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era rE3LQumj&& -weekly; laanrortiv n; c, ' tksdat, waxa-is, ma- 'II- VI" i "ft By Hnto fi. SUm, WuklitftoB Cbmspsa&at P, a R. HOLDS UP THE RACE. E3TTING THE NEW DEAL. THE REPUBLICAN JOB VWO SIDES PRESENTED. ROOSEVELT MIGHT RUN FORECASTERS AT WORK. WELLES IN EUROPE PANAMA CANAL DEFENSE. 'm. The political situation in the United States, some eight months before the presidential election of 1940, is dominated by the uncertain ty -which revolves around the inten tions -lof President Roosevelt. Not only are prospective Democratic can didates baffled, but even the Repub licans find it difficult to chart their course until they know -what the President intends to do. In about three months, the Re publican Convention begins in Phila delphia and the present prospect is that the Party will gather without having accurate information as to the President's plans. The election of a candidate and the framing of a Party platform must be undertaken, unless something happens in the meantime, without knowing whether President Roosevelt will attempt to break tradition and secure a third term and without too much informa tion as to exactly, what will be the campaign position of the Democrats. For the present, the aspirants for the Republican presidential nomina ition are making their views known to th voters and are liberally can nonading the New Deal in general. In f aot, ithis strategy on the part of the GOP hopefuls tendtf to make the New Deal the issue of the campaign regardless of what the Democrats may do. These tactics, however, are pretty sound because it is almost an inevitable conclusion that the Demo crats will have to stand on the re cord of the New Deal. For the Democrats to do otherwise would be to commit political nan-Kan. From a political standpoint, the Republicans must convince the voters of the country that the New Deal has been a failure, that the condi tion of the country today is worse because of President Roosevelt's pol icies, and that such recovery as has been recorded is much less than the country had a right to expect from a capable and efficiently administer ed government. Unless these argu ments can be put over convincingly all that the Democrats would have to do is to nominate a New Dealer and let him ride to the White House on the record of the present Administra tion. ' Republican attacks upon the New Deal have stressed the present un employment and the problems be setting the nation in 1940. Instead of comparing present statistics with those for 1933, the Republicans pre sent comparisons designed to show that seven years of the Roosevelt Administration have not been as beneficial for the nation as the pre ceding seven years of Republican rule. Naturally, defendants of ths Administration speak lightly about the pressing problems of today, in cluding employment and the con tinued need for farm aid, preferring to stress the progress made by the nation since it hit the bottom of the depression. It is generally assumed ithat Pres ident Roosevelt can have the Demo cratic nomination if he will take it. There are two conditions which, it is .believed, would lead him to accept the nomination and become a candi date again. If there is a conviction in the minds of Democratic leaders that the Republicans are making progress in their attacks upon the Administra tion's accomplishments and that the Party faces probable defeat with a lesser figure heading the ticket, President Roosevelt would lead the fight for the retention of the reforms and policies which he has inaugu rated. The other condition relates to foreign affairs and the situation in Europe. With neatly four months to go before the Democrats meet in Chicago, it is impossible at this time to know what the situation will be in the outside world, but it is generally believed that the President miacht be persuaded to run again in order to protect the interests"" of this country in the midst of world turmoil and to prevent, if possible, our involvement in the struggle. Between now and the election , politicians, .newspaper men and can didates, together with millions of citizens of this country, will eagerly Watch developments and attempt to ! , forecast the outcome of the voting. ' The Party managers will attempt to 1 