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' ‘— The Transylvania Times Published Every Thursday by TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY Brevard, N. C. THE NEWS THE TIMES Estab. 1896 Estab. 1931 Consolidated 1932 Entered as second class matter, October 29, 1931, at the Post Office in Brevard, N. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879. ED M. ANDERSON—...Publisher HENRY HENDERSON_Ass’t. Publisher MISS ALMA TROWBRIDGE_Associate IRA B. ARMFIELD_Business Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES, PER YEAR In the County, $1.50 Out of the County, $2.00 MEMBER OF NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION PRIZES AWARDED TO THE TIMES Winner of 1943 Awards for Best Large j Non-Daily in North Carolina and Second Best : in Nation. j , I. - —— —-- ■■ .j. THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1944 Use The Cannery! The value of the newly established com munity cannery here to the promotion of the wartime food program in Transylvania county, as well as the success of this new community enterprise are dependent en tirely upon the use which the public makes of the facilities afforded by the cannery. Gardeners and farmers can do a lot better job of canning, and get it done at less cost, by using the cannery than they can by doing this work at home. The pro cessing fees range from 2 to 2*and one-half cents per can and the tin cans only cost an average of 3 cents each, making the total cost per can around 5 to G cents. With its modern and complete equip ment, the canning can be done in record time and with guaranteed results. If you have not already made arrangements to do your canning here, plan to do this today. A plan for doing custom canning where by labor will be furnished to do all of the work on a share basis is being worked out and the school lunch rooms will receive food for use this fall and winter. To Mr. C. L. Simmons and^Mr. R. E. Lawrence, and all school authorities who Aided in the establishment of this worthy community project, we extend congratula tions. Get Rid Of Flies! It is regrettable that so far medical science has been unable to isolate the in fantile paralysis genii and to determine how this terrible disease is spread. Obviously, however, this infectious germ is contagious and is transmitted some how from one child to another. One of the carriers of the virus of poliomyelitis is flies. This is a known fact. Here in Brevard the fly situation is bad this season, worse than it has been for the past several years. As another protection against the spread of polio, immediate steps should be taken by every firm and •every home to kill the present crop of flies and to destroy their breeding places. Among other things, all garbage cans should be covered properly at all times and constant spraying should be done to kill existing flies. Prevent Spread Of Polio We commend the Transylvania county board of health and similar boards in other Western North Carolina counties upon the adoption of precautionary measures against the possible spread of polio in the region. While there is no epidemic of infantile paralysis in Transylvania or adjoining counties, a serious epidemic, the worst the state has experienced in years, is raging in the piedmont and upper sections. To date around 325 cases have been re ported and spread of the disease has be come so critical that the state health de partment Monday adopted a list of restric tions regarding public gatherings through out the state. These included the closing of non-profit camps, admission of no new campers by the commercial camps and that state-wide meetings of adults be post poned. We are glad that local camps adop ted voluntary measures of this kind last wdek. Here in Brevard and Transylvania, > ■ i ». . ? $ < • . t children 12 years old and under are re quested to remain at home and not to at tend any public gatherings or private par ties. Essentially polio is an infant's and chil dren’s disease and if all parents will keep their children at home it is quite likely that there will be no epidemic of this dreadful disease here. We are keenly interested in boosting our tourist business, but at the same time we are also keenly interested in the health of our own people and believe this should be given primary consideration. Let’s co-operate to the fullest extent with the requests made by the health de partment. An Important Task The Democratic national convention is now in session in Chicago and there is abso lutely no doubt about president Roosevelt getting the nomination for a fourth term. There is considerable uncertainty, how ever. as to who will be selected as vice pre sidential candidate. On the eve of the convention, at least 15 candidates were in the race and of this number Vice President Henry Wallace was in