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fage 2 THE WAYNES VILLE MOUNTAINEER THURSDAY, MAB(; The Mountaineer Published By THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO. . Main Street Phone 137 Waynesville, North Carolina The County Seat of Haywood County W. CURTIS RUSS Editor MRS. HILDA WAY GWY.V .... Associate Editor W. Curtis Russ and Marion T. Bridges, Publishers PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION' RATES One Year, In Haywood County fl.50 Six Months, In Haywood County 75c Dne Year, Outside Haywood County 2.00 All Subscriptions Payable in Advance Entered it the pgst office t WynevtU, N. C, u Second ui Mill Mattar, 4 provided under the Act of March , laid, .November 80, IVU Obituary noticei, resolution of respect, card of think, ind U notice of entertuiriruenta fur profit, will be chiryed for it the rite of one center word. Small Porkers Preferred Hog-killing is about over, and like every other undertaking, farmers are looking around to see who had the biggest porker for the year. While the honors might make a man's chest swell with pride, it is far from prac tical to raise big hogs. The cost is not justi fied for the quality of meat produced. The farmer who goes into the business of raising hogs for a profit will kill them before they eat up the profit. And the buyer of pork prefers the tender juicy meats, rather than hams or other Darts from an over-erown rooter. Big hogs make a good show while alive, but are not so much to brag about when the meat gets to the table and that's what counts. Here and There -By-H1LDA WAY GWYS ''tinnh r Afnlm a 3 'PUSS ASSOCIATION ' THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1910 Candidates Cover Ground It is interesting to note that the two gu bernatorial candidates most frequently men tioned in Western North Carolina are the two that have taken time off and made the rounds of hand shaking in this area. We do not believe for a moment that the handshaking candidates necessarily win, but in this instance, it appears that it will take more than a political bomb to dislodge the names of these two men from the minds of the voters in this section. Before the primary in May, the other six candidates will do doubt put in good time here, but it will take a lot to over-come the lead which Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Broughton already have especially in Haywood. The Mountaineer has said before, that the west is too often forgotten, and this time it is those candidates who make themselves known in this section that will have high figures when the mountain county votes are counted. Some politicians feel that so long as they can stay in Raleigh and mix and mingle with the big-wigs that their battle is won. For 1940, we feel that the here-to-fore ignored voter will cast the deciding votes. Dunne the week-end we were discussing the writinz of themes with a young college student . . . . a freshman .... he was speaking of recent subjects on which he had been required to write ... His own obituary . . . at first, the subject struck us as being rather morbid . . . then the lieht came . . . for it is not morbid at all to a young person in his teens . . . just the. opposite . . . for in the space of the allotted "three score years nd ten" . . . three-fourths of it lies ahead of him ... he would natur- : ally, in writing his obituary, not be filled with sadness of leaving . . but with the joy ahead . . . the ac counts must have reveaied the ambitions ... . . the hopes . . . of the writers . . . who wrote of the - .L. 1 J I 1 . L A recent report from the Labor Depart-!1 asked the young student w hen he ' ment of the state showed a total of 90 newp;aced hij deLath -a,nd he sB'd .,,.,,. , ,. , I after midnight m the vear 2,000. industries established in orth Carolina dur- . .. .for he wanted to live to see ; ing the past year and 129 new sections added! the 2ist century ushered in ... . to already existing plants. ! and thin knowing his great ambi-; TT . ... .. I tion . . . I asked if he had written .iuho xwi iuc acwiiu sutu&m. ear, of h:mself as an imminent phvsi- and he grinned and sa:d , . and the thousrht came i , . . . . wnai a good tning it niignt oe ; W ith the general increase in building ac-j if very early in lifer. . we all had ! tivity in Other lines, we were surrrid to' to write our obituaries . k .. thev ! learn that the 1939 report from the Division; might Sirve as standards to live; of Standards and Inspections of the Depart-1 UP ' ' ' ' j More Industries