Hertford County Herald
/ THE LARGEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PRINTED IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
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VOL. 7 AHOSKIE, N. C., JANUARY 5, 1917. NO M
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Women in Agriculture
WeiMa today an Takinf a Leadin*
Part ia Agriculture? European
War Haa Evidenced Thia Fact.
Acroaa the waters the war liaa
?fleeted some startling changes in
the normal atatua .if women- In
Uiia country tbe high coat of II v
ing haa alao had a marked influence
on the character of the occupant*
in which women are now finding
theraaalyea. In Europe tbe women
are not only taking the place* of
men in all of the trade* and oc
cupations, but are actually rep
resenting the bulwark* of their
nations by the work they are do
ing on tbe farm*. In tbia country
the bent and moat recent statistics
are startling7))) tbe fact that they
claim more than a million women
who work on the farms of the
United States.
As the teaching of agriculture
advances and as it takes on, more
and more, the characteristics of
cultural, educational, liberal train
ing. in addition to its vocational
aspects, it draw* to itself women
teachers, who find in the subject
a new outlook for inspiration, for
service, for stimulation and for
rgward There are now many rural
teachers, in all sections of the
country, who have made them
selves as invaluable to tbe cause
of agricultural education as the
women in Europe have done ic
espousing the cause of their coun
try's defence and sustenance.
Such teachers are proving to be
the solution of the rttral school
problem.
The writer know* ooe teacher
in Texan who haadnnee very thing
in the way of constructive agricul
tural education that might be ex
pected of some of- trained Men.
This girl has organised a cow test
ing asaocialion in Iter community.
She has weededout the star board
ers from the herds and has per
suaded the farmers to 611 their
places with productive cattle. She
has taught the boys and girls bow
to test seed com. and has persuad
ed the entire community to do
teeting before planting. She has
introduced modern methods of
butter making on the farm.
she has sifted down the prob
lems of poultrv production to the
point where the entire community
agreed on one breed. She has
organized a community center,
rural Sunday school, has raised
money for a lantern and slides,
has inaugurated entertainments,
debates and literary societies.
This teacher is a fixture in that
community. The board of educa
tion wiH not let her go, no matter
what inducements she may receive.
She ia a community asset.
When the great majority of our
rural teachers survey their local
communities and learn that the
splitting of the wood, the feeding
of the live-stock, the milking of
the cows, the caring for the pou!
try, the making of the butter and
the general attendance to farm
choree is not done by the men,
but by the women, in many in
ttancee, they will perbane feel
loathe in lending their intelligence
and sympathy to the solution of
rural problem*, in order to allevi
ate the hard task of rural women,
they are accomplishing the most
worthy and aigni6cant task in the
fir Id of modern education.
Cotton Gioasd Ia Hertford Cooaty
There were 4004 bales of cotton
counting round *4 half.half ibales
ginned In Hertford County, from
the croo of 1916 prior to Decern
ber 13th, 1916, as compared with
9916 bales gipned to December 1st
1915.
A. T. Newsome. Special Agent.
Strayed Notice
Strayed from my. ploce about
October lit, red and white spotted
heifer yearling, 2 years old next
?spring, ear mark, crop In right
and under half moon in left. Any
information of her will be reward
ed.
W L. Mitchell, Aboskie.
To Cere a Cold la Oee Day
TiWUZiTITl BBOMO Ooi.iw*. II (M?a tk*
ChO antekt Hi work* *0 Ik* CaM.
I'mffiete rvfwnd midtT If It Wtl to Itn.
U.T. QMQVW IfllH
Ministers Live Longest
A recent investigation made to
6nd what claw of men live tbe
longest revealed the fact that
clergymen live longer than other
men. Mr. Monell Say re, who
made tbe investigation, attribute*
the longevity of clergymen to
their simple life and say that tbe
extra yean, wlu-jhtbe clergy accum
ulate are the results of clean per
sonal lives?lives of sacrifice and
abstemiousness. If they were
drinkers, they would not livelong,
if they were gluttons they certain
ly would be short-lived, <o blessed
with neither poverty or riches they
find wealth in the number of their
days of usefulne*aand service on
earth.
Moderation -is now considered
the salvation of this life. A splen
did role for attaining longevity is
summed up by the United States
Public Health Serfice in the'fol*
lowing short cut statements:
"Other things being equal it is
the man who leads tbe well?bal
anced life who lasts the longest,
whose work to the end is unifofrnw
ly the best, he who neither over
works nor over?plays, neither
over?eats, over?drinks, nor
over?sleeps, he who maintains a
standard of simple heavy diet in
moderation, who offsets mental
work with physical recreation,
who is as honest with his own
body as he is with his own busi
ness. When success comes to such
an one his physical and mental
condition is such that be can enjoy
in peace of mind and contentment
of body the fruits of his labors."
