THE COURIER
ROXBORO, N. C. "
Published Every (Vfdnudi; Evening
J. W. Noell. Editor and Publisher
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Wednesday, September 19, 1934
THE TEXTILE STRIKE
The textile strike is now well on'
towards the third week and it would
shock many of you to know what
the loss has been. The laborers have
lost almost three; weeks work, some-1
thing like 150,000, more or less, de
pending on which side is doing the'
estimating, and the average for
these men and women would run
well above twelve dollars a week;
the manufacturers have lost some
little profit on the goods which
would have been manufactured had
there been no strike, and worst of
all, there has been aroused a feel
ing of labor against capital which it i
will take many years to eradicate; [
and this feeling is growing worsel'
day by day, and will continue to so
grow until a sensible ending is had.
Eventually, the two at odds will get
together around a table and effect
a compromise?and how much bet
ter had this been before the strike'
was called.
We are hands off in this fight;
we conceive that labor has the
right to strike whenever it is dis
pleased with labor conditions or
prices paid, but we also contend
that the man who is satisfied with
conditions and price has the right
to continue at the jcb. That it was
necessary to call out the soldiers is
regretted, but life and labor must
be protected in this good State, and
"we have no criticism of our Gover
nor for taking the precaution to see
that life, as well as labor, was pro
tected. The tactics, which are new
in this part of the country, adopt
ed by labor was a mistake, for when
labor formed a mob and stormed
Into the mills where men and wo
men wanted to work and forced
them to walk out, was going just a
trifle too far, and the good people
of the State lost interest in the
strike.
There is no union organization at
either of the mills here, and so faT
no flying squadron has given any
trouble, and we trust there will be
be no effort of this kind to close
the mills. Labor and capital are
& rand in hand here, and wp
?ope such will continue, and that
Outsiders' will leave them alone.
OUR CHIEF INDUSTRY
Very few realise what the tobacco
crop means to this section, it is
our most important industry, mean
ing more than any other, yea, than
all other enterprises in the Coun
ty. The pay roll of the textile
plants amount to about one and
three-quarters million dollars, whil9
the tobacco crop is worth more than
two millions doUars. Yet, strange to
say. a majority of the tobacco rais
ed 1m this County is marketed else,
where, giving the profits on the sell
ing of the bulk of the crop to some
other good town and county?and
these profits amount to a neat sum;
consider the charges, warehouse,
auction fees and two and a half per
oent commission, and you will see
the charges will frmn about five
per cent.
Our neighbors realize what
means to sell Person county to
bacco, and we have no kick with
them tor desiring this, tor they
know, and we all know, that there
is no section, as a rule, with better
or more desirable tobacco than that
raised in this County. If only we
could get our folks to realize the
importance of this crop, what it
means to the. County, and what a
grand thing it would be if we could
sell every potihd of Perso.i county
tobacco in Roxboro; get all those
interested working as hard and as
faithfully as. our neighbors do.
ftonestly, we are not trying to de
-ceive you, if we thought-yOu made
a dollar by .selling your tobacco
elsewhere we would not advise you
to sell in ?Roxboro; but we are con
vinced that as a whole you will get
Just as much for your tobacco here
as you will get on any market any
where. Possibly, from one cause and
another, you might offer a lead
here one_ day and find the market
a little off, and by selling on some
rther market catch a day when
they were not feeling a slump and
make a dollar or two, but the same
thing occurs on all markets; up a
little one day, and off the next day.
Such is the way of all markets, and,
again we say, one day with another
and you will do just as well here.
There are many reasons why the
farmer of this County should sell
his tobacco here; for instance, when
you sell l.ere you are belying to
build up your own county; all prof- |
its on the transaction are kept here
and go into the channels of trade; '
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by selling here you give work to
quite a number and help those who
need work; every extra man given
work brings jnore folks here and
the more people who locate here
adds that much in building up the
town; and the town grows so
does the valuation of property, and
the larger the valuation of property
the more taxes are collected, and :
whenever a dollar valuation is made
in the town that same valuation is
passed on to the county, thus mak
ing it possible to reduce your coun
ty tax rate. And further, when you
need help?and few who do not at
some stage of life?you feel no hes
itancy In calling on those who you
have helped In times of prosperity.
