THURSDAY JUNE 2,
THE FRANKLIN PRESS
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THE FRANKLIN PRESS PLATFORM
Extension of the sewer lines.
Beautify the school grounds.
Two hundred summer cottages.
A sewage disposal plant ' . ..'
More official activity in the sale of sur-
plus power. . , , ,
The construction of business block.
Plant trees along the State highways of
the county.
Make a white way of Main street.
An excellent school library.
Courteous treatment for visitors.
Improvement of county roads connecting
with State highways. . . , ,
A fish ladder at the municipal dam.
Co-operation, vim, push, work-evcry thing
for the good of Franklin and Macon county.
New court house and jail combined.
How About It?
After the eating contest is- concluded July
4th the Press is thinking seriously of putting
on a contest to determine the biggest liar
in' the county. The eating contest is bringing
out quite a few who should be eligible for
this distinction.
Etna must be prosperous. The people down
there recently killed a German police dog
valued at $100. The dog had been wandering
about in the woods of that section for some
days until, in the imagination of those who
had seen him, he became a cross between a
mountain lion and n wolverine.
The National Dairy Show will be he'd at
Memphis during the coming fall. At least
100 oeoole from Macon . should attend this
show. Memphis is only about 400 miles from
Franklin. It will no doubt be a great number,
of years if ever, before this shew is held
again so close . home. . Those who go can.
also attend the Tri-State , Fair which willbc
held at the same time and place. Make your
plans now to attend' the National Dairy Show.
It will be well worth your time and money.
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Ten hives of bees on each farm in the
county multiplied by a little time in marketing
the honey equals $250.,OOO per year for the
county. Easy money.
Thoroughbred chickens are still arriving by
mail. Nevertheless, the old "dominecker" hen
is still in evidence on about nine farms out
' of ten in Macon county. Such is not the
case on one farm between Iotla postofficc and
lathi church. This farm has hundreds of
white leghorns a beautiful sight. ,
Watch Franklin top the $100,000 mark in
building this year. We now know of , about
$60,000 worth of buildings either under con
struction or that will be within two or three
weeks. Since the , first of the year quite a
few buildings have been erected.
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Corn sold 75 cents per bushel., Corn fed
to hogs $1.75 to $2.00 per bushel. Moral:'
"Get the hogs and thoroughbreds at that."
It is quite probable that a car load of . goats
will soon be brought to Macon county and
sold for around one dollar per head. Con
trary to the opinion generally held goats will
tat things other than tin cans. They are
especially fond of underbrush, briars and weeds
that other animals will not eat. Consequently
use goats to clear your lands of undesirable
vegetable growth.
Out of twelve men who entered the county
agent's office one day last week nine came
to inquire about the progress of the cannery.
The cannery seems assured. The Press will
tndeavor to give its readers complete details
in a short time.
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How about that trade mark or brand for
Macon county products ? "Nantahala Brand"
has been suggested as appropriate. The Nan
tahalas are known far and are located
entirely within Macon county. No doubt
there are other names that would be equally
or more appropriate. Send them in to the
Press. Let's decide upon a brand.
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If the cannery is established each child in
the county can make many a dollar by sell
ing blackberries to the cannery at 20 or 25
cents per gallon. Inctcad of being just a
briar and a source of trouble the blackberry
will become a blesisng and a source of profit.
When a new court house is mentioned one
finds mighty few objectors.
The seniors at Franklin High got out a
mighty fine annual. They want to thank those
who aided in the work, especially those who
bought advertising space.
The two daily papers at Raleigh have been
having a big row as to which has the more
subscribers. The Press failed to get in on
this controversy. . .
The citizen of Macon who invested $600
in four thoroughbred heifer calves ; will no
doubt realize a profit ot 100 per cent. Worth
thinking about.:
The town board seems to have started out
in a business like way in administration of
municipal affairs.
It has been two and one half years since
Franklin had a fire of any kind. What town
can beat this record? . (
Summer visitors are beginning to arrive.
Indications point to a good season for Frank
lin in this respect. '
Citizens of Highlands on visits to Franklin
report that progress is being made toward the
consummation of an eighteen-hole golf course
and a fine club house. Should this become a
reality the future, of Highlands is exceedingly
bright. .
WWk on Highway No. 28' continues apace.
In fact several paces each day. Steam shovels'
are steaming and so are the men and the
work goes formard. ' '
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Soon the Ritter Lumber company will have
a fair sized city located on the beautiful
Nantahala. More of this later.
It seems that the county agent is soon to
have some office help, tj is badly needed. .
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.' We just naturally believe that Franklin has
the best location, strategically and from a
scenic standpoint, of any town in Western
North Carolina.
A certain business organization in town
recently wrote to an Indiana printing concern
for prices on a certain blank form. The price
quoted was a little more than $18.00 for one
thousand.. For the same form the Press had
previously quoted a price of $10.00 for five
thousand. And yqt there are business -tnen
in town who sometimes send their printing
bills away from home without investigating
home prices. .