rjTmriE Swedish match girl 1 "--?5Z. rjr-rf-r if-iP-ix 'ss&fr&fte, mm K ZsZT til mm sr. oca IS Am Sumner VVj led in gains, planting 23 new mills and addin?; cian tn ?,S PvijtinrrnlQnts j "Yes mm-, tions to mills over the rreeedinrr vear t o J jvavLi juiiuci . . j:tll ill U1C Civil The contracts for industrial construction j War days' time3 were never as pard xi. . . . . . . as thev are now" . wit a th start. in inp srnro in my tnto bt ticninnnn , . ----. compared to the $18,0.00,000 of 1938. In 1939 the 15,000 new workmen employ ed matched the number of the preceding year. The textile indust - - wj-r-, a vi mv. ivi . . . oiiu ouc aaiu ... n larger Der Cent o'f-th arlf.itinnnl Pirnlm: then, folks didn't want so much An inc-MsP nf SI 97 n,.0- o,..M .m jand now the' are never satisfied v- r vivj uiuajc " ccrvjjr wage was noted in the report. The average weekly wage for 1939 was $16.21, while in 1938 it was $14.94. all the hard times even in the Civil re never as hard . was the start ling remark Mrs. Martha White, yj-year-old widow of a Confederate veteran made to us last Saturday . . . when we talked to her . . . and we were curious as to her reason for such . . . and she said . . . "Whv Do you think that "Comic Strips" and "funny papers" are harmful to children? Miss Bessie Boyd Member High ' School faculty "I am not preju- ; diced against funny papers, and j am not convinced that they are ' esoecialv harmful to children, hut j I think they can devote too much , time to them." Farmer Morrison Secy. Wallace Speaks In discussing foreign markets for Ameri can goods and products Secretary of Agri culture Wallace recently made the following; remark which to our mind is food for thought. He said, "The unfilled needs of our own people constitute the largest potential market for American Industry." In these few words the secretary points out both a condition and a remedy. Undoubt edly there are millions of our own people whose standards of living should be raised and in the process of raising these standards immense quantities of commodities would be marketed and surplus products absorbed. Replacement production would necessarily follow, which would mean employment and new buying power. A very happy solution to our economic distress, if it could be done. A higher wage bracket, particularly in the South would seem to be the first step, and an intensive educational campaign for bet ter standards of living, the second. The idea is by no means the idle dream of an idealist, but is economically sound and worthy of serious thought and consideration. Ten Per Cent An increase in the number of drunken drivers involved in fatal accidents in North Carolina in 1940 is a matter which cannot be ignored by the public. Figures compiled by the State Highway Patrol show that more than 10 per cent of such drivers were intoxi cated whereas the year before the percen tage was only seven. Since any increase in drunken driving is a matter connected directly with the laws des ignated to control the consumption of liquor in North Carolina it would be highly informa tive if the drunken driving figures were brok en down into a division between wet and dry counties so the public could ascertain the ef fect, if any, of this unfortunate practice of the operation of A. B. C. stores. It i3 noteworthy, however, that the most scientific means we have of probing into the cause of accidents still reveal intoxicated driving as a minor cause of them. The biggest killer on North Carolina's roads remains the driver who has not had a drink In more than a week but who is intoxicated with the thirst for speed and who operates his machine faster than road and traffic con ditions justify. Fayetteville Observer. Former Governor Cameron Morrison, of Charlotte, was recently paid a high tribute in an editorial in the North Carolina Christian Advocate. Since new interest is being taken in the land and its care, agriculture has gained strides in the past few years undreamed of a few generations ago. The Advocate points out that Governor Morrison, who has become a noted farmer and stock raiser, is not a "plain farmer, nor an ordinary herdsman, but a leader in his varied undertakings on his farm. May it not turn out, that Governor Morrison in his pres ent undertaking in making a contribution to a balanced agriculture will make a larger contribution to the state than he was able to make as chief executive of the common wealth." "Why should not men of nrominpn with sufficient means, set the example and make a contribution