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THE BEST COAL FOR DOMESTIC USE SPECIAL PRICE FOR SUMMER $7.50 Ail Coal Bought Direct From The Mines— Result Cheaper Coal Listen What The Mine Says A he lit This Coal:— “A.s exclusive producers of genuine La Folk Hi Coal, wo ar. ph ased to note in vour let ter of the 7th that you are pushing Hex. "A- you know. Hex is the highest grade do rm tie coal produced in the -Jellied Field and al ways brings a premium in price over the other ^ coals produced in Tennessee and Kentucky. “While you pay us more for Ilex than your competitor pays for the ordinary coals, no doubt your customers appreciate the superior burning qualities of Hex and will continue to call for the best. ‘ If you can sell the customer the first ton of Hex, then, don’t worry about the second order, as the quality dc'ivi red in the first ton 'will get the next order. "You have the exclusive agency in Shelby for our genuine Hex Coal and we will not ship any Hex to anyone else there so long as you handle our coal. “We thank you very kindly for your recent order, which has gone forward. In view of pres ent conditions, we would suggest that you get your customers to stock early before the fall rush. GENUINE POCAHONTAS If you want this .slow-burning smokeless coal, let us Quote you pricks on any quantity. D. A. Beam & Sons —PHONE 130 j FLIVVER ' SAM W?,_ Home is the place th.it stands in front of the garage. Automobiles killed 19,000 people last year. Hospital operating room casual ^ies hadn't been tabulated up to the ii'mt* of going to press. The upkeep of near isn’t so much, says Carl Webb unless you count fines ttnd hospital bills. To form that new airplane, Tom I LaUwiytre believes that Henry Ford riieray turned the fenders a quarter tf the wav around. ) UO‘>\ - " •, When Racing. Ben Higgins never would be passed, He bragged his car’s endurance, He passed six cars with backward glance, His wife h;is his insurance. J - I ' It used to be a common practice to ! place ashes on the sidewalks to keep people from slipping. Nowadays they should be dumped into the automriv i biles. Where rusty jitneys kick dust on polished limousines—That’s demo, . crncy. Number '>012. A large dark touring car sped along a dim, lonely country road. The form* of the two occupants were barely visible in the gathering dusk. They were not noticeably talkative. Finally, “Now be cureful, Hol>—’■ This in a high pitched female voice. A moment’s silence. Again, “Bob, Stop!” No reply. And then, “Now Bob, you're going too far tonight.” A pause. “Bob if you don’t stop this instant. I’ 1—” And Bob, turned sadly and replied. “Yes, M’dear. I’ll stop and turn I buck at the first side road, but you j needn’t worry about our getting lost I for I know this road perfectly.” Yes, they were married . . Why? Another way to keep from eating too much, says Giles Webb is to buy a used car and keep it in running order. “Just, another of those darned Fords," sale the driver, as he urged i his hor.se into the stream. Motorist: Come on, come on, get out of the way! Pedestrian: Right, sir; where shall I go, up the telegraph pole or down I the se^er? j “Pjide goeth before destruction.' i So doth h*i mile an hour. I One hand was all h< used to steer, The other arm hugged Mabel The cur upset, now George is missed Front 'round his family table. V^e don’t hear so much about the fcol killer any more. Maybe, says ,J. 1). S. Carpenter the automobile has put him out of business. Two’s comnany, three’s a flivver i front seat full. ! A free country is < ne in which men j have the liberty to kick about the lack MOVIE THRILLERS ARE BLAMED FOR MORAL LAXITY . Washington, July 18.* Blood ami ! thunder thriller/., immoral and far 1 fetched moving picture,; are nnder ! mining the mental and moral health I of children, In the o f.nion of Miss [ Grace Abbott, director of the Chil Ulren’a bureau of the labor department. “The effect of the cinema on chil ■ dren is now an international problem ; for the future of all countries de | pends on the young generation," Miss ! Abbott said. “This subject is now before the league of nations, welfare'organiza tions of the various powers are mak ing surveys of the reaction of movie'?! ! on children and their reports will be I submitted at the next meeting of the | advisory committee for _the protec. j tion of children." “The "United States intends to make a study of the effect of movies op American youngsiera. Miss Abbott said today. Results of the study will be analyzed and recommend..tious made for the supervision of character of picture., shown children. “Parents should allow their chil dren to attend moving picture shows— that is certain classes of shows. The high type films provide recreation and education at the same time. “We all know children should he in bed at night. They should not be al lowed to attend the late performances. I “A great many pictures causes chi’. ! dren to stretch their imagination and gives them wrong ideas of life. This is not fair to the children or parents.; Parents should select pictures for their children to attend.” To the left of them and the right of them, came the charge of th? speed demons—and how's a fellow going to 1 crocs the street in safety ? Reward Brings 139 “Spirit Messages’' New York, July 20.