-stained face, much worse-wiA
the cook"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
A Sense OF Duty.

do you think the public fully I'M
derstands your speeches on this rather
abstruse subject?"
" didn't make EN-" conhded SEN
ator Sorghum, with the expectation
that they'd be understood. | merely
wanted to show that | wasn't neglect
Ing the duties Of my Office which COM
pei me to face every kind OF intellectu.
al responsibility without fllnchlng."
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Social Candor

He-You are very lovely tonight.
She-YOu'd say that If you did not
think so.
He-Yes, and you'd think so IL
didn't say lt.-BoSon Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Where There's a VIII.

mother, can l go out and have my
picture taken?"
"No, guess 1t isn't worth while"
swell. then. you might let me 60
and have tooth pulled out. l never
get to go anywhere"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Though Not Always Visible.

"Come, come, don't he too hard on
wilkins. He has his faults, but there's
one good thing about him."
"Indeed What Is IT."
"Why-er-I can't say but there Is
about everything, you know"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Money Particularly.

Black-She said on her wedding day
that she would go through everything
for him.
White - Well, | guess she has.
loaned him ten-spot this morning.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
Getting a Meal.

"Why do so many pigeons hang
around the depotf"
"Rlce from wedding PARTIES" ex-
planned the porter briefly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
OF Course.

At office girls some fellows sneer
And at their mention bristle.
There is no use In being queer;
A girl can learn to whistle.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
MAJ. in Chicago Evening Post

HUS the comment Of the hour on
Karl of Madeira-once the Emperor
Charles Of Austria Hungary and now
the last Of the Hapsburgs and an
exile and international outlaw.
Charles and Zta are In villa on
the island Of Madeira and have be-
gun their life of exile as decreed by
the allied council Of ambassadors.
They arrived from Constantinople on
the British battle cruiser Cardiff.
As they motored to their villa
crowds rafhered along the way and
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

You should worry Karl and Zita You should rave
your hair You should kick against the climate
curse kegs vintage You should wall about
the sunshine idle hours out the bay-drnking bouts
most every evening listening to the guitars play. Exile
on the merry islands bettern saving wood at Doom
Plots and thrones and bombs behind YOU life is not so
id fororn
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30

A teaspoon holds 90 drops Of water.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-30
THE FINISH

THE FINISH
How did the
campaign ] n
your town fin
ish.
With the usual
finish; one side
talking about
virtue trlum.
plant and the
other making
dark hints about
fraud.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-29
The Honeymoon

at once suggests travel and so.
iourning at new and delightful
places.
And during this romantic sea,
son the bride naturally wishes t.
appear at her best on all occas.
ions. The brides trousscau has
been the subject Of long and
careful consideration, and she !.
naturally DESTROYS Of using it &c
the greatest advantage. and hav-
ing it always readily available
Some one has called the Hartmann
Wardrobe Trunk the brides trunk
because it is SO ideally arranged
for the brides convenience.
For the Hartmann has place
for everything and everything is
always in place. Every garment
is available without disturbing the
rest of the contents There is no
need to pack or unpacE. To one
who has suffered the temperate
stroying Inconvenience Of ordin
airy trunks, the Hartmann Ward
robe is literally a heavenly bless
ing.
We have a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-29
Buy Your Coal Direct
From Mine-Big Saving

The high cost of coal is a thing o.
the past! At least there are no
complaints on this account-since the
removal Of government restrictions
among those who have learned how
to buy coal The way to buy coal is
to get it direct from the mines. This
saves several middlemen's profits. Il
saves hauling expenses. Anyone can
now buy at mine prices, whether 8
carload buyer or one who uses only
ten of fifteen tons a year. This has
been made possible through a plan
evolved by large and old-establish-
ed concern, THE BERNICE COAL
COMPANY. with main Offices at 317
Como Building, Chicago.
This company has thousands of
customers in various sections Of the
United States who receive all of their
coal direct from the mines. These
customers are pleased not only be
cause of the many dollars they save
every year, but also because of the
quality of coal they are getting. Many
write that they never before had coal
that makes so little dust, that burns
so we'll, leaving 50 few ashes. If you
are a coal user-whether you use
hard of soft coal. much or little
it will be greatly to your advant
age to write the Bernice Coal CO. al
once for prices. stating kind and
quantity of coal you use. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-29

