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SALES MAKE JOBS ????? v Babson Quizzes CIO's Demand For More "Shops" By Roger VV. Balison Babson Park, Mass., Dec. 22. ? When Vice President Wallace BDoke to the CIO Convention in Chicago he gave ??small business" a big hand. This draw another big hand from the Conventionee r s. Said he in sub stance: "After the War, thin nation eventual ly must provide 8 1 x t y million jobs. To pro m o t e emftloy- BABSON ment, I urge that a man of ambi tion and ideas And a shack in an alley, start up a business, and hire workers." Mr. Wallace further asked for tax relief for "the little man with the big Idea." Although construc tive in Intent, Mr. Wallace's talk stopped" far short of the core of the trouble. When the unemploy ment crisis emerges ? three yearn, say after warfare endp ? why more '.shopsf" The need will be not for more inside shops but for more outside salesmen. Small businesses rent stores but they do not make jobs. Shortage of salesmanship will be the reef on which some of Mr. Wallace's cleverest mechanics may fall apart. Apparently some of the employment analysts invite disillusionment if they believe that "every expert tool-maker can lake his patent or project and shoestring it Into a fast-growing, heavily-pay-rolled industry. The mechanical genius normally is an indifferent businessman. He can handle any metal but gold or sil ver. He can hold to the thous andth of an inch more readily than the hundredth of a dollar. My friend Thomas A. Edison was somewhat of an inventor. He used to tell me: "Babson, it tbftfes more to get an idea rolling than to get the idea." BUMPER HARVESTS GROW FROM SEED-CORN I would be the last to disparage humble beginnings. My own bus iness activites orgnated 40 years ago In the kitchen of a cottage on a narrow street in a quiet village; but the growth was very slow. Most large employers of- labor today treasure faded photographs of the modest buildings where the enterprises began. But the IfTen who created these industries spent their time outside selling on the road, not .inside waiti:i? for custmers. Also, may we re member what U. S. failure statis tics show. Wth all goodwill toward aspir ing founders, the evidence compil ed by the credit reporting agen cies proves the fraility of one man ventures. There are long years of battling before the corner is turned and the enterprise can provide employment in any sub stantial volume. Unless all past records are meiningless, the on'y prompt and realistic way to en large "Help Wanted" advertising columns is by strengthening the selling and merchandizing cam paigns of existing and established concerns. SALES OARRIERMKN THE REAL INDEPENDENTS Nobody begrudges independence of action. Aspiration is at the heart of Americanism. However, thousands of strongly "connected salesmen, allied with sound or ganizations. are in reality in bus iness for themselves. Backed by resources alnd reserves, well-plac ed salesman win a free-swinging career ? and a breadth of accom - HOLLYWOOD GRILL GRADE 'A' CAFE HOT PLATE LUNCHES HOT SOUP SANDWICHES OF ALL KIND COFFEE Grade A Milk FOUNTAIN AND BOTTLE DRINKS WILL APPRECIATE TOUR BUSINESS W. H. Spencer Owner Lonisburg, N. C. pllshment ? impossible for the av erage hand-to-mouth, caged pro prietor. Ostensibly the proprietor is his own boss and working for himself. In truth, he may be the unregistered employee of Ills creditors. He may be paying a ceiling price for his tin badge of independence. Hats off to every ambitious au to-repair shop and newscounter. We need such. Nonetheless, em ployment stems from sales and more sales and still more sales. This is true whether the enter prise is a hole-in-the-wall or a Willow Run. Tax relief will aid. Less interference by Washington is urgent. However, you recall that failures were high even back when tax levies were low. More over, the first essential of taxa tion is to have something to tax. That something originates from outside salemen. ? who also have their "big idea," namely, the pow er and inspiration of teamwork. MECNANICS VS ECONOMICS Therefore, as a statistician grounded in the records, I insist that a step-up of merchandizing efficiency is the most hopeful an' swer