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, SATURDAY. AUGUST 23, jgjg fJEDICAL INSPECTION FOR THE KINSTON MANY ITALIANS WHO WENT BACK FROM U. i IN lillllll. ARMY THE DUPLIN COUNTY ALLIED OFFENSIVE IN Haying SCHOOLS AUTHORIZED BY TRUSTEES; MAY RAILROAD WILL BE THE BALKANS IS BUT EMPLOY SPECIALLY - TRAIN'D NURSE SOON REAL CARRIER DN A BLUFF, IT IS SAID TOE KINSTON FREE PRESS iWork Will Be Inaugurated at Opening of Scholastic Year If Possible Defects of Children to Be Ferreted Out, Parents Apprised and Individual Records Kept One Third of All Failures of Pupils Due to Physical Short comings Progressive Step Will Result in Many Bene fits, Believed Meals for School Children to Be Served By Individuals If Plan Superintendent Is Authorized to Carry Out Is Put Into Effect The Board of Trustees of the City Schools Tuesday night adopted medical inspection for the system and de cided to employ a competent nurse, trained in tha tline, for the puroose. Supt. K. R. Curtis today stated that no one is Demg considered. lor tne posmun yet, out u 13 imp ed to secure the nurse by the 13th of September, when tne schools will open for the fall. There are few nurses in this region, especially trained in school work, and other Larts of the country may be, looked to. The plan calls for a systematic inspection ot every hild. The nurse will examine the eyes, nose, throat and ears of every pupil, and in fact, make a general examina tion to discover any physical defect that may exist. Wher trouble is located the nurse will call upon tne parents of the nuoil and notify them, advising them of the steps '.. .1 i l 1 .If 1? 1. l A -CP i- 1.1 .1 L mat snouia oe taicen immediately 10 onset vne ueieet. :f : The uhvsiciana of the city will be invited to give the j meuicai inspecuim yum, which ia jjciiuaiicm-, men oyuuiw thetic co-oneration. J Medical inspection is in force in the schools of many of "T the more advanced communities in the country. Its cost . is insignificant compared with the beneficial results. One- frets, according to SudL Curtis. Ia When a trouble has been corrected in a child a careful ; ; record wil1 ho kept of his work, to ascertain the increasea " mil'anf ' TV-, a no font a will Vir IrAnfc inffirm. . cd. The work of the school nurse will be in no small wis? educational. I- The School Board, with their customary progressive . ness, put Kinston a step further ahead with thia action. The community will be greatly indebted to them after the hpfifi ff fhP insneetion svstem become aDDarent. as they will ere one school year has passed, say-friends of ine project, DUpt. .urus lavuieu uus jjkui. t Sunt Curtis has been authorized to close a deal with ' perspns who have applied for the privilege of operating a lunch counter lor scnooi cnuaren. ine uuuviuuais, whose names will be announced later, have agreed to su pervision bv the school authorities and promised to sud- ply meals during the noon recess period at nominal cost, : probably on the European plan. LEADING MEN OF THE STATE WILL ATTEND GREENSBORO DINNER ' (Special to The Free Press) fireennboro.' Au. 23. Because of the splendid results following the din ner served jointly by the State Norma! college ami the Chamber of Com tnerce of Greensboro last year, at which time 700 representative men from all over the State were present to listn to a iiisculon pt qwjS tions that vitally affected the wel fare of our people, the State Normal College and "the Chamber of Com ; merce have arranged to serve anoth er dinner of the same character on the evening of September 7 and have de- ne:a an annual event The theme of the approaching finitely determined to make these din dinner is to he Conservation. Seere tary of War Baker is to be the prin cljl speaker. It is also expected that Governor Craig, Hon. 3, H. saU, Hon. Prank A. Linney, and lion. T. W. Bickett will also be pres ent to Join in the discussion, v TO HAVE OLD-TIMEY TOURNAMENT AT THE FAIR IN OCTOBER Mr. P. S. B. Harper of the rac lag committee of the Fair Associa tion has decided to have for a feat ure of the exhibit this fall an old fashioned