to the industries so close to the life of a people? The papers are having much to say these days of the fine Jerseys that are going out to the people of the state and nation from the' Morrison herds in Mecklenburg. Such business of distributing blooded stock to the farmers and" hard of the state is a quiet and almost unperceived piocess, out it is none the less effective. Far more effective in transfocming the life of a people is this, than the noise of the hustings." "Dr. Clarence Poe certainly could render no more valued service to his native state than in his present undertaking. Some are saying that this present time is tho most nfi . ' - v wuviui period of ex-Governor Morrison's career. Be that as it may North Carolina is in need of many such men who can render this much needed service in their day and generation. Many lines of public service go far beyond holding public office." . . the remark has come back to us often ... since then ... for there is perhaps more truth in it than we realize . . . in 91 years one has had time to watch a lot of changes . . . today we speak of "hard times" ... but in the light of other generations what do we, living in a land of plenty and pros perity, know as a people generally speaking, of the privations of the 60's . . . we have grown so soft about luxuries . . . that have he. come such a definite part of bur existence that we have forgotten ' that they are luxuries . . they make life so much easier and more attractive that we feel that we could not live without them . . . . they have become necessities . . . new clothes ... new cars ... new radios . . . and so on . . . an unlim ited list of things that we might be able to live without . . . Mrs. White may be right . .. times may be harder for us with our culti vated tastes , . . than for our grandparents ... since it takes more to make us happy . . . and at that, are we any happier? . . . Prof. E. J. Robeson Retired teacher "I don't think they are harmful to children, and I feel they furnish entertainment." Mrs. Ernest K. Herman Kinder garten, St. John's Catholic School "I think that the 'funny papers' help to develop a sense of humor in children, as well as entertain them." Mrs. Carleton E. Weatherby Teacher in Junior Hie-h School j "I don't think they are harmful, as i they often teach good lessons and the hero always comes out ahead, i But I would not advocate too much reading of them." ideas they give are misleading." Rev. J. S. Hopkins Pastor of the First Baptist Church "No. I don't think they are harmful, though I don't read them. But I feel that they should be selected for children to read as movie pic tures should be chosen for them." By CHARTS f Central Pr... DESPITE Prw;j advice to newspa,: enu , not to draw', I of their own i t,i 1:4 Sumner Welles f-T Frank Ferguson Teacher Junior High School "Some types are harmful while others Or not. On the whole I do not consider them harmful. Mrs. Graden C. Ferguson Teacher Central Eelementary School "No, I do not think thev are harmful. Sometimes children learn to read by means of the 'funny papers.' But I don't im prove of too much of this type of reading." Jack Messer Countv Sunerin. tendent of Education "I would not say that the 'funnv nswr1 o general thine was harmful thmmh I have seen some that I would con sider so." Mrs. Ben ColkittTV,;,. v; President Woman's rinkv Miss Annie Dee Kirknaf generally speaking they are harm- sleds, and are no ' nearW ful, though I think that often the ' gerous." t nearly so dan- IX LOOKIXG OVER THE COUNTY What Is Life? : "Life is a race. Don't whimper if the track is rough and the goal is distant. One day you one icatxi it. . iue is a wyage. Don't complain if the storm batters the hull or the winds tatter to S1UCU ine sans, one day you shall come to your haven. "Life is a growth. Don't find fault if the H " es smotnered and submerged in the "'V111 ore it blooms and blossoms. One day you shall have vnnr fcQ. 'Ljfe is a pilgrimage. Don't falter on the .road through self-pity because the stones cut xeei ana leave your blood on the trail. One day you shall com t in,, mA ?,.W?0 thr0Ugh tt Endless sky tha M?J Tv-T " SParr0W. hO builds the bhnd bird's nest, will see to it that in His good time you shaD arrive."-Selected. The following contribution was sent us by Mrs. Mary Moore, of Lake Junaluska . . . we saw a poor under fed horse being urged to the limit recently by its driver . . and the following was brought keenly home to us . . . perhaps in this day of motor fan , v ""so that a horse is not a machine . . , excerpts from "A craver of a Horse" . . "Ta Thee r ... J umaici, I offer this prayer . . . Feed me, water and care for me, and when my day's work is with a shelter, a Hn a a a stall wide enough for me to lie uuwn lr comiort . 