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f^- Opportunities In State Are Painted By Bryson; Flays Gloomy Pictures “Norlh'Carolina. A State of Op- portnnitT" was the subject of a talk aellreroil over Radio Station WPTF by Staia c:«oloiciBt H. J.-Bryaon in January. The Slate OeoloKlst. while tajtini cognizance of the conditions of today, chided the continuous ped- dIJ^r of itlooin! and painted a plc- tnVe of the briabter sldo of cireum- Btances. •■Dorlnc the prosenl year." aaaert- «*t Mr. Kryaon, "we have been over fed with Bodduii thoughts that op portunity is dead: that •’all the big things in the world have been done and that all the places at the have long ago been .Jillod." Our forefathers heard that in their day. ■we are hearing' It today ns never before, and in oil probability descendants will hear It; but spite of It all there is always place at the top for those who lake advantage of their opportunUlcs. "The paths of jopportuniiy In free America now reach their focal point in Dixie, especially in the Old North State. North and East are near high noon of development: our State looks Into the rosy dawn. We are hurdling the last barrier to the last frontier of fortune, that Is. the de velopment of our natural resources." Touching on the mineral wealth of North Carolina as one of the chief undeveloped resources of the State. Mr. Ftryaon pointed out that the Stale loads all others In the num ber of native minerals, 2S4 being known. North Carolina, he contln- ued. ranks first in total value of crude and ground feldspar, pyro’'hy- Hite (talc), mica and resdual liaulin clay. "The State." he asserted, "also product-.s gold, solver, copper. Iron ore. mngane.se. stone of all grades and types, ahell marl, sand and grav el. pottery, coal and a great variety of cement products. "In addition to the materials pro duced. we have large deposits of barytes, a material used In paints, rubber goods, cloth, etc.: high grade sand. Qiiartr. and quartzite suitable for the manufaeluTO of gtsss, china- ware, electrical porcelain, chemical and refractory brick, silicate o( soda, aa well as a great many other ma terials. We have numerous de posits of Tormlculiic. a type of mica naed in wallboard, rooting and rub ber industries. "The State" also has larger do- poalta of corundum, garnet, spinels, materials used in the abrasive in dustries, than any other State. De posits of kyanlte, a new refractory material, are ntinierous and the re serves are practically unlimited. To date none of this material has been produced'biit plans are under way for Its development on a large scale. "The Stale probably contains as much and as great a variety of cer amic materials as any section of the United Stales. Some of these nia- terfals are being produced on a large scale hut none are maniifactur- ed in North rnrnllnn. All are ship ped out of the Stale usually to northern states for manufacture." Diagnosing ills in the economic aiructnre of the Stole, Mr. Bryson continued: "Indusiry and crop di versification arc advancing--yet talk too much in terms of a bale and a pound, when we should talking In terms of bushels. With a soil that will raise most every food and feed product for man and b we make huge crops of tobacco and cotton, ofleu to sell at a loss to selves, and send out of the Stste millions of dollitrs every year foi high priced foodstuffs—at cost, plui freight, plus profit to others- W» too often ship oiir ruw materials U Hast or North and buy them hacli again as finished products. We pay freight both ways, plus all cost > laanufacturlng, to say nnililng of half-dozen profits between.” supply plan books for any type of building, from ponltry houses to homes, and will aaslst the builder in planning for moat economical cost. Consult them when you have a lUildlng problem, aud they will help you lighten the task of seeing it through. Elkin National Bank strength—of officers and resour ces, are essential to sound and snec "Gssful banking. The character of the officers and directors of The Elkin National Bank lends every as surance of strength In this respoct. md the ample resources of the hank llsolf is a guarantee of safety in the conduct of its business. Hinre the death of Mr, Alex Chat- :in. Sr., several years ago. the bank has been under the same active man- aenl, and each year has seen the hank grow in strength, whelhur flg- •ed altogether In dollars and cents ■ not, for it has certainly enjoyed the distinction of being a bunk of itretigth and character, the ro:k foundation upon which successful hanks must be built. Messrs. .Alex Chatham. Jr., presi dent, and C. (J. Arrafli'ld. vice-presi dent and cashier, are men of wide banking experience, and are in posi tion to know their customers’ side ny question that arises-pertain- to hanking problems. And If it is consistent with safe banking, ,oy Is almost always available for the legitimate use of the banks’ customers upon demand. The Elkin National Bank ranks among the most progressive insti tutions of the city, and for many years has advocated thrift ideas In promoting a desire on the part of -age-earners to prepare for emer gencies of the fnture by aavlng sya- tematicnlly while they are capable of earning. Any banking problem will receive prompt and courteous attention, and skilled advice when this bank Is taken into your confidence and your plans made known, at least In part, a basis of solving your problem to the best advantage. Elkin Hardware Co. Just say "hardware" In any scu:tlon of