tournament, with plumed r and besashed knights racing over a coarse with make-believe spears to rapture elusive rings suspended from a fceam. , This kind of an affair ia re- . it . . . memoerea oy many oi me oiuer cm tens, but has fallen into disuse these many years. In one or two places in the eastern part of the State they still hold such tournaments occasion ally, but it has been many a moon since the like was seen hereabouts. Skill with the 'spear and a good eye and cool nerve, and good horseman ship are requisites for the partict j,nU in a tournament. , . There would, of course, be the crowning of queen and all that sort of stun. AVERAGE PRICE FOR TOBACCO HGH TODAY (Daily Frep Press 23rd) About 21 Cents, or By a Fraction the Best of the Week Market Draw ing Patronage From Wide Territo ryToday's Sales Heavier Than Tuesday s Today's sales on the local tobaco market were a few thousand pounds heavier than Tuesday's, totalling 90,790. The quality was about the same. Prices were a shade bettor, however, and the average wai about 21 cents. The tendency to increase little was evident, aifi the prices were by a fraction the best of the weeK. A fair break is expected again to morrow. Sales of from 100,000 to 200,000 pounds nre looked for next week. Planters who havvj sold here dur- irg the past three days have been from a wide cango of country, is a fact that a number of tobacconists have noted. This is taken to indicata that, although tho season has only fairly opened and the real big breaks won't occur for a fortnight or so yet, mo marKci win draw trom aa ex tended territory this fall. policeman'convict is HIRED OUT ON FARM Greensboro, August 22. C. W. Slaughter, ex-chief of police of Dra per, N. C, recently convicted of manslaughter on a charge of kilKn? Thomas Weaver while Slaughter wis chief, was hired out late yesterday by the commissioners of Rockingham county in session at Wentworth, to P. L. Finch, a tobacco planter of Meadows, on the Dan. Slaughter was sentenced to two years imprison ment with authority given to hire him out He left immediately with hia new employer, who will pay 1l Rockingham county the sum of 1433. Mrs. Slaughter pat In a bid for her husband, but the commissi one re k tided to put tha man ia other handj. Lots of Them Killed and Wounded; King With Cadoma'g Troops GERMANS BREAK FRONT Limestone Township In Du plin Votes Bonds; In Operation Shortly ONE TOWNSHIP REFUSED Of the French In the Somme SectorPowerful Attack Results in Taking of More Trenches Activity Dur ing the Night Paris, Aug. . 23. Germans made x powerful attack last night on some trenches south of Estroes and west tt Sayecourt, penetrating the French ine at several points, it is admitted jfficially. The attack was preceded 'ty an intense fire for several hours. Vorth of Somme the Germans main tained a fierce bombardment against! he French first line and communicat- ng trenches, both north and south of Maurepas, but there were no infan Grenade parties repulsed a surprise xy attacks. In the Vosges French ittack at Hartmann-Sweiierkopf. French Aeronaut Dorm downed his fifth aeroplane. Northeast of Per- anne, French flyers with machine guns attacked four German planes, who were forced to descend. With Italian Army at Goritz, Aug. 23. Several thousand Italian-Ameri-:ans are in the at my which entered Goritz and is now storming the Aus- rians southeast of the city. Many have been killed and wounded. King Victor Emanuel is constantly at the ront encouraging the troops, regard ed of all personal risk. He was in Goritz when the city was heavily lombarded from the surrounding heights. Goritz is under martial law but -the 7,000 remaining inhabitants irs gradually resuming their norm1- life. The Italians are fortifying ho crty to prevent its recaptuiv. Gtn- ral Cadorna's linos have been rad- ally advanced though some piaccs viih the greatest difficulty. Tho Aus trian position surrounding Gjritz u cc'iicifcd by rows of electrl j.