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MONDAY. OCT. 6th, 1941
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"ed to fight for the common'interests of aU,
Borrowed Cominent
“GAS” FOR ICKES
(Washington (D. C.) Times-Herald)
Harold L. Ickes, the administration
petroleum director, is one motorist on the
Elastern Seaboard who doesn’t have to
worry about a gasoline shortage.
Hidden away on his Maryland estate
about 20 miles from Washington, he has
earlier this
Ambrose Shepherd
year.
It so happens that tberb Is a
auwuv -V. —— ——^ - George Johnson who lives about
his own little gasoline nation, complete miles east of this city and
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with underground tank and regular filling who was not the man who was I 9 Poll jw your guests around
. .. killed and was not related to atraiehteiiinK ruxs. mopping up
said George Johnson’s funeral
Fire Prevention Week
This is Fire Prevention Week, a period
set aside for special efforts to educate the
populance to the danger of fires and their
destructiveness.
We understand that efforts will be made
locally to impress upon every resident the
importance of preventing fires—especially
in homes and places of business.
What we need is to exercise proper pre
cautions during all the 52 weeks in a year,
but it will not hurt us to put forth special
efforts this week.
What most of us fail to realize is that it
is the cumulative total of relatively small
fires which is responsible for the bulk of
this country’s shameful fire waste. Fire
prevention, to be successful, must literally
begin at home. Defective furnaces, defec
tive wiring, accumulations of paper and
rubbish, improper stored flammable
liquids, such as paint and cleaning- sol
vents, matches, cigarettes—such little
things as these are the cause of hundreds
of millions of dollars of fire less. A little
knowledge, a little effort and a little mon
ey will make your home safe.
From the community point of view, one
essential protection against fire is a mod
em building code. These codes should be
up to the highest .standard, and should
make such hazards as the existence of fire
traps impossible. Equally important, they
are of small use unless they are rigidly en
forced—and enforced without fear or fa
vor. A code which is a dead letter because
of lack of enforcement, is as bad as no
code at all.
During Fire Prevention Week, every
citizen should take advantaire of the op
portunity that will be offered to learn the
cause of fires—and how they may be pre
vented. Then, apply what you have lean
ed. Do it at home, and do it at work. I1
will save you money—and it may save life.
And it may save valuable materials and
resources which are so sorely needed now
for defense. Let’s make 1941 the year in
which this country solves the problem of
preventable fire.
Retailing Is Mobilized
The retailers of America—big and liUle.
chain and independent, operating in
every retail field—have laid down a 14-
poirit program for better seiwing the pub
lie and the government, in these critical
davs.
The hi.vh points of that program are
simple—and they are of direct importance
to every family. The retailers of this coun
try pledge themselves to act as “purchas
ing agents for the public.” 'They pledge
themselves to prevent, so far as possible,
all unwarranted increases in prices, and to
eliminate any and all unfair trade prac
tices which may injure the consumer. They
further pledge themselves to maintain re
tail employment aj the highest possible lev
el. and to give every aid and encourave
ment to employes who wish to serve their
country.
In addition, thev will support manufac-
curers in their efforts to use more infor
mative labels, and they promise the elimi
nation of “scare” advertising—particular
ly that which says or implies, “Buy now
because prices are rising.” They will aid
in the development and distribution of sub
stitutes for materials which' are needed for
defense. And, lastly, they are carrying on
an aggressive, non-profit campaign to sell
and promote interest in Treasury Defense
Bonds and Stamps.
This program, which is today being giv
en the support of tens of thousands of
stores of all sizes and kinds, is the best
available answer to those who shortsight
edly blame retail merchandising for price
increases. No industry is more awaken to
the danger of inflation than merchandis-
station pump.
Ickes has plenty of gasoline at his dispo
sal at his private filling station. The un —
derground tank reportedly has a capaeity ip'°"
of 500 gallons and he needs all 01 it lor Johnson, nine miles east
the three heavy passenger cars he
known to drive, a station wagon and two
tractors, which are used to work the land
on the $85,000 estate.
The passenger cars get about*eight miles
to the gallon and at least one of them, ac
cording to neighbors, travel the 40 mile.s
to town and back three or four times a
day.
