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THE STATE PORT PILOT
Southport, N. jC.
"^PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY "
~ JAMES M. HARPER, J>? Editor
aterad u aecond-claea mat tar April 20, 1028, al
tfco Past Office at Southport, N. C., under
the act of March 3, 1879.
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NATIONAL 6DJTORIAU
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Wednesday, August 28, 1930
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A new broom may sweep clean, byt it
takes the stubble of an old broom to
' really dig up the dirt.
It's alright to believe that you're a
pretty good fellow, but don't be too disappointed
if some people seem to diso
rrvn n
iagiwc.
Call a man by another's name and,
chances are you'll make them bath mad.
The Difference
We are of the generation that has been
educated since the first World War, and
ye were taught the doctrine of peace, ft
was a good doctrine, and we were thoroughly
persuaded that by its principles
the world could run its course according
to the Golden Rule.
Post-war German youths, on the other
hand, were educated to war. Their thinking
was for conquest, their training was
for killing. They were zealous to regain
the territory and the prestige which they
believed to have been wrongfully wrested
from them, and no sacrifice Was too great
to achieve this end.
And that, as we see it, is one of the
reasons that the Nazi war machine rolls
on, why we in America are slow to awaken
to the peril that we face. They worked
with a purpose toward a goal; we labored
for an ideal, and our efforts were disunited
and often aimless.
Now, we who love the thought of peace
so well must face reality and realize that
permanent peace is worth fighting for.
^ Historical Pageant
This week H. H. Thomas, manager of
Ft. Caswell, told us of a plan he has in
mind for having Paul Green, famous
playwright, weave a drama about the
historical past of this section, this to be
presented in a pageant similar to "The
Lost Colony."
I Here's an idea that will take a lot of
working out; it will require the intelligent
co-operation of many people; but it is
worth every bit of effort that it will require
to put it over.
Dealer Wanted
Visit one of the border belt tobacco
marketing towns and you're sure to see
about as colorful list of hawkers and venders
as you'll ever contact outside a carnival.
Well, we suggest that an addition to
be made to their number: Truckers <jr
dealers who have with them purebred
cattle and pigs for sale at reasonable
prices.
Year after year we've written editorials
emphasizing the importance of purebred
livestock, and season after season has
rolled by with little change. Maybe if the
animals were offered for sale at the markets
while the farmers still have their
^ash something could be dpne about
stocking our county with registered p&ttle
and hogs.
Shears And Paste
EVERYBODY PROFITS
J BUT THE FARMER
\ (Macon News)
!. Well sir, the tobacco auction season opened
in Georgia today.
So that noise you heard wasn't a Chinese
', laundryman's convention.
'j!i Anyway, tobacco's a great thing.
For your edification, tobacco is a plant. It
is also a plague.
To begin with, farmers plant tobacco seed
in beds so the blue mold can find it easier.
Blue mold is to tobacco what bollweevils are
; to cotton and your mother-in-law is to you.
I After the blue mold has ruined your bed,
I you send off and pay too much for plants
! from somebody else.
Then you and the mule and the AAA set
out the plants.
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It used to be bad enough when it was just 1
you and the mule. But now the government
. has to count the rows. All fanners agree this 1
country would he better off with more vision
and less supervision.
After It comes up, it either rains too much f
or doesn't rain enough. Rain, like a woman's {
Petticoat, is never just right. ^
And there's always hail. 1
| HaH's hall. r
I And bugs . . . j
| In fact, between the bugs and the buyers, r
[ the farmer doesn't stand much chance now- v
days. a
The buyers . . , gallop up and down the 1
aisle eating boiled peanuts while the auction- *
eer sings snatches of "Flat Foot Floogie."
Without, of course, the "floy-floy." a
It doesn't make any difference who gets ?
the tobacco at the warehouse. The buyers will a
ahoot craps for it that night anyway. s
The farmer gets his check (provided the
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loan man isn't waiting for him at the cash- y
ier's window' and doles it out to the wife and (
kids. The old lady buys herself a dress she
doesn't like and the younguns buy ice cream j(
and hot dogs and get the stomach ache.