the front because of having the blessings of Mr. Roosevelt. Largely due to his radical liberalism, there is a considerable amount of opposi tion to Mr. Wallace from every section of the nation. Tempered public sentiment seems to be crying for a man with proven ability who combines both progressive liberalism with a fair degree of conserva tism, and the former secretary of agricul ture is definitely not that kind of a man! It is quite likely that if he were elected again, Mr. Roosevelt would not serve the entire fourth term and that the vice presi dent would have to tak£ over the reigns. Therefore, it is extremely important for the Democrats to nominate a man who would make a good president for this critical period in world history. In our opinion, Gov. J. M. Broughton is far better qualified for this position than is Mr. Wallace, but his chances of nomina tion are very slim. On the other hand, War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes has a much better opportunity and next to Mr. Brdughton we would prefer the nomination of the former South Carolina senator and supreme court justice. If the Democrats are to win again, it is likewise imperative for the convention to adopt a clear-cut platform which will pledge rapid prosecution of the war and full international co-operation in working out a lasting peace. In drafting this docu ment, another foremost North Carolinian and former boss of the President, Hon. Josephus Daniels, is on the job in Chicago. A third North Carolinian who is occu pying the spotlight at the convention is Mrs. Charles W. Tillett, of Charlotte, as sistant chairman of the national committee and director of the women’s division, who spoke last night. Main Street And Brand Names Main Street is America’s best-known thoroughfare. It is a symbol of life that is real. It is the “Broadway” of the grass roots—the focal point for shopping, dis cussing public issues and just joining the passing throng. Why? Because Main Street is the cen ter of things for the greatest number of American people who live in countless hundreds of small cities and towns. But can you imagine Main Street with out the stores and shops bearing the names of families that for generations have built community confidence? Can you imagine the sign that has carried the name “John Smith, Merchant” for a half century being torn down? Can you imagine Main Street without a series of signs indicating that this and that shop sell products in which four generations of Joneses’ have had con fidence. If you can, you have forgotten Main Street and all its traditional meaning—all it holds for those whose memories still cling to the big street of the old home town. Ours is a home town country—built on names in which people have confidence. Many products and commodities winning the war and bringing happiness to our fighting forces have names that are a part of small towns. Trade standardization in lieu of brand names would, destroy much that makes Main Streets and America. , t . : *■ > t ' I t r "THE EMBATTLED FARMER-1944" NEWS AND COMMENTS FROM RALEIGH Lsipital Letters ! BY THOMPSON GREENWOOD WEATHER — Nothing is being said about it, but chances are very good that North Carolina will soon have a weather bureau unsurpass ed by any outside Washington. Dr. Charles F. Sarle, assistant director of the National Weather Bureau, was in Raleigh all last week con ferring with highway, agricultural, and even educational leaders re garding the project. If the station comes to North Carolina, it will be located at State College. Much of the fore cast data released by the various agricultural agencies — mainly the crop reporting releases— will be based on the research of this weather bureau. You should read something more about it within a few days. Although situated in Raleigh, the station will serve the entire State, giving weather reports on every section of the State and of adjoin ing states. SOMETHING—You know, Mark Twain made a remark to the effect that we always talked about the weather, but never did anything about it. Well, according to what Dr. Sarle says, we will come pretty nearly doing something about it upon completion of the war. He said that it will be possible to fore tell accurately the weather in any section of the United States one week in advance, possibly longer. Weather reports in the Eastern states will be based on the weather in Canada and the South Atlantic, birthplaces of all Eastern United States weather. ACCEPTANCE — At least two North Carolinians who are con nected prominently with the Na tional Democratic Executive Com mittee have been approached re garding President Roosevelt’s ac ceptance speech. It seems that the Democratic political horses are not so much worried about the speech itself as where it should be deliv ered from — Washington, Hyde