LABOR AND DEMOCRACY
(Mecklenburg Times)
The president of one of the principal la
bor unions recently said this: “To make se
cure the gains that have been made in the
past, our union, as well as all labor, must
hold fast to the principles of democracy.”
No one can quarrel with that statement.
It is an unanswerable truth. But the un
pleasant fact is that certain labor leaders
have been about the worst and most per
sistent enemies of democratic principles
this country has known.
It is these leaders who want to make it
impossible for any man to hold a job and
earn a living unless he pays dues to, i
union. It is these leaders who often estab
lish exhorbitant initiation fees to their
unions—fees that are far beyond the abih’
ty of the majority of workers to meet. It
is these leaders who have closed unions to
new men, and said, in effect, that non-
members cannot be employed, and can
starve so far as they are concerned.
You can’t have a labor monoply, or any
other kind of a monopoly, and also have
democracy. Many labor leaders are sin
cere and far-sighted .men. But that pro
portion of labor leaders which is making a
racket out of unionism casts a growing
stigm? on the entire trade union move
ment, because they are destroying demo
cracy.
DON’T FORGET
Don’t forget that life is sacred,
Far above the gleam of gold
Or the things that fold can purchase
Where life’s fleeing things are sold.
Don’t forget that hearts are tender,
And the flesh shrinks back from pain,
And the human race is burdened
Sore already with the strain.
Don’t forget that Right, insistent.
Will demand obedience
To the last. None can escape it
Or avoid the consequence.
Don't forget the ancient lesson,
Taught so long in life’s great school,
That the law that guides the ages
Ever is the Golden Rule.
Don’t forget that truth is changeless.
And no substitute is known;
.\nd that self is always lo.ser;
■ And that God is on his throne.
—Clarence Edwin Flynn in Upward
of here
The occupants of the cars,
which included cousins, aunts
and uncles, were quiet and de
cidedly respectful, thinking they
were in the presence of a dead
relative.
They had flowers—pretty flow,
ers and plenty of them. They
were going to show just how
much they thought of the deceas
ed kinsman.
On to the porch they walked,
squarely in front of George
Johnson as he emerged from the
house very much alive.
George relates that it took
considerable argument to con
vince his relatives that he had
not passed into the great beyond,
and he (jokingly, we presume)
said that they seemed a hit an
noyed and disappointed at having
no funeral to attend, especially
after they had gone to the ex
pense of getting very pretty flow
ers, putting on their Sunday best
and traveling a considerable dis
tance. only to learn that their
relative was not having any
funeral.
HOW TO KKEP GUE.STS AW.W
Martha Ambler, in Your Life
Magazine.
1. Introduce your dog as a
privileged member of the family
and look shocked when some
Father Time must be the only one who
has any priority on all this daylight we’ve
been saving.—Greensboro Daily News. •
What we all want is wartime wages
with which to buy things at panic prices.
—American Lumberman.
Automobile tires wear out 69 per cent
faster at 70 miles an hour than at 50, we
read. And when a tire suddenly wears
out IPO per cent at 70, the passengers
generally deteriorate repaidly, too.—Bos
ton Globe.
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
But, also there is a Hitler. So we’re real
ly nothing ahead.—Charlotte News.
A fair refugee—a survivor of four inva
sions—sayi4 she wouldn’t take a million
dollars, for the experience. The offer
therefore, is withdrawn.—Detroit News.
Strange: Some of the straw votes, tak
en around the country run as high, as 73
per cent for staying out of the war we are
m.—DetrO-t News.
Absariilities
By DWIGBT N^OLS, ct aL '
McjbAY.
any ^
S. Luib the saeat^^
honor slta dob^b^^a 9lano. ^
4. Boat who" have
been fending for jfom side by
Bide at dinner to aee the
flreworke.”
5. Insist on everyone joining
in a lovely new. game called
“Who Swallowed the Turnip?"
6. Have the children In to re-
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MOi
FLOWERS FOR LIVING
By mistake one Wilkes man
received a generous floral tribute
before he died. In fact, he Is
not dead yet. . ...
This newspaper and the dailies cite pieces and sing ditties,
in the state carried reports of | 7. coax yonr guests Into eat-
George Johneon being killed by ing and drinking more than they
desire and more than they should
and look hurt when they refuse.
8., Choose this time to start a
violent argwment with “ husband
and wife.