If there's anything left over, the fanner '
may buy himself a pack of readymade cigar- f
ettes. a
Cigarettes are made from tobacco and tissue
pap.?r and radio program. ,
A pound of tobacco will make enough cigarettes
to supply three college girls for a ?
week. a
Yet cigarettes sell for about a penny v
apiece whether tobacco's a dime or a dollar a 1
pound. j;
Yessir, tobacco's a great thing. Everybody h
makes money out of it but the farmer. But 1
after all, what does he expect? 1
He only grows it. t
s
In some few instances at least, sharecropping
has sometimes proved shear- v
cropping.
NOT EXACTLY NEWS [
One of the nice things about this column is the ^
little things that can be touched upon here that a
otherwise would escape mention. Such as the
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mysterious disappearance of Spot, Harry Week's B
rip-snorting pointer bitch. She failed to return r
r
from a foray into the marsh one day recently,
and the suspicion is that an alligator got her. But s
if one didn't, and anybody knows where she is,
her owner, and a lot of people who hunted her
more than he did, would be mighty relieved to
get her back.
Comes now H. H. Thomas, manager of the Fort
Caswell properties, with the suggestion that Paul
Green, North Carolina playwright, be induced to
come here and stage an historical pageant similar
to the one at Manteo. That idea sounds good to
us , Leonhard Davis has an accordian and
is coming along nicely with his six easy lessons.
If and when the band gets back together again
he'll be a good guy to have sitting around.
Chapter three of the lost ring sequel was the
recovery of Huby Lcdford's class ring over at
Caswell Beach this summer where she lost it
during the summer of 1936. Any day now we expect
to learn of some of Capt'n. Kidd's treasure
rolling into view of its own accord ... If the
Labor Dav dance is as good as the last Vincent
Eiserman appearance at Long Beach we wouldn't
want to be one to miss it.
We've been waiting a good while to see a moving
picture of the Booth Tarkington book, SEVENTEEN?and
the reward is worth the waiting.
Jackie Cooper and Betty Field star in this picture
which opens at the Amuzu Friday night. (New
time Is 7:30). This book is on the shelves of our
public library and it will increase your enjoyment
pf ^he show to read the book first , . . The records
attracting the most attention around here
are Jan Savltt's, "Blues in the Groove," and a reissue
of Bing Crosby's "Beautiful Dreamer."
Get set for a really hot time in October. It's
not the expected weather we refer to. When the
boatmen and their parties pass thru here from
the North there will be a boom time. More than
100 boats are expected ... By now you may have
heard this one, but it's worth passing on anyway.
When the census taker came to a cert;In farmhouse
he brought opt his book and asked the
usual questions. He finally asked the farmer what
his politics were. The man answered that he was
Democrat, his wife Republican, the baby wet, the
cow dry, and the cat Mormon . . . Vital Statistics:
If all the people who lay things end to end were
laid end to end they would stretch THAT far.
Dr. Hyatt's granddaughter is one of unusual
position. Being a native of Hollywood all her life,
she is often the guest of Myrna Loy, glamorous
Star of the "fllums" and is the only juvenile that
she entertains. His son-in-law was formerly head
eiectrictian at Warner Brothers . . . The basketball
team of the high school held a meeting,
Saturday. The discussion was directed toward the
idea of buying a bus to transport them to out of
town games. Purchase price: $400.00!! . . . Glad
to set Robert "Slim" Willing back in town. That
means if you drop into the pool parlor some night
after hours you can bear his Boogie piano rythms
Mending with JB's clarinet or sax rides. The boys
will spring gnother dance when the mercury gets
down to ? degree permitting the exercise.
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TATE PORT PILOT, SOUTH?
Personals tic
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Dr. Jerry Reeves, head of the p
Unglish department at Westminis- !
