THE ELKIN TRIBUNE
Published Every Thursday by
ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc.
Elkin, N. C.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 1933
Entered at post office at Elkin, N. C., as
second-class
O. S. POSTER. - President
H. P. LAFPOON Secretary-Treaedrer
SUBSCRIPTION RATES, PER YEAR
In the State f 1.50 Out of the State, 92.00
Double-Taxed
When the general assembly provided for the
legalized sale of beer in North Carolina, it was
supposed to have done so at the behest of the
majority of the citizenry of the state. Likewise
in establishing the dealers' the original
tax on the beverage, it was thought to be suffi
ciently high to meet with consistency.
But in framing the law, and the subsequent
provisions of the sales tax, beer was not ex
empted from the levy of the latter, and the
beverage finds itself double-taxed. It is probably
because of this that the sale of beer in this state
has not reached the volume expected of it.
iThirsty ones do not like the idea of planking
down an extra ten per cent for the privilege of
'drinking a stein.
The majority of sales are by the glass, the
price of which is generally a dime, and Attorney
General Brummitt has ruled that the sales tax
applies.
It is generally conceded that the legislators
meant to put beer in the class with gasoline,
which they considered was taxed high enough,
almost to the limit, but they failed to say so
when they built the structure of the sales tax,
and there is nothing to do but let it ride.
Those who opposed the sale of beer in North
Carolina, are probably pleased with the situation,
that is if they voted as they drink. But it may
have its backfire, not only in the curtailment of
revenue, but in the decision that if one must pay
an exorbitant price for the stuff, they may as
well add a mite to the total and get bootleg fire
water of greater potency.
Will Tell The Public
As a result of the national convention recent
ly ended in New York, financial advertisers £.ll ov
er the country have .decided to impor
_ t&nee-of giving the public more information about
banks and banking, the discussion at the con
vention indicating that too much secrecy may be
blamed for many of the misunderstandings in
the past.
The newly elected president of the Financial
Advertisers' Association declared that "we bank
ers have been at fault in that misunderstanding
on the part of the public should have been per
mitted to develop, inasmuch as public knowledge
of banks and bank methods must come from the
men who know them—the men in the banks. To
day, on a basis of this mistake, we recognize -the
right of people to know what goes on in the bank
which safeguards their money. Sound banking
will be a certainty when the temper of the peo
ple permits it."
The new official stated that "l;here never
was a time when there was a greater need for
every bank to do an advertising job," and urged
continuous, honest and intelligent advertising to
build confidence in banking.
The bank today is more a service institu
tion than in yesteryear: there is a community of
interest between patron and bank that must not
be abridged by misunderstandings, if mutual
benefits are to result. To take the public into
full confidence is the best way to avoid misun
derstanding and its consequent grief.
Where Will It End?
Southern cotton growers, during this month
will have received around $110,000,000 for plow
ing under approximately 10,000,000 acres of cot
ton, thereby reducing the crop by about 4,260,-
000 bales. The benefit from this removal is al
ready being condemned as inefficient.
Cotton growers are now clamoring for the
government to buy up half of this year's crop
at 15 cents, which is five cents more than the
present price. This would cost the government
around $375,000,000.
Another plan is being considered by the ad
ministration that would provide an advance of
10c a pound on this year's cotton crop to farm
ers in consideration of their agreement to con
form with the federal average production pro
gram for 1934, the government having set a goal
of reducing the 1934 acreage from 40,000,000 to
25,000,000.
Right now the wheat farmers are being
asked to curtail their wheat acreage along lines
similar to the cotton removal plan.
These figures stagger even those who have
become accustomed to deal in government
millions, and the wonder is, where will it all end?
The enormity of the proposed program ac
centuates the seriousness of the job the present
administration has had cut out for it. If Mr.
Roosevelt tuid his lieutenants can find a way out
of the wilderness, their place in history will be
secure. If they fail, will they be given due credit
for having tackled the job with such manifest
courage and initiative?
The embattled farmer should not fail to get
the lesson that is costing his government so
much right now. When those in the know sug
gest that acreage curtailment is necessary, the
farmer ought to listen, without the coercion now
in evidence. t
THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
The Newspaper And Radio
Marlen Pew, editor of Editor and Publisher,
leading newspaper trade journal, states that the
administration at Washington favors the radio
and the movies, as channels through which, to
reach the Voters of the nation, rather than the
newspapers. He says:
"Radio and the moving pictures are favored
now in Washington because they can be com
mandeered at a moment's notice, without expense,
and used exactly as if government properties. They
question nothing, have no opinions, are removed
from the great political controversies, and offer
what is called direct contact with a considerable
section of the sovereign voting population. Radio
has to dance to government tunes because it is
under government license. Motion pictures take
anything that looks like good entertainment and
regard the government as a prolific source of in
expensive scenery and talk. The Navy is somewhat
operated far Hollywood effects. Natiu-ally both "
radio and motion pictures are effective instru
ments in a national crusade which depends in
considerable part upon emotional appeal."
Which is all the more reason why the news
! papers should desist in giving free space to these
competitors. Because moving picture actresses
are easy on the eyes, every daily paper in Ameri
ca, and others too, are cluttered up with the ex
ploits and love affairs of Hollywood.
" v. Newspapers give an unlimited free boosting
service to radio programs, and thus help to di
rect the public mind to radio activities, with the
result i:hat at least one-half of radio time is tak
en up with whiny advertising that usually an
noys, thus instead of doing its readers a service
the newspaper does the opposite.
But when the administration or individual
wants to reach the populace with a message that
will be permanent, the newspaper and magazine
are selected for this purpose.
