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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1937)
The Flagg Forest Conservation Poster By Hugh Flenming, Jr. On June 10 President Roosevelt with Secretary Wallace and Associ ate Forester Clapp accepted on be half of the Government the forest fire prevention painting James Montgomery Flagg created as his contribution in the campaign aginst forest fires in the United States. President Roosevelt was so well impressed with the noted artist’s w'ork that he insisted the White House be the perpetual home of the original. Similarly, twenty years ago President Wilson ordered the original of Mr. Flagg’s “I Want You,” called by the contem porary press the greatest war post er of all time, to be hung in the Smithsonian Institution. In accepting the painting Mr. Roosevelt made the following statement: “More than 30 years ago Theo dore Roosevelt began a great battle which I have been proud to renew, the battle to conserve and rebuild our natural resources. America’s forests are at last getting the care and the opportunity for renewal they demand and which we depnd upon. But the great enemy of our forests now is fire—fire that is started, nine times out of ten, by the carelessness of men. “Carelessness can be prevented, and it is to that end that James Montgomery Flagg has painted and presented to the nation this vivid picture. I hope all who visit the national forests will see it, for I am sure that having seen it, they will remember it. It is with deep gratitude that 1 accept this paint ing on behalf of the United States government.” On leaving the White House Mr. Flagg told newspaper men: “Those of us who spend our lives trying to interpret the magic of the world in which we live probably find no greater horror anyw'here than in the thought of forest fires turning the great and everlasting beauty of the forests into flame. We see wild creatures of the woods turned into charred corpses, flow ers destroyed, land left more bar ren than remnants of a shell torn battlefield, and with it all, trees which could build homes for people turned into smoke and charcoal. “Ever since the war, when I found it possible to serve my country with my paints and brushes I have thought of other great na tional emergencies which could be depicted in pictures to tell their story as the Chinese say “better than 10,000 words.” Naturally, forest fires have been one of the most important of these and I shall be most happy to have given of my thought and time if it will help more persons to become aware of the great and serious need which exists to control and reduce forest fires so that we and our children may enjoy the untarnished beauty of our forests, mountains, lakes and streams. “I take pleasure therefore in presenting this painting thru the President to the forest service for the people of United States.” Later in the afternoon the forest service held a reception for Mr. Flagg in the Raleigh hotel, where on behalf of the service Mr. Clapp presented to Mr. Flagg a large copper tray with an etching of the painting inscribed on its face. The following day “Your Forests, Your Fault, Your Loss” began a nation-wide tour with a week’s ex hibit in the concourse of the Grand Central Terminal in New York city. Approximately a million poster copies of the painting will be dis tributed thruout the country this year. Many social, religious and educational agencies have enthus iastically signified their intention of cooperating in the forest fire prevention campaign centered around the painting. Economic Highlights July 1 is the day on which the business journalists start making up their half year summaries. They table, chart and interpret the facts. This year, most of them are agreed that the first six months of 1937 presented about as mixed and con fusing a set of trends as anyone could imagine. For example: During that stormy period, industrial production either increased or held its own in almost all lines—yet stocks generally went down in value, and activity in the markets was abnormally small, especially in the last two months. The national income continued its climb toward pre-depression peaks —yet, in the words of Business Week, “pessimism has been riding high of late.” Unemployment has showed a gratifying decline—yet the industrial relations outlook 'growg steadily more grave, and no real truce is in sight. According to an Associated Press graph, industrial activity in this country reached its all-time peak early in 1929, when it touched 118 (100 equals the 1929-30 average). It reached a low of 48 in the sum mer of 1932, and went almost as low again in the spring of 1933 when the bank holiday stopped gold payments. Thereafter the trend has been consistently upward, with minor booms and recessions dis torting the curve. A post-’29 high of 108 was touched this spring, and at last reports the average was still at about 103. In other words, we are very close to the record 1929 peak, .when all was optimism and the few seers who forecast a severe depression were lucky if the big papers gave them ten lines near the want ads. Yet today, in spite of the figures, it is a rare businessman who believes that conditions are sound and stable, and a vast number of ex perts, here and abroad, are antici pating another major depression within from two to five years. The specific items that are worry ing business and investors are easily detailed. At the moment, strikes must be put foremost. For the first time in our history, labor has become aggressively involved in politics, and is making the 100 per cent closed shop its paramount issue. It seems inevitable that a long period of industrial strife with brief interludes of uneasy peace, is ahead of us. Government fiscal