Ambassador Daniels Praises Edition From Mexico City-Recalls Old Friends iEditor* NoW: This the fourth , m of * »rie* of response* lTom officials, chamber* of Immerff, bank*. manufactur u,d others, rising their re Itioo to The Star's special edl Uno jKiblished on Sept. 27th and ^HhoUd to many states and fofpig'ri countries.) ^oibas^ador Recalls Friends; I’raises Issue 'It thought X was fairly well in to-neri ;;bout Shelby and Cleveland; tLiv its history, its people and •Tindustrios, until I gave an even * w reading your magnificent jLencI and Home-Coming edi * I congratulate you upon the acellent portrayal of your town L county, illustrated by strong mtn who have pioneered and built un » prosperous and growing city. , was particularly Interested in i expansion of your textile inter t One of my earliest friends in Cleveland was the late Maj. H. F. gjhenck who early saw that North Carolina should convert its cotton too the finished fibre. You are do r8 lh8t as the pictures you print of Max Gardner and Odus MuU show, nrhprf else than in Cleveland coun ,y d0 you find two leaders named 0 Max and Odus and the founders of the other twenty mills in Cleve land? The lack of prosperity In the textile industry' is largely due to the fact that too many were content to nil yarns. The hope lies in making fabnes and the finished product ind giving its productions a name *3 that the best goods would obtain and hold a market. ■ Suppose in the beginning of the tobacco industry, Buck Blackwell, Buck Duke, Jule Carr and Dick Reynolds had grown their tobacco and sold to northerners who turned the weed into chewing and smok mg tobacco? They would have been wibject to the same conditions as have faced the early textile manu facturers. Instead, they took the to bacco from the fields, converted it into the finished products, copy lighted their brands and sold their product all over the world. That iasson has been learned by some textile mills in Cleveland county. It » the road to larger and perma nent prosperity. •No county has increased its production ol cotton so much as Cleveland. It will one day manufac ture it all. if it does not do so, and mil fabrics under a Cleveland or ttelby brand at prices which will [ nton good dividends to the stock - 1 holders and good wages to the niters. "Cleveland county, as you show, ws the pioneer in rural* electrifica tion, and it must be gratifying that what was begun in your county, is being introduced in all rural sec tions, Utility companies (I speak not of bolding companies with more water in their stock than is in the ttyers from which they get their powen will benefit more than any others bv rural electrification. Some have lacked the vision to see that Mr. Roosevelt's policies will prove a Ood-send not only to the consum ers of power and light, but to the utility companies as well. The only folks who may loae are those who were deceived into paying high prices •or ph&nton stock. Owing to the ini tiation of Cleveland county and President Roosevelt, we shall soon see much of the drudgery of life removed from agricultural districts, h is good to see that the N. C. Ru ral Electrification committee, head •d by Dudley Bagley and encour age by Governor Ehringhaus, walking well up in the procession. That 1 350 rural homes are being •irved with electricity in Cleveland rounty, which Lee Weathers writes thorn, is but the beginning of fur ;her expansion in Cleveland and •rery other county in the state. v°ur county set the pace for others 10 this and other states. You must excuse me if I cannot **re# with Max Gardner in mod admitting that Cleveland is •ft* best balanced county in the ®ate If I did, my native county of Beaufort, the county of Wilson •here I spent my boyhood, Wake where 1 live and where I found my *Ut (the best day’s work I ever did) *nd Haywood where I have a sum mer cottage, all of these would dis 0,1 n me- But Max makes out a very “row case and Lee Weathers of i evidence that would convince a most any jury that any county to at Cleveland would have to be up *r going, still, it must be said for .m "'lopeting county that Max and are parties. They aught to be onstdering how good Cleveland peo p * have been to them. . " aai Klad you printed that , list in fhevelan<* men who have served , e legislature from your county. know'n them beginning tc 'r homa5 Dixon who represent evtland in 1885. He was just 1n* ihs meteoric career, and m on ° St hy a memorable clash With nmmwmvti U»U - "hth Governor Holt who most influential lead Erwin, J. A. Anthony, Benjamin P. Dixon, L. L. Smith, Clyde R. Hoey’ Dr. W. A. Goode, W. A. Mauney, O. M. Mull, D. S. Lovelace, Rev, C. J. Woodson, R. B. Miller, Max Gard ner, J. B. Smith, D. Z. Newton, Sam C. Latttmore. J. Roan Davis, B. T. Palls, H. T. Fulton, H. B. Edwards, Peyton McSwaln, Carl Thompson and Ernest Gardner. "It may be that some other coun ty has been represented as well as Cleveland In the general assembly, but If so they wilt know they are in a contest. All these men may not have been members of what was called "The Cleveland County Oli garchy” when so many citizens held high office at one time. If they held as many places of distinction it was because the people of Cleveland, the district and state turned to Cleve land for leadership. A roster of the Cleveland County Oligarchy (mean ing leaders) would embrace besides the names I have mentioned, the distinguished brother Tom Dixon and sister Mrs. Delia Dixon Carroll and Mrs. Thacker. The father of the famous Dixons who must have been a man of parts (and mother, too) to have given such brilliant children to the nation. “To the names mentioned, I would add the Hon. Lee B. Weath ers, editor of The Cleveland Star, to whom we are all Indebted for the most interesting and informing ediSion of any newspaper that has appeared in North Carolina. The Historical and Home Coming edition intrigued me so that I am tempted to fly to Shelby. It is a credit to North Carolina Journalism.”