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J Page 4 THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1932 Published By THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO. Phone 137 Main Street Waynesville, N. C. W. C. RUSS - Managing Editor P. D. DEATON General Manager Owners Published Every Thursday SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year ?2-00 6 Months 1-25 3 Months . -66 Subscriptions payable in advance Entered at the post office at Waynesville, N. C, as Second Class Mail Matter, as provided un der the Act of March 3,1879, November 20, 1914. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1932 BETTER TIMES DUE IN 1935 Good times and high prices will reach here in 1935, according to a business cycle and pre diction chart which was evidently prepared during the War Between the States, and found in 1902 in an old desk 35 or 40 years old, and sent out by Caskie Paper company. The chart showed that a panic would occur in 1929 as well as in 1819, 1839, 1857, 1873, 1894, and 1911. Other panics scheduled to come are in 1948, 1965, and 1982. Years of peak prices are charted as being 1818, 1827, 1838, 1845, 1854, 1864, 1872, 1881, 1891, 1899, 1908, 1918, 1926, 1935. 1945, 1953, 1962, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1999. The chart also shows that prices descend, faster than they ascend. At the 1932 mark, prices have just crossed over the line of hard times and are on the upward side of the "better business" division. This line is also marked the line of "time to buy." We do not have any idea who drew this chart, or from what source they based their fig ures, but we do know that the chart clearly shows that history repeats itself, or at least during the past 122 years, and that the chart hit it right in the past number of years that can be recalled by the present generation. Since the chart was correct in the past we see no reason for not taking stock in it for the present, and the future. At any rate, charts or no charts, statistics or no statistics, we believe that business con ditions are improving; slowly, but steadily. This belief is not based on anything but general observation and facts. HOW POOR IS NORTH CAROLINA We are so poor that our insurance policies of all sorts in 1931 amounted to only $2,991, 340,000, Suppose we spell that out and look at it for a moment. Two billion, nine hundred ninety-one million, three hundred forty thous and dollars is the total of the risks we paid in surance premiums on in 1931. The premiums we paid on this volume of risks in 1931 was $56,562,00. Which is only ten million dollars less than the total value of manufactured products of Gaston or Mecklen burg county in 1930. For every dollar of state and local taxes paid, we spent another 60c in insurance premi- urns. For every dollar of; school taxes paid, we spent another $1.20 in insurance premiums. For every dollar of state and local taxes, paid in 1928, we spent another $1.10 on luxuries. ''Necessities are the things we can't do without and do; luxuries are the things we Can do without and don't," said a graceless wag the other day. Whatever the definition, our bill for luxu ries in 1928 was sixty-six million dollars. But that isn't all. For every ' dollar we spent in state and local taxes in 1931, we spent ; $1.50 on automobiles and their upkeep. Our automotive bill alone was more than the total gross cash income of the farmers of North Carolina in 1931-32 more by nearly 20 million dollars. A people that can spend $56,562,000 in in surance premiums, $65,937,000 on luxuries, $96,000,000 on motor cars, tires, repairs and replacements, license plates, gas, grease, and oil can hardly be called poor. University News Letter. Since the "Nuisance Tax" went into force, we are having to pay 2 cents for each paper that is mailed to the wrong address. Our readers can help us in this matter if they will notify us prior to leav ing their present address. A little thought along this line would be appre ciated by us. TEN THOUNAND BANKS HAVE CLOSED IN THE UNITED STATES More than nine hundred banks closed in the United States last year. This brings the grand total to about 10,000. It would be difficult to estimate the amount of money depositors have lost through these closings. But in almost every instance it has been the depositors who have lost. Just what the trouble actually is and why the depositors must stand this loss is not known. The bank is the servant of the people. Yet the people suffer when they fail. This nation, with its model government, is the only nation where bank failures are so common. And in the nations where they do occur occasionally it is not the depositor who is the loser. Canada has had very few failures; Norway and Sweden have had none. Whether it is the fault of our laws is difficult to deter mine, but whatever the cause it must be reme died. If the entire banking system is wrong then it should be revised. If the laws govern ing the operation of banks are at fault then we should have new