THE GASTONIA GAZETTE
GASTOXIA, IS A BUST TOWN
-.- FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1812.
PAGE FOUR.
The Gastonia Gazette
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FUIIAV. MAY IT. IIMH.
THE MAN FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Toniclit the Hon .T. Thomas 1 1 f -'in.
represt-iitative in Congress from
the StaJe of Alabama will a!.!r ss
the voters of (iastonia in tli- '. '
of tin- caiiilidai of Oscar V. I inlfi
wooci for the rii'siilfin y. lit' will
doubtless inak a strong M"'-' h aiol
influence many von rs as he has been
(loins throughout the Slate Norm
Carolina Is beics traversed from
mountain to sea by adherents of tin
Alabama representative and no stone
is being left unturned in their efforts
to put this State in the I'nderwood
column. Mr. I'nderwood is a remark
able man: he has done wonders in
("ontress; he knows the tariff ques
tion thoroughly: he has handled it
as probably no o'her man imild have
done. He is a wry fit man for the
Presidency. He is of President ial
raliber and were he nominated we
would support him heart and soul.
But we believe that lie will not he
nominated, and if he stands no
chance for the nomination, wny
should North Carolina voters throw
themselves away upon him? TJie
New Jersey novornor stands the best
chance of any of the four candidates
in the field and why we think so we
shall proceed to show.
A year afro or more Woodrow
"Wilson was the only recognized can
didate. His overwhelming victory in
New Jersey had brought him into the
limelight and sentiment rapidly
crystallized around him. The inter
ests of Wall street and the trusts
which he had so successfully smash
ed in his own State, recognizing his
ability began to get busy and as a
result the Harmon, Clark and I'nder
wood booms were launched. Clark
was pitted against Wilson in the
West, Harmon in the North and I'n
derwood in the South. As proof of
this, the I'nderwood name has not
appeared on any of the tickets In the
preferential primaries except in five
Southern States: the Harmon and
Clark forces did not even make much
of an organized effort in the South.
In the North and West I'nderwood's
name does not even appear. Wil
son's name appears on the ballot in
every State in the I'nion. I'nder
wood ran well in Alabama. C.eorgla.
Mississippi. Florida. That was to he
expected. He is their favorite son.
They are ultra-sectional States, but
look at the result in South Carolina.
That State is not so near Alabama as
Georgia and Mississippi. I'yderwood
forces were claiming its delegation
all along, hut a day or two ago its
delegates were ordered uniiistructed
and to vote for the man at Haltimorp
who showed the greatest strength.
That is virtually a Wilson victory.
Texas, which is stil farther from Al
abama, went solid for Wilson. Only
in the small group of Gulf States has
I'nderwood made any showing at all.
Everybody expected that Clark has
shown his greatest streneth in the
West. Witness California, for in
stance. Wilson is running stronc
the nation over. Do these facts mean
anything?
Again, the I'nderwood managers,
recognizing the fact that North Car
olina is a pivotal State have spent
"stacks" of money here. There has
not been probably a newspaper in
the State that has not carried I'nder
wood supplements and carried I'n
derwood pictures and received pay
for them at regular advertising rates.
And nearly every man you see Is
wearing an Underwood button, not
that he Is an Underwood- supporter
but simply because it came to him
through the mail. Now, as The Ashe
Tille Citizen 'says:
-"The Citizen, in unison with other
daily newspapers in North Carolina,
has been supporting Woodrow Wil
son for. two years. In all that time
It has never received ONE CENT of
'Wilson money" either for advertis
ing or In any other form."
Continuing the same paper makes
the assertion that it is In a position
to know that not a single newspaper
In North Carolina has ever received
payment of any description from the
Wilson funds. Only two months ago,
The Greensboro News urged the press
of the State to start a "dollor fund"
tohelp the Wilson campaign. Wil
son was the declared foe of Wall
street and the big interests and noth
ing was, or could be accepted from
them.
Many reasons could be given sim
ilar to the above. In this we guilty
of no harsh fentiments toward any of
the above. They are all good men.
and would make good Presidents,
but as The Columbia State puts It,
the great bulk of Southern newspa
pers had taken up the cause of Wil
son long before I'nderwood was rec
ognized as a presidential possibility,
and there is not the remotest chance
for a Southern man to get the nom
ination who has not a single dele
gate in the North and West when
there is a Southern man in the field
known in everv State in the I'nion.