-—A leward of t'fiUO to anyone who can communicate with hits dead wife has brought J. Al» b'ert Gilbert of Portland, Oregon, in toi) ‘‘spirit messages" are real fake* he announces in today’s issues ot Se;< ntifie American. F< enter Mrs. Gilbert died in 1017 11 uasEtyord was agreed upon so tnat her husband could identify messages incoming from her after death. A copy of the password wits sealed in a safe deposit vault. Since the $500 offer was made three years ago. Gilbert has been flooded with alleged messages from his wife varicuslv signed "Susan.” “Anna,” “Louisa” and “Sunbeam.” Mrs. Gilbert's name was Florence. The offer has been renewed. Net "()!d Bey.*’ In .announcing his rejection of all the messages Gilbert said: “7hose who Itnew my wife would certainly not imagine her saying ‘Jim, I am here, old Lev. or ‘Gill. I love you’.” Some of the alleged messages, Gil bert said, were obtained bv profes sional mediums, some on Ouija boards an dothers through automotic writ ings, one specimen of which came os tensibly from the planet Venus. “Most of the messages submitted,” he aded, ‘were claimed to have been obtained directly from Mrs. Gilbert. Many of them presented hallucinatory description of Mrs. Gilbert as she ap peared to deliver the password. De tails of dress and general appearancs wove given.” Young men should embrace their opportunities in the daytime only, unless they think they are fitted foi double harness. EXECUTOR’S NOTICE. Having qualified as executor of the last will and testament of L. R. Bridges, deceased, late of Cleveland county, North Carolina, this is to no tify all persons having claims against the estate, of said deceased to exhibit ,Ke- ' to the undersigned at Shelby, N. C., on or before the twenty-first day of July litjtfi, or this notice will he pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will nlease make immediate payment. Thi3 July 21, 1025. C O. DOTY, Exocutof of the last Will and Testament of L. It. Bridges, deceased. " " * ’ ' Chas. A. Burrua, Atty. NEW SOUTHERN SCHEDULE CHARLESTON DIVISION No. 113 Marion to Rock Hill No. 36 Rock Hill to Marion No. 35 Marion to Rock Hill No. 114 Rock Hill to Marion 7:26 a. m. 0:37 a. m. 6:41 p. in 8:08 p. ,n. No. 35 makes connection at Blacksburg with No. K) for north. A. H. MORGAN, Agent SHELBY, N. C. NORTH CAROLINA POPULAR EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1925 VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM Three whole days and two nights in Washington. Round trip fare from Shelby, N. C. $12.00. Special train leaves Charlotte 9:00 P. M. July 31, 1925. Arrives Washington 8:15 A. M. August 1. 1925. Tickets on sale July 31st, good on regular trains to junction points, thence Special Train. Good to return on all regular trains (except No. 37 > up to and including train No. 39 leaving Washington 10:50 p. m. August 3 1925. BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES Washington Senators vs Detroit Tigers. Three games, August 1st. 2nd and 3rd. A fine ooportunity to see Ty Cobb, star fielder ot the Detroit Tigers; Walter Johnson, star pitcher. The Senators, and other great stars in action. This will also be a wonderful opportunity to visit Washington’s many public buildings; Arlingtoii National Cemetery and various other points of interest. Tickets good in Pullman sleeping cars and day coaches. No stop-overs, no baggage checked. „ Make your sleeping car reservations early. For further information call on any Southern Rail way agent or address : A. H. MORGAN, Ticket Agent, Shelby, N. C. R. H. GRAHAM, I). P. A., Charlotte, N. C. STAR WANT ADVERTISEMENTS PAY J uc=j m=j u r. urt ifcy U._ J 2S?J£T£ *NJHiS BEAUTIFUL SUB-DI VISION. 150 BUSINESS LOTS. 250 RESIDENCE LOTS. LOCATED DIRECTLY OPPOSITF thf onr* rv f 1 HE VILLAGE TO TH^ HEAD OF LAKE LURE, ON BOTH SIDES OF STATE HIGHWAY NUMBER *>0 FACINC RROAn dtwd’ NEARLY ONE-HALF MILE. FIRST TIME THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN OFFERED FOR SALE IN FOR TY YEARS ' FACING BR0AD RIVER FOR FREE! FORD CAR FREE! WHERE NATURE DID HER BEST—UNEXCELLED CYCLORAMA OF MOUNTAIN SCENERY HICKORY mi it camc ROCK. MOONSHINER S I OOKout FALLS, DEVIL’S HEAD, PULPIT ?o8KNUMTRNOufloSME0NTWNT- CHIMNEY «OCK, BEAUTIFUL BROAD RIVER, LAKE LURE, AND OTHER WONDROUS*MOUNTAIN’ SCEN^ on Lake^Lure^ancf the^ir immenMMsrtater11 'nve*tmen* unequaled in the entire country, owing t° ‘he colossal development of ,he Chimney Rock Mountain., I„c. orpmentma'Tyoturaownprrfcienary *UC‘i0n “ *" aUowin* you lo P««ha.e thi. wonderful property right in the heart of We,tern Carolina*, premier reeort devel REMEMBER THE DATE-SATURDAY, JULY 25TH, 10:30 A. M. “WE SELL RAIN OR SHINE. McNEELY LAND COMPANY, Inc. OWNERS AND DEVELOPERS. CHARLOTTE and CHIMNEY ROCK, N, C. P. S.-Lot* Can Be Purchased At Private Sale. Come To Our Chimney Rock Office. And Pick Out Your Lot Today >aij7 tat ^.nauanjaurauauaiit? iraiieaieiLr.^ifatJETTmnFrj^n c=o c=n* t«vn«a mm K 'f! Tan ran ran r
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