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THE Roanoke Beacon and Washington County Sens PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY In Plymouth. Washington County, North Carolina The Roanoke Beacon is Wash ington County's only newspaper. It was established in 1889, consoli dated with the Washington County News in 1929 and with The Sun in 1937. Subscription Hates 'Payable in Advance* One year_$1.50 Six months_ .75 Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Request Entered as second-class matter at the post office in Plymouth. N. C., under the act of Congress of March 3. 1879. Friday. January 21 .lV.'ilf It hile Rome Burns With a number of really impor tant matters pressing for action in the United States Senate, that Au gust group, "the greatest and most dignified deliberative body in the world”—by its own confession--- pro ceeds to tie up the nation’s business while engaging in one of its very own peculiar kinds of entertainment, that of a filibuster. And it seems to us that the representatives of the South are cutting a particularly sor ry picture by their obstructionist tactics at this time—although we are by no means in favor of the anti lynching measure now before the Sen ate for alleged consideration. The anti-lynching bill is a parti cularly vicious type of sectional leg islation that was presented for pure ly political reasons, no doubt, but we believe the people of the South have resigned themselves to its even tual passage and have already dis counted its effect in the event it is held constitutional by the supreme court. For that reason, it would seem to be in order for the southerners in the Senate to allow the bill to come to a vote and try to forget it, what ever the outcome. If there is one thing that really needs to be done at this time, it is to iron out the details of the farm bill now in conference, so that far mers will know what they can de pend on for this year's crops. Plant ing time is coming on. especially in this section, where a number of early crops are grown, and the farmers are absolutely in the dark as to what to expect in the way of government cooperation or regulation. Instead of trying to help them out of the wil derness these great statesmen of ours must needs tilt with the windmills of racialism in a manner that would make Don Quixote seem to be a real ist. ’Tis said Xero fiddled while Rome burned. There was more excuse for that even than there is for the Sen ate’s action onw, because the Ro man conflagration probably had such a head start by the time Xero got his fiddle that there was nothing he could do about it: while these Southern Senators could lend a help ing hand in getting the farm bill out of conference so that their Southern farm constitutents could get to work in time to earn their daily bread. RAVVLEIGH ROUTE NOW OPEN. Real opportunity for man who wants permanent, profitable work. Sales way up this year. Siart prompt ly. Write Rawleigh's, Dept. NCA-173 K, Richmond, Va. It Rambling ...About By THE RAMBLER keep On Trying— The Lions Club and the Mer chants Association were somewhat dis appointed at the small number of out-of-town people attending the sup per given here last Thursday night. However, a start has been made in building up good will among our neighbors: and those few who did at tend will doubtless spread the word that the local organizations had ‘'no thing up their sleeves” in inviting them and that it was really a delight ful get-together. Another trial in the near future should result in a much larger and better meeting for all concerned. I p To Ply month— It is up to Plymouth, as the lar gest town in the Southern Albermarle area, to take the lead in promoting a spirit of sticking together among the people of this great section. In addition to group cooperation, a great deal of individual effort will be required to obtain many of the things to which the section is entitled—along social, business and political lines. That the people of Washington, Tyrrell, Hyde and Dare Counties have many things in common there is no question: the interests of one are in a large measure the interests of the others, and by working toge ther they can make their influence felt much more effectively than in any other way, particularly in gain ing the political recognition that has long been denied. ff hat That F? ill Mean— Political recognition alone will bring many things to which the peo ple are entitled—principally better roads and schools. And no one can dispute that the Southern Albermarle region has been getting the short end of the stick where these matters are concerned. As one of the Tyrrell Coun''- visitors said at the meeting here Thursday night, the Almighty has done more and man has done less for this section than any other si milar region in the whole state. And if the people will only get together and act in a concerted manner, they can demand some of the things to which they are entitled, instead of begging for a few of the leavings which other sections have refused, as has been the custom in the past. Keeping Business At Home— There is a vast amount of busi ness in the Southern