I SHIELD HERALD
>lishej Every Tuesday and Fridny.
BEATY & LASSITER
S.nithFeld, N. C.
Editors and Proprietors,
Cash in Advance.
RATES OK SUBSCRIPTION:
Monti. h, .75
-ee Months, .40
Entered at the Post Office at Smith
d, Johnston County, N. C., as
ond-class Matter.
ifB OP THE COUNTY PRESS.
i
"here are people living in almost
ry small town where a country
-?kly or semi-weekly is published
0 pay little attention to the lccnl
4
vr. They take the State dailies '
1 the Metroj>olitan dailies, hut the '
le home paper is too trival thing. '
? heir estimation, to pet their sup- '
e Yeai
ht Months
$1.50
1.00
.75
-t.
^hey forget that the class of ivws
,iers kjiown as the country weekly,
ne of the greatest and most power
influences in the building of the
imunity and State.
'''hey forget that when the Govern
nt in a time of stress and crisis
it rely on the country weekly to
ch the people the masses who are
h a power in the land.
hey forget that the uneducated
1 untrained editor of the country
> -kly is the man who is nearest the
: rt of the people and most nearly
' n'erprets their thoughts ;vnd wishes.
11 is the man who leads, many times,
the people into tho> support of men
n 1 measures that mean so mu(h foriF
the country's welfare.
Sometimes these country editors,
scarcely known outside their own coun
ty, ar;> making and shaping public
opinion that changes laws and es
tablishes new institutions that live to
bless mankind.
Occasionally one of these fellows
does something to attract attention
because of the immediate effect his
stand or action has had upon things
n general. One of these men is our
own 11. B. Varner, who a year ago
dared to stand up for the rights of the
newspaper men of the country and de
mand that they be protected from the
paper barons who had put exhorbi
tant prices on newsprint paper. At
that 1 :ne t^ie publishers of a country
weekly was forced to pay from six
to seven cents a pound for newsprint
I . per. Now they can get it below four
cents a pound.
The Editor and Publisher, a great,
v ; ekly Journal published in New York
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City, in the interest of the newspapers
of the country, hr.s this to say in a
recent issue:
On December 11, 1910, Henry
Branson Varncr, editor of the Lexing
ton (N. C.) Dispatch, filed with Attor
ney-General Gregory a complaint and
evidence against the illegal practices
of the leading news print manufactur
ers. This was the first real shot fired
in the battle which closed recently in a
New York Federal court with the fin
ing of some indicted manufacturers
and the adoption of an agreement for
Federal control of prices. Mr. Varner
is not the publisher of a powerful
metropolitan newspaper, but of a
country paper. Having waited for
other r^en to take the initiative, and
seeing no evidence that they were go
ing to do so, Mr. Varner stepped into
the breach and did the thing which
was in all minds. He is entitled to the
credit, and to the appreciation of his
brother publishers everywhere.
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SAVING THE PENNIES.
If Johnston County comes out of
the "War Savings Stamps" campaign
with flying colors it will be done
through the schools and school chil
dren. Saving five pennies means one
nickel, and five nickles will buy a
"War-fiavings Stamp." Every boy
and girl who saves his or her pennies
and nickels and buys war savings
stamps, will' in the years to come, be
proud of the fact. Begin now and
save the pennies and nickels. They
are little things, but enough of them
will enable us to whip the Geimans.
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I'KOHIIilTION WINS. -
The National House of Representa
tives yesterday passed the joint reso
lution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States pro
hibiting the manufacture, sale or
transportation of intoxicating liquors
in this country. The vcte was 282 to
128. The resolution was almost the |
same as that which hsd already
passed the Senate. Of the North
Carolina members of the House only
Mr. Pou and Mr. Small vot"d ngainst
the resolution. As soon as the Senate
concurs in the resolution the matter
will be submitted to the States for
ratification. If the number of States
required by law ratifies the resolution
within seven years it becomes a part
of tho Constitution of ithe United
States. And the great Prohibition
movement steadily marches on.