The many friends of Editor T.ee
li. Weathers, of The Cleveland Star,
will regret to know that he has been
confined to the hospital for some
time. An operation was necessary.
We. along with his hosts of other
friends, wish for him a speedy recov
ery. His paper is one of the bright
est and i leanest in this whole sec
tion. RE A Rl'SINKSS FARMER.
In any other line of business ex
ie:t farming there Is generally some
distinctive feature which character
izes that business. Take the com
mercial trade-uiarks for instance.
They are adopted for that purpose
only, viz.: To give the business an
air of distinction. In the mercantile
and manufacturing world heads or
concerns have some feature and run
it exclusiwly. Why shouldn't that
same idea work 'ust as well in Hie
farming busiuess?
This paragraph from The Progres
sive Farmer gives the Idea:
"In order to be a 'business far
tner." a man should produce some one
thing on his farm better than anv
other farmer in the commonitv. It
may be IVrcheron horses, Jersey cat
tie, Herkshire hogs. Wyandotte
chickens, or any improved breed o:
live stock or poultry Or it r.iay he
some improved type of corn or cotton
or tobacco or grain. In any case.
there should be some one thing ro
give vour farm distinction a :i 1 In
w hich you can take a special and con
fident oride -something for which
you will have a reputation through
out your county or community.
This reputation will increase your
dignity and standing and your satis
faction in your work, but it ought
not to stop there. A product which
is your pride should he something
that you can sell and if you can sell
it you should advertise it. When a
farmer has sohie improved breed of
stark or some improved seed that he
advertises to sell, he may Justly he
called a 'business farmer.' Ndme
your farm, buy some printed sta
tionery, put an advertisement of your
best product in some newspaper and
you will receive profits both In direct
and indirect wavs."
i ROW I NG WATERM E LOX S.
Gaston county farmers are well up
on the growing of watermelons, but
there might be some few who would
profit by this hit of advice from the
Progressive Farmer:
"To grow watermelons, plow the
land well and run out furows ten feer
apart. Fill them half full of stable
manure, and Just before planting add
half a ton of high-grade commercial
fertilizer an acre, and bed on this.
Flatten the bed somewhat and drill
the seed liberally all along the bed.
When a good stand is certain, thin
out to five feet apartt. and as the
vines start to run scatter a table
spoonful of nitrate of soda around
each hill. Cultivate well till the
vines are in the way, and as the mel
ons set, sow crimson clover seed all
over the plot. Cantaloupes are grown
in the same way except the rows arr
six feet apart and thinned to 20
inches. Cse mostly sandy soil for
watermelons."
Pine fenc posts can he made to
last longer by coating the part in
the ground with coal-tar or by burn
ing the part to go in the ground so
as to make a coat of charcoal on the
outside. The Progressive Farmer.
CARDUI WORKED
LIKEJt CHARM
After Operation Failed to Help,
Cardui Worked Like a Charm.
Jonesville, S. C "I suCered with
womanly trouble," writes Mrs. J. S.
Kendrick, In a letter from this place,
"and at times, I could not bear to stand
on my feet. The doctor said I would
never be any better, and that I would
have to have an operation, or I would
have a cancer.
I went to the hospital, and they oper
ated on me, but I got no better. They
said medicines would do me no good,
and I thought I would have to die.
At lst I tried Cardul, and began to
improve, so I continued using it. Now,
I am well, and can do my own work.'
I don't feel any pains.
'Cardul worked like a charm."
There must be merit in this purely
Tegetable, tonic remedy, for women
Cardni for It has been in successful
use for more than 50 years, for the
treatment of womanly weakness and
disease. , s..
Please try It, for your troubles.
H. B. Write to; Ladle' AdvHory Dept. Cht
ooca Medicine Co., Chattanooga. Terni.. for Special
luttrurtiimi. and 64-page bnok. "Home Treatment
far Wwnem," tent Id plain wrapper, oa request.
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GASTO.V VETERAN'S.
Following is a list of the Gaston
Confederate veterans who were en
tertained at dinner on Memorial Day
by the Gastonia Chanter I'nited
Daughters of the Confederacy:
T. 1. Clinton, Gastonia.
K. C. liuffstetler. Bessemer City.
I.awson Reep, Crouse.
J. P. Stowe, Relmont.
.1. H. Wadlington, Yanceyvtlle.
Peter Kaker, Kings Mountain.
A. M. Anthony. Crouse.
O C. Mailman, Cherry ville.
Perry Wright, Hessetner City.