Albermarle area that can be kept in this region if the proper methods are used. When the sound bridge is opened this summer, a hard drive will be launched by Elizabeth City and Norfolk mer chants for this business, with the likelihood that Washington will enter its bid upon completion of the sur facing of highway No. 97. Plymouth has an advantage over all these towns, if it will only capi talize upon it That is the advantage of time. Local merchants can start right now building up good will and soliciting this business, which is al most sure to go away after these new arterial highways are completed. And if they can once secure this business, it will be hard indeed to take it away from them, because it is well known that it is much easier to keep a friend than it is to win a new one, parti cularly away from some one else. But Do It /Voir— Although Plymouth has many other advantages over the other towns in getting and keeping this business of the Southern Albermarle, its main advantage—that of time—will soon be a disadvantage. If we sit idly by and let this opportunity pass, and then go the people who are trading elsewhere after these highways and bridges are completed we are quite likely to be met with the question as Accor<l”nce With the La,v~ r©na|ty ')111 BE CHARGED on \j , »«'*■- t*xu'Yoh T PAID BY FEBRUARY 18, S’JS- ®rown ' Wfcrtor 7V,,, ,, of ,,, f'eiuiJiv AdVi ymouth dUCCh 1,1 Am°nnl Monthly R • February , ’ ITS 4 BEAUTY even bigger and better looking than last year's row vsl Freshly styled, with longer hood, sweeping lines and big, built-in luggage compnrt>r>-' 0 why we have waited so long? Right now we have a six months’ idvantage. but grass can get an e\ •ellent start in growing under your eel even in January. ibout Laicyers Again— Everybody's always kidding the awyers about where they’re going vhen they die and there may lie m element of truth in the predie ions usually made. Anyway, a group tver at the courthouse was retting 1 b kirk out of the following clip P ng and wanted to see it in print, so here goes: It seems the gate broke down between Heaven and Hell St. Peter appeared at the broken parts of the gate and called out to the devil: Hey, Satan! It's your turn to fix it this time.” “Sorry,” replied the boss of the land beyond the Styx. "My men are too busy to worry about fix ing a mere gate.” Well, then,” scowled St. Peter. “I'll have to sue you for break ing our agreement.” "Oh yeah?” yelled the devil, “where are you going to get a lawyer?” A GOOD Drug Store We invite yon to make our store your head quarters when in Columbia. \ on will find we have a complete stoc k of drop's and sun dries* and we are always triad to sec- you. Come to see us. Columbia Drug Store COLUMBIA, N. C. L. S. Thompson's M 1 % i mt i £i ifl II ; fi| r :&"®W sd STOP - LOOK - AND LISTEN! \*e arc changing our usual manner of concluding a sale this time—and, instead of putting our entire stock ou sale, we have selected a number of items which we wish to clear out for new goods and have marked them at prices that represent only a fraction of their cost in many cases. There will be no replacements, and as the <|uautitv is limited it will pay you to come early to make your selections. These items are now on sale and will continue un til disposed of. First come, first served—and we advise you to hurry. LADIES’ DRESSES ANiJ COATS I nduced To Clean the Racks H r, ] iALF Price Good Grade of BROWN SHEETING, yd. 6* Chatham Homespun SUITS, $32.50 Values, Ou sale now_ GRIFFON SUITS Single & Double Breasted, Priced to $29.50. now"_ *24.95 *22.50 Boys’ Size—8 to 16 Hane’s UNION SUITS.. 39^ 35 Men’s SUITS Sii.?!c S: double breast ed. Regular prices $17.50 to Clearance price $13.V5 to $18,50 ONE I.OT 5 OVERCOATS Only five at this price. Som-" formerly sold up to 5 35. First come, first l served— j ' ?4.9S 1 Lot $1.98 Value MEN’S HATS, now $1.19 Feir Leather—S8.95 Value £ 0*V SPORT JACKETS. Zipper Front FLANNEL SHIRTS S7* Men's Good Quality LINED JUMPERS. . . *1.0 SI EXTRA PANTS Odd lot. For men and boys. Some of them formerly sold up to $3.95. Clearance price— 97* Ladies’ Hats i y2 of ; REGULAR PRICE LADIES’ NEW SHOES Black and brown suede; also black kid. S2.50 value— now on sale— $1.69 One lot black and brown .suede. Val ues up to S3.95. On sale now for— ONE LOT BLANKETS Esmond Brand. All wool, large size. Some rose colored; others rose one side and green on other— *4.95 SWEATERS For men and boys. Grouped on one table. Some values up to $2.98. Now on sale for only 97* Men’s Socks INTERWOVEN 39c Value 3 pairs . . $1.00 MEN’S Dress Shirts Made by NO-FADE SI.65 value—now $1.39 II O O T S Special lot. Knee length -To go at only— $2.29 BALL Band BOOTS KNEE $2 7Q LENGTH--. ^ THREE- JjfcQ 7Q QUARTER.^ ,4 -'■H Manhattan Shirts $2.00 value now_ $2.50 value now_ *1.65 *1.95 1 Rack 75 Dresses Formerly Sold From SI.98 to $16.95 CLEARANCE PRICE 79* to *7.95 SILK CREPE Colors: Green, Red CLEARANCE PRICE 49* N. & W. Overalls Good grade, 220 weight blue denim. 2 bib pockets. Pre-shrunk and fully guar anteed. NOW— *1.19 L. S. THOMPSON PLYMOUTH, N. C.
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