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tx ftttfr Mntmiatncw i smsi I Pubi ?y Estate of J. G. Boylin. ESTABLISHED 3881 THE WAR. Not Much Fighting the Past Week Big German Offensive Still Being Looked For Russians Do Not Like German Peace Terms. There has not been much fighting during the past week on any of the fronts. The Italian front has been more active fhan any other. All the armies have been carrying on trench raids and local offensives, but there have been no material changes in po sition. This morning's paperif' carry, the following summary of the situa- "Apparent proof that the Germans are preparing for a big offensive is the almost continuous bombardment of tarious sectors along the British and French fronts. Aside from these bombardments there has been little activity except by small raiding par ties., A heavy snow is falling and an other cold wave has set in on the Freeh front from St. Quenti t, the Vosges mountains. "Snow and c,Jd weather :A&- arc giving the ttaliar r. a chance urther to strengthen their northern line against the Austro-Germans. Aside ofjrpm reciprocal artillery duels little fighting of moment is in progress. In an endeavor to offset their loss of ground resulting from having been driven back across the lower Piave riVer. the enemy has tried to effect a landing on the west bank of the stream .short distance from the mouth'of the Piave. His boats, how ever, were caught under the fire of the Italian guns and the project had to be given up. "Austro-German airmen continue to bomb towns on the Venetian plains. Trevko and Bassano have again been attacked, and bombs also were drop ped on Mestre. Little damage was done by the bombs. Three of the enemy aircraft were shot down in aerial battles or by .aiti-aircraft ma chine guns. "Reports from Russia indicate that the negotiations for peace between the bolaheviki government and tae Teutonic allies have reached a virtual THE COAL SITUATION. Through the Fuel Alministration we have wet received four cars of Bun, of Mjne Coal, which is on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad tracks at depot. This coal is being sold &. $7 per ton at depot. "You Will have to provide your own drays. Call W. M. Morton at the Mill office and place your orders. We are. anxious to unload this coal as speadjly a possjbTW so as to re lease the cars. Inasmuch asHhe town is handling this coal practically at cost we must ask that .you pay cash. We hope" to have some lump coal later on. U. B. BLALOCK, Mayor. USE COMMON SENSE AND SYMPATHY WITH DRAFT General Crowder Clears Up Points Confusing ' to the Local Draft Boards. Washington, Dec. 31. Local draft boards have been instructed by Pro vost Marshal General Crowder to use "common sense and sympathy in the facts of" each individual case" in de termining what would be adequate support for dependents of a man reg istered for war service. Many boards have indicated doubt as to what should be done when it appears that a soldier's pay and war risk allowances will provide support for dependents whose claims other wise would entitle the registrant to deferred classification. In a message to the public tonight, General Crow der said: "Reasonably adequate support can not be determined by a rule of thumb, but must be determined with common sense and sympathy in the facts of each individual case. What would be adequate support in one locality or in one set of circumstances might not be adequate support in another. The questio flf adequate support must be determined by the boards after care ful consideration of the interests of the' dependents on the one hand and of the government on the other, and rlwavs in mind that ill. A U Published Every Thursday. WADESBOBO, N. CM THUB8DAY, JANUABY 3, 1918 WILL GET NITRATE. Government Expects to Be AbV to Furnish Farmers 100,000 Tons Dur ing Spring 18,000 in January Will Sell Direct to Farriers Price About $75 a Ton at Seaboard. The M. & I. refej-red several weeks ago to the efforts of the Department of Agriculture to secure nitrate in Chile for the farmers of the United States. Hon. L. D. Robinson haWeen interesting himself very much "in this matter, and was instrumental in the action of the Department. A few days ago Mr. Robinson received a letter from Secretary of Agriculture Houston giving every assurance pos sible that a large supply of nitrate will be available this winter and spring. Secretary Houston states that ar rangements were completed several weeks ago to purchase 100,000 tons of the fertilizer, but that on account of disturbed shipping conditions it has been impossible until recently definitely to' secure facilities for transporting the nitrate. Within the last few days preparations have been completed for the delivery at some United States port during January of 18,000 tons, and every reasonable assurance has been given that sup plies, up to the 100,000 tons, for the ensuing months will be delivered. Ev ery possible effort will be made to make certain these deliveries, but it should be understood that, on account of existing situations, circumstances over which there is no control may intervene. It is not known exactly what the price will be, but it will be approxi mately $75.00 per ton at the port. Farmers will have to pay freight charges to their local stations, the state fertilizer tag fee, and any other local charges. The nitrate secured by the govern ment will be sold only to farmers for their own use during the coming sea son, and generally not in excess of the. amounts used by them heretofore. The Department of Agriculture is now arranging machinery for the dis tribution )f the material, and will WILL RUSH