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PAGE TWO THE ROBESONIAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER St, 191f. BEHEBSiMB TV TO i: WITH ROBESON MAKfi IT UNANIMOUS. Leaders Are Heartily on From a Soldier in France. Party r.cccrd in Support of 6-Month School Amendment. Following is a letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Evander Arnett from their san in France: Somewhere in France, SeDt. 5th, 1918. To the Editor of The Robesonian: Buy Goods! Bargains in Men's and Boys' suits bought before the. last ad- mm The Quality line of Boys' and Men's pants. Both State conventions and all! party leaueis ui mui ui vaiumm i J rt.il v nn record in Dear Papa and Mama: ! rt of the six months' school iSow after a long time of hiking anfeFndment to be voted 0n November 1 have now lound time-.- Aa Cfntn novfmf nf VUtara- I am very glad to say : . ' ti;u 0;ric tr, nnP hvm- Latest fads in Young Men's and Boys' hats and caps Complete line of underwear for the entire family Big Values in shoes for Boys and Men, both fine and sub stantial. Jjjjjj. "tea - igF IBs, M , The long-wear shoes for children The Bell line of shoes for ladies and Misses. Our prices are reasonable and values good. We ask that you see our goods before you buy. i 1 and traveling to write you. j am very giaa to say ; . . - Raleieh aspires to that I am well and enjoying lite as : d d percent in the returns of that well as any one could expect. We have had a long and weary journey a , , taY.aA ; but we have now landed somewhere The proposal is the first offered in in France to rest, guess, if not, that 'the present generation that appeals is what I have been told. We have 'to have no opposition And in receiv- been here for the past few days,' mg xne umiea support ux uuu. and I am feeling much better now than I did when we arrived here, for we had been on the road so long un til and all the political captains of eith er organization it is in the highest sense loyalty to the country now at YOURS TO PLEASE. a K. M. BIGGS I was completely given out and 'war and the best sort of preliminary; was almost sick, but am now feeling training ior wie ibiuih uj. yvc. as good as ever. We are staying in Nevertheless, the department in, a little town for a few days but if II Raleigh is taking no chances on votes understand it right we wont be here ! aeainst the school measure as the re-, but a short while. But where we are suit of failure to inform the voters to go I really don't know; but let it be where it may. I want to ask my dear old parents not to worry about me, for Uncle It had been determined by both poli-i tical parties to discusss this amend- ment and to urge at the instanee of President Wilson, ex-President Taft, Sam is taking care of his boys over j Colonel Roosevelt, our Senators and here. h Of course that doesnt mean! that we are all going back. He is giv- our officials of State that in no porj tion of the country should there be ine us plenty to eat. So far as my-; anv lessening, but rather a quicken self, I wouldn't be one bit uneasy if ing our educational interests. But an it was as warm here as it is at dear ; epidemic unequalled in North Carolina old home. Still, we are getting good before came to destroy political meet heavy clothes and we sleep warm, so ings and this appeal is made through far. I have had an awful cold since i publieity agencies. 1 arrived over nere Dut am an to; The &ix myths' .term means merely; wie guuu that North Carolina is t0 write into I was talking to some boys ,here;the Constitution, the organic law, the today tnat nave Deen over nere vmwwm vlsitm fnr a six months' minimum bad1 school term instead of four as now.! In urging its passage, both political; WE SELL STANDARD PATTERNS. L. H. Caldwel OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT. Ladies gray kid low heel boots B. and D. width at $8.50 Ladies' Brown kid low heel boots B. and D. width at $8.50. Ladies' brown calf army last, low heel boot at $9.00. Ladies' black kid low heel boots $6.00 to $8.00. Ladies' black and brown kid, low heel, flexo soles Billikin make $5.50 and $7.00. Ladies' black, brown, and gray kid, french heel B and D $6.00 to $12.00. MEN'S SHOES. ,". ft Florsheim's, Crossett's and Roylston in all leathers and variety of styles B to E widths, $6.50 to $10.00. Work