VALUE OF OBEDIENCE.
The following sentence which ap- ]
peared in a recent magazine article
fias a world of meaning in it: "Only
>ne type of man is impossible in the
trmy, and that is the man who can't
>bey; such a one invariably passes
hrough defaulters' parades and cells,
>ut through the back door." Obedi- '
?nee is absolutely necessary in the
? * * s.-a. iL. I
irmy. it is jusi as accessary in wit?
ife of overy hoy and girl who wishes
0 fill a place of honor and trust when
hey grow up to he men and women,
rhe boy who is slack in obeying today
vill he the same way when he becomes 1
1 man, nine times out of ten. The
mrent who fails to pet his children to
>bey tod;iy is failing in a great duty. ^
t is the better plan to win obedience
h rough love, hut if this plan fails,
hen stronger methods should be re^
lorted to. "Discipline means the loss
>f self for the sake of the greater .
ielf." 5
War-Savings Stamps Campaign.
I
Th'.? War-Savings Stamps com
n it tee, for Johnston County now con
:sts of the folowing workers: T. S.
,g?da!e, Pr -sident; H. B. Marrow, -
1; e-President; A. M. Johnson, Secre- I
arv.
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The sub-committee beads are:
L. T. Royall, to put the issue before
ill the schools in the county.
Mrs. F. H. Broods, the churches.
M. C. Winston, manufacturers.
C. W. Harper, fraternal organiza- '
ions.
R. N. Aycock, banks.
T. J. Lnssiter, publicity.
A. M. Noble, negrces.
M. 1?. Andrews, speakers.
These persons' duty is to see to it
hat all (he persona in their respective >
lepariments, in Johnston County,
iav< nn opportunity to purchase War
swings Samps. Thev mny appoint jis
nany helpers as tbej^see fit to work j.
v i t h them. For literature or further
nf >imatu n write or see the secretary.
A. M. JOHNSON, Secy.
Emithfield, N. C. /
1UNICIPAL WOOD YARDS, j
High Point, I^ec. 14. ? The High
'oint municipal fuel yard is doing
iusin< < t< day and as a result ninny
itizens will have heat and comfort
vho* otherwise would have been de
lived. Tlie car of ccal which v;as re
rived lat yesterday was rapidly
anishing t Jlis afternoon at the price
f $7 per ton. Some two weeks ago
he . , y ctlieiah put a car on s:de and
he coal was purchased in ton lot at
i price of $<"> p r ton. T >day th - coal
s s-dling at an advance over that tiic
ire, nil ' re:> -on being that a majority
old is *ointr in quarter and half ton
ots. And the city is doing the hauling
ust as far as limit -d w?g< n and
ruck facilities will permit.
"The one car we are selling has re
ieved the situation considerably,"
laid City Manager Murphy this after
loon. He further stated that it was
lot so much a ^question of price which
lad caused the local shortage in coal,
:>ut a matter of getting deliveries
Tom the mines. The city has 20 more
?ars in transit which will be sold ai
i price permitting the city "to ciyne
>ut on it," to use the exact w rds of
he city manager.? Greensboro News.
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At Durham and Wilson.
The city of Durham has been re
sisting the establishment of a inuni
?ipal woodyard, but the authorities
here h.n-e at last seen that it is noc
?ssary, and they have established a
ivoodyard to sell wood at retail.
The town of Wilson also has de
eded to establish a municipal wood
ward, and is laying iA over 1,000 cords
if wood.
Indie, i n- are that before this
now melts, a irocd many cities and
own will l>e in the wood business
hat have not expected to l>e. -Greens
><>ro News 15th.
BUSINESS LOT ALS
LOST. ONE UHtO DOG, WHITE
with red spots on back and ear.