Since our musical education has been sadly
neglected we will not guarantee the correct
spelling of the names of musicians that some
times appear in. the Press or on programs
printed by our job department, unless the, copy
is typed. We don't mind admitting that
Such names as Prdkzjxksi have us buffaloed.
And, besides, we have a good operator who
is becoming gray headed trying to figure out
the names of all the Polacks who ever com
posed a song to the deep blue ocean or to
a Balkan sunset.
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Attention is invited to "the letter from the
County .Gevernmcnt Advisory Commission ad
dressed to the county commissioners concern
ing the payment of taxes. In giving this letter
publicity, the Press is taking advertising money
from its own pocket. - However, we are always
glad to save the tax payers money and we
sincerely hope that it will not be necessary
to advertise a single piece of land in the
county for taxes.
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Chief Henry says that he will be compelled
to enforce the law relative to parking before
alley entrances on Main street. Parking is
not permitted in the marked walk ways across
Main street.
The North Carolina Historical Commission
is) endeavoring to have a county historian
appointed . in each county. Macon county
has ah interesting history, it is therefore sug
gested that the proper authorities appoint a
suitable person to. compile a complete history
of the county. Much data is already available.
The late C D. Smith wrote "A Brief History
of Macon County." The Franklin Press in
its issue of June 26, 1925, enlarged upon this
history and brought it down, to that date.
The details , in both cases were necesarily
meager. However, Dr. 1 Smith's history and
that of thePress give the essential facts. Will
some one add the necessary details?
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Purebred Cows
IN CONSTANTLY inviting attention to the
value of purbbred dairy cows and to the
necessity for such cows if we are to place
Macon county on a more profitable basis from
the viewpoint of the dairyman, we are aware
that, the question of finance is involved to a
considerable extent However, we believe that
the reason more of our farmers do not purchase-thoroughbreds
is psychological rather
than a lack of money. Paying five .hundred
or even one hundred and fifty dollars for a
cow is something that has seldom happened in
Macon county. Therefore, according to the
casual thinker, no cow is worth thejse prices.
Nevertheless experience teaches otherwise. A
kifer calf from a cow costing two hundred
dollars or more will s.ell when a day old
for $100, A thoroughbred cow will bring in
as much income as three or four scrubs or
grades, besides the saving On food and labor.
In reference to the cost of cows read what
the Progressive Farmer has to say concerning
the . National Guernsey Sale held recently at
Trenton, N. J. Note, that 76 animals were
sold at an average of $1,109 per head. Men
who bought these animals were not throwing
their money away needlessly. The sooner
our dairymen get a different point of view
concerning the necessity for purebred cows
the sooner will Macon county reap the full
benefits of its climate and soil and march on
to fame as the finest dairy county in the
United States. .
The article from the Progressive Farmer
follows: '
The National Guernsey Sale held at Trenton,
N. J., on May 12 brought a total of $84,284 or
an average of $1,109 per head, 76 animals
passing through the ring. Langwater Peter
Pan topped the sale at $8,600. The highest
priced female was Gerar Fanny 2nd consigned
by Louis Merryman, Sparks, Md. Fanny
brought $7,600.
The sale was a great success and was in
dicative of the strong interest in Guernseys
at the present time. Breeders from all over
the country were present. The Southern
States were well represented, especially Vir
ginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and
Oklahoma.
Thurmond Chatham, Elkin, N. C. invested
$3,300 in a Guernsey bull to head his Klondike
Farm herd the day before at the Emmadine
Farm sale. This bull was a son of Langwater
Foremost and out of the great cow, Rocking
ham Maid, with a record of over 800 pounds
of buttcrfat. Every year Southern breeders
arc becoming more interested in investing
more money in well bred bulls, realizing the
tremendous amount of good they can do for
their own herds and . those in their community
through their offspring.
Others' Comments
The Public Toilets
THE PUBLIC toilets, at the court house
are a disgrace to civilization. In . the
first place there appears to be a lack of
water. In the second place, there is no light
in the toilet room. In the third place there
is simply a lack of . attention. . ...,'..,
We have heard it said that the county placed
these toilets in operation with the understand
ing that the town would. keep them in a sani
tary condition. We , do not know what the
agreement was, if any.. However, it appears
to be high time that the county commissioners
and the town board get together and reacjlv
some conclusion as to the responsibility for
the cleanliness of these public places. This
matter is brought to the attention of the town
health officer for such action as he may deem
necessary.
The health of our citizens cannot longer be
endangered by the filthy condition of our
public toilets. -..
The American Spirit
NOT SO many days ago the world thrilled
' hen a lone aviator spanned the broad
Atlantic, taking with him only four sandwiches
and two quarts of water. Not even a para
chute to save his life should he be compelled
to jump from his plane was carried. To fall
mearit certain death.
