THE S1THFHD BALD
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Smithfield, N. C.
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NOTICE TO REGISTRANTS.
For tht benefit of all registrants
the Exemption Board desires to
state that none in class more deferr
ed than class pne will be called upon
for physical examination until all of
class one has been examined and held
for service. Likewise, the classifica
tion being made by the Board at pres
ent of necessity does not take into
consideration the physical fitness of
those classified except in extreme
cases.
The Board is busy sending out the
Questionnaires and classifiing the
registrants. This will be kept up daily
until the list has been completed. The
last batch of Questionnaires will be
sent out January 9th, 1918.
Three Ways to Serve the Country.
Here are three ways in which a man
can serve his country:
1. By Saving food.
2. By sawing wood.
3. By not overcharging for what
he has to sell.
John Ives Seventy Years Young.
Mr. John Ives, the oldest native
horn resident of Smithfield, celebrated
his 70th birthday at his home here
last Saturday by having a few of his
friends with him at dinner. Mr. Ives
who is one of the best known resi
dents of the town, was born December
22, 1847, and is seventy years young.
He is in appearance and action young
er today than many men who are only
fifty. Those present to enjoy the din
ner with Mr. Ives were: Mr. W. M.
Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Beaty,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom W. Ives, and Mr.
and Mrs. M. A. Wallace and two chil
dren. One of the features of the
dinner which attracted the attention
of the guests was the presence of
Master John Arthur Wallace, Mr. Ives'
six-year-old grandson, who asked the
blessing.
The many friends of Mr. Ives, and
the number is limited only by th'>se
who know him, extend congratula
tions and wish him many happy re
turns.
Income Taxes.
It will take a small army of men to '
take the income tax returns of per
sons subject to the new law. Collec
tor of Internal Revenue J. W. Bailey |
has announced that 21 officers will
start from his headquarters on Jan
uary 1st and on January 2nd every
one of them will be on the job in the
county assigned to him, to meet the
people amr help them make out their
income tax returns. Th(^ officer as
signed to this county is due to arrive j
here on January 9, and to remain until
January 12, both dates inclusive. He
will have his office in Smithfield in the
Court House where he may be fcund
every day of the dates stated. He
will also be at Clayton January 2-8, |
Selma January 4-5, Benson Jan. 7-8.
"It will be well for every unmarried
person whose net income for 1917 is
$1,000.00 or over, and every married
person living with wife or husband
whose n t income for 1917 is $2,000.00
or over, to call on the income tax man
and learn whether or not they have
any tax to pay," Collector Bailey said
today. "The person subject to tax
who doesn't make return in the time
prescribed is going to regret it. The
Government will get after all income
tax slackers.
"There's hardly a business man,
merchant or professi(%ial man who
won't have to make return of income.
Farmers, as a class, will have to pay
the tax. ^The safe thing to do is for
every person who had a total income
of $1,000.00 or $2,000.00, as the case
may be, and who is not sure tbout
what deductions the law allows him,
to play it safe by calling on the in
come tax man.
"The men in the field will have
forms far everybody and persons who
expert to call on him need not Rouble
themselves to write to my office for
forms."
The Fcod Administrator says: "If
you can't raise a pig, save one, You
can do so by eating less pork."
I'KOC.KKSS OF JOHNSON UNION.
! Through tht* Leadership of Mr. S. C.
Turnage, of Smithfield, ihe Church
Has a Center of Co mm unity
Interest.
Very few c4iurches in Johnston
County huve prospered the past few
yeurs so much as Johnson Union
Free-Will Baptist church. The pros
perity has been largely through the
effort and leadership of Mr. S. C.
Turnage, of Smithfield. He married
in the neighborhood of this church
and for years farmed near there and
did what he could for the church.
Later he moved to Smithfield and
found it rather ffcr to go except on
preaching days. After he had bought
an automobile Mr. Turnage decided to
take up his former work at this
church.
About three years ago new seats
and an organ were purchased for the
church, and a singing class was or
ganized* There are many young peo
ple in the neighborhood and much
interest was taken in the storing
schools which were taught there. A
little later the church was painted ahd
the cemetery was put in nice con
dition. Another acre of land just
South of the church was bought and
made the property of the church.
The Sunday school was organized
and Mr. Turnage was made Superin
tendent. The church and Sunday
school have both made fine progress,
and now the place is the center in the
community of moral and religious
activity.
This is not written in special praise
to Mr. Turnage, but to show what can
be done by a people with a good leader
to guide them. It is to be regretted
that there are so few men who have
talent and means who will make the
sacrifice to donate their timf and
money to the upbuilding of their fel
low man. In the future may there be
many others who will follow the good
example of Mr. Turnage.
Trains Uinming Late.