Mrs. w. C. Gray, Mrs. Cliff Williams
and Mrs. E. L. Bell, who assisted
the hostess.
Playing were Miss Bell, Miss Old
ham, Miss Wooley, Miss Catherine
Broadfield, Miss Catherine Buchan-
an, Miss Orlean Ansley, Miss Agnes
Gatewood, Miss Geraldine Payne,
Miss Mary Rose Brown. Miss Mar
guerite Everett, Miss Mary Frances
Lane, Miss Isabel Whcatley, Miss
Margaret Wheatley. Miss Mary Dud-
ley, Miss Lois, McMath, Miss Cath
crime Smith, Miss Alice Mcneil, Miss
Clara Glover, Miss Mary Gyovcr,
Miss Anne Ellis, Miss Mabel Ellis,
Miss Gertrude Davenport, Miss Sarah
Hightower, Miss QuencIlc Harold.
Miss Evelyn Bell, Miss Martha Cobb,
Miss Mary Sheffield, Miss Leta Mer-
.ritt, Miss Louise Marshall, Miss
Linda Mathis, Mrs. Charles NJ Coun-
ell, Mrs. Herschcl Smith, Mrs.
Clarence O. Niles. Mrs. James Fer
.guson, Mrs. Roy Murphy, Mrs. Neon
Buchanan, Mrs. A. c. Crockett, and
Mrs. E. White.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-29

record, bliss Poole studied for three
years at Shorter college in Rome,
during which time she devoted care
full study to the development of her
musical talent. Through steady appli-
cation, combined with ability, she
has secured her diploma in music
after d year of study at Brenau, with
a splendid record during her entire
school course.
Miss Poole received the unusual
distinction of being elected to the
membership of the most ex-
elusive sorority at Brcnau, the Mu
Phi Epsilon, a national honorary mus
zeal society of the conservatory. Pos
sessing a pleasing personality, and
a charming graciousness of manner,
Miss Poole has surrounded herself
with sincere friends during her four
years of study at Shorter and Bre-
Oau
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-29
CARDS RECEIVED BY
AMERICUS FRIENDS

Friends in Americas have received
handsomely engraved cards announc.
ing the commencement exercises OF
the Lanier High school in Macon
which will take place at the Crane
theater Thursday, June 8. Miss Pau.
line Cleveland is a member of the
graduating class, and was former
student in the Furlow Grammar
school here. Miss Cleveland made an
enviable record throughout her school
course here, and friends are interest
ed in her graduation from the Ma
con school.
She is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Cleveland, who formerly
resided here for number of years,
where Mr., Cleveland was one of the
prominent cotton buyers of the city
For the past four years they have
made their residence in Macon
where Miss Cleveland has completed
her High school course.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-29
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bright conversation was enjoyed dur
ing the social hour. Sandwiches and
fruit punch WE'RE served.
Mrs. Fishers class IS now composed
of 104 members, comprising a num-
Der of the young ladies and young
matrons of the First Methodist
church. The class is now largest COM
posed entirely of young women in
this section.
A decision was made at the meet
ing Thursday to let the social affairs
for the summer be picnics and swim
ming parties at Myrtle Springs, and
the decision was unanimously adopt
ed.
Playing were Mrs. Ralph w. Reed,
Mrs. Henry Williams, Mrs. /. f. Will
son, Miss Eleanor Murphree, Miss
Helen NJ. Keister, Miss May Sher-
man, Mrs. Reese Horton, Miss Marga-
ret Hodges, Mrs. George Boatright,
Mrs. T. c. Poole, Miss Vera Brady,
Miss Hilda Blount, Mrs. f. M. Hollo-
way, Mrs. C. A. Schneider, Miss Hell
en- Shanklin, Miss Rouse Hamilton,
Mrs, Leroy Hamilton. Miss Brownie
Hodges, Miss Lily Poole, Miss Louise
Hamilton, Mrs. r. NJ. Crawford, Mrs.
j. W. Jones, Miss Leola Parsons,
Miss Make Wright, Mrs. H. A. Hon
eycutt, Miss Kathleen Reed, Miss En-
ma Love Fisher, Mrs. B. A. Guest,
Miss Martha Cheek, Miss Emmie
Glover, Mrs. Paul Wootten, Miss Lou
Use Marshall, Mrs. NJ. H. Wheeler,
Mrs. Eugene Cato, Miss Mabel Gallo
way, Miss Thelma Hale, Miss Edith
Creighton, and Miss Blanche Snyder