POLK COUNTY HEWS C. BUSH, Publisher ,j H. M t FjKASKR. Editor Pfcone If, Published e Tryon, N /ery Thursday it irth Carolina ? .MKRICAff J Until furtn J er notice inj view of the large number of matters under discuss lion and pending action on the part of the Try on Chamber of Commerce,! that organization Jwill meet ] every other Wednesday evening. Clubs, societies and fraternal organizations are urged fobear this fact in nind in pi meetings or mtertainmei The next meeting Chamber of Commerce w|ll held on Wedi esday, May The Chamber of Commerce, imbued with the spirit of pro gress. growt 1 and civic pride in this eomir unity largely as a result of our entry in the pro gram fostei ed by W jstern North Carol; na, Inc., is- ^striv ing for this community's share of the benefi;s to be Reaped from co-operation with arger organization. It is only through locfl cooperation of every citizen that the pj-esent plans can succeed. Through its efforts Try oh has several miles of paved street^. Tryon will scon begin the! con struction of a water system of adequate proportions to serve a town several times its sizi. Tryon willj have a well organized volunteer fire fighting system to protect its homes and Duildings. Tryon will have th those financially, interested. Western N)rth Carolina Inc., and Chimney Rock, Inc.* jhave both assurer the local Cham ber of Cc mmerce of j their hearty co-operation in thip -pro ject. Citizens of neighf cities in the boring piedmont country are watching Tryon with siderable interest as are syndicates and the official the Southern Railway pany NORTH CAROLINA What are of North C turpentine How: this., the rosy day when we ol<| the pages of It all seem^ The pictures ers on our the big pine, darkies werel ing turpentip mansion on t" of the cotton quarters ata the woods, we recall th with the c simplicity of that edenfc the chief prpducts pitch, con hotel is of com ^rolina ? Tar, lumber. takes us s of our chi er ones tl the old but yest of the ship] eastern woods wh( busy at th< e stills; tl he plantati< field andtl ng the f 1 flow many ise peaceful 'scenes hjarm of primitive g for the return peace that; fond recollection calls up. Truly, history repeats itself, and that divine dissatisfaction, that in ward motor turns whether we will or no, drives the mighty forces of men and nations, to what for a better name we call destiny. For years North Carolina drifted along- White her peo ple were not rich they pos sessed what to them was more valuable and enduring, a home I'with love and faith, the foun dation of contentment. jLux" lury was an unknown quality except as an appreciation for the blessirtgs they enjoyed, and they were thankful. One must I be blind indeed not to be able to see the guidance of the Divine Hand behind all this crude pre paration for the glorious pos sibilities which the light of the present reveals. North Carolina is not a stranger to suffering andpriva tion. A natural family pride taught her the bitter exper ience of war. Reconstruction taught her the virture of for bearance and patience. But through it allshe emerged with clean hands and true hearts, firm in her resolution to rebuild! the waste places and restore; the proud name of thecommon 1 wealth from the ruins of a lost cause. From the declaration of independence at Mecklen burg, N. C. May 20, 1775 to the universal exception in 1924 North Carolina was laying the foundation for the great future which by Prophetic vision was held by the ' patroits within her borders. Then North Caro lina was ready. The natural honor of her people was not ap pealed to in vain to pay the debt she considered , was her due to the descendants of La fayette and true to her con victions she gave to the limit of her treasurer. Then camie the end and when the clouds of war had cleared away and the bright light of peace once more blessed the world North Carolina was not slow to recog nize the fact that amid the crumbling of kingdoms and empires, customs and institu tions that had served the re quirements of the past were not servicable in the new order. Old things had passed away and a new dispensation was in order ? in fact was here. She saw billions of treasure licked up by the flame of conflict, mil lions of innocent victims led as sheep to the slaughter and she turned away with loathing from this exhibition of man's inhumanity to man with the high resolve that she would use her greatest remaining asset (her children) for a* more noble and glorious purpose, and right here the strong sturdy man-and woman-hood came in to its own and North Carolina threw her whole might into the great cause of education. And what is the result? I For the past few years the writer has spent much of his time at our national capital. I have talked with many repre sentatives from other states and from every scource there came the highest tributes and praise for the people of this (state. One member said "You have neither oil, coal nor iron, the great sources of wealth to other states What have you down there that is making you so much talked about? "I re plied," We have an abundance of. a superior kind of sand and with this sand in the craw # of our people it gives them a high quality of nerve)." Talking to an old servant of the United States whose middle name was "Statistics" he said "Do you realize that the progress made by your state is without paralell in history? And all within the past four years. Do you know that the educational budget for the negro of your state is greater than that of Italy, Austria and Poland? Do you know that there is less want and proverty in North Carolina than in any place on earth of the same- area? Then this old man smiled and said "I'll tell you the reason lor this. Your population is just ninety nine and one half per cent American born." Spieaking of nosegays. I was sitting in