The lateness of the trains for the
past few weeks has caused many Her
ald subscribers to pet their papers
late. We are publishing the paper at
the regular stated times and putting
them in the post office. That is all we
to arrive on time. Abnormal condi
tions prevail and the best possible
service is being rendered. If this
issue of The Herald reaches you late
you will understand why.
The pork problem will solve itself
in a great many homes. They have
raised no pork, and the price is so
high that they cannot afford to buy,
so they will do without, and really be
in better shape, physically and other
wise.
The farmer who neglects to raise
a'l the hogs he can next year will not
be put in the class of patriotic citi
zens.
Some folks who live in the newly
created stock law territory have been
so much opposed to the new system
that they have even failed to raise as
many pigs as they might. Let them
go into the sections that have had
stock law for some years and learn of
their brother farmers.
There are some people who will not
try to raise as much meat and food
stuffs another y^ar us they might, for
fear the price will go down. Suppose
such a thing does come to pass, the
man who has food supplies will be in
much better position than he who has
not.
GREAT OUTPUT OF SOFT COAL.
November's Figures, 47.747,000 Tons,
Only Once Exceeded in U. S.
History
The United States survey has issu
ed a bulletin announcing that the
November production of bituminous
coal was, with one exception, the
I largest in any month in the history of
bitumnous coal mining in America.
A preliminary estimate places the
output at 47,747,000 net tons. Janu
ary, 1917, recorded 47,788, 000 tons,
but in 2t> working days as against
25.5 for November.
The average production per work
ing day during the month was 1,757,
432 tons, as compared^ with 1,675,336
tons in October. The November rate
has been exceeded only once in the
last two years, when in February,
1 1916, the average production per
working day rose to 1,882,771 tons.
There will be no general reconsider
ation Qf the War Tax bill at this ses
sion of Congress. Chairman Simmons
of the Finance Committee announced
Monday when the mer.su ?*e was at
tacked by Republican Senators. He
declared the bill was not perfect, and
added that to correct various incon
sistencies some legislation would be
required.
SMITH FIELD TO HAVE SUGAR.
A Car l.oad Enroute to This Town.
W. M. Sanders Will Soon Have a
Full Supply At Ten Cents a I'ound.
SmithAeld, in common with hun
dreds of other towns, has had a sugar
shortage. From time to time our
merchants have gotten in a small sup
ply and in most cases they have not
charged over eleven cents a pound,
while other towns charged 12 1-2
cents.
Mr. W. M. Sanders has just bought
a car load of sugar which was shipped
al>out December 22. This car contains
about DiO barrels. Mr. Sanders in
forms The Herald man that he will
sell this sugar at ten cents a pound.
So the people may look out for its
arrival.
The Funeral of Mr. Scarborough.
Mr. John C. Scarborough, well
known in Johnston County and all
over 'the State, died at Murfreesboro,
N. C., on Wednesday, December 26th,
at noon. His remains were brought
to Selma and intered in the Town
Cemetery Thursday afternoon. At the
funeral there were present several
from Smithfield, W'ilson's Mills, Ral
eigh and other places, besides the
Selma people. The funeral exercises
wore in charge of Rev. N. A. Watson,
of Winton, N. C., a former pastor of
Mr. Scarborough. He made a talk
telling of the many good qualities of
the dead brother and of his great life
work. He was followed by Rev. Liv
ingston Johnson, of Raleigh. The
others who spoke were: Dr. J. Y.
Joynei", State Superintendent of Pub
lic Instruhtion, Rev. Clarence D.
Graves, pastor of Wake Forest Bap
tist church, Mr. Hartwell Scar
borough, a son of the deceased, and
Rev. Charles W. Scarborough. Be
sides other appropriate songs, a solo
was sung by Rev. T. C. Keaton, pastor
of the Murfreesboro Baptist church.
The interment took place about five
o'clock.
In next Tuesday's paper we shall
print an article concerning the life
and labor of Mr. Scarborough. Ho
was a man who had wrought long and
well. He was about seventy-five
years of age.
Turning the Tables.
"If you'll nmrry me I'll promise
never to go out nights."
"Jhat will be fine. It will give me
such a good chance to go out without
worrying about the house." ? Brook
lyn Citizen.
NEW TESTAMENTS AND BIBLE?
for sale at The Herald Office.
SEED BEANS FOR SALE. JOHN
ston County Grown Navy Beans.
Raised by E. F. Boyette, Smithfield,
N. C. For sale by Peedin & Peter
son and L. E. Watson, Smithfield,
N. C.
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* THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES. ?
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Those days wlicn we zip thru the
country in our buzz wagons we
I don't get to see much of the details
on the passing farms; and speed we
must or we will have to eat some one
else's dust. Now we often wonder
who lives in that fine old house or per
i haps we are looking out for some good
stock and this man has it for sale; but
we don't know about it. Then how
can we remedy this handicap on the
farms?