Remember, when you sell a load
jf tobacco elsewhere you are doing
all otf the things above described
for?not your friends and neighbors,
but for those who are not directly
interested in your welfare, and who
will noj. feel under obligation to
you in time of need ,or trouble. You
may get Just as much for your locS
of tobacco, but honestly we do not
believe you will ever feel deep down
in your soul that you havi done the
best for yourself and your town and
County. 1 f
We have tailored with ou for
many years, -and we have enjoyed
every year of it, but we feel that
our farmers have never looked at
this proposition from just the right
angle. However,, it has been a
pleasure to hear many of our very
best farmers express a willingness
to stick by their home market this
year, and unless we are much mis
taken there is going to be less to
bacco hauled away from here than
for many years. And that is as
it should be. -
LETS FORGET IT
It was all- right and proper for
the defeated candidate to call for
a recount, especially when the vote
was so close, but now that those in
authority have said there was no
fraud, just a few discrepancies, let's
forget all about It, and let every one
interested put his shoulder to the
wheel and see how large a majority
we may roll up for Miss Sue Brad
sher, who, unless we are mistaken
is the first lady ever to be elected
Clerk of the Superior Court in this
State.
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When you come to town next
Tuesday, or. any other day, don't
fail to visit The Courier office. If
you have no business just stop long
enough to pass the time of day,
say hello, and good-bye. We are al
ways glad to see our friends and
perhaps pick up a news item. Come
to see us.
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And again we say?Sell your to
bacco in Roxboro.
THIS WORKMAN
USES
GOOD HARDWARE
And He Says To You ....
Buy your Hardware from a
store that deals exclusively in
hardware. That's us?for we
carry everything that may be
found in a good hardware
store.
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We carry farming imple
ments ... cooking utensils ...
wood and cook stoves . . .
builder's hardware of all kinds
electrical appliances .. tools of
all kinds ... paints for outside
apd inside work. If you don't
see it, ask for it. We have it
or can get it for you at very
reasonable prices. Let us serve
Sell
Your
Tobacco
In
Roxboro.
Market
Opens
Sept. 25.
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Roxboro ?? North Carolina
10WAN1ANS HEAR
DURHAM EDITOR |
Speeches. Reports, Violin And Pto.no
Duets Feature Weekly Program
The Kiwanis Club met on Mon
day night in the Womans' Club
building with the members of the
Study Club serving a delicious chick
en dinner, president Mangum made
?ome announcements pertaining to
the Kiwanis Convention that will
convene In Ashevtlle, N. C-, on the
10th of October and run through
the mh. He then read a report of:
attendance records for this Kiwanis
District which showed the Rpxboro
club to be, in-fourth place. Not so
bad, but 'not good considering
that the percentage was low. was
the comment Of thejclub. Then the
program was turned over to Gene
Thomas and R. B. Dawes: program'
chairmen for the evening. Mr.
Thomas Introduced Mr John Barry,
editor- of The Durham Sun, he
main speaker of the evening. He
stressed three of the fundamentals
of Kiwanis: The services to the
underprivileged child; promo
tion of friendly relation? among all
citizens, urban and rural: the In
spiring of intelligent, aggressive and
serviceable citizenship. Following
his address Mr. Dawes presented
Thomas Hamilton and Mrs. Edgar
Masten in a violin-piano duet. They
played two numbers. Several club
songs were sung by the entire group.
The" program was thoroughly enjoy
ed by all present.
Trade Exnansion Cam
nai4>n Will Be Staged
This Week In Durham
Durham ?A cordial invitation to
shop In Durham will be extended
this week to rural and urban resi
dents withla a 40-mlle radius of
this city as the first of a se.'es of
four trade expansion campaigns is
launched.
Fifty-one merchants have an
nounced their intention to cooper
ate In the sales event which will
open Thursday for three days.
Merchants are stocking their stores
with new fall merchandise in pre
paration for the inaugural event,
and will be set by Thursday to ex
tend their greetings to out-of-town
shoppers, and display their wares
for inspection as to quality and
value.
Bus and train schedules to Dur
ham will reach the hands of per
sons in this trade area and arrange- |
ments" will be made for special,
round-trip rates. Shoppers who
come to Durham by automobile will
be provided with free parking space
in a local garage. Other courtesies
wlil be shown visitors.
Thousands of persons will receive
invitations through several media
to come to Durham, become ac
quainted with merchants here, see
values offered and make this city
their shopping center.
Other events planned in the series
are "Dollar Days" in February and
August and another trade expansion
campaign in March of next year.
The trade expansion committee In
charge of the sales events comprises
R. L. Baldwin, chairman, M. F.
Murdaugh, T. J. Rowan, E. W. Mc
Daniel. H. W. Kimbrell and Harry
Van Straaten.
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Brighten copper or brass by wash
ing In water to which a little salt
and vinegar have been added.
Relieves Headache _
Due To Constipation
"Thedford's Black-Draught has
been used in my family for years,"
wVltea Mrs. J. A. Hlghtower, of
Carthage, Texas. "I take It tor sick
headache that comes from consti
pation. When I feel a headache
coming on, I take a dose of Black
Draught. It acts and my head gets
easy. Before I knew of Black
Draught, I would suffer two oe
t*tee days?but not any more since
I have used Black-Draught."
