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H\\ll\!' INDEPENDENCE MEANS TO AMERICA.
I\ and a half ayo the American Colonies declared
H. ipdVp, donee from Great Britain, estaulished the foundal)i
ti'.r I'mted.States of America'T In support of the DeclarB
)[, :.! delegates, "with a firm reliance on the protection
Kjvilu, i';-, .vi'denee." mutually pledged to each other their
B fort lilies and sarced honor."
"pY far'.e'.is document aimed its protest against the King,
L.v. a' a time in the world's history when the result was
Btable. ' was not only a declaration against the political
p.;. been the fountain head of. tie American ideals "
Bui.'ikT.de'.iee in action and thought. Ttfe generations that
B ceiv.e >h.ee 1776 in both Great Britain and the United
W i-avi ev?r reconciled the Declaration ojf Independence and c
Bonseoueneos with the necessities of th$ tipie. Americans t]
|ir racial i uaracteristics and in the attributes of the English- C(
Bkimr '.-.t'l'lf heritage which lias contributed to the p
B :hat '> :hfirs from the Mother country. it
I]- > :a tribute to Great Britain, and a source of pride e'
Bra-riv:.. that the offspring found itself ii possession of the G
B and the.-resourcefulness to develop into a great and 11
Bsustair.ir.g nation. Clothed with this iniependence in gov- u
Bct'-t atul freedom from the religious ard social restraints
B in septe measure have kept the people of Europe in the t]
? o; strife, the people of the United States can join In Q.
Bdly intercourses with all civilized naticns in helping the ^
Bd to attain its highest destiny. America has never felt her- w
entirely independent of the civilization a|nd learning of the rj
World. Independence is never to be trar .slated as isolation.
B rather to be construed as placing a nation in the position
Bserting jnvater influence for good and of rendering better ^
Bice to tile human race.
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With such independence?the national self-reliance which is
u ul of intelligent citizenship?may the people of the United
fes celebrate the anniversary which time and history have
nroren with the American ideal of libertjy.
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"FRIENDLY TRYON."
[."here have been slogans and more slogans adopted by cities jj
ttwns all over the country. Some of theni have been catchy 1 g]
Tell phrased: others unmusical, untrue, and next to impos- |
However, there is one slogan that T]ry<jn can approve1
I the assurance that it carries a goodly (measure of truth.,1
; skgan is "Friendly Tryon.'
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!: s?-nis to us that with all the wealth and material re- ^
eni community might possess, there is nothing to compare j
pure and genuine friendliness. Real friendship is not I
*d. There is no studied or stereotyped courtesy in true af-1
Knit eonies naturally and pleasantly, and its never-ending!
? carries the life-giving elements that make for happiness!
contentment. [ 1
T?v friendly town is the home town, where the neighborly
: oxi.-ts. And despite our local ups and downs we cling to ^
*1*1' that Tryon is one of THE friendly places of earth.
ORGANIZATION AND PROGRESS.
'?rg;.n:/at?<ux can be either a benefit or a detriment. There
IUU1 a triuijr as "over organization annexing a comraunuj.
> 'lay and age the projects that haye the greatest
alization are supported by organized efforts. The
itself is a result of organization. In fact, there c,
schools, no churches, no cities, without some kind oi
tganizat n?n. Even home life is a by-prodiicti. f?
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" ai danger in organization is that of stifling individ- b<
diul preventing democracy of thought.; |An organization ei
K highest ideal when, instead of Using its power to 111
gin of private opinion to be asserted and multiplied
i?dit of private opinion, it enables private opinion it
I as>..|-;,.,| an(j multiplied and affords a means through p,
'dual ideas can be put into action. An organization t<
1 and will not preserve and give freedom to this de- h
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MU.I.IONS for the public welfare. J
'nan makes money in legitimate business, he neces- bl
's.service according to the accepted standards of ~
"s*. When he shares his profits ;by charitable acts tl
I" infMivi, philanthropic institution,s he has tendered a double c.
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b.ng list of wealthy benefactors is added the name a
^tian S. Kresge, who has announced a donation in the ti
^ i ii:. sum of $2:5,000,000 to be used in research and socia ^
I Tb.r, are those who discredit benefactions sponsored by a
N w-t-alih. But so long as the system of private capital re- ^
rn>. twiu 1)e muiti.millionaires; and the people may as a
-"me of their money back through the donation route. w
I h Sl-( nis unite fr>r- +Vie noi-tu ffthliontinna trt ftrfnn
L. ' ?.v.. w.x, ^ yj ? 1-- a
ls rule, since the rest of the country obeys only b
ii'ds of the laws. ii
average man expects his wife to be is a sweet- *
an audience and a nurse."?Chicago Journal. n
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THE POLK COUNTV NEWS.