policy, in the long view, may be more important than the labor difficulty. We are still increasing the national debt and it seems certain that higher taxes on incomes in all brackets are essential. As a consequence, industrial production is no longer a measure of profits, due to taxes and new regulations and legislation. This is naturally a dampening in fluence on investors and speculat ors, and is largely responsible for the near-paralysis that has recently struck the security markets. The outlook in foreign affairs is an important, though less tangible factor. It is no secret that a major war is expected in Europe, and perhaps the Far East, as soon as one of the big powers becomes con vinced that it has the resources to win. But the question of “Will there be a war?” ha^been replaced by “When will war start?”, in the view of practically all of the experts in the field. Uncertainty as to the public’s attitude on current issues is a head ache to both industry and govern mental officials. For instance, no one knows whether the great masses of people whose views are least heard, but who determine long run policies, are for or against militant union labor, or for or against heavy federal spending, etc. Potential legislation affecting industry is another large fly in the ointment. It is known that the Administration favors more gov ernment in business—as witness the Norris-introduced, White House backed bill to create seven more regional electric authorities of the TVA order—and is planning a new and stiffer NRA. Until congress1 adopts or refuses such measures as these, the situation is bound to be chaotic. If this short survey is confused, it is because the whole political-in dustrial siuation is confused. The old standards on which forecasts used to be based, such as production and income, are no longer accurate. The next six months may be vital ones, and will provide a partial answer to some of today’s un answerable questions. HIS PARTY’S CONSCIENCE The seniof senator from Virginia remains his party’s conscience. Speaking in the senate on the tax resolution Carter Glass said: “The last election was carried by people who were getting favors from the/government, people who were subsidized by the government, people who were on relief rolls, and people who were sanctioning the invasion of private property and its occupation, as is being done now. We have got no govern ment in Washington and we have got no government in some of the states, because government has surrendered to mob violence.” Was there any such plain talk at the Jefferson Islands gathering? No republican opponent of the ad ministration could make his dis taste for the New Deal plainer than does a democrat whose loy alty to democratic principles is a matter of many year’s growth.— New York Sun. That achice we used to get to work hard and save our money, has turned out to be foolish after all. For the fellow who worked hard and saved his money now has to support the guy who thinks the government owes him a living. . » __ A lot of fellows who back in 1929 said the sky was the limit are now finding it difficult to get above the cellar ceiling. Over the County INMAN NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Emory Peterson of O’Neill visited here Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Cotiard. E. L. Watson and sons, Billie and Tom, and Keith McGraw drove to Lincoln Sunday for a short visit among relatives and friends, re turning home Tuesday. George Colman, Jr., Kemp Hop kins, Billie Morsbaugh, Vernon Retke and Jack Gallagher left Monday for the CCC camp. Mrs. A. N. Butler, who has spent the past six weeks in Independence, and Kansas City, Mo., visiting rela tives, returned home Sunday night. Mrs. Sena Naylor of O’Neill, spent a few days of last week visit ing here with her friend, Mrs. Jen nie Wilcox. Mrs. Ella Butler of Independence, Mo., came Monday to spend a few weeks at the home of her son, A. N. Butler and family. Marlin Dean Hancock of David City, Nebr., is here to spend the summer with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary M. Hancock. Mrs. Manuel Grosser returned home Friday after spending a week with relatives at Newport. Mr. and Mrs. George Conard and son, Warren, of Redbird, and Mrs. Bridget Swanson and daughter, Anna and Emma, of O’Neill, were here Monday visiting at the R. M. Conard home. W. C. Hancock arrived here from Kansas City, Mo., Monday night. The Coffee Club met with Mrs. George Kivitt Wednesday of last week, at which time Mrs. Earl Miller who was recently married, was the guest of honor. Mrs. Mil ler was presented with a lovely lace table cloth and a number of beauti ful tow-els and wash cloths from the club. Miss Fern Morsbaugh, who went to Omaha last week to accept a position in a private home, came home Tuesday evening and is ill at her home with an attack of ap pendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Sparks and son, Donald, of Newport, were here Friday visiting among relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Cuitis Smith have accepted a position in California and expect to leave Inman about July 25. MEEK AND VICINITY Callers at R. D. Spindlers Sun day evening were Frank Spindler and daughter, Helen, Bill Fosberg and Helen Rhoda and Bobby Selah of O'Neill, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griffith and Cecil, Walter Devall, and Mabel, Lucille, Morris and Asa Jones. Ice cream and cake was enjoyed by all. Some of the young people from Paddock Union put on a program at Center Uunion Sunday evening. Monday while helping load cat tle Leonard Devall got the thumb on his right hand badly mashed. His brother, Walter, rushed him to a doctor and it was bandaged. It was not known at the time whether he would lose