VOLUME XXV
WARRENTQN, WAIlltEN COUNTY, 'N. C, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1920
Number 90
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Washington, Nov. 7. President
Wilson today urged his "fellow coun
trymen" to join the Red Cross "in
impressive number" during the fourth
annual roll call to be held during the
fortnight beginning Armistice Day.
"The American Red Cross," said
ihe President, " deserves a hearty re
sponse to its fourth invitation to an
nual membership, vhich will be issued
during the fortnight beginning No
vember 11, Armistice Day.
"Under the stimulus of war and
through the co-operation of our peo
ple, this organization grew into im
mense size, enlarged its range of ac
tivity, served not only our fighting
forces but also civilians involved in
the hardships of war, in our own na
tion and in the nations associated with
us in a great common enterprise, and
gave to the world an example of ef
fective mercy through co-ordinated
effort.
"Since the "cessation of hostilities
the organization has faced a dual
duty: First to fulfill obligations cre
ated by the war, and, secondly, to
adapt its experience and machinery
to the needs of peace.
"It is, today, still assisting govern
mental agencies in the care and cheer
of our disabled soldiers and sailors, in
replacing those able to work in civil
ian occupations, and in counselling
and aiding the families of former com
batants; and it is still assisting, with
diminished resources, the process of
rehabilitation in some of the more
prostrated countries of our former
associates.
"While continuing these manifest
obligations,- the Red Cross has been
accomodating methods and applying
lessons learned in war to the norma
needs of our people in times of peace,
especially in regions where provisions
for public health and welfare were
imperfectly developed. It has placed
public health nurses in many locali
ties, and has endeavored to enlist
greater number of young women in
the nursing profession in order that
the supply might more nearly equal
the steadily increasing demand for
community nurses. It has devised a
scheme of "public health centers" for
the relief of maladies and for instruc
tion in hygiene, dietectics, and gen
eral principles of disease-prevention.
With its nurses and nurses' aides it
has rendered incalcuable service in the
serious epidemics of influenza. It has
carried instruction in hygiene and
first aid into schools, the women's
clubs and the homes of our country.
It has taught young and untaught
mothers how to care intelligently for
their babies, and has done much in
many ways to promote child welfare,
upon which the welfare of the nation
ultimately rests. It has made it a
fundamental principle to avoid futile
duplications, to co-operate with pub
lic agencies when its co-operation
was sought, and to supply deficiencies
where such agencies had not yet been
established.
"It has continued its educational
work among the school children thru
its Junior Red Cross branch, and it
has, as one result of its war exper
ience, put preparation for disaster re
lief on a scientific foundation, so
that it is now equipped to meet dis
aster emergencies promptly in almost
every part of our eountry.
"By systematic plans and practical
performances, it has given a clear an
swer to the question why the Red
Cross should be continued and car
ried over from war activity into peace
time activity. The answer is in the
record. V
"Additional to these obvious aspects
of the matter, there is another reason
why I, as President of the United
States and President of the American
Red Cross, urge my fellow-countrymen
to join the Red Cross in impres
sive numbers: Reaction follows emo
tion, and after great effort comes per
ilous (lassitude. Sound patriotism
and genuine human service are con
tinuous hot intermittent not contin
gent merely upon the excitement of
war. If there is in some of us an in
ward cooling of the fine fervor which
animated us in the crisis of the na
tion's stress and peril, a contraction
of the spirit which ennobled us as in-
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Subscribe to The Red Cross and Iee The Public Health
Nurse in The County. Her Work Is Highly Endors
ed by County Physicians
dividuals and as a nation, now, during
the 'Red Cross Roll Call," is a fitting
season to take counsel with our inner
selves, to rekindle the old flame, to
reaffirm allegiance, to practical pa
triotism and practical humanitarian
ism, and to symbolize the regenera
tion of our better thoughts and hand
somer selves by re-enlistment in a
great army mobilized for the com
mon good.
(Signed) "WOODROW WILSON.
Mrs. Kate Arrington,
Chairman Red Cross,
My dear Mrs. Arrington:
It gives me pleasure to endorse
the work of Miss Hinnah, the
Red Cross County Nurse. In
itself this work is of great-bene-
fit, and reaches and teaches num-
bers of people who are largely
helped, and who otherwise would
never receive such attention. Be-
sides, Miss Hinnah in her work
has showed unselfish and assidOus
attention to all classes, and has
been the means of doing great
good.
Yours sincerely,
C. IL PEETE, M. D.
Nov. 8, 1920
I heartily endorse the work
done by Miss Hinnah since her
appointment here. The World's
War is over but the war against
disease and suffering goes on with
increased activity. The American
Red Cross has on a vigorous
campaign in America as well as
abroad and it is the duty of War.
ren County Citizens to have part
of the wtork done in our own coun-
ty. In order to do this it is nec-
essary to continue the services
of this efficient nurse and you will
help in doing so by joining the
American Red Cross.
W. D. RODGERS, Jr., M. D.
Warrenton, N. C.