Shoes a tremendous stock to select from. $2.50 to $6.00; 16 inch boots $7.5 to $10.00. SCHOOL SHOES. Of the best makes built for hard service $2.50 to $5.00. HOSE Black, brown and gray silks from $1.00 to $2.00. Lisle hose for the high boots, brown, black and gray, 50c to 75c. OUR MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT We are very glad to say that this department is increasing each week. If you haven't already opened up an account with us we would be glad for you to do sy months and they say it is not so over here. So why should I worry Well, ma, I have had the pleasure I partie assert their faith in the worth, of looking at some very beautiful iJ North Carolina children and in the mountains ana vaneys over nere. ur. Begelow and I went out for a walk last Sunday p. m. I enjoyed it very much worthiness of the citizenship of the' State. North Carolina children need; - ovfvo form Tlic tovrri nan Vio but believe me it is nothing funny, l thened Qne month in ever rural; cimbmg these hills. I only wish they; of surban lace b State and county! would allow me to use a kodak and,funds without local special texes. And make some of these beautiful views. a adopted it will be the means of: but they won t allow us to have one. making. a substantial increase in the: I am not with any of our boys now. salaries f teachers, of filling schools; Dr Begelow and I are at one place j that now are t because teachers! and Dr. Black and the rest of the i ot . Uve on the eg id then boys are at another. But we will go and better stm of attracting back t together some time, I think. th hoolg m of the finegt teachj Well I guess you think it is time erg who haye been dri b neces. for me to close but I am feeling so, it for k that id them & Uy mean I don't know how to stop. But!' into other 0cupations. you all must be good and take care of , . . " yourselves until we meet again andi he Presiaent of the United States I will do the best I can. I and two ex-Presidents, the leaders of w;tii int nf invo nnrl tmnA mklips both parties and the head of our to the home iolks, 1 am as ever Your son, Fairier Benjamin F. ARNETTE, 317 Field Artillery. . Veterinary Corps. American Expeditionary Forces. W w Sw M. jSS. A Tribute to Mr. James Jessup, Who Died in Camp. To the Editor of The Robesonian: I am a soldier among many others who have" given up I home to stand by I American and Old Glory, ,but not among those who have passed away to - the sweet far beyond, bub under my personal observation has fallen one victim whom I so frequently think of, that has taken flight to portals beyond the Golden Gates . ; The' one in mind is Mr. Janies Jeasl sup. Mr. Jessup had- been ill for about one week.' He was carried to the; base hospital for treatment but deaith'claimM its i own; he dying Of in flunza. ' oj ! old bai n F :have been acquainted with him about four months; he and I have talked of life beyond the grave, fcrid I found him to have a very bright future m store. He wTas one who did not forget the teaching of father and mother. I now recall one evening as the sun was going down, James and I were on the school system can be trusted in their; belief that of all the time of our na-; tional life the schools are now most needed. The defeat of our amendment would not merely keep us at a stand still. It would be a distinct stepj backward at a time that slackerism; is in worldwide disrepute. J. Y. JOYNER, I State Sunt. Public Instruction. GERMAN CIVILIANS FLEEING FROM RHINE TOWNS. All Who Can Can Are Trying to Make Their Way Eastward Scores of Houses Stand Empty. Civilian departure from the lower Rhineland and' part of Westphalia,: which were begun on a small scale1 when the first allied bombs hit Co logne, have developed into a panic flight, ' states a press dispatch. All banks are being stormed by depositors who are withdrawing their savings in German banknotes in as high val ue as possible. Everybody wrho can' possibly afford it is trying to make when i his or her way eastward. Scores of compa.iy i houses stand empty. Even in Berlin THE MISSING LINK Not having an account in this bank may be just the thing that stands between you and success. No endeavor to forge ahead is sure of winning without the support of a good banking connection. Our Service is a substantial aid to our depositors become street