Park, or Normandy. In 1932, FDR flew from Albany to the Convention; in 1936, he was present; in 1940, he stayed in Washington; and in 1944, he will likely be at Hyde Park . . . though there is some chance he will be across the water. Several warhorses wanted him to be in Normandy, for they held this would help with the soldier vote and would at the same time give the President that interna tional flavor, which is a vote getter at this particular time. Others thought this move would be too obvious—too much of a play for the bleachers. So at this writing, in advance of the speech, it looks as if it will come from Hyde Park—in an ef fort to carry New York State. SNAKES—A 16-page booklet on poisonous snakes of the Eastern United States has just been pub lished by the State Museum. In cluded in the booklet is a first aid guide. According to Harry Davis, director of the Museum and co author (with Dr. C. S. Brimley) of the publication, it is the first thing of its kind which has been published. Selling for 10 cents each, the booklet contains draw ings in color of all the poisonous snakes and tells you how to get well if you get bitten by one of them. * (There used to be an old man in Yadkin county who kept a poi sonous snake around his shack at *!■ .if-' . all times. He frequently was bit ten and thus had a good excuse for drinking likker and home brew.) RUMOR — There is a rumor around Raleigh that Wilkins P. Horton will be the next head of the Highway Commission. TROUBLE—Look for some se rious trouble between the milk producers and distributors when the producers meet in Raleigh Fri day, July 21. SCOTT—W. Kerr Scott was se lected to represent the National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture at the National Dern ocratic Convention. This is con sidered quite an honor for Scott and the State. wu uuiN T KNOW Whether Tojo goes in for numerology or not but, even so, Task Force No. 58 must mean bad news to him any way he looks at it. The sun’s violet rays cause sun burn. Junior thinks that’s typo graphical error—there should be an “n” in that violet. GI Joe, who has moved from North Africa to Italy to England to the Normandy coast, is certain ly getting a swell language lesson. Zadok Dumkoph says that lapse of time between the two political conventions will give his radio re ceiving set a much-needed two weeks’ rest. Three-cornered baseball may be a good stunt but it is no improve ment on the two-team variety. It still produces only one winner. The local weatherman recently seems to have done his best to make Iceland appear to be the ideal republic. Maybe the post-war world will produce a mammoth mechanical cheering device which would give the perspiring delegates a chance to keep reasonably cool. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the recent ill ness and at the death of our fa ther, and for the lovely flowers. THE MORRIS FAMILY. When yr ur docio’* csss wnere you prefer to have your prescription filled, say: VaRNER’S. because: Filled only by registered pharma cist; as written and at reasonable prices. (Advt.) ♦ JUST RECEIVED! Shipment of wrist watches, types for both men and women. Accu rate timekeepers at various prices. The most complete showing we have had in some time. Drop in and see them. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« We have also received a num ber of expanding braceJets, which are now so popular. Lockets that women will like and rings for both sexes. An other scarce item of which we have a good variety: men’s tie pin sets. See. our window display for timely gift suggestions and jewelry for personal use. McFee Jewell* AND RADIO SHOP AIR MAIL STATIONERY 36 Sheets of Paper and 24 Envelopes BATHING CAPS 39^ and 59c Give Yourself A Permanent! CHIC PERMANENT WAVE Only— 59c CANNING LABELS (QJalqiwn DRUG STORE BREVARD, N.C. PHONE 203 FOR YOUR EVERY DRUG NEED WAXED PAPER 125 Foot Roll — 10c t 23c Asstd. sizes—Pack TECK TOOTH BRUSHES 29c FLIT SPRAY GUN AIR MAIL ENVELOPES Large or Small—Pkg. 10c For Your Medicine Chest Oriis Mouth Wash, full pint Rubbing Alcohol, pint Dolph Fly Spray, kills flies and mosquitoes, pint Wampole’s Preparation, $1.25 size Upjohn’s Unicaps, keeps you fit, 100 size_ Phillip's Milk of Magnesia, 50c size----—__ Absorbing, Jr., $1.25 size -- Squibb* s Tooth Powder, 4% ©z. can-_ 49c 35c 25c $1.04 $2.98 39c .. 98c ,43c A Test Tube Wouldn’t Show It But It’s There It is a policy of this store in filling prescriptions to follow the doctor's directions faithfully. What he specifies, we include, plus another highly im portant ingredient Into every prescription we place skill acquired in many years’ experience. Sure, it wouldn't show up is a test tube—but often it is revealed by the benefits derived from taking the medicine.
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