laws. This is a matter that it is hoped will be taken up by our law-making bodies soon. It must have attention. There is some remedy and it must be applied. People are losing confidence in the entire banking structure. And it is ob vious that banking is an integral part of our business life. Taxes, tariffs, unemployment and thous ands of other problems will no doubt be taken up and given the attention of our Congress and it is to be hoped that this problem, which is certainly no less important will receive the at tention it deserves. Brevard News. PENNY WISE, POUND FOOLISH Citizens who predicted that when Uncle Sam went back to 3-cent postage he was mak ing an unwise move can now say with satisfac tion: "I told you so." Only a few months have passed since the post office department raised the rate from two to three cents on a letter, yet the volume of mail has slumped so in that time that the next report of the department is pretty apt to show a larger deficit than ever. It isn't the first time it has happened. That is why it is hard to understand why our postal officials rushed headlong into it again. Business, already in a discouraged mood, re sented the increased postal rate and cut down on its mailing. Private individuals are now writing fewer letters. The saving of this cent on each letter, run ning into millions, is just that much the coun try could have made but is not getting. It takes some people, including postal officials, a lifetime to learn that it dosen't pay to be penny wise and pound foolish. Reidsville Review. COURT WEEK Court week in Haywood County continues to bring an unusually large number of people to Waynesville not because they are compelled to attend, but because they like it. A few years ago most of the attendants at court were in volved in one of the many cases to be tried. Al though the docket is crowded this term, it is composed of many minor cases with the excep tion of a few major ones. Back some years ago this would have been just the opposite. Some people hate to admit that people in this county were ever noted for their "law-breaking-ways." and others are reluctant about admitting that the citizenship of the county is steadily grow ing hotter in spite of all these personal feel ings in the matter, the records will prove that this county is improving, and the people, that years ago were branded as wild and wooly, are now refined, peace-loving, progressive citizens of a progressive and fast growing county. 85 PERCENT OF NORMAL TOBACCO CROP County Agent Jas L. Robinson estimated last week that the tobacco crop for Haywood County would be about 85 percent normal this year as compared with crops of other years. Mr. Robinson made a rough estimate that the total number of pounds for this county would be something hear 400,000 pounds. The crop this year is said to be of much better quality than it was last year. Samples brought in by the 4-H Club boys recently indicated that this was true. Many people complain about the ht tie cold snap we had this week that was something to be thankful for and not to complain about because it helped the farmers more than it hurt the city folks. Cold weather kills insects that ruin the farmer's crop, while it has little affect upon the townspeople, except a few linger in bed longer in the mornings. 1 With the radiator full of alcohol and the driver full of home-brew, it is difficult to keep some cars on the straight and narrow path.' 24 Years Ago m HAYWOOD Misses Alstaetter of Galion. Ohio ar(. visiting their sister. Mrs. Hugh Love. Miss Sarah Stringfield left last week for a visit to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Christmas is just three weeks off. The holiday shopping is now begin ning and the Courier will be a good index as to where to find bargains. Miss Caperton Bowles has returned i'n ;m a visit to Memphis and Arkan sas, .Vlr. ar.,1 Mr.-. ('. K. Quinlan went to Asheville today to attend the poultry and dog show. Mr, J:.mcs Atkins went over to Ashtville Tuesday in the interest 01 the Base Ball Lcagu? which is being formed in Western North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. S. C- Satterthwait. Misses Lillie and Lucile, Mr. Wliliam Cooper Satterthwait left Monday for Cuba where they will spend the win ter. ThP High School Athletic associa tion organzed a baseball club last Monday. Harry Schenck was elected captain and Troy Wyche was chosen manager. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sloan enter tained a number of their friends in a charming manner at a dinner on Thanksgiving evening complimentary to Mr. John Ferguson, U. S. N. The iruests were: Misses Jane Swift, Maf- t" Love, Mary Boone. Caperton 'i wles, Nan Killian, Pearl Mc Cricken. Lillian Ferguson. Addie Sldun and Messrs. Branner Gilmer, James Atkins. Davis Ray. Jim Kil lian. Theo. McCracken, Milliard At l i n . Clarence Miller, and Dr. J R. McCracken. 