Not Dead But Sleeping
Four years ago the Democrats, nationally
speaking, were wallowing in the throes of defeat,
even as the Republicans are now, but with this
difference: Within six months after Mr. Hoover's
inauguration, and thenceforward, the Democrats
had gained their wind and were after the enemy,
tooth and toe-nail; six months after Mr. Roose
velt's inauguration the Republican party, tem
porarily at least, has passed completely out of
the picture, the nearest reminder of the fact that
there is a Republican party was when Mr.
Hoover attended the World Fair m-C&icagrcv
-X>lherday\_
But Democrats are deceiving themselves if
they think the Republican party has curled its
toil and gone to sleep. Every Democratic move
is being recorded and properly catalogued, and
anything that favors failure is being seized upon
as a sweet morsel of revenge; old bones are be
ing buried for future gnawing, and they will be
unearthed in due season.
It cannot be charged that Mr. Roosevelt's
campaign promises have not been kept. In fact
he has gone far beyond his pre-election pro
nouncements. He took over the reins of govern
ment when the nation was in a literal mess;
circumstances demanded that he employ unusual
methods, and he has employed them with ad
mirable courage. If he succeeds in leading us
out of the wilderness, he will have nothing to
fear, but if he fails, it is just like Americans to
forget that he tried.
A Wilkes Product
Judge Johnson J. Hayes, of this federal dis
trict is now in New York presiding over the case
against U. S. Senator James J. Davis, of Pennsyl
vania, charged with aiding in the conduct of the
Moose lottery which benefited that fraternal or
der by millions of dollars, and incidentally is
alleged to have added a sizeable sum to Senator
Davis' bank account.
The news dispatches state that "veteran fed
eral court attaches are marveling at the speed
with which Judge Johnson J. Hayes conducts his
court. Things have been kept humming in the
courtroom of the Greensboro judge, who, cour
teous and patient at the same time has seen to
it that unnecessary delays are avoided."
It is perfectly understandable that Judge
Hayes should make an impression on our north
ern friends. He has a splendid personality that
attracts, and is a keen-minded jurist who can
read human nature like a book. He knows fed
eral laws and knows how to apply it, and in a
clash of wits, few lawyers are able to confuse
him. These are characteristics necessary in a
good judge.
Judge Hayes is a product of the hills of
Wilkes county, and is added evidence that other
things with a brand of superiority comes out of
Wilkes than its reputation for corn liquor.
The Davis trial in New York is of further
interest to Surry citizens because of the fact
that Attorney H. O. Woltz, of Mt. Airy is one of
the defense lawyers employed by Senator Davis,
and has been active in the examination of wit
nesses and in counsel conferences.
Inasmuch as those balloon racers weren't
going anywhere in particular, it is hard to con
ceive how some of them got lost.
The Detroit News wonders "are there any
overwhelming objections to including seersuck
er suits in the cotton to be plowed under?"
Wonder how many men will pick their wives
from among the beauty contest winners, passing
up those adorable one 3 who entered the biscuit
making competition?
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" is being revived, liquor
is coming back, and there be those who predict
that "Ten Nights in a Barroom'' will be a popu
lar attraction.
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HOSPITAL NEWS
The following patients have been
admitted to Hugh Chatham Memor
ial hospital during the past week:
Mrs. Mary Jane Cass, September
21, treatment and observation.
Miss Fannie Talley, Elkin and
Miss Peggy Lou Myers, JoneayJUQ,
tonsil operations, September 22.
Mr*' T. L. Davis, Elkin, and Ted
Tlmm flgurw or* bond on Hm latest ratoil registration figures from .
R. L Polk & Company (ail stotos for six full months), Sine* January flrst, >• .
ChavroUt has sold In nan of 425,000 possangar cars and trucks. H
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>N_HA, ijjiWßiu America can't be fooled when it comes to spotting the best
"buy" in any field. America knows too much about motor
Jmg- cars for that. So when one certain car wina almost aa many buyers
nuMaa aa the next two put together, you know the answer: IT MUST BE
BETTER. And that's what the new Chevrolet Six most certainly is.
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Chevrolet is better looking—Chevrolet has better bodies—built not
just of steel alone, but of steel reinforced by a sturdy hardwood frame. I
Chevrolet has a better engine—six cylinders for economy, cushion bal
ancing for killing vibcationt And Chevrolet gives better value—a long
' line-up of modern features which no other low-priced car can ;
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0* Now is the time to start thinking about a new car tor wintert And
* when you do so, think of the way Chevrolet is leading in sales. Could
j' you ask for any stronger recommendation for a low-priced car than that? I
CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY, DETROIT, MICHIGAN
% GENERAL MffiDRS BUILDING
-■Jfc. *445 TO * 565
CHEVROLET
F-W Chevrolet Company
Elkin. N. C.
Lyons, Ronda, tonsil operations,
September 23.
Miss Ellen Finney, Jonesville
treatment and observation, Septem
ber 23.
Eugene Phillips, Elkin, tonsll
ectomy, September 26.
Jean Click and
Nance, Elkin, tonsil >i|eratfons,
September-,??. ~
Patients dismissed during the
week were: Mrs. Lester Irwin,
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Thursday,
Sparta, September 24; Porter Bak
er, Mt. Airy, September 23; Mrs.
W. V. Shore and baby Shore, Boon
ville, September 22; W. S. Gentry,
State Road, September 21 and W.
H. Hanes, State Road, September
23.
Don't worry, folks. We hasten
to assure you that the weather maa
Is not permanently off the cold
standard.