W. Meek Adams, Gastonia.
John Bell, Lowell.
W. Meek Adams, Gastonia.
W. Y. I.ankford. Kings Aiuuntalti.
.!. M. Martin, Gastonia.
.1. Thornburg, Kings Mountain.
E. S. Costner. Dallas.
.1. C. Friday, Dallas.
.lohn Manna. Gastonia.
J. P. Moore. Gastonia
Henry Thomas, Mt. Molly.
.1. I.. Burke, Bessemer City.
.1 1. Grice. Gastonia.
M .1. Elmore, Lowell.
W. M. kidmore. Mount Molly.
L. M. Hoffman. Dallas.
C. L. Mope, Mount Molly.
.1. L. Khyne. Gastonia.
C. C. ?troup, Bessemer City.
.1. G. White, Cherry ville.
.1. K. Shannon, Gastonia.
C. K. Torrence, Gastonia.
.1. F. Thomas, Gastonia.
.1. V. Lay, Gastonia.
A. M. Pasour, Bessemer City.
E. M. Ford. Gastonia.
D. M. Arrowood. Bessemer City.
M. L. Rhodes. Dallas.
P. C. Rudisill. Cherryville.
R. M. Gaston. Belmont.
.1. A. Neil!. Kincs Mountain.
.1. T. Wiley. Gastonia
G. Y. Hanks, Belmont.
Alfred Ferguson. Bowling Green.
R. W. McCtilloufh. Gastonia.
.1. F. Foy, Gastonia.
G. P. Clemmer. Gaso-ii:i.
Cephas ftroup, Ca'onia.
.1. II. Hoffman. Gastonia.
Aaron Costner. Gastonia.
.1. O. Murray, Bessemer City.
.1. R. Parvice, Bessemer City.
.1. P. Primer, Lowell.
W. A. Nichols. Belmont.
Jonathan Robun, Concord.
David N'eal. Bessemer City.
Moses Stroup. Bessemer City.
P. R. Currence, Gastonia.
K. Lewis, Belmont.
J. .1. Iyewis, Belmont.
G. F. Smith. Lincolnton.
R. N'. Wilson, dystonia.
M. M. Shuford. Gastonia.
W. Anderson, Kentucky.
.1. A. Crawford. Gastonia.
M. F. Forbes. Bowling Green.
Ell C. Rarkley, Gastonia.
C. X. RIack, Gastonia.
J. T. Baker, Crouse.
R. M. Gardner, Gastonia.
A. J. Goforth, Relmont.
D. R. Pasour, Dallas.
W. L. Gallant. Gastonia.
S. E. Beatty. Iowell.
W. W. Stroup. IxuvelT.
.1. W. Walker, Bessemer City.
J. T. Owen, Gastonia.
M. II. Rhyne. Gastonia.
.1. M. Garrison, Belmont.
W. H. Sparrow, Clover.
W. S. Grissom, Gastonia.
R. S. Torrence, Fort Mill.
W. R. Thomas, Gastonia.
I. R. Real, Gastonia.
Jj. R. Ferguson, Gastonia.
A. X. Harmon, Kings Mountain.
E. A. Whltesides, Gastonia.
.1. R. Walker, Ressemer City.
I). D. Lindsay, Ressemer City.
W. L. Ramburt, Gastonia.
R. M. Maynes, Gastonia.
G. A. Snarrow. I,owelI.
F. W. Turbyfill, Gastonia.
J. T. R. Dameron, Ressemer City.
.1. L. Thornburg, Dallas.
.1. P. Conrad, Gastonia..
F. A. Sarvice, Bessemer City.
W. R. Turner, Gastonia. .
J. .1. Wilson, Clover.
R. A. Caldwell, Gastonia.
Residents on rural routes should
nse return envelopes. Get them for
any route In the county at 30 cents
per 100 at The Gazette office.
You have never yet seen anyone selling GOLD
DOLLARS for 69 cents, neither have you seen
anyone selling $3.00 shoes continually for $2.49.
MORAL ask to see the best values in Ladies'
Oxfords and Pumps ever shown in Gaston Coun
ty for $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00.
Robinson Shoe Go
Shoes, Hats
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IN SOCIETY
B1KTHDAY PARTY
AT ItKLMONT.
Katherlne Stowe, the eight year
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L.
Stowe. of Belmont, celebrated her
birthday Wednesday with a charm
ing party. More than 20 of her
little friends and school mates were
invited to share in the hospitalities.
