■i Jl^vrsdlays at mi JU14U8 a HUBBARD. PahUaiurfl ^^SUBSCRlPnON RA.TE8: ' ^ear ,.^ -^. Months . ■■■-■- .76 S'our Months it of the State — > ' i- ■■ ^ .60 $2.00 per Year ^Entered at the poet ofiice et Noitik WOkee- N. G.. M' aecood due matter under Act el March 4, 1879. X iraUBSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1986 jij f^X^They say that In Utopia a congrenman la ' paid no mileage en ront« to the capital and 40 cents a mile In the other direction.—At* ' laata Constitatlon. Two Great Men Greatness is measured by character and Jr> J. • • '' achievement and today we wish to discuss IWefly the lives of two men who by this yardstick may be classed as great. Their names are well known throughout the world—Will Rogers and Wiley Post, r ii;' v Ihe airplane crash in Alaska that took r^^ away from among the American people these two men cast a gloom over the na- i^; r tion. Possibly there was no man more ^ widely known than Will Rogers and cer- ’ -tainly no man not in public office that was V C as popular. He was inimitable as a writer, ~ and as an actor on the stage and screen. - He personified clean and constructive hu mor. His writings contained more every day philosophy and common sense than ^ the average man would think and yet the ' truths he put across in the form of wise cracks were readily understood, although an individual was not always aware of the fact that he was reading philosophy. He filled a place in American life that iv_ no other man could. He was a diplomat of the hi^diest type. He had contacted all our greatest men in all walks of life and yet* was able to mix with all. Wiley Post was perhaps America’s best aviator and certainly the most daring. He chose to make trails through the air in such a manner as no other choose to at tempt. His death is a great loss to avia tion and the industry to which he was so wholeheartedly devoted. Although under a handicap by the loss of an eye h-is other eye saw sights no other man has been able to see. He blazed trails through the stratosphere that will mark the beginning of travel with a speed almost unbelievable to the average person. Thus by both measurements of great ness, character and achievement. Will Rogers and'Wiley Post stood foursquare \ among their countrymen and a place in the history of their country will be filled by the two men who were so opposite in many characteristics and yet were brought so closely together in-friendship. Better Business While it is the general rule to blow up things that look good and create a great stir over nothing in order to produce an optimistic fpjling that has a hangover like a “suy ./head drunk,” we wish to cite a few figures in cold hard cash to show that business, generally speaking, is on the upgrade. And do not be afraid that we are going to credit the improvement to any one cause or scheme. There may be room for argument as to the cause of. improve ment but there is certainly none as to fact. A very definite improvement that any one who gets outdoors can discern is in the autamobile business. There is a great out put of new cars this year. General Motors ecunes out with the announcement that $60,000,000 wiD be spent on expanding its plant equipment. Ford is well on the way to pass his goal of a million units this year, all of which means good jobs at good wages and more money with which to buy and keep the wheels of industry hum ming. . - - Perhaps the figures issued a few days ago by Bureau of Economic Research of the Department of Commerce give one of the reasons for the bueaness pick-up. The national income—^which means the total income of everybody who received any income at all—rose in 1934 by 11 per cent over 1933. In figures, the national incqm» was $49,440,000,000 in 1934, as . against $44,431,000,000 in 1933. I>rt of this was, of course, due to the distribution of rdief funds, which were inCHne for ^those who received them. Relief pay- l^aents, however, amounted to only about a of tlie increase. The rest came from hil^ier tuxDov^.in'rprivate Sti»i«OuCWrong»^^‘' The series of petty robberies in this city recwitly indicates that one or more getting started out wrong in life. Recorij^ there have been six stor^brMks in the Wilkesboros. The total loot possi bly woul dnot exceed $25, but the principle of stealing is there just the same. From ah indications it,appears that the store breaks have been ^e wmrk of boys. _ A crinainal who knows the ways of crime^ and robbery would