THE POLK COUNTY NEWS WEEKLY
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REPEATING WHAT IS SOUND.
Since newspapers have been established, sinie towns and
ities have been built, since commerce has unfucled its sails on
he hitrh seas and turned its wheels upon the land, the idea of
ommunity loyalty has been kept before the people in changing
hrases. The trade-at-home idea has been exploited for all that
; is worth. And it is worth a lot because what i expresses is
conomically sound. Being sound, it has lived and hrived. It is
IOOI) BUSINESS for any community to encourage local busiess.
It is the community asserting" itself for every citizen
ithin its boundaries and trading zone.
No merchant, newspaper or civic body desires to impose upon
le people of the community any impractical program or scheme
f development. But the mathematical certainty of a trade-atome
campaign to foster community thrift and enhance the
ealth and stability of the* home town is the assurance of a
ight motive. p
Remember this: The eagle on the dollar is symbolic that
tie dollar is caphble of th ing away. A DOMESTICATED fowl
; the one that sta^s at home. Let's keep our dot ars DOMESICATED
as much as possible by Keeping them at home.
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Ten years to life is a short sentence for a judgp to say, but
long one for the prisoner to serve.
It doesn't make much difference whether there's a war or
ot, we all have to fight for a living.
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The evolution of politics: Federalist, Nullificationist, Abotionist,
Secessionist. Prohibitionist, Modificationist, with a
prinkling of Republicans a>^I Democrats to keep the parties goig.
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What worries the average morning newspaper reader is
hich scandal will fit in best with his eggs, toast and coffee.
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And now Louisiana wants to put on a Florida boom. West ard
the trend of boom pi re wends its way.
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The only reason a lot of us don't have to go to the poor
ouse is because we're already in one.
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This country blows in more for face powder than the rest of
fie world blows up with gunpowder.
STATE HIGHWAY PATROL j A NEWSPAPERS DUTY I
(Charlotte Observer.! (Asheville Citizen.)
The proposition for a system or 1,1 ''ver-v community are some peomstabulary
to patrol the highways p'(1 whrt seem to consider that a
! the state appears to he gaining tn newspaper should express no opinion
ivor. It was of endorsement hy i contrary to theirs, and ,that it is J
hairman Page, but the legislature. ; |h(,jr ^ (() denouncc u for mch:
?ing somewhat rattled by the shout I
? . ..fit,,i ,non-conformity. They seem to con's
of economy, count not find the
lOney," so the proposition was passed aider themselves super-persons?they
?- ?. I domanrlc fnr "nn nnnl
p to another term, more is pmu- iconic iiiuiuuiiia .......?
bility that it will be received with I ?jrV" or a "retraction."
s political aspect strengthened by -phe High Point Enterprise recently
opular approval. Indications point . . . ... ... ...
had experience with this spirit. It
> the fact that we are to ha\e an
.dependent sort of legislature-one "ri,,ted an "?favorable criticism of a
lat does not care whether it is sent I'lay presented by a company which
ack or not?and therefore one which appeared there under the auspices or
tay be inclined to legislate regard- t|lu American Legion, saying in er 88.
Some members have been elect- fect that jt was a poQr ghQw There.
1 on a distinct understanding that
... , , . . (>, upon some few legiouaires hastily asley
will undertake to clear the '
ooks of some of the superfluous laws semblcd and passed a resolution de-and
the start might be made by daring the show, to be a good one,
iping off the statutes under which ,11)(| tjle Enterprise had some
le "motorcycle cops, as they are "in(,tjV(." jnferentially a bad one?in
idled, would be invited to look for a discrediting the company.
ifferent occupation. The public is | Thfc Enterprise did not fo?ow
objected to too much unnecessary . ?xample ()f thp remonstrant3 wfi0
anoyance through the activities or B0UKht ,f) suppress its opinions Qn
lis agency, operating indiscriminate- (be con(rary> ,t pUU?fehed the adverse
r on laws of their own construction. criticism of itself oa its front page_
'he need is for a state patrol which an(J ^ repeating itg origina, crU.