—Jose phus Daniels, ambassador of- the United States, Mexico City, Mexico. • * • * Good Newspaper Fine Asset To Any Town “No city or town can realfy boast until it has a real newspaper, one thsf. gives fresh news quickly and up-to-date. With great Interest and pride I have read your ' Historical edition and it is beyond any doubt, one of the very best issues that has come my way in many years.”— Clarence Kuester, secretary Char lotte Chamber of Commerce President Of National Editorial Group Writes “I have just given your special Historical and Fair Edition a hur ried examination. I think it truly remarkable that you were able to publish such a notable edition. It is replete with news and informa tion of a most interesting nature, and I surely want to be among those who will congratulate you very high ly upon your accomplishment. I known from some experience that you must have a grand force of workmen. It takes complete coopera tion to get out such an issue as you did on September 27. “Again I congratulate you and all your fine publishers in North Caro lina continued success.” Bob Prit card, president, National Editorial Association. rt ~trv Chamber Of Commerce Secretary Has Praise “I wish to thank you very kindly for copy of the Historical and Home Coming; special edition of the Cleve land Star which was received sev eral days ago. I have found it very interesting indeed and heartily con gratulate you on the splendid edi tion."—E. Leon Roebuck, secretary, Washington Chamber of Commerce, Washington, N. C. • Convincing And Fascinating Review "The Historical and Home Com ing edition of your paper has been read with the keenest interest and I congratulate you most heartily upon your success in this commend jable enterprise* The story of Cleve land county’s growth industrially, economically, educationally and so cially is told in convincing manner. The county has a creditable, even enviable history, and the achieve ments of the past should be a chal lenge to the citizens of today to make Cleveland no: only a gtxxi county, but the best in the whole state. “Your newspaper has made its contribution to the life of Shelby and Cleveland county and 1 congratulate you upon the magnitude and the ef fectiveness of the services rendered.'’ —J. Henry Highsmith, director of j Industrial Service for North Caro lina. ! * * • * Especially Interested In Textile Development “It is the finest thing of its kind that I have seen in many a clay. , “I was particularly interested in the fine article by Mr. Schenck and Mr. LeGrand, on the history of cot ton milling in Cleveland county, and the contribution of your cotton tex tile plants to your county’s prog ress. These two articles will go into the permanent archives of the de partment of labor. “I agree with Governor Gardner that Cleveland county, with its fine farms and great manufacturing establishments, is the best-balanced county in the state, and I feel that you folks who live there are plenty lucky. “I would like to pay tribute, too, while I am about it, to you. whom _ , i. nave Known auii loved smce ,Jic i i days we were students together a. Wake Forest college. I marked you for success and a lift of usefulness! when you were a boy and you have done it. Your town has produced a lot of big men, who have won dan - wide and nation-wide famt, ' • none who has rendered more useful and worthwhile service than you. v really good newspaper man is Gous greatest gift to a community.”—-A. L. Fletcher, commissioner, depart ment of labor. Those Who Commented Jn Historical Edition The following is a list of those who wrote letters or sent telegrams, making comments of their reaction to the county as portrayed in the edition. Josephus Daniels, ambassador to Mexico, Mexico City. J. C. B. Ehinghaus, governor of North Carolina. Grier Martin, director alumni and publicity department. Davidson col lege. Stacey W. Wade, secretary of state, Raleigh. Wm. A. Graham, commissioner, department of agriculture, Raleigh. Wm. H. Richardson, editor, de partment of agriculture, Raleigh. R. H. Graham, division passenger agent, S1111111 «1 I ■mini rJB By RICHARD NORTHAM International Illustrated News Writer LANSING, Mich.