together. A small group of : financial panic has seized the peopl; ! other poys came near, and agreeing j and the ordinary paper currency of leach with the other, began to roll dice the empire has vanished. The work Son the ground in which they seemed , ing population of Cologne, seeing the i very much interested. One of the war factories closed down, bib houses ! group looked at me and said, "Preach-! evacuated and eastbound trains crowd- er, play witn us just tor tun, it's only : ea wjtn well-to-do lugitives, are de- m I to pass the time away." I refused,! manding immediate peace more in- replying, '"No friend, I must not pass ! sistently than ever. Demonstrations !the time away shooting dice, I have j have been increasingly violent. A something of more importance on my j manifesto which has been issued bv a mma, ana must ao tne tnmg lrsti section oi the social democrats de that is of some help to my fellow j clares that if the emperor does not man." Then they looked at James ; voluntarily abdicate he will be remov with much interest and said, "Comej ed. on, try your hand." But his answer! one. THE PEOPLE'S BANK & TRUST GO FAIRMONT, N. C. SAVE MONEY You can do that by htting us supply your grocery wants. We carry a complete line of groceries and our prices are winners. GIVE US A TRIAL ODEN & POWELL Chestnut Street Lumberton, N. C. was "JNo, indeed". And they asked why, then he replied, "I cannot indulge in the game." They said again, "Only one game," but he said "No." They said, "We are willing to pay you if you will, one game," but he said "No." They said to. him, "Tell us why it is I that you will not play," and he m a very pleasant manner told them why he would not participate in their pas time game, as they called it. Here are his reasons: "First, my parents taught me different to your argument, that is, they taught me that it was wrong, and I must keep their teaching in mind and in deed. Second, I cannot sell my hopes of eternal life. I will not take money for the .promises of God." May God give us more men who will not sell out for the money we might get, for our hopes of life. Neith er for the momentary pleasure in life which try to gratify the lust of the flesh. Surrender of German Fleet Will Be Demanded. As part of the terms of an armistice the London Evening News says it un derstands the allied nations will in sist upon the surrender of the Ger man fleet, including all the German submarines and upon the occupation by allied forces of all the fortified towns on the Rhine. Oyer the. Top Without a Scratch. To the Editor of The Robesonian. I received a letter from my son Archie Usher today, written Septem ber 18th. He said he has been over the top once and never got a scratch only some briar scratches. C. M. USHER. Lumber Bridge, N. C. An Associated Press correspond ent with the American army north west of Verdun writes under date of Oct. 26 that since the Americans be gan the present battle they have in flicted more than 70,000 casualties on the enemy, freed 40 villages and 487 square kilometres of French terri tory and have captured 20,000 pris oners, besides . the German wounded who fell into their hands. 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IT'S THE OLD QUESTION AGAIN Buying School Books and Supplies. iO& ,iti jr-xi . l VI"! !i-V'i h i WE ARE PREPARED To Supply Anything in School Supples at the Right Price. A LITTLE MONEY GOES A LONG WAY At Our Store in Buying School Stuff. Watch Our "Windows for School Goods of the Verv Latest Kinds SANDHILL pARM-LIFE QCHOOL VAS6, N C. LEARN BY ?tDOING The school offers for boys a practical, as well as theo retical farm course under trained experts Farm of fifty acres Dairy herd of twenty Guernseys, ten registered. Military training under veteran of the Canadian army Especial attention is paid to setting-up exerciies, rifle prac tice and maneuvers. School company wears regulation U. S. army uniform and is equipped by War Department with Krag rifles and ammunition. Athletics are encouraged. For girls, a practical course in cooking and housekeeping under experienced domestic science teacher Gardening, poultry husbandry, etc. etc. Write for school catalogue and further information to Director, SANDHILL FARM-LIFE SCHOOL, VASS, N. C, R. F. D. . - rvtij.
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