I Mr j 99 '
killed and was not related to gtraightening rugs, mopping up
him. ' I ashes, picking up crumbs, and
On the day that the reports gnioothlng doilies.
By B>. «hPB8, Ooamtj Agsaie^
All tabaee^stalks a&oaldi M
out and tarBe^hsihedlately after
the. last iMvea arr pulled. Tho^
ands of Insects feed op thA sack,
era and go. Into the'^rvm stage
to live over the winter. If ^tbe
Btalks' were' cut, those insects
which eat only, tobacco would
starve; and thus next year’s In
sects would be reduced to a min
imum. Turning under stalks add
humus to the soli for next year’s
crop, as well as prevarlng the
soil for a. cover crop this winter
to prbect the soli from ^erosion.
Each day that Is spent no# In de-
etrojring tobacco stalks and suck
ers will well repay the effort
that It takes.
^'whariUd he'
Son; “Baa!"
"What did he say?"
10, Go off in a corner 'with
one guest for a whispering fest.
Uaa the javenuing coluiniu r
thia pape: as yonr shoppinir mld
OrwmtlMflii reUerea pwpg^ ^
oanse it goes zMit to ttM aeb of the
ttoobie to lu^ (opaen and expel
genb lad*n phMgm, and aid nature
to aobtba aad faed raw, toul«. In*
. hmmwhlal mUCOUS meSU-
branes. Tell your druggist to seU you
a bottle of Creomulslon with the un
derstanding you must like the way it
qulddy allays the cough or you are
to have your money back.
CREOMULSION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
Downdraft often means sav
ings of fuel costs of up
to 50%, many owners tell us.
You can get controlled, even
heat with less soot. No oth
er has Ashley’s down-draft
themostatic system except
as licensed by Ashley It’s
patented, protected by four
American patents, one Cana
dian patent.
In.sist on the One and Only
Ashley Downdraft Wood-
burner
Wood Is Usually Cheap,
Clean, Plentiful
We A*"* Headquarters For All Kinds Heat!
ASHLEY
SELLING THE FAMOUS •
AUTOMATIC
Wood Burners
Also Enterprise Wood Burners
COLEMAN AND ALLEN OIL BURNERS
Wood and Coal Stoves and Circulators
There are so many needs among stove and heater huy^^at it
is sometimes difficult to find just the TYPE OF STTOVE OR
HEATER YOU /WISH, but we are in position to say that! we have
a line ranging from the smallest size laundry heater to the IhH-
size circulator fop heating entire small homes, so no matter what
your requirement may be, it will save you time—and money, tM
—to come here for it. In all styles, in wood or coal buraers, and in
a size to heat what you want heated. Use your savings here to
buy fuel for the heaters. Cold weather ahead! Better get set
for it . . . TODAY! We also offer good trades on old stoves.
• Cash Discount or Very Liberal Terms •
Mark-Down
Furniture Co.
Corner B and 10th Streets North Wilkesboro
A
F THESE UNUSUAL TIMES we invite you to
inspect an unusual new car—new in its beauty,
its comfort, its choice of two fine 90 horsepower
engines, 6 cylinders or 8.
See It and you sense at once that here is new
style that will stay good for,years. On a lower,
wider chassis, we have designed new long, low,
wide and modern lines.
Interior treatment is entirely fresh, distinctive,
pleasing. The beauty of this Ford will more than
hold its own in any company.
Inside, the car is i/g—wide across the seats,
generous in^ knee-room, leg-room, elbow-room.
On the road this year you find the "new Ford
ride” still further advanced in its softness, quiet
ness, steadiness and all-round comfort.
At the wheel, you will find driving easier than ever.
Steering, gear-shifting, action of the big and sure
hydraulic brakes have all been made smoother
and easier.
In quality, the car is sound to the last detail.
Defense requirements have all been met without
a single reduction in the basic and lasting good
ness of the Ford mechanically. Some new materials
have replaced old ones, usually at a greater cost
to us, iut in every case the new is equal to or better,
than the old.
If your family needs a new car, go see and drive
this Ford. For what it is today and jor what it will
be through the years ahead, we believe that you will
find in it more and better transportation for your
money thait you have ever found before.
NOW ON DISPLAY
i
Ninth Stoeet
Yadkin Valley Motor Co.
Pord—Metcury—Lincoln-Zephsrr North Wilkesboro, N. C.