Yet the heroic flight was a success and the
world is praising the feat, and at the same
time riot attempting to hide the amazement
caused by such audacity.
France, who just a few days ago was almost
at a point of hatred toward the United States,
is now claiming an American army officer as
its own. The feelings of distrust and mis
givings between this country and the French
people have to a large extent been brushpH
aside and new bods of friendship formed
due to one man. j
Captain Lindbergh will not be forgotten for
a long time. His bravery will be talked ahnnt
in years to come; but no result is more im
portant than that two. nations have been
brought closer together.
It is the American spirit which made T In a.
bergh win. And it is this snirit ,t;er,u,j
. ... - -r "-oyiojrcu
by a single youth, which has brought harmony
uul Vl "'ao ueiween two. great powers. May
mis spirit never die.
...Mr. BUSINESS INTO FARMING
A LMOST any locality can make ,ts. owa
A place in national or international hfe.
Petalurl, California, did it Hh Wh.te Leg.
Ln hens. Tillamook, Oregon, djd with
heese Jericho, Utah, does it w.th the great .
, 1 that sells only top wool .
,erich: o r te
-" h .toe Wenatcbee. Wastaeton,
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on through ag frwn
I" every case the p , da
"0t thS on a standard, and en-
r,CSi Fbe dependence" of the farmer
force t., Ihe nc I
bCCTS 7 produc independence, that
rtA by. freak methpds:.
But h become independently rich ; which ,s
bettef tLn'tnorc license to do foohsh things-
in a foolish way. bu
A grain company that was urbc
in one" of 'the most fertile sections o the
I nin West refused to buy gram there.
Mountain . west,, run
Wc. want, standard grams, . . J
two of you raise the same kind of tuff.
Your wheat is mongrel; your oats are all he
I from white or red, to black; your barley
S Piebald and wiir not grade ,n any m arLet
We'll go out of business before well, buy in
such a district."
The adoption of a high standard product
and the cumulative aid of every affi bated
grower to keep up the standard and make the
supply adequate to fill the market avery year,
is one sure way . out of the agricultural dold-
rums.-Industnal JNews ,i.urtiu.
MUST REPORT ROAD MISHAPS j
RALEIGH, -May u.-acuuou:, .
especially automobile accidents, in which
anyone is injured or killed, must be fully re
ported to the automobile division of the de-
partment of revenue atter juiy i.
This is one of the new automotive regu
lations adopted by the last general assembly,
and one which is expected to prove of value
in the eventual elimination of automobile acci
dents on the highways, according to K. A..
Doughton, commissioner of revenue and Spra
guc Silver, chief of the automotive division.
This new law provides that whenever an.
accident occurs on the highways in which any
one is injured to the extent that medical at
tention is' found necessary, that -both parties in
the accident must file complete reports, giving
the alleged cause, condition of the road, lo
cation, rate of speed being, travelled, and as
full particulars as possible. Similiar reports
must be also be made on blanks supplied to
the physicians treating the person or persons
injured, and by the peace officer or officers
which investigate the accident. These reports
will-all be sent to the automobile division, filed
and checked over and a record of each acci
dent made against the fTolder of the licenses
involved. Failure to make these reports . is
made a misdemeanor.
Several beneficial results arc expected as a.
result of this law, although its strict enforce
ment will be made difficult due to the absence
of any highway police force, . ,
An accurate check of all major automobile
accidents will be obtained, together with data
tending to show the approximate cause.
From this data it will be possible to de
termine the causes of most oi. the accidents,
with a view to., evolving legislation and the
necessary machinery to prevent them.
Consistently reckless drivers will be shown
up, since an accident, no matter where it oc
curs, will be checked up against the particular
license holders involved. And where cards
show a number of major accidents against
any particular automobile owner, steps, can
be taken to revoke his license.
lhus.it is that officials of the automobile
department believe that this new,, law will be
of great' assistance to their division, both in
he .assembling . of . helpful data - which - is now
lacking, arid-. in preventing accidents through
giving a means to cope with reckless drivers
who have repeated accidents.-Marion Progress
Letters
Cullasaja, N. C, May 27, 1927. ,
Maj. S, A. Harris,
Esteemed friend -.Your reminder received,
and I gladly renew my annual subscription to
the Press. I, together with other Macon
citibens should feel a real interest in the main
tenance jf our county paper! It is the only
medium for tributes to the dead, announce
ments, hjome and miscellaneous news, local
editorial discussions, legal advertisements, etc.
Feasible enterprises, that would Derham have
lain, dormant for years have already been
mapped out, and in due time will be in course
of prosecution.
I see little room for suggestions as it
seems the prolific brain of the management
will soon cover the field, anyhow, well, I had
almost said it is hatd tn
ious energies. Most truly, J; R. BRYSON.