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A MOTE OF THAMES
I with to express my thanks to
tb? many friend* who hare abown
such kindness during the sickness
and . death of my dear little com
?anion, wbo passed away one day
after Christmas.
She was such a help to me.
While she was younger and such a
sweet companion, yet she seemed
at times .like a mother.
During my last months in school
she helped to bear the burden like
a mother. She had such high
ideas of life, and pointed me up
ward and onward so. '?
She was very much interested
in the cause of Christ.
I have seen few, if any, wbo
could make and hold friends as
she, and her winning ways seemed
to be natural too. The old, the
middle aged, the children all seem
ed to love her.
It is very lonely for me now as
I ait near the spot where she kiss
ed me so sweetly for the last time.
Only one that has exnerienced
what I have knows, I expect, what'
it means to be deprivedlof such
a sweet companion just near the
beginning of life.
She desired so much to recover
Yet her last words in regard to
death gives us all hopes of her et
ernal happiness. The way she
sang and prayed during her sick
ness was enough to melt the heart
of sinners.
Yes, it is so lonely now. Life
seems so strange at times since she
has been snatched from my bos
om. It is su hard to think that
when I leave for the task of the
day her sweet lips will uever more
press the .parting of the 4*7
against mine, and bid me success.
Then It Is so hard to think that
when the day's work is done and
I return to where she used to be,
her shining face will never mors
greet me and her comforting
words will never more drive away
the cares of the day.
I want to ask the prayer* of ,
Ood'a children that He wHI, in
some way. help me to forget my
sorrows. I want their prayers
that He will help me in some way
to press forward as that little com
panion seemed to want me.
I ? want their prayers that
this lonely feeling may in some
way. be removed and that 1 may
feel more assured that "He doeth
all things well".
W.T.GBriggs.
Mix Brains With Food
That brain* mixed with food
will reduce the high cost of living
without decreasing the nutritive
value of the food is one of the
conclusions already reached in the
experiment that is now being con
ducted in Chicago for the purpose
of knowing whether or not people
can be properly nourished on 40
cents per capita per day. The ex
periment is being conducted by
the city commissioner of health
and includes a "diet squad" of
twelve people who are furnished
three meals a day?breakfast,
luncheon and dinner?the menu
being changed daily with a - view
of botb economy arid variety.
The results of the first week of
the experiment showed a total
irain in weight of 26i pounds,
the average weight gained per
member being t.23 pounds. The
members go daily about their bus
iness just as before beginning the
test. The actual cost of food
served for the first week was 33
three-fourths cents per person per
day, this exclusive of fuel, lights,
service or other overhead charges.
The menu in part for the week
which was bought at retail
ericas was two dozen eggs. 35
quarts of milk. 54 pounds of meat,
sugar and flour. Bread was
bought ten cent loaves.
Probally the most valuable les
son that the experiment will teach
is that economy does not mean de
privation, but education and train
ing?to mix brains with the daily
fond supply, in choosing, buying
and preparing. The experiment
will not have been in vain if it sets
people to thinking as to bow they
can buy the most nourishment for
the least money , and at the same
time adapt that nourishment to
their needs.
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Bigger Better Baby Week
1916 was a Baby Year, but 1917
?a to be a bigger Baby Year.
Thia according to tbe plana of the
children's Bureau at Washington
and .is in line with the efforts they
are now putting forth to make
this a great year for the babies.
Baby week last year was a suc
cess. More than 2,000 cities,
towns and villages in the United
States observed the week by teach
ing mothers how to give better
care to their babies, instructing
tbem aa to the proper feeding,
bathing and clothing they should
hare, and the importance of accur
ate birth registration. Tbe pre
vention of blindness was another
subject that received attention,
while child welfare every-where
came to the mind and appreciation
of the public as never before.
In this year's campaign for bet
ter babies, the mother is to receive
special attention. Well cared for,
healthy mothers are necessary for
bealtuy happy babies, every com
munity will be expected to ensure
every mother in its skilled advice
and the proper instruction as to
the care of her baby both before
and after birth. The educational
work of the campaign will be
largely with the mothers.
May 1 to 6 has been set apart as
Baby Week for 1917- This date
was agreed upon bv both the
Children's Bureau and the General
Feeeration of Women's Clubs as
the time best adapted to the vary
ing conditions of the different
States.