Mesdames C. X. Poore. A. C. Llne
berger and Misses Edna Ixjng and
Mary Mall were ajso present to as
sist Mrs. Stowe in the entertain
ment of the little folks.
The color scheme of pink and
white was carried out both in the
flowers and refreshments. Delicious
cream and cake were served, the cake
was adorned with eight pink roses.
Pink and white roses in pro
fusion were used in the halls, parlors
and dining-rooms. Katherine is
pretty, attractive and deservedly
popular among her little friends.
I-.TEDY CI. IP W ITH
MIIS. G. A. SP.VUKOU.
The regular meeting of the Stud '
Club was held Tuesday afternoon
wnli Mrs. George A. Sparrow at her
home at I'nion church, south of Gas
tonia. The members of the dub who
live in the city went out in carriages
and automobiles, all making the trip
very pleasantly and safely with tne
exception that one car became stuck
in the mud after leaving the mac
adam road and help had to be sum
moned to pull the car out of the mud
hole.
The program was an unusually In
teresting one, the geneial subject
being "Wit and Humor". Mrs. F. L.
Wilson read a well-prepared paper on
"Mark Twain and the Interview",
followed by a paper by Mrs.. D. A.
Garrison cn "Some Charactetrs Made
Famous by Mark Twain". "Other
Well Known Humorists" was Mrs.
LaFar's subject, and instead of the
usual round-table discussion the
members present related anecdots
by Twain and other humorists. Be
sides the members of the club Miss
Nina Patrick and Mrs. Latimer, who
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. C.
Jones, were present as guests. The
next meeting of the club will be held
with Mrs. J. F. Thomson on May
28th.
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and remember that
every day, you fail to save
something yoq lose a chance, that will
never return, to provide for old age or for that misfor
tune that may come tomorrow or for seizing that op-
n portunity of your life when it turns up.
j Start saving today. Remember the sands of time keep
running on and tomorrow may be too late.
First National Bank
Capital $100,000
L. L. Jenkins,
J. Lee Robinson,
Vice-President.
President.
Todd's Cream Bread
THE POPULAR BREAD
NOTICE THE RICH WHOLESOME FLAVOR
IT ONLY COSTS FIVE CENTS TO TRY IT
Todd's Steam Bakery
'Phone 63.
COMFAR1
QUALITY
Some customers purchase before comparing quality.
At Thomson's it's not a question of how cheap we can sell
an article. But it is a question for us to see how good a
quality we can give our customers for their,, hard earned
dollars and cents.
When you purchase at cheap prices it stands to reason
that you are getting cheap quality. This store keeps the
quality up, and our prices will
sidering quality we don't buy seconds neither do we try
to fool our customers by selling seconds, trade here and get
merchandise backed by Thomson Merc. Co.
HOSIERY
Ladies' Black Silk Hose 29c pr.
Ladies' Silk Hose, Tan, White and Black 48 and 98c pr.
Ladies' Gauze Lisle Hose, White, Tan and Black 25c pr.
Ladies' Hose, Black, Tan and White - 10 and 15c pr.
Misses' Ribbed Hose, Black, Tan and White - 25c pr.
Misses' Ribbed Hose, Black, Tan and White - 15c pr.
GAUZE VESTS.
Ladies' Gauze Vests, price - 10, 1 5 and 25c
When you want Silk, Dress Goods, Shirt Waists, Skirts,
Ladies' Suits, Ladies' Kimonas, Corsets and Millinery call at
Thomson Merc. Co's. and let us show you our stock. Quality
talks at this store.
Thomson Mercantile Co.
Gastonia, North Carolina.
NOTICE.
DOXT LET TOUR SUBSCRIP
TIOX TO" THE GAZETTE EXif 1HE.
LOOK AT THE DATE ON TOC B LA
BEL AND SEND US VOUR RENEW
AL BEFORE YOUR TIME EXPIRES.
ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE STOP
PED WHEN OUT UNLESS RENEW
ED. ' ; :';,--.y- -
Surplus and Profits $50,000
S. N. Boyce,
Cashier.
compare with any. Con
CARD OF THANKS.
' ...
- We take this method of estendiag
our heartfelt thanks to our friends
and to the nurses and physicians of
the -City Hospital and neighbors who
were so kind and thoughful in their
ministrations during- tLe illness and
at the death of our nephew, Clayton
W.Long.
V. E. ANp L. H?LONQ ANn FAMILY
Gastonia, N. C, May 17, 1912.