—Michigan's cen tennial of statehood is observed by a new commemorative stamp to be Issued Nov. 1, bearing the state seal and first Issued at the state capital at Lansing on the date of the ob servance. Governor Prank D. Fitzgerald an(J other state officials, civic or ganizations and municipalities are planning programs commemorating the event. Although Michigan was not for mally admitted to the union until Jan. 26, 1837, its statehood dates from 1835 when a state constitution was adopted by a convention call ed for that purpose, Admission of the Wolverine state was delayed by a dispute with Ohio over the southern boundary, Mich igan claimed a section which em braced Toledo, but relinquished her demand In return for a larger area allotted her In the up*>er peninsula. Ancient Mines Discovered Michigan's growth since 1835 has been phenomenal. The state ranks seventh among the states with itq population of 4,800,000 by the last census, and is the twenty-second largest state in the Union, embrac ing an area of more than 57,000,000 square miles. Remains of ancient mines and mining implements found on arche ological surveys Indicate the sec tion vfas populated In early times. French missionaries and fur trad ers were first white visitors, pene trating the section as early as 1610. The first actual settlement by Eu ropeans was In 1666 when Father Marquette, famous misaionery-ex plorer, and others established a pioneer colony. Detroit dates Its history from 1701 when Antoine de la Motlie Cadillac founded a settlement there. Stormy years marked the early history of Detroit which was alternated raid ed by the French and English dur ing their struggle for possession of the territory. France first held De troit only to lose it to the English at the close of the French and In dian wars. The colony next fell in the the hands of Canada, by virtue of the Quebec act of 1871. Joined U. S. In 1788 In 1783 the region became part oi the United States by the Treaty ol Paris. Another bloody chapter In the history of the territory was writ ten In 1874 when the Indians of the northwest launched a reign of terror which did not end until they were subdued In 1795. Michigan has consistently remain ed In Republican ranks with one or two exceptions, the most recent In 1933 when William A .Comstock was elected governor on the Demo cratic ticket. The state swung back Into the O. O. P. fold, however, last Special Session Not Necessary On Social Security By M. R. DIJNNAGAN RALEIGH. Oct. 23%-"It is en couraging to note than Hon. A. A. F. Seawall, attorney generol ol North Carolina, has dectnred that, in his opinion, the state can proceed to set up an unemployment insur ance system under the so-called Cherry act. which was passed on the last day of the 193S session Of the general assembly," the Bulletin of the State Department of Labor car ries editorially. "Mr. Seawell has studied the Federal Social Security act care fully and is convinced that it. will not be necessary to call a special session of our legislature to approve year when Frank D. FttsgrraUI. for mer secretary of state, won the gub ernatorial election. the system. "It is highly important that something be done about this mat ter Immediately. On January 1, 1936, the Federal government will begin the collection or pay-roll tax of one per cent from all employers of eight or more, with the exception 01 ag ricultural, domestic and governmen tal workers. If North Carolina pre oents an acceptable plan, 90 peroent of the tax money will come back to the state for the benefit of North Carolina workers and out at the re maining 10 per cent which la allo cated to administration. North Car olina wQl get its proportional part, based on population. No matching of funds Is required. "If. on the other hand. North Carolina does not act. the entire amount collected from North Caro lina will go Into the general fund In the treasury of the U. 8. and will be lost to our state. “If It requires a special session of the general assembly to frame a plan that will meet Federal speci fications, the quicker we find out the better. North Carolina cannot afford to suffer the enormous loss that will be hers If we fall In this." THE Greatest Fur Sale EVER HELD IN THIS CITY Will Take Place In Our Store FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCT. 25-26 - Sale Clore. At 11 A. M. Saturday A SAVING FROM 50% to 60% On Fur CoaUf Fur Swaggers— Fur Jackets and Fur Scarfs Without a doubt the finest and largest • selection of furs that were ever In this city at prices under actual manufacturing cost! The most desirable styles and sixes—at prices you never expected or even hoped for. At these prices no one can afford to be without a fur coat. A Liberal Allowance i Given on Your Old Furs and Fur Coats Every Garment backed by a Bona-Fide Guarantee. An expert Furrier direct from Montreal, Canada will be with us during this sale to assist you in the bast pos sible way. We Do All Kinds of Expert Fur Repairing At Very Reasonable Prices. A. V. WRAY & 6 SONS ...but,alter all is said and done, it’s the cigarette it self that counts ... the question is, does it suit you? i I e iw>. I ow, when it comes to a cigarette that will suit you... you want to think whether it's mild, you want to think about the taste i 1 That Chesterfields are milder and taste better is no accident. . . The farmer who grows the tobacco, the warehouseman who sells it at auction to the highest bidder, every man who knows about leaf tobacco will tell you that it takes mild, ripe tobaccos to make a good cigarette. In making Chesterfields we use mild ripe *i*u,umuu>co. home-grown and Turkish tobaccos. . for mildness .. for better taste