Laws Needed by Fanners
The next few months, and in
moat cases the next few weeks,
will witness tbe assembling of
State Legislatures in more than
half the Southern states?in North
Caiotina,South Carolina. Georgia,
Florid^, Tennessee, Arkansas,
Oklahoma and Texas. It is a good
time therefore for farmers in these
states to consider what legislation
is needed for their benefit, and
write their members of the Legis
lature about these subjects. When
your Legislature meets, the great
corporations will have their'attor
neys and lotivute on band, and un
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Winton Waveletts
Life ib Winton for the pest
week hue been one of continuous
Gaiety. The yo'jng people who
have been teaching or attending
school were home tor the holidays
and added a great deal to the life
of the town.
On Tuesday night, Mies Ins
Mitchell entertained a number of
young people. A mock marriage
was the entertuinment for the
evening, with Miss Lillian Shaw
as bride and John Northcott
groom, with Thelma Mitchell
maid-of-honor and Richard Jordan
best man. The wedding march
was played by Miss Ina Mitchell
and the ceremony was preformed
in an impressive manner by par
son Louis Deniell. Delicious re
freshments were served.
On Wednesday night the voung
people gave Mrs. Willie Daniel) a
surprise party. Mrs. Daniell's
home is always open to the ywung
people and they were sure of a
hearty welcome. Old time games
were played and a most enjoyable
evening was spent in this hospit
able home;
Those present at this party were
invited to spend Thursday evening
witji Mr. and Mrs. C. Wallace
Jones, where another evening'waa
spent most pleasantly.
On Friday night Miss Mytle
Pearce entertained a number of
young friends.
Mrs. Loula Davenport and
daughters. Missess Ruth and Mary
Davenport, entertained the Chow
an Club. One hundred dollars
was given by Mrs. J. N. Clark on
the 1^00.00 pledge made by the
Club some time ago. This amount
was realized from the play, "The
Face at the Window." which was
given most successfully in several
towns last fall, under the direc
tion of Mrs. Clark. Various'games
were played and some of the mem
bers thought they were girls again
"just for the night." Fruit sal
ad, whipped cream and cake were
served.
Mrs. C. Wallace Jones enter
tained her Sunday School class
with a New Years party Monday
afternoon. The little folks had a
splendid time, playing games, af
ter which refreshments were ser
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Tea.
Mrs. J. N. Clark has issued in
vitations to a reception to be giv
en at her home Monday evening
from 8:30 to eleven o'clock, in
honor of the members of the trou
4
pe.
Miss Leta Hester, of Chase City
Va., has resigned her position as
teacher of the sixth and seventh
grades in the Wioton High School
on account of her health. Miss
Mary Davenport has been elected
to succeed Miss Hester. School
will open Wednesday.
Miss Lillian Shaw is visiting
Mary Norwood at Goldsboro.
.T. R. Vann, John Northcott
and Miss Mary Vann spent Sun
day afteonoon and evening in Co
mo.
Mise Janie Brown, of Mapleton,
and Gladys Brown, who teaches
music at Macon, are visiting tneir
mother. Mrs. Rose Brown.
Dr. C. F. Griffin moved bis fam
ily to his new home in Gates
county Fiiday. Mr. Will Eley
and Mrs. Jones, of Tunis, have
have moved into the home vacated
by Dr. Griffin.
Prof, gnd Mrs. Philip Shaw, of
Reynoldson,. spent the week end
with Mrs. Shaw's mother. Nrs.
Carrie Owen.
Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Easter
ling and Leonard Story, of Port
Norfolk, spent Christmas with
their parents. Capt. and Mrs. T.
D. Story.
less the plain people back home
make known their wishes, these
"special interests" will likely con
trol legislation more largely than
the people themselves.
Moreover, after the members of
the Legislature arrive at the state
capitols, theyjwill be busy. It is
well therefore to be forehanded
and write or see your public ser
vants now and urge the importance
of such reforms as you wish.?
' Progressive Farmer.
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WAN,TED
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Mine Prop*, All Size*.
Cell <>r Write to
' I Sterling Mine Prop Co. ;
Ao.r one deairing to purchase
tombeotonea of any deecnptioD,
see or write
J. B. MOULIN. Alioskie, N. C.
Agent* for
United SUtea Marbel Co.
DR. C. G POWELL
DENTIST
PHONE NO. 10
AHOSKIK. N. C.
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Edgar Thomaa Sn<paa
Attorney-at-Law
* Loans Negotiated
Real Batata bought and Sold"
OMaa: tnd Floor J. W. Godwin. Jr.. Bidg
AHOSKIE. N. C
R. R. ALLEN
Dealer In
BASH. DOORS. BLINDS. WINDOW
GLA8S. HARDWARE. PAINTS
AND BUILDING MATERIALS
GENERALLY
Wholesale and Ratall
Na. Ut7 Washington Square
SUFFOLK. VA.
SASH, DOORS. HARDWARE.