;er College, Fulton, Mo., and q<
Thar lie Reeves, cousins of C. Ed. t\v
Taylor, visited Mr. and Mrs. tai
Taylor Tuesday afternoon and
light.
Mrs. Howard Sellers and son,
3aul, of Georgetown, S. C., have
eturned home after spending last 1
veek here. wi
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hood nj(
ind family have returned to their ^
lome in Yorktowil, Va., after
leing here for the funeral of C.
V. Easley. Ky
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Transuer fri
,nd son, Harry, and grandchil- stc
Iren, James, Edgar, Agnes and lladys,
were here last week to o{
.ttend the funeral of Mrs. Tran- Ar
uer's brother, C. W. Easley. ?f
Mrs. Robert R. Bland and ~Z
irother, Weymouth Easley, and (ft
lis wife attended the funeral of
3. W. Easley.
Gus McNeill has returned from I
'ernandino, Fla.? where he vis-!
ted his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Miller and
Jr. and Mrs. Floyd Lassiter of
hilsa, Oklahoma, left today for I
Tings Mountain after visiting Mr. U
nd Mrs. R. F. Plaxco.
C. V. Davis of Mt. Airey spent ({
ist week here with his parents, H
Jr. and Mrs. R. W. Davis, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Young and 11
on, Jobie, have returned to their H
lome at Pearson, Ga. Mrs. Young |
,nd son had spent several weeks U
yith relatives here, and Mr.
,'oung came up for her last week.
R. J. Kiddoo of Charlotte was
n Southport Thursday, returning
lome that evening. Making the
rip home with him were Mrs. II
tiddoo and her sister, Miss Anna j jj
'aylor, both of whom will teadh ] II
his year in Mecklenburg county i jj
chools.
Eddie Jelks left Sunday for j Jj
Vinnsboro, S. C., where he holds j HI
, position with one of the mills.; jjj
H. W. Hood, state inspector, jjj
or the bureau of weights and jjj
neasures, spent Sunday here with ||
lis family.
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Robbins
nd children of Washington came |||
o Southport Sunday. Mrs. Rob- jj
iins and the girls, Miss Mary jjj
Elizabeth and Miss Alma, will re- jjj
lain here this week. Sam. Jr., jjj
eturned home with his father. ||j
Mrs. Elsket St. George and ||l
on, Donald, spent the week end I w
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CALLtt
BRING
All Grades Selling W<
THESE WAREI
August 28
Planters
Farmers
Robeson County
Holliday's
Sale Aug. 26?1,058
$195,965.22, Avg. %
COME and GE
. NAME
J. T. Moody, Jr., Dillon
L. C. Norton and Hob P
Ippie Britt & M. Ezzell,
Dr. Rick*, Fairmont, N.
M. H. McDonald, Dillon
Barne* & Conner, Fairn
Worth Mill*, Tabor Citj
Murray Fowler, Tabor C
J. M. Soles & Duke Jot
B. J. Walters, Barnesvil
J. P. Causey, Socastee,
H. W. Wilkins, Lumberi
Mrs. J. A. Floyd, Fairm
R. G. Jenkins, Barnesvil
George Jenkins, Barnes
Jenkins & Mclntyre, Ba
For Highest Mark
Fairn
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'ORT. N. C. . . .
a*sesmmmm i SKs-sBmamus i i ssssnamms
Mctrehead City. ; with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McAuleyj Miss Marguerite ?Vann of Wilthe'highway
camp now. sta- ington apent Thursday at the
ned near Rose HH1 spent the Wayside Gospel Mission.
;ek end here with Mrs. George Mrs. A. L. Burnett of JackHowey.
\ son spent last week with her
Mary Ann Reece and Libby sister, Mrs. Nellie Walker.
Brien have returned from a Miss Annie Mae Willetts of
o week's visit to Black Moun- Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting her
in and Charlotte. jf* '3' Mr' and Mrs' Ge0' F"
Willetts.