1 frame issues to win votes and there will be amazing activity on the part r of those Who "point with pride" and ' others who "view with alarm." This ' is characteristic of American political .campaigns which generally show lit- , tie-moderation in passing judgment , upon public issues but often exhibit passing and issue-dodging on th 'of State 1. ' 'ek continued his pil grimage t:. Europe ana snoum wind tin his . ie of- conferences during tha present -week unless de vplonmonts lead hhn to prolong hit decided gain iii the interest of peaceJ While no official inlormatton is available, it ia probable that Mr. Welles was sent abroad a a scout to feel out th contending force and to test the accuracy of peace rumors and other reports received in this country. . It may be nresumed ihat there was some reason for his trip abroad regardless of how litUe the public may know about the f acts which led n his loumev. There may be rea sons to expect defMte resjilts ,.J)Bi bo far as this writer )s concerned, they will remain in the realm of imagination until definite announce ment is made. President Roosevelt, upon his re turn to the capital after his vacation cruise, stressed the necessity for the construction of a third set of locks at the Panama Canal. He expressed belief that the additional facilities would be needed to handle Canal traffic if and when the establish ment of peace is followed by increas ed world commerce. The President denied that his pro posal to double -defenses of the Ca nal would entail the use of territory that is not now under jurisdiction of this country, but explained that in the event of war,, there is a complete understanding ibetween all American republics on the joint defense of the waterway, through such instruments, as the Lima and Panama C&nference, declarations. J i. '.. Payments To Be Made For Mulching Trees North Carolina farmers will be al lowed a practice payment of $1.50 under the 1940 agricultural conserva tion program for mulching their bearing orchards, according to H. R. Niswonger, extension horticulturist at State College. Two tons of air-dried straw or an equivalent in mulching material, ex cluding barnyard and stable manure, will be required per acre. The ma terial must be hauled into the or chard and may consist of straw, hay, leaves, wood shavings, or other or ganic matter which has a good water holding capacity. Payment will not be allowed if any of the mulching material or material produced on the orchard land in 1940 from grasses, legumes, or cover crops is taken from the land. Ifliswonger explained that ,the m terial should be thick enough to check the growth of grass or other vegetation. Likewise, it should be applied not closer than "two feet from the trunk of the tree and as far out as the branches extend. The quantity of mulch to apply to each tree at the rate of two tons to the acre will depend upon the size of the tree or the spread of its branch es. Most North Carolina apple or chards average 50 trees to the acre. If straw or similar material is used, each tree will require approxi mately one bale, or 70 to 80 pounds, if the trees are of medium size. Small bearing trees may require less than one bale, and large mature trees may . need two to three bales. Mulching aids bearing fruit trees by maintaining a supply of mois ture, preventing erosion, improving the size and color of the fruit, and providing an abundance of humus or organic matter for the soil. Weekly Market Report POULTRY AND EGGS Courtesy Division of Markets N. C. Dept. of Agriculture Eggs, per dozen Hennery whites, 14-18; hennery browns, 14-17; cur rent collections, 12-15. Live Poultry, per lb. Rocks, 13-16; reds, 13-15; mixed colors, 13-14; light breeds, 12-13. 'FARMERS . . . . FOR BETTER iRo'berts.o-n'&i PROVEN, See Your Nearest Robertson Agent or Call at i Our Warehouse , .;;;AGEN,TSvfi:;;;, PHONE 2841 ' .'