The day is lost if no worthy deed is
done.
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Public Health . work according
to my way of thinking is the most
important subject that confronts
us. -
Did you know that we are
spending more money in North
Carolina each year to cure hogs
and cattle than we are spending
to cure and prevent disease
among our people, ' especially
children.' Our Red Cross Nurse
has been with us about four
months. Who has she helped
most?
1st. The patient and its rela-
tives. 2nd. The Physician in at-
tendance. She has and will elem-
inate a number of unnecessary
deaths, because she sees that
Physicians instructions are car
carried out. If the Physician's
instructions are not properly car-
ried out his visit is useless.
It is the duty of a Public Health
Nurse to instruct those that need
instructions. I know of three
lives Miss Hinnah, our nurse has
saved by intelligent nursing.
With a whole time Health Of-
ficer and a whole time nurse we
will not see as much suffering and
unnecessary deaths as we have in
the past.
G. H. MACON, M. D.
To the Public: '
This certifies that I employed j
Miss Hinnah in my' Professional j
work on many occasions during ;
the past summer, and greatly ap- .
preciate her services and willing- (
ness to assist. j
T. J. HOLT, M. D. ,
County Agent Leaves Warren
We regret very much to lose our
Demonstration agent. Mr. Trevathan
and family left this week for Laur
ens, S. C. Mr. Trevathan is now
County Agent for Laurens County
South Carolina. . Mr. Trevathan has
the county who wish him success in
his new home. j
FOURTH
RED CROSS
ROLL CALL
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The following is an account of Miss
Hinnah's activity in the county since
her arrival. In Friday's issue we
will give a detailed monthly report of
her work in Warren:
During the five months of work for
the Red Cross the time has been spent
mostly with babies. A few have been
ill and in those home nursing care
was given. An hour or two is all the
time spent on one home but "during
that time the mother is taught how
to care for the baby the remainder of
the time or until the next visit. "In
homes of well babies the mother is
talked with and allowed to ask any
questions she wishes about the care
of the baby. . Diet seems to be the
greatest worry of most mothers. A
great many of the mothers want to
feed their babies solid food before the
baby's stomach is strong enough to
digest -the food.
The name of the baby is sent to Ral
eigh from where the State Board of
Health and Bureau of Infant Hygiene
send literature to the mother about
the diet and care of the baby.
To expectant mothers the State
Board of Health sends very interest
ing letters of information.
The colored nurses of the countj,
of which there are a greaf many, have
met several times and were told of
the importance of cleanliness and the
signs of danger in their work through
out the county. Their co-operation
has been very good coming from tne
remote parts of the county on these
meeting days.
The co-operation of people in some
places has been very good and also
from three or four of the doctors. It
takes some time for the people to
learn just what to expect of such a
public worker as this is just a new
undertaking by both Red Cross and
Warren county.
I will be more than willing to call
to see any person who would like or
need nursing care especially the
babies.
FREDA L. HINNAH.
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Mrs. M. C .Davis and Mrs. Thomas
W. Davis, of Buffalo, spent Sunday
with their daughter and sister Mrs.
John Powell.
Most of the ladies in our section
registered and some of them voted.
Mr. and Mrs.' Wert Haithcock and
daughter, Miss Lena Rivers, arid Mrs.
Kate Haithcock and little daughter, of
Churchill, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. D. L. Robertson.
Our new neighbors Mr. and Mrs. W.
J. James had quite a small gathering
to call on them Sunday afternoon,
there being twenty-two visitors pres
ent in all.
Mrs. John Powell has been suffering
very much with the rhemuatism for
the last week. We hope at our nexi
writing she will, be greatly improved.
Mr. S. K. Clark went to see Mr.
Tom Stallings Sunday. Mr.' - S tai
lings' has been on the sick list for
some time.
Mr. W. J. James wen, to Norlina
on businocs Monday
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Haithcock visit
ed Mrs. ' Haithcock's sister, Mrs. Lola
Bennette, of Warrenton, Sunday.
Misses Ruby Clark and Carrie
Haithcock called on Mrs. Mattie Rig
gan, of Mountain View, Sunday after
noon. Mrs. J. C. Pridgen and children, of
Norlina, spent Sunday afternoon with
her parents of this place.
Mrs. Joe D. Riggan and son Victor,
of Hollister, visited her home people
of this place Sunday.
Miss Bessie Powell visited her two
sisters, Mrs. J. L. Alston of Essex,
and Mrs. Joe D. Riggan, of Hollister,
a few days recently.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J: James spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. W. T. Powell, of Alston.
Mr. I. C. Davis, of Edenton, was a
pleasant visitor in our midst recently.
Mr. W. J. James went out squirrel
hunting recently and killed a large
hawk, which was better than several
squirrels would have been.
Mrs. Bettie Haithcock and daughter,
Mrs. Leonard Haithcock spent one day
recently with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Rob
ertson. Miss Ethel ' Bohen, of Warrenton,
spent Monday night with Miss Carrie
Haithcock.