Thedford's BLACK-DRAUGHT
Purely Vryel.ble LaxetlT.
"CHILDREN LIKE THE 8IECP"
A Good Way To Make Money Is To
Sell Your Tobacco In Roxboro
And Get The Highest Average Price
The records show that Roxboro has always been one of the very HIGHEST
AVERAGE markets, with the single exception of 1932 when Person County suf
fered the severest drought of any part of the state and made the poorest crop in
it's history. We urge every farmer in the county to sell his entire crop here and
sincerely believe that his average and total receipts for it will be as much as it
would be on any market. ?.
LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDRENS
RAINCOATS, JACKETS and SWEATERS
- We say it without fear of successful contradiction
that we are showing the best stock of Raincoats ever
hrought. to Roxboro. We have them in bdth a low
price range and in a high style range. You will be proud
to wear one of these coats ojj any occasion. They are
beauties as well as serviceable and the prices extremely
low for the quality and style.
Ladies Raincoats - - - SI.38 to $6.95
Misses Raincoats - - - .98 to 3.95
Childrens Raincoats - .98 to 2.95
The ever popular Swavel Jackets' for both women and
girls in the popular stvles and colors, from?
SI.45 TO $3.50
You have never seen these at as low prices before and
they are the very thing for early fall wear. Sweaters
for every size at popular prices.
A GOOD WAY TO SAVE MONEY IS TO _
Buy your Fall and Winter Outfits from Head to Foot from US. Since April 1st,
1933, our business has been on a strictly CASH BASIS. We Charge Nothing; the
result is we Lose Nothing on bad accounts. This enables us to reduce our prices
materially, which we have done. So you will find our prices the lowest to be had
anywhere, while-we still handle high grade, dependable merchandise for which this
store has always had a fine reputation. You will not only find our goods better but
now you will find them cheaper.
WE HAVE LEFT NO STONE UNTURNED
in err efforts to assemble the best stock of EVERYTHING-TO-WEAR for FALL
and WINTER that we have ever shown. We urge you to come and see how well
we have succeeded. The store is bulging with the very newest and best styles in
every department and all at the most tempting and economical prices. Any man,
woman or child in the county can be outfitted right here in the very best of style
and at a minimum of cost.
COATS, SUITS AND DRESSES
First of all every Coat and Suit in our early showing is an au
thentic new fashion at a sensible price. Many styles are self
trimmed in tailored styles. Those that have furs have quality
furs used with taste and luxury. The fabrics are entirley new,
they are well tailored and there is a full size range from 14 to 52.
Ladies Suits $9.95 to $24.75
Ladies Coats $9.95 to $45.50
Girls Coats _$3.95 to $ 9.95]
The dresses are in crisp styles for Fall days. '
You will find it exceedingly pleasant to welcome the crisp fall
days in one of the new Fall Frocks we are now showing at popu
lar prices. They are in the smartest of the new Autumn colors,
of the newest silk and wool fabrics and all are most exclusive
models.
New Fall Dresses $2.95 to $13.59
FALL DRESS FABRICS
This season marks a brilliant showing of cotton, silk and wool
dress fabrics which should make the needle fingered inclined
women turn here for great value.
Pure dye, all silk flat crape, in new fall shades for . 69c
Pure silk, fast dye plaids in bright colors 79c
All silk faille and crepe back Satin 97c
Wool Tweeds in warm, faH shades 48," 75c to $1.25
52 inch soft, sheer wool crepes $1.79 and $1.95
Newest Rayons and Silk Mixtures J_ 39c to 59c
New Fall Cotton Prints, Plaids and Figures IZtyt to 22c
Then there are shoes, hose, gloves, underwear and all kinds of accessories that go
to make a complete wardrobe. Come and let us show you the new things. You will
enjoy Seeing them and it will be a pleasure for us to show them to you.
HARRIS & BURNS
"Roxboro's Best Store"
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Fancy Groceries ? Fresh Meats ? Wood
FOOD
Is the biggest item in your family budget. If you can effect a substan
tial savings on your meat and groceries the amount runs into real
money over a year's time. By trading with us you SAVE on every
item without sacrificing the satisfaction of getting fresh, wholesome,
tasty food. -
PROMPT DELIVERY. WE DELIVER TO ANY PART OF THE CITY. Phone 136
A. S. Hassan says that the best thing to do is to stick with your home town and
county. He cast in his lot with the folks of Person County and Roxboro, and he sees
no reason why this market should not sell your tobacco with better results to'the farm
er than any other market possibly could. Stick with your town and county and they
will stick with you.
A. S. HASSAN
Depot Street I Roxboro, N. C.