TROOPS. Every Effort Win Be Made to Get Americana to France as Quickly as Possible Complete Co-operation Among Allies. Washington dispatches of yester day say that entire unity henceforth is to be the watchword of the United States and her allies in the prosecu tion of the war. American troops are to be rushed to the fighting fronts in large num bers as quickly as possible, and there is to be perfect coordination in naval military, financial, food, war indus tries and diplomatic matters. The agreement between the allies for unified action was reached at the recent inter-allied conference in Par is, which was attended by an Ameri can mission headed by Col. E. M. House and arrangements already have been made for the United States to carry out its part of the compact. In order that American troops may be dispatched in a constant stream to Europe, the allied nations are so to arrange their merchant shipping that the necessary transports will be avail able for the huge task. That quick work in getting the American army to the front is most vital is indicated by a statement of Major General Maurice, chief director of military op erations at the British war office. General Maurice says it is probable that with their heavy reinforcements, drawn from the eastern to the west ern front, the Germans shortly will make a strong offensive against the British and French armies and that the enemy may be expected to make some gfi'ns. Optimism was expressed, however, that the enemy would not be able to inflict the same degree of damage up on the allies as he has sustained at the hands of the British during the last year. England and France will supply all deficiencies in the arms and equip ment of American troops in Europe during 1918, but it is expected this country will be able to supply her own armies after this year. if ; i i fpaam h i ' --g- v"or' a J22 . . . . - t LAND TRANSFERS. The following real estate deeds have been filed for registration dar ing the past week: G. R. Parker and wife to J. T. Pat rick; lot in Wadesboro; consideration, $350. G. R. Parker and wife to J. T. Pat rick; lot near Wadesboro; considera tion, $350. J. T. Saunders and wife to A. G. Wall; small lot in Lilesville; deed made in 1910. A. G. Wall and wife to W. R. Cox; two lots in Lilesville; conspiration, $2,750. George Lineberry and wife to Eli sha and Glennie Marsh; five acres south of Wadesboro; consideration, $475. Bradley F. Teal and wife to Mary E. Teal; one-third interest in 200 acres in Gulledge township; considera tion, $2,000. J. T. Henry and wife to A. G. Ty son; 118 acres adjoining C. T. Jones; consideration, $2,100. Mary L. and E. B. Simons to T. C. Coxe and Frank Bennett; two tracts nocrpcatine' 91 acres near C. B. Al- o o c len's; consideration. $1,558.37. J. E. Summey and wife to a. b. McLendon; Anson ville lot; for $10 and other considerations. H. P. Taylor and B. Vance Henry, commissioners, to Eric Taylor, trus tee; two tracts aggregating 39 acres in Lanesboro township; consideration, $303. j. S. Bennett and wife to Vernon L. Wall; 88 acres adjoining Charlie Hen ry; consideration, $2,450. Pnhort J T.ittle to George W. and Junius J. Little; two tracts aggre gating 118 acres in Gulledge town ship; consideration, $2,400. MRS. M. J. COPPEDGE DEAD. Mrs. Martha Jane Coppedge died at her home south of Wadesboro last Saturday afternoon, after an illness of several days of pneumonia. Mrs. Coppedge had been in failing health for some time, and in her weakened condition could not withstand the rv funeral was held Mon- $1.00 a Year Due in Advance. VOL. XXXVIII. NO. I THE WEATHER. Coldest in Many Tears and the Cold est December in History All Rec ords Broken in Msny Places. December broke all records far cold for that particular month in this section, and in New York and Boston the coldest weather since the weather bureau was established 37 years ago was experienced. In North Carolina the thermometer went lower than it has done since February, 1899. Last Sunday the official record was one de gree above zero in Charlotte, with va rying registrations in other places. In Wadesboro thermometers varied, but it is believed three degrees above was about correct. In New York the thermometer went to 13 degrees be low, breaking all records, as stated above. In February, 1899, one degree below zero was registered in Wades boro. The past month was by all odds the coldest December since government weather records have been kept. The first cold spell began Saturday night, December 8, and the thermometer continued to go down until it regis tered in the neighborhood of 13 de grees above zero Monday. It then went down little by little until nor mal temperature was reached. Tues day, the 11th, about six inches of snow fell, and a little of this was still lingering in protected places when the second cold wave arrived, Saturday afternoon, the 29th. The thermome ter fell hurriedly until it registered about one above Sunday morning. Snow fell Saturday afternoon and night, a high wind was blowing, and it was perhaps the most disagreeable day any one can remember. About 8 degrees was registered Monday morn ing, 14 Tuesday morning, 23 Wednes day morning; and 10 this morning. More snow fell yesterday and last night. The Pee Dee river was frozen over from bank to bank Sunday and Mon day, the first time since 1897. The cold has been aggravated by the scarcity of fuel. Owing to the bad weather, very little wood can be brought in, only one car of coal has ition scheme is de il' publicity concerning the de iing uraa to De passea un- cppctizESj aul them aboard. atissstfr. til ax.
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