the lobby of the Hotel Washington . one day when two "knights of thegrip" came and sat down and we got into conversation. One of them asked me where I was from . I informed him of course that I was from Trycm, North Carolina. "Tryon, North Carolina," he came back, "Then what the devil are you doing here or anywhere else? Say, old man, I stopped pff there two weeks last Fall and take it from me, mafa, Try on, N. C., for its size is in a class by itself. The town is like a cameo in a setting of emerald." And so it goes. Where ever I have gone I found eyes looking this way. In conclusion I wish to say that taking into consideration the results as shown by the statistics and the high tributes paid from all sources, I think it would be for the best interests of our country to close the gates for awhile against the ignorance and crime of South ern Europe until we have had time to give each imigrant within our gates a good bath of Americanism. J. C. Bushnell o ?$? ?j? $ TRYON ROUTE ONE i X * ^ ^ ? Many on the Route attended the Egg Hunt given under the auspices of the * Epworth Leaggue of Bethlehem Church last week. Thirty three guests were en-[ tertained at Walnut Grove on Easter Sunday. Miss Essie Edwards of Weaverville College spent the Easter holidays with home i folks. Mrs. Frank Edwards was called to Chartotte to attend the funeral of her uncle last week. We were sorry to learn of J;he death of Mr. Boone of Mars' Hill, father of Miss Maye Boone. Miss Maria Hall of Stearns High School spent Easter with her aunt, Mrs. E. H. Edwards. " J I, SUNNY VIEW | 4? I Several from this section at tended the preaching at Big! Level Sunday. Miss Oma Reynolds and Miss! Millie McKinney spent the ' folks. , cfinner guest of Lucille Taylor Sunday. Mrs. Bill Jackson visited Mrs W. D. Helton list Sunday. Mrs. G. L. Taylor visited Mrs. J. L. Jackson Sunday after ao?L ; ' I F Miss Arkansas Jaqkson was the guest of Miss Martha Jack son Sunday. Miss Emma Helton spent one night last week with Venetta Hyder on Route 1. Miss Lizzie Fowler of Green Hill who has been visiting rela tives in this section has re turned to her home. Miss' Esther Wilson of Stearns High School spent the week end with her mome folks FOR SOLICITOR I hereby announce my can didacy for the nomination as Solicitor of th4 Eighteenth Judicial District of North Carolina, subject to the demo cratic Primaries of Saturday, June 7th, 1924. jr. WILL PLESS, JR. ? | Political I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Polk County subject to the \ Demo cratic Primary to be held on June 7, 1924. j - W. Y. Wilkins I hereby announce my can didacy for State Senate 27th Senatorial District subject to action Democratic primary June 7th John R. Burgess II hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Polk County subject to the Demo cratic primary June, 7, 1924. J. Robt. Foster. I hereby announce myself a candidate to represent the 32d Polk, Rutherford, Cleveland, McDowell and Henderson courities, in the State Legislat ure, subject to the Democratic primary June 7, 1924. My race will be made on my past record as senator. James C. Fisher. ? Political Advertisement Bank Are a sure index of community prosperity. When business is moving, deposits increase and banks find themselves in position to make loans more freely. MONEY IN THE BANK I j * I *1 therefore is intimately related to the COMMON WELFARE Reason then would show how advantageous it is for every person to deposit all they can in . BANKS, NOT ALONE for the purely selfish pleas ure a fat bank account affords but for the good of the business life of a community. Your deposit with us, either in Saving Interest Certificate, or Checking is absolutely safe and have always, during hard times, been instantly available. ! j At the same time ?our deposit here is an active factor in the growth of buisness in Columbus and Polk County. We invite you to deposit here. POLK COUNTY BANK & TRUST CO. Columbus, North Carolina If Resources Over One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars Men Can You Beat This i ! II'" Price, $6. Oxfords that carry the looks of shoes at twice the price; made of black and brown calfskin, in all the new styles. Let us show you them today Hugh M Thompson Co. Builders* Supplies . Let us give you an estimate before you buy Boz 274 Saluda, N. C. Dodge Cars Willys-Knight Graham Trucks Ovrelands Sales and Service If you are in the market for a car it will be a pleasure to show you the 1924 models. The Overland Spad is an ideal car for Light Delivery and farm produce trucking. The most economical light truck on the market. Used Cars Bought and Sold ? , C. W. BALLENGER Try on, North Carolina It Helps Your Credit When you see a man paying his bill by check, your estimation of him is instinctively greater and it is the same with others when they get a check from you in payment of a bill. They feel that you are worthy the trust extended you because you have shown your busi ness foresight by having a checking account. Let us help you start one today. The Bank of Tryon. ? '? ! Five Reasons Why Particu lar Women Favor Our Footwear 1. Because our styles are exclusive without being expensive. 2. Because they are not transient styles that are the rage today and passed tomorrow but modes that are beautiful and enduring. 3. Because they actually beautify the feminine foot, lending it a tempering delicacy and a trim, clean cut contour. , 4. Because they maintain their slender, beautiful lines as long as they are worn. 5.\ Because they wear and wear and wear. NISSEN'S 122 E. Main St. Spartanburg, S. C. .1 * HOLMES SEED CO. 152 E. Main St Spartanburg, S. f. Garden, Field and Flower Seeds. We carry the highest grade of garden and field seeds that grow in this locality. Come to see us or write us for catalog and quotations. BETTER SEEDS-BETTER CROPS.