I Mesdames Nellie Walker, A. L. I
Winnabow News Burnett, and Alice Craven ana
Misses Nancy Williams and Nell
Friends Of Mrs. V. C. Garner Craven spent Thursday afternoon
... . , . , , , , , at Holden Beach with Mrs. WalII
be glad to know she is doing ^ sister Mrs L c Grant, 0,
:ely in James Walker Hospital Jack30n who is there for the
:er an operation last week. |week.
John William Savage and Ray Miss Betha Vollers of Charre
spent last week end with leston, S. C., spent Thursday afends
in Franklinville and Win- ternoon and evening with Mr.
in-Salem. and Mrs. C. H. Zibelin.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLeran Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williams
Washington, D. C., and Mrs. and 2 children of Oteen visited
thur Furgerson and little son Mrs. S. C. Reynolds this week.
Pinehurst spent the week here -Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Wierse of
1st Sale, Monday, Sept. 2nd
1st Sale, Thursday, Sept. 5th
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New Brick
Chadboui
Our opening week sales have been highl
All medium and good grades of tobacco ar
time to sell. We thank our former frienc
to please you on every load.
-YOUR FRIEI
J. L PINNIX
NEW BRICK WAREHl
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fE BIG TOBACCO CENTER OF T1
IG ALL TOBAO
YOUR TOBACCO TO I
2II ? Many Farmers Averaging $29.00 To !
JOUSES HAVE FIRST SALES THROl
August 29 August 30
Peoples Farmers L<
Lovill, Joyce Robeson County Bi
Big 5 Holliday's D
Davis Planters Pi
1,632 lbs. for $220,613.70 ? Avg. $20.!
!ft.33: Season Tbm Tnes.. 5.710 X?fi Ifi
T SOME AVERAGES LIKE THESE
\DDRESS POUNDS AVERAG1
. S. C 792 $334Q
reston, Clio, S. C 764 $36.00
, Broad Ridge, N. C 344 ' $32.00
C. 652 $30.00
, S. C 650 $31,00
riont, N. C 1758 $31.00
r, N. C 552 $31.00
:ity, N. C 684 $31.50
inson, Tabor City, N. C 818 $32.00
le, N. C : .' 648 $29.75
S. C 1634 $29.50
ton, N. C 440 $30.00
ont, N. C 1116 $30.00
le, N. C 432 $30.00
ville, N. C 386 $35.00
irnesville, N. C 406 $33.00
;et Prices Sell Your Tobacco In Fairmont?
lont Tobac<
By C. B. STAFFORD, Supei
C. H. Zibelin Thursday afternoon. '. Hatqv, of q,
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Houser and I U lt'' Mr. g.'^w H
I S/top&ete tSjM
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I^KONOMY
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2nd Sale, Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. I
2nd Sale, Friday, Sept. 6th. I
Warehouse I
rn, N. C. I
y satisfactory both in pounds and prices. H
e higher this week; right now is the TC
Is for this patronage. We'll work hard
IB.DANIEL I
3USE CHADBOURN, N. CI
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AIRMONT NOW! I
$36.00 ? TOP PRICE $39c ... I
JGH NEXT TUESDAY:- I
September 2 September 3 H
)vill, Joyce Robeson County fin
? 5 Holliday's 9
avis Planters 9
copies Farmers 19
)6; Aug. 27 - 967,206 lbs. for I
9, For $1,150,964.12. I
TUNE IN I
On Fairmont Radio Program3 ^H
daily and Sunday over the fol* ^H
lowing stations: fflj
Charlotte, W.B.T.?? A- v
dally, 12:30 P. M. Sunday.
Kinston, W.F.T.C.?6:30 P. }I jffl
daily and Sunday. HB
Fayetteville, W.F.X.C. - 6:30 I
P. M., daily and Sunday. HI
Florence, S. C., W.O.LS.-fi3" I9|
P. M. Daily and Sunday.
-The Market With The Redrying 9
:o Market!
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