to the question of how :i man can help most to create sixty million Jobs. Furthermore, thi3 likewise answers the query: What Js the best preparation for those who want to have a business of their own? It is, become an out side salesman for an established concern. WILLIAM ROBERT MILLS CLUB The regular meeting of the William Robert Mills Book Club was held at the home of Mrs. H. C. Taylor, Jr., with Mrs. H. C. Taylor, Jr. and Mrs. R. L. Ea gles hostesses. The home was be&utiful with Christmas decora tions. Two very fine papers, "Let's Eat Three Meals Per pay" and "Special Occasions-" were given by Mrs. P. H. Massey and Mrs. Roger Mitchell, respectively. These were made more interest ing by picture Illustrations pre sented by Mrs. Massey and a con crete and beautiful display of va rious garnishes that could be usei for different occasions prepared by Mrs. Mitchell. Members present were: Mrs. P.. L. Eagles, Mrs. H. C Taylor, Jr.. <Irs. Numa Freeman, Miss Ger rude Winston, Mrs. Wesley Wil I lams. Mrs. Hugh H. ?erry. Mrs. |W. G. Lancaster, Mrs. P. H. Mas ey, Mrs. E. C. Jernigan, Mrs. W. E. F uller, Mrs. F. P. Hart, vlrs. W. H. Allen, Jr., Mrs. R. G. Stephens. Mrs. Frank Harrington, Irs. D. V. Holliday, Mrs. Roger Mitchell. A variety of sandwiches and lot tea was served. BKOTHEH OF MILLS FAC ULTY MEMBER HECEIYES THE BROXXti STAR C. Ray Pi'uette of the Mills fac- J ulty has been advised that his brother, I.gt. Ja::"S 11. Pruette has received the Bronze Star for I Meritorious tonduct in action on ( 22 of August 1944, in France. I The citation read as follows: | Technician Grade 4, James H. Pruette. 34431969. Field Artil lery, U. S. Army, is awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious con duct In action on 22 August 194-", jin France. Technician Pruette was assigned to duty as a radio operator for a field artillery unit engaged in action with the ene my. The enemy launched a fe rocious counter attack in thy early morning hours and succeed ing in destroying all wire commu nications of the organization. Despite continual danger from enemy mortar, ahtl-aircraft artil lery, machine gun, and other small arms fire, and with com plete disregard, for his person.il safety Technician Pruette remain ed at his pos* throughout the battle, maintaining communica tions so vitally needed for the success of the tactical operation. The courage and loyal devotion to duty exhibited by Technician Pruette reflects great credit on himself and the armed forces. Entered military service from North Carolina. L. S. HOBBS, \ Major-General U. S. Army Commanding. ON LEYTE r _ I * Headquarters First Cavalry Di vision on Leyte. ? Technician 4th Grade Frank W. Pinnell, son of Mrs. F. W. Pinnell, Cffstalia. N. C., is the soldier charged with keeping records of his field artil lery battery, which is daily pour ing heavy shells on the Japs in the Philippines. A farmer in civilian life, Pin nell has been in the army sine.? July. 1942. He received basic training at Fort Bragg. North Carolina. Pinnell attended Loulsburg College. HEADACHE Capudine relieves headache fast Because t'S liquid. Its In greuicnti arc aircady dissolved -all ready to oemn easing the pain 1; also aoothea nerve ten sion doe to the pain. Use only as directed. lOe Ms. 60c. TAKE YOUR FERTILIZER NOW_ There's a crisis in the making! If stocks pile up in fertilizer plants and agents' ware houses, the stream of supply will choke up. They must move fast or the lack of man -power will cause a para lyzing shortage. Take the Chilean Nitrate situation for example. To supply the quantity needed for 1945 crc^s, many car goes must be unloaded each month at each port, then moved out by train and truck for immediate allocation. It must move out of agents' hands as fast as it moves in. If not, the choke-up starts and works back to the ports, even back to the ships. Already there's a threatened shortage of nitrogen, due to sharply increased war needs. Unless you help smash the bottle-neck by taking your nitrate aa soon as it is offered, the shortage will become acute. Thous ands of tons will pile up at U.S. ports or on the docks in Chile. The only place Chil ean Nitrate does you any good Is on your crops. Qet yours now . . . while you can. Storage Tips fit* all material! on dry boards I* bam or shed. No materials soparatoly. Keep pi l?s close together. Destroy the b*fs wkee you ese the contents. Bay Your FartlllzM NOW ...Tok? It NOW... Star* It Till It's N*?d?d t ? ' ThJ. mmmf I* pub Hmhml to *?imt thm W*r Food Administration and tbm tut Mm Industry ...