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PAGE OUTLOOK IHgKg: PINEHURST many fine farms in the vicinity and its liistoric associations are-varied and inter esting; an excellent hotel adding to its attractions. "In the sand hills of Moore County," said Dr. Walter Page in a recent speech at Richmond, "they taxed and bonded themselves to the limit and built roads aud maintained them well, from anywhere to nowhere, because, for the most part, there wasn't anywhere to build them to or from ! And the interesting part of it is, that it worked for the people came and settled along these roads and occu pied land which had not been used since the beginning of things." And Dr. Page was right, for the southern half of the county was, up to five years ago, the laughing stock of the State. "Cotton tail rabbit has to take rations when cross ing this desert," was the facetious re mark, not without its suggestion of truth. Today, however, this same "desert" raises more corn and more cotton to the average acre than any part of the State and its development is very rapid. Land sells for five times what it did before the good roads movement and sells readily, where formerly it could hardly be given away. It is said that it is the only place in the United States where the older the road is the better it is, for while the roads are cheaply and poorly built, they are toell maintained; their permanent condi tion excellent because of perpetual care. In this particular many more favored sections can study Moore County to ad vantage for the real test of a road is endurance! f The early road history of this section may be briefly summed up as intermin able twisting sand beds, and washed and gullied clay hills. When a sand road became washed out as a tree fell, it was easier to drive around the obstruction than to remove it. Naturally although the original road may have been straight, ultimately it became crooked enough to "break a snake's back." Up to thirty years ago when the Ral eigh and Augusta Air Line railroad now the Seaboard was built, all produce was hauled by wagon to and from Fayette ville from the western part of the state aud there were a number of main thoroughfares in this, section running easterly and westerly and converging at Fayetteville, the head of navigation on the Cape Fear river. The Morganton road ran by the present location of the D dry barn, through the polo field, and proceeded along near the present location of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines road. This road was used by Kirkpatrick and sl detachment of Sherman's army during the Civil war. The Yadkin road was north of this and the portion on the Pinehurst West End road from the negro settlement going west for a mile or so, follows this. This ro.td was originally a Buffalo trail. The next road north is the Fayetteville road which passes through Carthage. Above this again was the Chicken road. South of Pinehurst was the old turnpike jusr. south of Aberdeen, which is closely followed by the new road built from Paeford to Fayetteville. A short time before the war a company was formed which built a toll plank road from the western part of the state to Fayett.eville. The mill that cut the timber was the first steam saw mill ever used in this section and the product was the first material used for the improvement of the roads. The charges for tolls were "one cent a mile for each horse, mule, ox or cow." It failed after the beginning of the war. There was only one road, going north and south, in this entire section. This is located a few miles east of Pinehurst and bore different names in various sections. Near here it was called the Pee Dee road, while a few miles further north it was styled the Raleigh road.. This was origi nally opened by Cornvvallis from George town, S. C, to Yorktown, Pennsylvania, Surely in face of present accomplish ments, we may again bestow upon Pine hurst's founder the title "Alia din of the Pines." Always those few words will bespeak volumes because they are synon ymous with the welfare of mankind. ACTIVITIES OF THE SUMMER Continued jrom page one) North Carolina State fail-. The green houses at the market garden have been entirely rebuilt thus increasing the scope of one of the most appreciated depart ments. Mr. John R. McQueen continues as General Office superintendent and the assistant of Mr. Leonard Tufts, the owner, and Miss F. B. Gray is again in charge as cashier. Special articles, printed elsewhere treat with various de partments; sports, activities and plans for the season. The weeks to come are indeed a pleasant "outlook," and we feel that this special issue is comprehensive and .complete. Man j Visitor Bring Automobiles The number who will enjoy motoring is unusually large, Mr. and Mrs. Tyler L. Redfield of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tufts of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Priest of Portsmouth, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Merrow of Bethlehem, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Robeson of Rochester, Mrs. Emma J. Sinclair of Boston and Dr. Myron J. Marr of Dorchester among those who bring their cars. xnfi Mi n 9 Ml J) .A'U" , -..-.:,-."'. - ' ' - - ,,WITT - i 1 xfX' -7f 4'"";:v:v-- R. D. LITTLE, TENNIS CHAMPION BEATING BOGEY! Takes Some Playing! Eh? Needs a Good Man! Needs a Good Ball! Here We Are! Five of Us! Bantam teS' Stag Moose Mi Meteor V&0e&7 Comet Everything possible, for the all round player. Perfect in weight and size. De pressed marking. $9.00 per dozen. Small, heavy, non-floating, extra long flier. Specially for pro fessionals and strong players. $9.00 per dozen. Full size, regular weight, floating pebbled marking. The medium priced ball. $8.00 per dozen. 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