Well, all we have to do is to imitate
our city brothers, advertise. Let pas
sing folks know who we are and what
we are raising by simply putting up a
neat sign over our big gate reading
something like this: "Sunny Brook
Farm, Hampshire Hogs, Hiram Hard
apple Proprieter." Then even a joy
rider can see it as he shoots by. The
farmers in the West and North have
taken more pride in their farms and
fixed them up considerably. It pays
to advertise and that's the cheapest
way I know of. And the signs of the
times are that the business that ad
vertises, and farming is business, is
the one that does the most business.
"Toot your own horn lest it be not
tooted."
A Pretty Christmas Tree.
On Christmas Eve night a goodly
number of the people of the Progress
neighborhood gathered at the School
house to witness the first Christinas
tree given by the Sunday School. As
one entered the j4>om he beheld the
tree, a beautiful cedar, laden with
presents for those who had attended
the Sunday School during the year.
After a program of recitations by the
little folks and songs by the young
ladies of the community, the presents
were distributed. Orapges and ap
ples we/e handed around to the crowd.
The evening was mucjj enjoyed by all
who were present, and we hope that
this will be the first of a long series
of Christmas trees for the coming
years. ? X.
Pearce's School House.
There will be a speaking and box
party at Pearce's School House on
Jan. 4th, 1918. Let everybody come.
The girls bring boxes and the boys
a pocket full of money.
JESSE L. GODWIN,
ALMA KARJ>EN,
Teachers.
Vocal Union.
The Lower Johnston Vocal Union
will convene with St John Holiness '
Church near Bentonvillc at 10 o'clock
on the fifth Sunday in December.
Music will begin at 10 o'clock sharp.
J. p. BEASLEY,
President.
Successful Feeding
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More than ever, during this era of high prices,
should you use judgment in buying feed for man and
beast.
How to get the greatest amount of nutriment for
the money expended, is the great consideration.
We are exclusive dealers in Feeds for man and
beast, and have made this our study.
I
When you want the greatest amount of energy pro
ducing feed for your money, come to us. WE HAVE
IT.
S. C. F urnage
Smith field. N. C.
The Banner Warehouse has just received a rice sup
ply of fresh tobacco seed. Anyone wanting seed can
get them by calling at The Banner or writing Skinner &
Patterson, stating what kind and how many they need.
We have the following varieties
IMPROVED GOLD LEAF
IMPROVED HIC KORY PRYOR
IMPROVED TILLIE
IMPROVED VVARNE /
IMPROVED HESTER
WHITE STEM ORONOCO
NORTH CAROLINA BRIGHT
We also have some very fine setd saved by Mr. J W.
Jones.
Genuine
Appreciation
We appreciate to the full extent the libe
ral patronage accoided us during the year
which is now drawing near the end? and it
will afford us great pleasure to serve you
during the coming year.
We shall carry at all times 3 full line of
the choicest and best selected goods? and
anything usually found in a Modern, Up-to
Date
DRUG STORE
will be found here.
Come in and let us serve you with the
best there is in our line at prices that are
always right.
CREECH DRUG COMPAh ^
SMITHF1ELD, NORTH CAROLINA
. Tobacco seed at
Center Brick Warehouse
It is with great pleasure that we can take this privilege
of thanking our many Farmer friends, for their loyal
patronage this past season. In return we want to tell
them that we wish? one and all a "Merry Xmas and
Happy New Year."? We have on hand a large quantity
of good fresh Tobacco seed to sow your plant beds for
the coming year. They are yours for the asking or writ
ing us a POSTAL CARD.
Your friends.
Pool & Lassiter
Center Brick Warehouse
Smithfield, N. C.
Money to Loan
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On improved Farm Lands in Johnston,
Wayne and Wilson Counties
Long Time Low interest rate
Write or call on
Paul 1). Grady
Attorney-at-Law
KENLY, N. C.
TO THE
Purchasing Public.
This is to inform you that we are still in busi
ness at the same place and will be prepared to
furnish our old customers and the public with
supplies and fertilizers the coming year, 1918.
We have several cars of flour and feed and a
general stock of farmers' supplies at best prices.
We have contracted for our fertilizers, Nifrate of
Soda and 100 tons Cotton Seed Meal.
Farmers are paying too much for mules and
horses. If you will give us a look we will con
vince you that we will save you from $25 to $50
on every mule or horse you wish to buy. We
have our second car load in and among them
several good ones weighing 1,000 to 1,200 pounds.
We sell them on two year's time where necessary
and charge no interest on first year's payments.
Come to see us. We are here to ?erve yuj.
Our third car of mules will arrive Friday, De
cember 28.
Thanking the public for their liberal patronage
in the past and hoping to increase our business
the coming season, we are.
Yours to serve,
M. C. WINSTON SON.
Selma. N. C.