have known betteiv for instance, than to break into a newspaper office, and certainly would understand that no buriness house will have on hand large sums of cash where it omi be stolen simply by entering the building. The guilty parties are getting nowhere except to begin a life of crime that must eventually tnd in degredation and the penitentiary, and all because they sought a little easy mony by breaking into some establishment. Here’s hoping the police can get hold of the thieves before their career is farther advanced. It could be that some punishment now would mean the salvation of their lives from crime. We do not expect the guilty ones to read these lines, because it is a fact that half of those who would steal so promis cuously cannot even read, and subscribers of a family newspaper are certainly not the type that would commit larceny or robbery. SCHOOSX IN ' IB .Q Borrowed Comment rwo IDOia SMASH-UP (Cleveland Star) The world mourns the tragic passing of Will Rogers and Wiley Post in Ice-covered Alaska. Will Rogers was the nation’s idol. Patrons of the press, radio, stage and screen loved him and laughed with him. When the depression was at its worst and despondency swept the land, Will Rogers brought smiles to faces and hearts with his homely philosophy. He knew and loved folks, enjoyed their fellowship and was perfectly at ease in the presence of king and potentate, pauper and beggar. Post was not a humorist but a daring, cour ageous flier with a record that surpassed that of Lindbergh in many respects. He did much to advance aviation and bring the peoples of the world in closer harmony. When the news broke that they had been killed, it traveled as fast as if the President himself had met with disaster. Newspapers issued extras, broadcasting stations interrupted set programs to “tell the world’’ that two idols had fallen—idols in the sense that they were loved for their humor and philosophy, courage and daring. W’hat’s become of the old-fashioned London stenographer who would grease herself up on her day off and swim to France?—San Fran- isco Chronicle. Jascha Heifets predicts that within a few years classical music will draw more people than football. That should be welcome news to crooners.—Washington Post. A cable report reports an American golf course overrun by crabs. It is not known why the cable specified Australia particularly.— San Francisco Chronicle. We saw a horse and buggy in the road this week and it was headed toward Rhode Island. —Albany Knickerbocker Press. Sunday School Lesson A epooinl cUu A achool to ^ knonm^ the ’*U. S. Navy SchMi • of Mmc” is being eetaUiebeS at tha Navy Yard, Waftington, D. C., the length of the course will ' he. two yean. , . Appliesdita for ehHstment for the U. S.- Navy. School of Muajp jijMai be not than 18 yean of age and under 86 years of agO ji^ when eidisted, ments^y maSM' and not less than 63 inches in hdi^t and unmanied* they must also enlist for a period of six (6) years, pass a rigid physical examiaation, furnish ;^u(hentie evkkoiee of. age, sochpb^ written consrat !ot parents or gtnlkdiao if under 21 yean of age and have «io juveiiOe- court, rrfonn school, or prison record. . QilistiM&t'is mad^n Uie rat ing of apprentiee seaman at a monthly base pay of |U.OO, after four months total service an prentice seaman will, if qnaUHed be advanced to the rating of sea man second class with pay at the rate of 336.00 a snonlh. All enlistments an made for general service, no promise or assurance can be given an appli cant that he will be assigned to any particular detail or duty after completion of course. Applications are being received daily at the U. S. Navy Recruit ing Sub-Station located in the Post Office Building, Salisbury, N. C. SUPPLY OF COAL IS ANNIVERSARY GIFT In celebration of the fifteenth “birthday” of the famous Estate Heatrola, the Rhodes-Day Furni ture company of this city has an nounced a special offer of a sup ply of free coal. -with every Hea trola purchased before August 31st. In addition to the free coal, an nouncement is made of an ad vance showing of the new Fif teenth Anniversary models of the genuine Heatrola, offering local home owners an opportunity to order their heaters early, to as sure prompt delivery and free dom from the possibility of a price advance. Offering circulated furnace- type heat from an appliance that stands in the living room and consuming no more coal than an ordinary stove, the Heatrola early won