22 WARS AGO IX HAYIYOOD Mr. and Mr-. James Atkins are six nding their honeymoon in Orlando. Fla. They a'e expected to return the first of the nrxt week and will be at Ikdik to their fri "litis at Brannor crest. The Baptist, ladies are sewing for an apron counter, or something of that nature.. Anyway they have lots of aprons and a few other things be- :rs. W he -e and when to be an ounced l:it?r. Mi ses Mary Coble. Anna Boone. Elizabeth Moody, Josephine Mc Oackon and Messrs. Carl Williams, Hush Abel. Fred HoweUl Way K'nslnnd; John Coble, Homer Plott, Howell md Hiram McCracken attends ed a "frolic" at the homo of Mr. Frank Long on Pigeon last Thursday ni trill. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Plott were given a surprise party and kitchen shower Tuesday evening by a num-b-v of their friends. The young peo nte met at the homo Miss' Elizabeth Koone and went in a crowd to the Crawford cottage on Branner avenue. After presenting the bride and groom with cooking utensils of every kind and description, refreshments were served. Do You Know Your County Officials? FRANK DAVIS, Commissioner U - - -" : : - - Frank Davis, member of the new board of commissioners who take office next Monday, will have the distinction of being the youngest commissioner that Haywood county has ever had, and perhaps the youngest in the state. Mr. Davis was born and reared in Iron Duff Township of this county, the son of J. S. Davis, former state Sena tor and Representative of this district, and a grandson of Frank M. Davis, former Representative from this coun ty. Although this is his first Dublic office, by heredity he is a "natural corn omciai ana politician." Long be fore he was old enough to vote Mr. Davis took an active part in political affairs, but his political affiliations were secondary to his study of human nature and the needs of people. He can list no sport or activity that he calls a hobby, but prefers to talk with people he doesn't know and find out what they are thinking about and how they live, and it is because of this trait that he has been able to learn the greater part of the families in the lower part of the county and thousands over the entire county. .Mr. Davis received his (Rock Hill High School and at West- v.. .luinid icainers uoiiege at Cullowhee. For two years he taught school in this county before going to work as a traveling salesman and later as chief of construction work which carried him into 45 states of the union. After six years of this work he returned home to operate the farm which he is now operating suc cessfully. Being the oldest child of the four children left at home with his mother, Mr. Davis set out to build up the farm to a paying basis. He is now recog nized as one of the most progressive farmers and stockrabor.s in his town ship Most of his time is devoted to stockraising and the mprovement of his stock. His stock is fed entirely from leed grown on his farm. lie converts his farm products into feed tor his stock and ihen takes the manure and improves his soil and grows more feed for more stock and QUACKS By I. B. A. QU ACKER Thanksgiving, and a good time was had by all . . but did all have a splendid time? . , I hope so, but many millions in our own country went hungry whil,. many of us in Haywood county had too much to eat and too many things to give us what we call a good time . and did you say corn was being used for fuel and peo ple are giving million dollar parties? but all have something to be thankful for , . if not. visit the hospital and think. . ...... V.,. How long will it be until papers will lri tpllino Krv mnnx- tm.. wished to borrow some money from those fellom-workers who voted to not finish the month out before the holi days. . . . I'll handle all loans at a bargain. . '.: Thanks Coach Weather by for developing the best team in the high's history . , you will have r job replacing such stars as Bridges, Greenyood. 'Reeves, Murray, two Davis lads, Brendle. Capt. Wyatt, and Summerow . of course some of these may be back. . . The boys clearly out played Marion .. with all due re spects to Smith, who. by the way, is only a freshman, the fans no doubt realize the value of Bridges , . . one famous former player said that Ma' ripn would not have scored if Bridges could have remained in the game. . Greenwood, Beeves, Murray, two Reeves and Khune seemed to get the most cheers Thursday. . . Cabe stars at Weaver, ... Crawford makes All-State . . All Southern .-.and All-American , . what other town the size of Waynes-' ille has placed as maty players or college teams as this the most beau tiful town in the sky country?;. . . . "Go mv onlv son tn France Mov God prtynt you to save your own life oy run-"-r- your bayonet through many " .lns who left at home a wife ar uye children . . . " and to day, "How cruel to kill the husban.i of the hen and leave her to care fori her five chicks. ... ." O world, how so on. The only farm produce he sells is potatoes and tobacco. For labor that he employes on the farm he pays them with farm pro duce and takes his cash reserve and invests in more and better stock. His present stock consists of cows, hogs, sheep, and poultry. 