PAINTS. LIME. CEMENT. SEWER
PIPE. CART MATERIAL MILL
SUPPLIES. STOVES. RANGES
AND ETp. CLOSE PRICES.'
MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED
AND OBLIGE.
E L FOLK CO.
__ Na. 9I?-BIB Wa.hi niton 8qaara
SUFFOLK, VA. ^
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ROGERS A WILLIAMS .
Attorneya-at-Law
Prompt Attontioq Given to All
Bosinooo. . . *
AHOSKIE. N. C.
J. R. EVANS
Practical Tin Roofer and Sheet
Metal Worker
Price* Right.
MURFREESBORO. N. C.
Walter R.. Johnson
ATToaifgT at Law
Akoskib. Nobth Carolina
Practices wherever services deaired
tad Rasr J. V. Mull Bslldiig
G. J. NEWBERN,
Agent
Foao Automobiles,
Aboskie, N. G.
Touring Car $860.00
Bunabaat n S45.00
F. O. B. Detroit.
Roswell G- Brldger?
... . Attorney-at-LAW
WINTON. N. C.
j[ RUB OUT PAIN
' ] with good oil liniment. Tbat'a
- U the auretft war to atop them.
^|The heat rubbing liniment ia
BHff
I Good for the Ailment* of
Horaea, Mulaa, Cottle, Etc.
Qooifm your own Ache*.
Paine, Rheuma turn, Sproina,
Burna, Etc.
j Ba.30c.tl. At oil Deal?.
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Auction Sale
Wednesday, January /O, 19J7
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I will, on th? above date offer for sale to the tugboat
bidder for CASH, the following named articles;
1 Soda Fountain, 1 marble top counter. 1 Draft Arm,
| 1 Cash Register, 1 Back Bar. 2 Cigar Cases, one 8 ft, and
H one 6 ft., 2 Refrigerators, one 8 ft. Counter Show Case, 8
tables, 18 chairs, 4 "Spooners' Delight" (chairs and tables
1 attached),! nd all dishes and other accessories used in my cafe
These articles constitute the fixtures of the Bon Air ,
Cafe and Fountain formerly oper-ted by me.
Place of sale: in front of Bon-Air Fountain. Abo*
kie.
Time of sale: It o'clock M.
Anyone wishing te inspect these articles before date
of sale can see same by applying to me at W. T. Forbes and
Company. ,
o ' Private bids will be received prior to the auction.
In this connection, I also wisb to thank all my friends
and costomers for their liberal patronage in tbe past, and
extend to them a cordial invitation to visit me at W. T.
Forbes and Company.
With Best Wishes For a Bounteous
1
New Year.
Z. V. BELLAMY,
AHOSKIE, N. C.
% Fall and Winter Goods. <?
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? A grand assortment of Pall and Winter Goods now 4 ?
0 adorns our shelve/ Everything told at same old prices. < ?
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X Bur your Garments here. 4 ?
1 J. P. BOYETTE, Ahoskie, TV. C. <;
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Fire Insurance. Rental Agents. 4
" The Guarantee Company, Inc.
u W. L. CURriS, Pres. J. O. GARTER, Secy. A Treat ?
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SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICES
Now ia the time to put in a good supply of Hay, and I am !!
! prepared to give you the very bast prices on this commodity.
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Feed HaY at One Dollar Per Hundred.
$ A trial will convince you. ;
I J. E. DILDAY; Ahoskie, N. C.
NOT ONE MAN IN A THOUSAND]
That ever get* a Start in Life does ao outside of the beaten path I
of regular Saving. It ia the one sure way of getting on joor feet. M
Get a few hundred dollars ahead. It will open the way to ?
better thing*.
Labor judiciously directed and Capital intelligently employ- D
ed from the bedrock of pri vate fortune. Accounts can be start- |
ed with us with any sum from $1 upward. FOR SAFETY. Q
Merchants and Farmers Bank
I Wlnton, S. C
JUST ARRIVED |
A Carload of Horses and Mules. B
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We have as nice a lot of team aa can be found any
where, which will be kept repleniahed with fresh atock
during the entire aeason.
Be euro to look them over before baying or trading.
We appreciate your patronage in the past and shall
endeavor to warrant the continuation of same by keep
ing only first claas stock.
HARRELL BROTHERS jj
Murfreesboro, TV. C.
8 Located in Stable* at Rear of People* Bank.
C. Wallace Jones
Attorney and Coun*allor-At-Law
WINTOW. N. C.
Practice In all court*. Loans negotiat
ed. All matter* firen nrompt
and faithful attention.
Located In Bank of Winton
Good far Co net i nation
Chamberlain's Tablets are ex
. cellant for'constipation. They
.- are pleasant to take and mild
: in effect. Obtainable erery where.
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