the surrounding trading territory and let It include the villages of distant points, and It is not unlikely that the name of Elkin Hardware Co. will bo mentioned. Mr. E. F. McNeer, who established the business when Kikin was almost in Its Infancy, has labored untiringly 'll suceeasive year In making this .business one (bat would be recog nized for its enormous stocks of hardware and farming Implements, ■PS and ranges, paints, fencing, shingles, rooting material and scores of other items In general use by the pnblle. and through his endeavors as been able to build up a large boUisaie and letatl business that 'reives patronage from a wide ox- anse of territory. This firm is located iu the heart of the business district, and in com bination with the automobile de partment which features the Ford and automobile service, occupies ’ml thousand feet of floor space, a one of the largest hardware stores in Western North Carolina, and due to the votuino of business done Is In position to make attrac tive prices on anything In Its line. Now that the farming season is getting under way. It la predicted that this store will be the scene of lively trading among the farmers as they prepare to supply themselves with the necessary farming imple ments and garden tools. Your spcciloii of their Block Is cordially Invited. Carolina Cross Arm Company Hera is a business that has played no little part In its Importance us a source of supply for the builder, for during the many years of its existence it has supplied building material for countless numbers of bomce, barns, garages and other buildings, and much of the import- ajit material for some of our larger buildings has boen furnished by this firm. Mr. 'J. Frank Carter Is president and general manager of the Caro lina Cross Arm Co.. and throngh bis keen buainesa ability has been suecessfui in establishing and pandlog the business from year year, and when building material of any kind Is brought into the mind of a builder or one who wishes to remodel or repair a building, this firm Is Instantly thought of logical place of supply. Long experience has enabled the firm to know the wants of the pros pective builder, end a complete sup ply Is always on band ready for prom'pt delivory. Another fact ap preciated by the public is that one nay secure anything In their line In any euantlty, and the small custom er who wishes to mske a minor re pair Is given the ssm« courtesy as one Interested in the construction of n home. The management wlU be glad Abernethy’s Ccntrully located, and manned by courteouB crew, the business ot Abernothy’s Pharmacy has achieved considerable snccese In Its field since Its establishment here In 1!»18 by Mr. J, G. AberneUiy. the manager. At that time Mr. Ahernethy had his eyes open and upon numerous towns lew to a desirable location, and he unhcsilalingly slates that be ts never experienced a regret 'rnlug his decision to locate Elkin, where ho has succeeded la building a aattafactory business, eve under adverse business conditions. This firm, which Is also known ■ the Rexall Store, is a popular meet ing place for tonntaln patrons, well as those seeking reliable lines of drugs, sundries, stationery, toilet goods, etc. In keeping with the desire to present a business ot reilne- Miss Maybort West has ccntly been added to the clerical force, acting also In the capacity of cashier. It may be justly said that every employee of the firm takes ai tomt in the business—not atone from the standpoint of the succees ot the business flnaneially, but in giving service ot a high order, which has been a prime factor In gainlag --IW customers and holding the old Prescription work is a hobby with Abernethy’s Pharmacy, and they ae^ to merit the same confidence from the pnbUo that the ledlvldnal has in his physician who proscribes hie medicine. TUB BLKIN ’TBIBUXB. ElJQjr. NMITH OAROUNA Elkin Is Indeed Fortunate In Securing the New Hugh Chatham Memorial HOSPITAL There are many reasons why we, as a part of Elkin and the community, re joice in the approach of the opening of the new Hugh Chatham Memorial Hos- . pital, chief among them being the con- venieiice afforded to future patrons of the institution in that the people of this section may have modern hospital ac comodations at nominal expense, and still be within easy access of their home folks. It is an institution of which everyone should feel proud, and has been made possible only by the concentrated, de termined effoits of leading citizens, backed by a general co-operation of many through donations of- money, equipment, and valuable time and in fluence. The need for this hospital has been realized more and more each day since the closing of the former one, and there is little or no doubt but that it will receive a generous portion of the business that must be given to an in stitution of this kind. It is deseiwing of the success we bespeak for it. And while we have every good wish for the hospital, let us not forget that we are to have new residents in our midst —and right here let us pause to extend a most hearty welcome to all who will have the responsibility of the success of the hospital upon them. THE LOCAL HOSPITAL HAS A COMPETENT SURGEON AND AN EFFICIENT STAFF OF NURSES, AND WE UNHESITATINGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PATRONIZE IT SHOULD YOU NEED HOSPITAL SERVICE ETkin National Bank Alex Chatham, President Elkin, N. C. C. G. Armfield, V.Pres. and Cashier
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