'?uld look after the reckless drivel icism> calmly aml0??ced that criticism
nd to make the highways safer Tor ()f amuscm?ntg offetred the pubUc ,g
le public. The idea is caught by ..a departnient of the service the En10
Asheville Times, which remarlts terprige mugt reDder its readers, and
aat "the human slaughter, week by thpy are not t(j be illfluenced by any
reek, .on the main highways of the group"
tate, due in most cases to prevent- " The' rea, newspaper not only recble
accidents, can only be checked offn|ze8 the absolute right of others
y vigilance in licensing drivers and t() hol(] opinions contradictory of Its
~" ?Kliolioa ili/ioo of Ifo
i patroling tne triyin. nuc iuuus mm own, but oiten pu?i'ouoo lucot Ut 1VU
(Uniformed force that would send to ow? bXpense. It will not, however,
be roads for sixty days part of the KjVe unlimited space or privilege to
lotoring public which is in sad need those who, intolerant of the opinions
f control and of education in safety 0f others, demand the right to talk
leasures." it down in print?free.
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DATES FOR 1928
By Albert L. Berry
Governor Smith or New York will
imquestionably be the nominee of the
I) nioctiitic party in the convention
for president in 192S. The fact that
lie can carry New York will make
him a strong candidate with his party.
Now that Bryan is out of the way,
Democrats will no doubt be able to
get the adoption of a plank in their
platform modifying the Volstead act.
To find just how strong the modification
sentiment is, it is proposed to
submit a referendum proposition to
the voters of the different states by
signeu pennons, mis is now uemg
vigorously carried on in Illinois. It is
very doubtful whether any individual
state can affect the prohibition law,
even if it voted wet on a referendum
i vote. The Eighteenth Amendment
| is drafted into the Constitution of the
j United States. Any change in the
| Constitution would have to be made
j through the same channel ond by the
j same majority of the states as the
I passage of the act required. In order
I to do this, it would be necessary to .
pass a resolution by a two-thirds vote
of both houses; then it would have
to be ratified by both houses 6f the
legislature of each of the thirty_s:x
states. The modification of the act,
or the nullification of the Eighteenth
| Amendment, if endorsed by either of
the political parties, would bring out
a clear issue and would be the leading
issue of the campaign. The Republican
party has some very strong and
prominent men who have lined up on
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tne side or me moaiucauuu 01 mc
Volstead act. Such men as Elihu
Hoot, Senator Wadsworth, Senator
Gare of Pennsylvania, Nicholas Murray
Butler, president of Columbia University,
and others.
Unless President Cooltdge shoula
refuse the nomination for president
to succeed himself, he will probably
be the nominee of the ^Republican
party. The next strongest man would
probably be Ex-Governor Lowden of
Illinois, who has a large following
with the western farmers. If, howor?
omfliwlmont to thp Cnnstitii
tiou to admit the sale of light wines
and beer were favored by a majority
of the voters of a number of states,
then Senator Borah would probably
be the Republican candidate.
President Coolidge would stand on
his record, Ex-Governor Lowden 011
farmers' relief, and Senator Borah on
sustaining the Volstead act as it now
stands. As a compromise candidate,
former Secretary Hughes might secure
the nomination.
NORTH CAROLINA MOON !
SHINERS ONLY PIKERS
Mr. Lawrence Purdy calls attention
to the report ol the commissioner or
internal revenue for 1925 in which it
is claimed that Montana with onetwentieth
of the population of New
York found thirty-five times as many
stills in proportion to the population
as New York and seized 9,000 gallons
of mash. If this is true, the moonshiners
and bootleggers of North Carolina
are only pikers.
There is a fate in names. In the
original Flathead "Missoula" means
"the water of surprise." Missoula is
the town in Montana where the officers
found the largest amount of
liquor. Senator Walsh of Montana said
the source of the information was not
reliable.
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Peach Crop Filling Out.
Reports from Gramlin say that the
peaches in the large orchards around
there are filling out. They are mostly
Elberta peaches of the finest qual-|ity.
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COTTON TflLK~
(Gastonla Daily Gazette.)
One of the most entertaining elucidations
on the cotton situation we
have read <in a long time is this from
J. S. Oliver, gatherer and disseminator
of cotton news. Under the head,
"It Locks as If Cotton Were Coming
Lack to Life," he says:
"Much is heard of the ample supply
of cotton available, and of the
fict that no shortage is even remotely
prospective. But there Is no secret
about this?everybody knows it. More
thought should be concentrated on
what the low price portends toward
rehabilitating the run-down textile industry
with its probable quickening
of consumption. Increased consumption
means increased demand.