Messrs. W. J James, Joe D.' Riggan
and Milton Clark visited Mr. Riggan's
father, Mr. Dallas Riggan, of Moun
tain View Sunday.
Best wishes to the Record.
PEG.
THE RED CROSS ROLL CALL
'DO YOU KNOW
That from November 11 to November
25 every American should, have
the opportunity to renew his
membership or to enroll as a
member of the American Red
Cross?
That the success of the work of the
American Red Cross, both in
".' your community and throughout
the world, depends entirely on the
number of people interested in
helping it succeed?
That the Red Cross is seeking loyal,
faithful members who will help
in the Roll Call, that the great
peace-time work to which it has
put its hands may be carried on.
That every man, woman, and child
who knows what the Red Cross
has done in the past, what it is
doing in the present, and what it
can do in the future, wants to
become a member?
That there is to be only the Roll Call
this year with no quota other
than membership?
That to carry on its community work,
the chapter is to keep
? .50 Out of each $1.00 member-,
ship
$4.00 Out of each $5.00 mem
bership $8.00 Out of each $10.00 mem
bership That The amount turned over, by the
chapters, to headquarters, makes
possible the National Organiza
tion of the American Red Cross
and allow it do its work over
seas, in times of disaster, and in
other crisis.
That Red Cross membership dollars
mean
Public Health Nurses. Heakh
9 Centers. Classes in Dietetics.
Classes in Home Care for the
Sick. Instruction in First Aid.
Home Service for Service and ex
Service Men. Work with the j
Crippled and Disabled. Recrea
tion Leaders.. .Community Wel
fare Leaders. Care for the Un
fortunate. Help The Red Cross Chapters To En
Roll Their Membership Nov. 11-25
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Columbus, O., Nov. 5. Gov. James
M. Cox returned to his office in the
State House to-day for virtually the
first time since Sept. 2. He dictated
the following statement, his first and
only declaration since the election:
For the first time in ten years, the
Republican Party is in complete con
trol of the legislative' and executivo
branches of the National Government,
there its policy as to statute and ad
ministration is with it. Its task is no
longer that of the critic, but the con
structor. It is my hope and firm be
lief that the Democracy of the Na
tion will not attempt political sabo
tage. The country has seen quito
enough of that. We are in the midst
of emergency and the Nation's every
source should co-ordinate in behalf
of the things that are helpful.
So long as government exists, the
principles7 of Thomas Jefferson will
be the centre about which human
hopes will gather. Talk of a new
party is absurd. One might as well
discuss the destruction of human emo
tions. As essential as it has been to
the welfare of the country in the past,
the creed of democracy is more need
ed now than ever because . recent
events have made it distinctly the
American party.
In spirit I am as proud as when
the fight started. I would not retrace
a step nor yield a single jot in princi
ple. It was a privilege to make the
contest for the right in the face ot
overwhelming odds. There is a dis
tinct difference between defeat and
surrender. The fiag of Democracy
still flies as the symbol of things
more enduring than the passions and
resentments that come With the after
math of war."
The Governor will remain in Co
lumbus long enough to attend to soma
official business and on Wednesday
will leave for Alabama on a hunting
trip. He remained silent as to his
future political plans, but there is
every indication that although he may
be "down" just at present he does not
consider himself "out." A Staff
Correspondent of The ( N. Y.) World.
Makes Special
Appeal To South v
To All Southern Division Roll Call
Officers:
No part of the United States cart
afford to fall short in its support of
the American Red Cross in the Fourth
annual Roll Call, for the Red Cross
is th6 institution of the entire coun
try, alike valuable to east and west
in its ministrations.
Least of all can the South afford to
fail, in the slightest particular, to
back the Red Cross whole-heartedly
and thoroughly. If any section of
America stands for warmth, hospital
ity, generosity and kindness, it is the
south. These have been considered
the cardinal qualities of southern peo
ple since time immemorial, and the
Red Cross that great humanitarian
institution is the great medium for
the expression of traits that beat in
kind generous hearts.
There is another reason that makes
the cause of the Red Cross a cause to
be particularly cherished by the South.
Last year, for every dollar contribut
ed in the South to the Red Cross, the
Red Coss spent $1.25. This was due
to the large number of military posts
and hospitals in the Southern Division
and to the fact that the Red Cross
concentrated a great deal of its health
and social work in our section.
If any other incentive were needed
to southerns to join the Red Cross in
a mighty army, this should furnish it
for never will it be said of the south
that it lacked in appreciation. Thus,
from every viewpoint, the Fourth Roll
Call comes as a clarion summons to
every true southerner to give his best,
in time and money and zealous effort.
Let us prove our mettle from Novem
ber 11 to November 26. Let us roll
up such a majority from the Red
Cross in Dixie that the south will lead
the nation in its response and its
loyalty. Yours cordially,
J. L. McMILLIN, Mgr.'
So. Division American Red Cros3.