the approval of small home- owners everywhere, until today it is the accepted standard of small home heating. The Estate Stove company, manufacturers of the genuine Heatrola, was founded in 1842, and has won a wide reputa- 'tion for quality merchandise. Marriages On Slump Only one license to wed was issued during the past week from the office of 0.. F. Eller, register of deeds, that being to Floyd Wood, of Ledgerwood, and L/ucy Rader, of Collettsville. By REV. CHARLES E. DUNN MODERN WOMEN Nm4 NotMwmaothlypun anddday doeto colds, aervous a train, expoaure or dioilar cauMa. Chi-chcs-tuniDiuiuind Bland PiUa are eSseava, reliableandeTeOakkilaM. Sold by all dnmists for over 45years. Adtkr j 'THI 'hlAHONP ^ aiUUItf BARNABAS Lesson For August 25th—Acts 11-19-30— Golden Text; Acts 11:24 Barnabas was a truly noble soul, a beauti ful incarnation of the generous spirit. Dr. Jowett aptly called him "the friend of the sus pected, the helper of those who had failed, the advocate of the second chance.” Consider his unusual friendliness. He cham pioned Paul when that great soul was under .fire, coming to his defence at Jerusalem, and later seeking him out In Tarsus, and bringing him to Antioch. He later came to the defence of Mark, his nephew, -with -whom Paul had a falling out. Taking Mark with him to Cyprus, Barnabas gave him a fresh start Then bear in mind the willingness of Bar- iiabas to occupy a subordinate position. There was no trace of jealousy In him. Th© order of rank Is at first “Barnabas and Paul.” But when later it becomes “Paul and Bsrnabas” we hear of no word of complaiet from the lips of the latter Note, too, Barnabas’ generous habit of en couragement. He well fulfilled the meaning of his name, “the son of consolation.” He was a man who radiated cheer and hope, whose presence was sunshine. We are impressed also by the practical lib erality of this saintly figure. Having far more than mere sentiment, he displayed his Christian seal not simply In cheerful words, but In loving deeds as well. For example, he sold his farm, and gave the money to the Apostles. (Acts 4:37) Finally,, bow ample is the hospitality of this man’s vision! The story of Barnabas Is a aig-' niflcant reminder of the splendor of the mis^ slomury enterprise. He and Panl were the first to make a real Impression for Christ on the eoid surface of il» heathen world. And -there is reason to believe that this initial mission ary adventure had its origin In fhe room; ■■ of-flipiilllit;: Jfciiins BIG Pictures FAMOUS RACE ★ ★ DRIVERS DARE DEVIL STUNTS COMEDY AND THRILLS Bring the Family Invite your FritnJs IT’S All 7tee\ Motor Serirke Co. I^NtalhWwot apj»opeji| i ]ytST "S w* w*Tb hum; f ne-r ^ ■f flirt •on Wi Pwetw iHEvewf Hf’5 ggruNfr BeTtfeft piwD Berra? Reason Per^manent k m VHTe«®oOCT I BIG REASONS ivAif the (fenuin£ ESTATE HEATROLA to OOOR , » • „aoe48'®"° is the bostbuqina CABINET HEATER ...and FREE COAL is the BIG reason for placing your order NOW It wouldn’t be smart to let the offer of Free Coal in-. finence your choice of a heater. But if your choice ia that of the vaat majority — a genuine Heatrola, h’a plenty smart to place your order now. Thns, you fTislri. sure of getting the model you want—when you want h, and as a reward for your foreaifl^t you get a generous supply of coal free (500 to 2000 lbs.,* depend ing upon thi noodel you select). *Oo*-hatf thM* aiiMrantl Ifbwd coal l« fcraislMd. DOm DELAY. This ofibr is for a f«w mor* days only. Maks only a tDal! daposit sow; ngolar paytnanis do not sisit until tb* Hastrola it in your bMot and tha coal it in your bin. t Skatchod above ia um of (be eeveref new 15th Aamraraary modaJa, If a m look into (be tutara — en inraaimaat tot tha tatara. Ia tha big Haatrolm Uah thara’a a aiaa tor ararj bome, e efyie for every taata, a priea tor aratj badgat. FREE COAL with the Estate HEATROLA RANGE, toof Everybody knows the Hentrola Heater and everybody wfll' soon know the splendid new Heatrola Range for coel and wood. It is a worthy companion for ther Heatrola Heater. Come in and'seo it You’U be ddlf^ited with its many con venience features; with its smart, mod«n design. •We’re dfering a supply of cosi with the Heatrola Range, too,: (one ton with the DeLuxe model; ooe-balf too with the’ Standard mo^).* *0B».kaStliaMqaaaUtl^lfbai4e«alto(binMtA y Always Outstanding Furniture"Values^ . ^ NORTH5WILKESBORO, N. ly^ifs“Hot for yo«” NINTH STREET

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