Return to Busy Bee Cafe, and re
ceive a reward. The dog is gun
shy. j
KEROSENE ENGINES, GASOLINE
Engines, wood sawing outfit, flour
mills, grist ana feed mills. Let us
figure with you on an engine out
fit. Roberts Atkinson Co., Selma,
N. C.
MCE LINE OF CHRISTMAS POST
cards and seals at Herald Office.
HARROWS? DISK AM) S.MOOTH
ing ho.rrows, riding cultivators,
grain drills, anything in farm ma
chinery, and wire fencing. See our
lime spreaders. We are agents for
International Harvester Co., and
Walter A. Wood. Full line of farm
machinery. Roberts Atkinson Co.,
Selma, N. C.
BUGGIES, BUGGY HARNESS AND
Robes, one and two horse wagons,
stalk cutters. Anything in farm
machinery. Coles Hot Blast heat
ers and Ranges, Poultry and farm
fence. Roberts Atkinson Co., Selma,
N. C.
FOR FIRE WORKS OF ALL KINDS
call on A. B. Hollowell, Claytcn,
N. C.
kV AGON'S ? A CAR OF ONE AND
two horse wagons just received. Our
prices are right. Roberts Atkinson
Co., Selma, N. C.
PUREE GOOD HORSES FOR SALE
at a bargain. H. E. Upchurch, H. L.
Lee, Four Oaks, N. C.
rilE SMITIIFIELD BUILDING &
Loan Association has helped a num
ber of people to build homes. It will
help others, and maybe y6u. New.
series of shares now open. See Mr.
J. J. Broadhurst.
;FE US FOR LATHS AND PL AS
ter. Cotter Hardware Co.
UJY YOUR FLOUR AT AUSTIN
Stephenson Co.'s big sale. Best
Patent Flojir 10.95 per barrel. You
might not be able to pet it later.
-OR SALE. ABOUT ONE HUN
dred bushels seed wheat. Also
Kogcr bean and wheat thrasher in
first class conditio. Smith Form
A -Truck also for sale. W. A. Plielps,
Four Oaks, N. C., Route 3.
USE US FOR LATHS AM) PLAS- !
ter. Cotter Hardware Co.
?OR DISC HARROWS, BUGGIES !
and wagons, feed stuff, and mriny
things you have need for call on
Selma Supply Co., Selma, N. C.
TITRATE OF SODA FOR SALE BY
the Farmers Mercantile Company,
of Selmn. Buy early *and be safe. ,
'OR SALE? A FIVE PASSENGER \
Ford car, 1917 mod ?!, in'private use t
since f:rr-t of last June. In good run- ,
ning condition. See S. R. Lee, Selma,
N. C. 1
GO TO A. B. HOLLOW ELL, CLAY- '
to, N. C., for all kinds of fire works.
IT IS OIR DESIRE TO PLEASE
you. We appreciate your business
large or small. Selma Supply Co.,
Selma, N. C.
MULES FOR SALE? WE HAVE
several good farm mules for sale.
See us before buying. Farmers
Mercantile Co., Selma, N. C.
FOR DEEDS. MORTGAGE DEEDS, |
Bank Notes and Magistrate's
Blanks, Call on the Princeton Phar
macy Co., Princeton, N. C.
FOR SALE AT AUCTION? THE
Gillam Standi Dwelling and Store
in. town of Middlesex on Dec. 22,
1917, 2 p. m. Don't write, come."Y.
Z. Parker, Attorney for Gillam Stan
di.
FOR A BIG FAMILY BIBLE, CALL
at The Herall^Office, where you can
get a nice on.- for $3.50. Big typo
so th t old people can read.
A FULL SUPPLY OF HORSE AND
mule feeds ? Molasses feeds, oats,
hay and seed oats at Farmers
Mercantile Co., Selma, N. C.
IF YOU HAVE A FARM, LARGE OR
small, or town lots you wish to sell,
call, pr write, or phone, Johnston
County Realty & Auction Company,
Smithfield, N. C.
IF YOU WANT THE HIGHEST
prices for your cotton and cotton
seed carry them to Austin-Stephen
son Co. and buy your goods at their
big sale.