1 Mr. Davis believes in living-at-home. In fact he believes in it so strong that he practices what he preaches, and goes so far as to say there is little leason why a farmer should ever have to go to a feed or grocery store for things he can produce. He takes an interest in all com munity affairs, whether it be com munity events, sickness, trouble, or death, he is always found on the job doing his part as a good citizen who has his fellowman's interest at heart. Mr. Davis is interested at this time in caring for the needy of the county, but he also contends that the county should receive for donations to the needy, some work on some public pro ject. He is "flat-footed" against the dole system. He believes that after a man has shown he has done his best then fails that he deserves help, pro vided he in return gives something for the help, Mr. Davis knows the value of having to work for one's liv lihood. At the age of 16 his father died and soon afterwards young Davis began work and worked his way thiough school. When he talks of the way certain things should be done he usually talks from, experience . Mr. Davis is a member of the K. P. Lodge, ithe D. O. K. K. and Junior Order, all of which he is proud, but most of all he delights in boasting of the fact that he is a citizen of Iron Duff Township, where 95 percent of the people own their homes; there has never been a homicide there; never an inmate to the county home from there; no one ever appealed to county for help from there, and there are fewer delinquent taxpayers in Iron Duff than any other township. The junior member of the board was born in 190;i, but during his life lie has met with many problems, and his record shows that he solved them satisfactorily. long will, such uncivilized hypocracv endure! . . If the town needs one traffic light ways, it needs six such lights at Ray's store and ten below pramiett s stable. ... "24 Years Ago Today" So-and-So finished college . . returned home to spend some time with his parents be- xoie ne taKes a responsible position, as a merchant, doctor, lawyer, teach er. etc. . . . and look at him I bet it's sad for some to read this part ot the paper. ... R. L. Noland in town watching the play of Greenwood . . his son played center a few years ago. . . . If you want a coondog or story, see Jack Felmet. ... The Democratic Party is waiting all federal positions ... there are more jobs than post-masters ... how many top positions in this strong Democratic county are held toy other party's members or doubtful? . . . . Just a note handed to me the other day in favor of higher education. . . "Has bin Sic Sence tuesday Ant ably too com to Shul i will Send Her Sun,, as posoble." ... Cheer up boys . . the bridge man I saw at Cullowhee said that work on paving, etc. on the road from above Sylva to the college would begin im mediately ... . . when finished it will certainly help thP "Dating Situation." I wish Canton would let the traffic light across the bridge burn until daylight . . . and that Sylva would scrape the roughest road in Jackson county the one by the mill towards Bud Thompson's country club. A few days more and we'll be re minded of the famous poem about "Hats off! For along the street there comjs the shuffling feet of college hums. . . . LIBRARY NEWS The following books have been pre sented to the Waynesville Library by the Civic League and the Board of Directors appreciates very much the interest in the Library as evidenced by this donation. Valley Of the Stars Seltzer Sunset Pass Gray The Splendid Folly ... Hill Lamp of Fate Pedler Abie's Irish Rose .. ..Nichols Sentinel of the Desert .... Gregory Mystery of Mary .. Pedler Prophetic Marriage .: . Deeping iDirn Lantern ....... Bailey Bethel Moffett Bitter Heritage .--..i..... Pedler City of Fire HSU Outlaws of Eden .......... Kyne New Arabian Nights .. Stevenson "I had to fire an old employe to-day. I felt sorry, but sentiment ain't got no place in business." "What is your business, may I ask?" "Oh. I manufacture nil snrt nf holi day and greeting cards." First Boy: "Where you going in such a rush?" Second Boy. (in a run): "Fire alarm." First Boy: "WTiere's .he fire at?" Second Boy: "Boss said he'd fire me if I wasn't back in .en minutes." "h Villlf hlichnn yi? nf ,1..,.: j ... . .... .... .1,1;. . i, ui. a jut'- vider, Malindy?" "He ain't nothin' else, ma'am. He gwine to get some n w furniture. r. . ...... lU fiCH 1C IIIV TJf , ne kw1m" to get the money prov lin' he go t work, providin' de job .suits him. I never seen such a provh in' man in all mah days!" m M : 1 1 i Mi M H Hi M ! t IH Answer .JQ- Stands for Responsibility X- Act prescn pt ion Compounded here CCG Responsibility yon' find here and exact prescrip tions. Upon such a foundation have we builded our excellent reputation for service. This is a drug store of, for and by the grace of the people that's Jiow we suceed. .y. .. Alexander's Drug Store PHONES 5354 V
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