-.l'.v harged barbed wire. Slavs Reprt Prg-esso Slavs Report Progress. Petrograd, Aug. 23 Russians op- crating near Jablonitza pass have aptured tha heights north of Kover- !a mountain, just south of the Hun gnnan border, it is said officially. Teuton ga3 attacks at Krovo have been repulsed. The Russian fiVet to Jay co-operated with the land forces. epelllng a Turkish offensive along the Black Sea. British Repulse Germans. j ixmdon, Aug. 23. The Germans made two desperate attempts last night to wrest from the British newly-won positions south of Thiepval, which menace that German strong. hold, according to General Haig, but both were repulsed, although the Germans gained a temporary footing. To Carry Issue Promoters Undeterred, However, and Bent On Carrying Steel Route On Into Pen der and to Coast (Daily Free Press 23rd) The Duplin County Railroad will be in operation within a very few months as the result of the carrying A a bond issue for $15,000 in Limo itone township, Duplin county, Tues .lay. Cypress Creek township. South jf Limestone, turned down tho prop osition. Local dissensions are , believed to have been responsible for the failure ot the issue to carry in Cypress Creek. That part of Duplin coun ty, in spite of denials of former state ments of factionalism, is in an unset tled condition politically owing to the stock law, favored by some and de tested by others. The Duplin Railroad will tap. the richest part of the county one of the richest sections of the State. It will open up a large area for settlement and promote the development of an extraordinarily fertile agricultural country, with an ideal climate and average rainfall. BOWWOWS DESERTED THE GERMAN WORKS Southampton, Eng., Aug. 23. An officer arriving from the front today related that just before the Big Push began four dogs came out of the German trenches and despite the whistling and shouting of their mas ters, proceeded across No Man's Land and asserted to the English. The Tommies hailed it as a good omen and charged singing. 0. MARKS, PROMINENT NEW BERNIAN, IS DEAD New Usrn, Aug. 23. Oscar Marks, one of the city's best known men, died at his home here yesterday as tha result of an attack of paralysis of the throat He,, was about 76 years of age and was born across the ocean. He located here in 1804. and became successful 5n business. He married Miss Fannie Green of New York in 18G7. She, together with five sons and daughters, survives him. The latter are: Miss nattie Marks ind Mrs. Belle Hyman of New Bern, Mrs. Fred. Thomas of Williamsburg, Va., and M. M. and Harry B. Marks of New Bern. Several brothers and listers are living. rne lunerai will be conducted on Thursday at 10 a. m. by Rabbi II . A. Merfeld of Columbia, S. C, with in terment in the New Etern Jewish cem etery. Launched for Its Effect Up on Roumania Entente Powers Would Not At tempt It Without That Nation's Help New York, Aug. 24. To create political effect in Roumania is the in purpose of the Allied activity the Balkans. There is, no prob ability that a major offensive will develop at this time from the Greek base, unless the Allies are assured that Roumania intends to participate. Without Roumania's aid the recov ery of Serbia would require a great er expenditure of men and munitions than could be spared from the main fronts. OWEGO WAS FIRED ON WITHOUT WARNING BY GERMAN SUBMERSIBLE Rotterdam, Aug. 23. (Via London) According to information here the American steamer Owego, regarding reported submarine attack, on which he American government has inquir- d of Germany, arrived here August 13 and reported encountering off the Lsle of Wight a German submarine which fired 10 or 12 shots at her with out warning, it is declared, some 6f tho shells striking very close to her but inflicting no damage: Dcering Ideal mower The way to get full value, for your hay crop is to use Deering hay tools. .Thousands of farmers can testify to the excellent results obtained from using Deering mowers, rakes, stackers and tedders. They are reliable machines, and will do the same work for you that they have done for other farmers we have sold ia your community. Come in and see us about a Deering machine next time you are ia town. You don't have to buy, but