CALL ON BEATY & LA6SITER FOR
your Letter Heads and Envelopes or
anything in the Printing line.
WE HAVE A BIG LINE OF CHRIST- ,
mas Card's at penny each, at Herald
Office.
ENGRAVED VISITING CARDS
make a fine present for a friend
See our line of samples and give
your order at ones and avoid delays.
UNDERWEAR FOR THE FAMILY
at Austin-Stephenson Company's.
SWE YTERS FOR YOU, YOUR WIFE
and your children cheaper than you
can buy at wholesale at Austin
Stephenson Co.
1,600 BUSHELS OATS JUST RE
reived at Austin-Stephenson Com
pany.
AUTO TIRES? A LARGE LOT OF '
casings, tubings and spark plugs
now in stock. 3,500" mile guarantee.
Our prices are close on these.
Roberts Atkinson Co., Selma, N. C.
BIG TYPE TESTAMENT AND
Psalm3 ft"' sale at The Herald Of
fice.
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
On Saturday, December 22, at 12
>'tlcck, n n, I will offer for sale in
'vont of the Court House, to the high
>st bidder for cash, or good security,
;wo match mules and a new two-hors^
tvagon. Will rc|l privately before
late of sale if good offer is made. B.
iV. Lee, Smith field, N. C.
Valuable Christmas Presents
Don't waste money in foolish worthless gifts.
Our large store is filled with valuable articles
suitable for Christmas presents too numerous to
itemize.
Come see what we have, we can furnish you
a present for every member of the family.
Spiers Kros.
SmitMicld, - North Carolina
Manage your income
Dont Let Your
Income Manage You
If you didn't have the money you wouldn't
spend it.
Then why spend it, simply because you have it?
Open an account here and save enough money to
Be Your Own Master
or
The Christmas Holidays always call for more or less
strenuous living. You cannot escape the social features
of the season.
It is equally true that you cannot enjoy the season if
you are in a jaded, run-down condition.
can furnish you just the right tonic or corrective to put
your system in mince-pie order.
Don't wait till the Christmas sports and the Christmas
feasts have gotten you "all wrong." Take it in time and
fortify your health.
We are in earnest when we subscribe ourselves,
"Yours for Health,"
HOOD BROS. .
DRUGGISTS
ONJ THF SQUARE SMITHFIFLD. N. C
Another Lot Family Bio'es just
Received at.
HERALD BOOK STORE
, Prices from $3.00 up.
choice Lot Teachers' Bibles and New Test
ments on H ind.
Stop, Look and Listen c
Farming Utensils, Crops, Etc., E
For Sale _af Public Auction. \
Owing to the fact that my son is in the training camp,
and I have retired from farming, I will on
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST._ |
jell at public auction to the highest bidder for s
cash, all farming tools and crops now owned by us, con- t
sisting of two mules, one horse, one two-horse wagon, two i
one-horse wagons, three biiggies, one gasoline engine and
wood saw, new, one cotton seed grader, mowing machine [
and rake, wheat binder and drill, hay press, spike tooth P
harrow, acme pulverizer, one riding cultivator, three ?
walking cultivators, six one-horse plows, one two-horse |j
plow, nice lot of corn, peas, shucks, wheat, rye, and oat L
straw, pea vine and grass hay and millet, fodder, all the
straw and hay baled and in good order, and a lot of other '
things too numerous to mention useful to the farmer, f
Also one Majestic Range and organ. I
100 bushels seed oats, 1 cotton and corn planter, 1 gu- r
ano distributor.
Look ! a first prize of $10 in gold will be given to the
one spending the most money at this sale, and a second J
prize of five dollars for the second highest. Be sure and f
attend this sale; if you miss it you will miss the chance
of a life time to buy a genuine bargain.
N. J. Allen
five miles east of Clayton, one mile from Powhatan school, '
on the Southern Railway. Time of sale: 10 o'clock. Be [
on hand rain or shine. I