<? hmlp you ft th? fnUUtm JOU B?d. NOTICE OF SIMMONS North Carolina, In The Fianklin Co. Superior Court? Before the Clerk Mrs. Florence Fergerson and hus^ band, J. H. Fergerson, v. Thurman Woodlief?and wife. Mrs. Dorothy Wo ullef ?,ajid Willisj Woodlief, unmarried. . The defendants Thurman Wood lief and wife. Mrs. Dorothy Wood lief and Willis Woodlief, unmar ried. will take notice that a spec ial proceeding entitled as above has been instituted before the Olerl: of the Superior Court of Franklin County for the purpose of selling for division 15 acre3, more or less, of land situate in Franklinton Township. Franklin County, known as the Sallie Woodlief land, to which proceed ings the said defendants are pro per and necessary parties. And the said defendants TUur man Woodiief and wife, iVIi i. | Dorothy Woodiief and Willisj Woodiief, unmarried, will take; notice that they are hereby re-j quired to appear before the Clerki of the Superior Court of Franklinl County at his office in Louisburg, on or before the 23rd day af January, 1945. and answer ]^or demur to the petition in this pro-] eeeding; and that otherwise the petitioners will apply to the coui tl for the relief prayed in. the saidj petition. Dated this 20th day of Decern-] ber, 1944. W. V. AventT"* Clerk of the Superior Court. ! John F. Matthews, 'Attorney for Petitioners. .12-22-41 To wish you a Real Old Fashioned * MERRY CHRISTMAS - and a NEW YEAR ? - of HAPPINESS BROWN FURNITURE HOUSE Phone 314-3 J. L. Brown, Prop. YOUNGSVILLE, N. C. A minimum 1945 producer price of 27 cents per dozen for candled egg^ has been announced. In areas not selling cand'.ed eggs, the price for eggs from farmers! is 24 cents per dozen straight-' run. FOR FIRST CLASS PRINTING CALL PHONE 283-1 Santa Claus will bring the dairy cow a bag full of comfort, kind treatment, ample water. Halt, grain mixture, silage and good, blight legume hay. There is a lack of warehouse tpacc for cotton and many grow ers have not been able to taka advantage of the Government purchase program. SWIFTS Are you counting on high-quality Fertilizer helping you increase your yields and your profits? Then order your RED STEER FERTILIZER EARLY! Increasingly difficult labor conditions, material shortages, and transportation de'ays make early ordering necessary if you are to have your fertilizer on hand when you start to plant. Figure your needs and place your order with us now. Swiff's Red Steer Fertilizer is the same high-quality ferti lizer Swift has always sold under this popular brand. It is the fertilizer with the extra plant foods that will help you get top yields and top quality. Don't delay! Order now! > M0N-ALKAII FORMING; PHYSIOLOGICALLY NEUTP.AL ? SEE ? A. B. Perry or G. C. Harris LOUISBURG, N. C. MERRY CHRISTMAS, FOLKS ! You've been grand passengers on'this eventful trip through 1944 Next i 19451 But just before we arrive, let me say to evei oae of you ? '"Thanks for using buses with care ful regs 1 to war needs ? thar. for being good natured about occasional discomfort" c crowding." The fact tliat you can take travel at its worst, and still smile with us, has helped us do a far more efficient war time job. It has made us even more determined to give you highway travel such as this nation has never known ? come Victory! Right now, new Super-Coaches with amazing comfort features are shaping up ? innovr lo:.3 of convenience and sightseeing are on their way. ' The mpnths just ahead will be decisive ones for all tha world. We know you'll keep right on with that patriotic cooperation that has helped transportation do its tre mendous job all through the war years. For A Happier Trip Through 1945... Keep on buying War Bonds ? each bond is a bomb! Keep on giving blood ? to save American lives. BODDIE DRUG 3 TORI! - BUS STATION Telephone 329-1. . Louisburg, N. 0. K E Y H OUND %? * ? , ... V ' r V
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