you may learn some thing of value to you about raising hay. You can make our store your headquarters when you are in town if you de sire. Ask for a Deering catalogue which explains details better than we can. ' H. H. GRAINGER boy's s mm Piano Construction When buying a PIANO you should first inform yourself as to the construction of pianos which give the best satisfaction in this section. You want your money to buy a durable instrument OUR PIANOS are Constructed to stand the hardest kind of usage, and also hold up under the damp climate of this section. Each pi ano haa from five to eight plies, or thicknesses, of wood in the pin- block and a solid metal back. Call and see our instruments. J. B. LEONARD PIANO MM2 104 South Queen Street, KINSTON, N. C. Elk Brand Suits for the little Boys, and Big Boys, every color and Piice. We always pay a great deal of attention to this line of Clothinr and have many Satisfied 4 Customers. , Ths Price Well - , . 3oma to see us. TRY US ON JUST ONE SUIT IF NOTHING ELSE. NEW YORK CLOTHING CO. raw Aw mcai ynrisiian Home scnooi. preparatory and Col eglate ourset. Art. Exnrossion. Physical Cu ture. Pedacoflu. rvmestic Steim. n.,.i- IIT setvatory of Music. High standard maintained by larrte rtff of txoerienced. colli tramejl Instructorj. Takes only 100 hoarders and teaches the Individual Unsur passed health record. Brick buildlnns. Steam heat. Electric lights. Excellent fable. (iO'kj Cvmnaslum. Parlr.likp rmr... rnnewf. . 1- i . J ball. Write for our catalog before selecting the college for your daughter! MISS MARY OWEN GRAHAM, President. Raleigh, N. C LANE, DOCTOR MOTT AND JUDGE GRAY TO REPRESENT THE U.S. Ilf Aire wm Our Customers Are Satisfied. They Come Again. MV-?': Because We are There With Tha Goods When It Comes to Making High Sales. Our Sales Monday Averaged 22 1-2 cents In cluding Scrap and Damaged tobacco. Guy Taylorold 32 1 pounds for $ 1 26.74 averaging over 29 cents. - ' Bright Strcud sold 384 pounds for $126.74 averaging over 33 cents, , - R. P. Fields S)Id 486 pounds for $ j 55.1 2 averaging over 31 cents. " W. R. Rountree sold 884 pounds for $247.82 .averaging over 28 cei.ts. A. D. Smith sold 368 pounds for $ 1 32.93 averaging over 36 ct nts. These Sales Were Made on Our Floor Monday Aug 2 1st. Have Your Averages Been as High? If Not Why Dont You Sell at The ; EAGLE? We Will Please You EAGLE ;WARMiuSE'COr THE HOME OF HIGH PRICES. . GEOP. FLEMING & SON, PROPS. In Mexican Negotiations Appointments Made Pub lic Tuesday Night All Have Accepted Meeting Place Undecided CHICAGO WILL EAT, DRINK AND SLEEP TO MUSIC FOR A WHILE Chicsuo, Auk. 23. Life here is just one fox trot after another. It irot that way at an early hour and will continue o until September 2nd The reason being: that 450 members of the American National Association of Master of Pancinr including Louie Fretlow, 73 yean young are one-sboppinj around the Hacks ton Hotel, getting ready for their thirty third annua convention. About the only step these 450 deif orwir gentlemen didn't invent is the lockatep. But nobody cares, because thafi going cut. Washington, Aug. 23. Meeting of the Mexican-American Peace Commieston will begin as soon aa all the Mexican member reach America, it is indicated at the State Department. Washington, Aug. 22.- Secretary Lansing announced tonight that the American members of the joint com mission to undertake settlement of differences between the United States and Mexico would be Franklin K. Lane, Secretary , of the Interior; Judge George Gray of .Wilmington, Del., and Dr. John R. Mott of New York City. All of the commissioners have ac cepted their appointments, the Mex ican members were named some time ago, and arrangements for their meeting will be made immediately by Secretary Lansing and Eliteo Arred- ondo, General Carrania's Atnbassa- 3 or designate. Virtually the only question to be decided is where the sessions ehall be held. The Mexicans are understood to prefer some resort on the New Jersey coast. Scretary Lane wiK head the Am erican group. ' III
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