You know, mills have prayed for
years for this price level, so don't
believe all the hard luck stories you
hear about them. An apparent oversupply
of any commodity does not
necessarily imply that prices are 10
run still further down hill, or even
stand stationary around the low levels.
Prices never wait until improvement
has actually occurred?they discount
it. Another thing?this crop is
not yet "made" by a jug full. Many
things can yet occur, and probably
will, to change the color of the outlook
fabric in a twinkling.
Right now we are getting some
alarming weevil reports about which
the general public Knows nothing at
all so far.
"If the bureau comes even anywhere
near confirming the 'private'
estimates of a 14,000,000-bale crop,
there won't be even the tip of a
bear's tail left to wiggle. While
seme mills have curtailed drastically,others
must have quietly increased
their output, otherwise consumption
would not be holding up as it is.
Total exports are going to fool a lot
of people; they are mounting higher
each week. Remember how downcast
the cotton business was in July, 19217
Right then prices started climbing?
slowly and nervously at first, then
with a great rush, and kept advancing
for two years until the price touched
37.65?27'/ic, or 2735 points above the
low."
Why Banks Break.
(Raleigh News and Observer.)
There would be fewer bank failures
if the bank examiner were directed
instantly to close up banks when their j
officers and directors are found lend- j
ing large sums to themselves. Nearly i
all banks that break owe their condition
to teh use of depositors' money
by officials, who do not put up,adequate
security. It may be that directors
should be permitted to borrow
from a hank in which they are offl
cers, but in every such case the se-1
curity should be double the amount j
borrowed, and it should be approved
by the commissioner charged with
bank supervision. As to officers or
a bank, they should not borrow at
all, or if at all, the collateral should !
be nothing less saleable than govern- i
ment bonds.
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REVISE IT NOW OR LATER
(Greenville News.)
Short and simple, like the annals
of the poor, should be the South Carolina
state constitution, in the opinion
of Dr. I). 1). Wallace of Wofford
Colle.ee, one gathers from his talk at
the Furman Institute of Politics. That
is a sound idea. The constitution of
a state is merely a statement of fundamental
prinCLpks of government
and of limitations to legislative and
oLficial power, and it should -ie set
forth as clearly, succinctly and as
unequivocably as possible.
Although South Carolina's present
constitution is rather voluminous Tor
a document of this kind and contains
much specific legislation both in the
original text and in the multiplicity
of amendments that have been added
to it, it has a fairly honorable lineage.
It is built upon the constitution
of 1868, which, although drafted un
dcr the influence of the radical regime
in South Carolina, was based
upon progressive and enlightened
constitutions and constitutional principles
of other states. The 1S95 convention
resulted mostly front a demand
of Ben Tillman* and his supporters
for constitutional provisions
that would effectively prevent the negroes
from registering to vote in any
large numbers. ^
There is undoubtedly a need for
the South Carolina constitution to tie
revised and simplified with a view to
harmonizing its numerous amendments
and expurgating from it much
useless, obsolete matter. Whether or
not that is sufficient grounds for calling
a constitutional convention, however,
is a question for debate. Considerable
talk is under way over the>
state about the necessity for more
economical and more efficient government,
and it is probably true that to ,
bring this about some substantial constitutional
changes might be desirable
or even necessary. The state of popular
opinion as yet, however, is rather
nebulous on this subject. Should It
erystalize into some definite views, a
constitutional convention might prove
of the greatest value to the state in
remoulding the basic structure of the
government and at the same time rewriting
and simplifying the entire
constitution. Until there is such a
crystilization of opinion, a convention
would probably be little more than a
codifying body animated with 110 particular
purpose in preparing a new
constitution.
Typhoid Inoculation.
(Greenville News.)
The Piedmont section of South Carolina
is remarkably free of typhoid
fever, but it could be entirely free
if there were unanimous acceptance
of the preventive that medical science
has devised. The human race enjoys ^
possible immunity from only a few
diseases, and typhoid is one of them.
The typhoid serum, in fact. Is almost
one hundred per cent combative when
taken before contraction of the bacillus.
It would seem that a disease as
drastic as it is would be avoided by
all citizens, but for reasons of procrastination,
fear and inertia the num- . ?
her of citizens who take the inoculation
is still very small.
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