-hS- WINFAWWc Lrgcr Qiiatrs fifth In a Series "Re viewing Hertford Businesses"; One of i Town's Newest' I The electrical applianca business bf R. S. Jordaa is lest than three years old. It. is ene of the town's younger businesses, yet in that space of time, it has mores' from its ori ginal location on Market. Street to larger, more, sumptuous quarters in the Shannonhouse building on Church Street. :, Looking back to The '"Perquimans Weekly's Bridge' Opening Edition on August 26, 1938, even then it is noted that Jordan's was one of the most attractive and most .complete specialty stores in this flection. Since that time, during which Mr. Jordan moved to the larger place on busier Church Street, the -business has enjoyed steady growth and ex panded to take in electrical contract ing, plumbing and heating..; Mr. Jor dan is a Winf all young man- of con siderable electrical genius -and ex perience. ' The repair department, as in the Market Street place in day of yore, is Jocated, in the rear of the new lo cation where Mr. Jordan -and his force of two helpers osjrrjMon the business df putting ailing radios and other electrical appliances back in first class condition, .', ' . A visit to the store is a treat not only in the number of familiar trade "names to be found there, General Electric, Frigidaire, etc., but any ambitious housewife is in heaven among the shiny fixtures, percolators, toasters, heaters, silent refrigerators and other electrical devices. They are all temptingly displayed. Recently, with the return to popu larity of the old-time phonograph, now a modern thing of beauty in spectacle and tone, Jordan's has in stalled a stock of phonographic re cordings, boasting music by the old masters as well as the newer swing bands. Jordan's, ultra-modern in every re spect, from arrangement to stock, is outstanding in its line of merchan dise and service. Funeral Services $Ield For B. F. Jordan Last Sunday Afternoon Funeral services for B. F. Jordan, 68, who died at his home last Satur day morning after a short illness, were conducted Sunday afternoon at his home near Bagley Swamp by his pastor, the, Reverend, J. T. Byrum. Pallbearers were Alton Winslow, Ray Jordan, Mathas and Othneil Jordan, Johnnie Winslow and Othiu? Boyce. Interment was in the family plo near Ryland. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," "Think of the Homo Over There," and "Goodnight" were sung -by friends of the family. The casket was covered with a pall of white Easter lilies, carnations, pink rosebuds and ferns. Surviving are his. widow, Mrs. Margaret White Jordan, five daugh ters, Miss Anna Jordan, Mrs. Othuc Boyce, Mrs. Johnnie Winslow; Mrs. Alton Winslow, all of Hertford, and Mrs. T. W. Sanidas, of Norfolk, Va.; three sons, Alvin Jordan, of Hert ford, Mathas Jordan, of Newport News, Va., and Othneil Jordan, , of Smithfield, Va,; two brothers, N. E. Jordan, of Ryland, and George Jor dan, of Baltimore, Md.; 18 grand children and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Jordan was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. CROPS USE In Winf all, N. C. ' PEANUT REPORT Virginia-North Carolina Section: The movement 1 of farmers' stock peanuts has been light, but the mar ket has shown Uttle "reaction to the downward trend of the market for cleaned and shelled peanuts. Prices can be quoted as follows, delivery point basis: Virginias, Jumbos, best 8 -4c, few 4 l-8c, medium 8H-3 5-8c; Bunch; best 894 j few 3 7-8c, medium 3V4-3 6-8c; shelling stock, best 8.40 8 5-8c, few 894c, medium 8-3 3-8c Spanish farmers' stock $ 1.00-1.06 per 30-10. ousnei. '-. The market for shelled and clean ed peanut shas weakened, apparently in an effort to increase the move ment into trade channels, but de mand continues quiet on the Whole. Some millers are endeavoring to maintain prices, and this results in a wide price range that is irregular because some millers who are lower than other shelters on certain grades are higher on other grades. No. 2 Virginias are so scarce that some mills are withdrawing quotations on them. MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS The Minnie Costen White Mission ary Society of New Hope Methodist Church held the regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Mattie Simpson on Thursday afternoon, with ten members present. Mrs. C. W. Griffin, the president, presided. "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" was sung and Mrs. J. W. Has kett offered; prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read; pledge cards were passed and dues amounting to $5.60 were collected.. The leaflet, "Isabella Thoburn, Crea tor of Ideals," was read, Mrs. J. E. Sawyer was elected dele gate to the Missionary Conference to be held in Henderson on April first, with Miss Vida Banks named as alternate. The devotional was conducted by Mrs. J. W. Rabbins, who also pre sented Stewardship. The meeting was dismissed with a prayer of bene diction by Mrs. Robbins. The hostess served delicious fruit and sweets. SNOW HILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harrell, Miss Eunice Harrell, Mr. and Mrs. James Harrell attended services at Hurdle town on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. H. Harrell also attended. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Benton visited Mr. and ,MVs, Smilo Pritchard, oi near EliziataMih; City, Sunday after noon. :. : Mr. and Mrs; J. M. Benton and son, John ..Marvin, of Old Neck, Mrs. G. J. Bardift, Miss Marie Bar clift, Alton and Norman Barcflift, of NixontonV'spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harrell. Mrs. Ralph Harrell attended the funeral of A. W. Stanton, of Nixon ton, Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Mason Sawyer and family, of Old Neck, visited Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Cartwright Sunday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. William Whedbee accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pi 1T MEETING OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND The Cocrd of County Commissioners of Per quintans Coiinty yl!l m:iss tlo of fi;:: ization and Review folia Court House on dayMErchl01943ati0o'docEcLr.t purpose of the eqiifection of prcpsrfy vslfiss, and 0 Bbddifli3iCTip'ilj day una this work is coninJstci y . ; ". "'."Regis Harrell, of Norfolk, Va motored to uurnam juonaay. . iney carried the Mr. atid Mrs. Whedbee's - babv daughter to Duke hospital for exam- Miss Annie Mae Matthews, of Hertford,' Luther Whedbee, of Route Three, Mr."aad Mrs. Willie Saunders, of . weeksviUe Head, wre supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wood and Mrs. SallieB.' Wood' Sunday evening. i - WINFALL CLUB MEETS The Winf all Home1 Demonstration Club met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. a T, J Nixon tSr, at hex home hear WinfalL . The meeting was called to" order by the president, Mrs. Efte 'Miller. "A Song of the Open Country1 was sung and the' Collect was repeated. Mrs. Irvin Trueblood was in charge of the program and the following members took part: Mrs. N. Miller Mrs. Carl Godwin, and 'Mrs. T. J. Nfccon, Sr. Miss Frances Manes s and" on ss Bryant gave demonstrations on styles and Farnt Home business Center.-. ' The hostess- served deliclousl re freshment)!; "to" the followingr- Mes dames E. N. Miller, Kenneth Miller, T. J. Nixon, Sr., Joel Holllowell, Carl Godwin, Carlton Whedbee, Irvin Trueblood Effie Miller, and Harold Hurdle and Misses Esther Perry, Frances Maness and Miss Bryant. WE DO COMMERCIAL JOB PRINTING PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR NEW McCoiroitfk - Deferihg Tractor and Equipment 1940 MODELS NOW ON You'll be surprised at the low cost of oper ation of the B and H models. See them at our. store. Old Tractors Cleaned and Painted $7.59 Have your old tractor repaired now. Pre pare for continuous operation when the weather clears up. SEE US FOR MULES IF YOU NEED THEM Farmers Supply Co. INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS Phone 136 Elizabeth City, N. C. IM!"JMI1-11" 1 'J-hmm'! i ..mmmmmmmsmmm, i En fa REV fer of Deeds, PefauimattS mm Mr. and Mrs. .Ellis S tailings, of Sandy Cross, and Fentress Winslow were guests' at dinner of" Mr. and1 ' Mr Arha Wiiwlow on fiiitutnv. s " jitrs. .Walter Dale and daughter, , Rebecca, - of Murf reeaboro; were wfeek-aiuf vtiAntn. of Mrs. Dala'a tultw : ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Baker; v -;. : Mrs. LInwOod Hobbs and chMnen, of Cumberland; Mr. and ; Mrs; Tommy ' Winslow, of Winf all, viBited Mr. and " Mrs. Charlie E. Winslow, Sunday af- , Mr. and Mrs. CharUe Baker; Mr, " u nr-,wercer winsiow ana sm mje Riddick spent Thursday in Nor? folk, Va; , , ; '! .;J4eand Mrs, James H. Winslow" and children' spent Sunday afternoon" with Mr. and Mrs. I L. Lane. ..Clyde Lane and Miss Daisy Matth- -ews spent Sunday in Murfresboro with Mr. and Mrs. Wilis White. ' ' IftTTan SndTMrsQiahtanjn'aJrel. cross. 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