4 . Talk to me, your voice often means as much to me as the rains . . . . Pet me, sometimes ... that I may serve you gladly, and learn to love yon . .j. Do not jerk the reins, and do not WhlD me when irni'no v:n w ,7 My master, when youthful strenirth i turn me out to starve and freeze . . . r seu me to some cruel owner to be slowly tortured and starved to death . . . but do, thou master take my life in the kindest way . . and you will not consider me irrever ent if I ask th; tho - tt- ho was born in a stable." . . . General Haywood GETS A FEW THINGS OF COUNTY wine INTEREST OFF HIS MIND WTH LETTERS It is hard to new stamps that Mr. Farley has -r ' - ' na we know that pro fessional RforT, ..t,.. , , , - - luucuurj nave SlJL V?Z'X?S e trying - .ueir collections np to date . . .one recent issue pleased ns f ,d Lnz ' who wrformed the first operation with ether . . . i)o years nan i i j . ""en ne gave tne could deaden the pain . ..... for . s uiere nas been a controversy .- . - (It hoi. 1 .... .. . me nonor . . . but now tw . ... i i . tuc gurerament takes fc,StP th 'tion is -rr-uuy permanently setUed. t. J. V. Killian. Presid pnr Chamber of Commerce. Dear Mr, President: 1 understand that you and the board of directors are now form ulating the 1940 F v O 1V1 (UC uamDer oi Commerce; As one of those progressive old timers, I have obs things in the past, and pass them 10 you lor what they might w w vx i n, . First of all, there is no definite aim or goal for this community. ' nas Deen unto itself, lhere has been but little i continuity in following through on any one set program. This is to be regretted. , Second, the community has never you know there are three primary sources of income vs. . - " uua muuD -sgriculture, industry and tourist. r . nonest belief, that there is room for n v ' t , . V " '"' aiso De heve that the Chamber of Com merce that is worth, Inf courage . :r' 4ual to the r impor- Ah? 0T G0 hog wilcfon n ' . . 1 KeeP balance. mte program extending over a penod of years is undertaken. There's no use trying to kid our- . any longer. Let's face .. Lets get something defi- nite to Work on. anrl 1ota4.: a. j. , . ' 7 " """uue now lur iorty ,t's forward GENERAL HAYWOOD. Letter to Genera I Hay woo d Ington relative to vie Such guessing as-!i the president warry.e advance, is bound , Nevertheless, the ,v hard at it, andsct. ators and repress the "hill." " I Most of the ler-i-think' the expedij harm even if it does'' there's an undercccJu ment to the effect fcK ment is unpleasantlvi "monkevine' -ith . L. lationists DessiMri, that, in the earlv war. President wi, Ing ambassador" ia vC In the person of f? nrl their -'nT...t:-BI . vvmciiuit. colonel had a eood 1 getting the United . conflict. w Third Term P.' Another theory, r' anU-third termerj, J c White House wara? promising looking jt& activities wagging ill pre-conyention poL'ti progresses, with Tijgj aging u, me ifles fc j of people will oppat' . terfered with by c ministrations; thin: mand for F. D.'i reiic?' become overwhelmiiw ' These guesstrs' thte "WoodrowWUsonnc largely on the slogKtl us .out of war.' .vev Roosevelt is trying e ho CO better" by malq93 that he's about to e. altogether." he Neutrals Versus l in . It's - qui te .1delji87! Welles will have tc with the neutrals, p It also is conjectc rer Hitler will gri! , proposal is contempaJr again but substai' Own terms. It's mi begins to realize ofif more than he ear" maybe will be isfjl make small conces to escape from a w man situation. But i that he'll consent tt own fuehrership. As to the Bntist however? I London and Pam ready show their rn; Welles visits. Their pi they've told specificfe Only peace conditiotL Naturally thati ' nossums " It looks, then, IA as between GermatJ and France that scraD can A Imrwlrftiit no meK Italy's different T. granted that BeniloJJj as pacific in this F stance as could begone has everything to l0; to gain to the p difBcult to undersWi' eluded among tif 1 countries" Sumner ff:;T! uled to visit It isit leO( And there's Ru1 reckoned with. Suntfi. to call at Masco outfit's deemed tooT" tlate with. jQC r It's harfi 'i angoto 1 rn maiaii on General Haywood, Waynesville, N. C P'ompt thl, l.lt;.T. Ivl"."'.. . ." . 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