the thumb or not, until later examination. Callers at the Griffith home Sun day were Morris Gi'aham and sons, Darreld and Russell; Arthur Rouse, Floyd Luben, Morris Jones, Frank Spindler and daughter, Helen; Le one and Leroy Spindler, Bill Fos berg and Bobby Selah. The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Langan swallowed some kero sene Sunday morning and was tak en to O’Neill for treatment. The last report was to the effect that the little one was better. A large crowd attended the fun eral service for John Crandall held at the Odd Fellows hall in Lynch Tuesday afternoon. John had spent practically his whole life at or near Paddock and his many friends will miss his presence. A son of Julius Eppenbach was badly injured when a horse fell on horn. We understand that he was taken to the University hospital at Omaha. We hope he recovers with out being lame. His father, Julius, carried mail from O’Neill to Turner for several years. Rev. Marts and Mariedy Hubby of Atkinson, were dinner guests at the Eric Borg home Tuesday. Mrs. Everett Bornhill and daugh ter of Lincoln, and Mrs. Guy Young of Oportunity, called at the Howard Rouse and Harry Fox homes Mon day. The Bornhill’s farmerly lived in this locality. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Devall and baby, Dwayne, spent Tuesday af ternoon at the Will Devall home. Laverne and Helen Borg and Lois Jean and Ilene Robertson are spending a few days with the 4-H club at Long Pine. A nice rain df about one quarter of an inch fell in this locality Mon day night and Tuesday forenoon. It helps to a certain extent but much more is needed. The grass hoppers are very thick thru this part and farmers are sowing poison bran every day. PLEASANT DALE Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lorenz and son, Glen, spent Sunday afternoon at the William Ernst home. Mr. and Mrs. Linus Howard and sons, Gerald and Maurice, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Beckwith Wednesday evening. Miss Mary Ellen Sehaaf of At kinson was a guest of Florence and Leona Winkler last week. Miss Sehaaf returned home Sunday. Miss Olive Beckwith was a din ner guest at the Ralph Beckwith home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Frohardt and son, Kenneth, of Atkinson, visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Seger. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Seger and daughter, Minnie, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seger and 6on, Gerald, and Rex Beckwith visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beckwith Sunday. Arlene Beckwith was a guest of Mrs. Carl Lorenz the past week. Leona Fern Beckwith spent Sat urday and Sunday with her cousin, Myrlen Beckwith. Leon, Dean and Rex Beckwith played ball with the Atkinson team Sunday, the game being in O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kloppen berg were shopping in O’Neill Sat urday evening. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School at 10:00—C. E, Yantzi, superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00— “Validity of Prayer,” answering some questions in regard to prayer. There will be no evening service. H. D. Johnson, Pastor. THE NEBRASKA SCENE (Continued from page 1.) their are being aided.” So said Gov. Cochran informally in a talk before the Beatrice Kiwanis club, in re gard to the proposed homestead tax exemption law. Before long it is expected that the Nebraska state capitol will be properly floodlighted at night, and the red light between the feet of the Sower will be used only when visibility is poor because of fog or storms. Three lighting plans have been placed before the New York architectual firm which designed the building, according to Land Commissioner Leo N. Swanson, and it seems likely that one will soon be selected and placed in operation. According to Dr, P. H. Bartholo mew, state director of health, the most healthful time in Nebraska is right now, and he insists that this is true in spite of the heat. All communicable diseases show a de cided decline. He gives most of the credit to the fact that school children are “not cooped up, but out in the open." Lincoln firemen used the long recommended “ounce of prevention” Wednesday morning when they superintended a prairie fire cover ing some six city blocks in Lincoln. They set fire, too, but they first drenched the surrounding hedge with water and set back-fire at one end of the tract, to prevent the fire from getting beyond control. Last summer more than sixteen fires started on this tract, which belongs to George H. Rogers, and nearby homes were seriously threatened. WlTen the firemen pre sented their plan for a supervised fire to the owner, he gladly con sented, and the neighbors cheered the firemen on. On July 29, the state highway department will receive bids for the construction and maintenance of state highways amounting, it is estimated, to $455,000, according to recent announcement of State En gineer A. C. Tilley. The age limit for candidates for the state highway patrol has been raised from forty to forty-five, ac cording to announcement made by R. F. Weller, chief of the patrol, after a conference with Governor Cochran, State Sheriff Flake and State Engineer Tilley. The change was made at the urgent request of members of the American Legion, who pointed out that onl^ about 5 per cent of their organization would be eligible for patrol duty under the forty-year limit, since the average age of World-war vet erans is now 44 years. An important step in the pre servation of the old Oregon Trail WHITE ROSE GASOLINE WILL WIN YOUR APPROVAL WITH THE FIRST TANKFUL Try this snappy, quick starting gasoline in your car, truck or tractor. MELLOR MOTOR CO. Fifth & Douglas Sts. O’Neill, Nebr. 'f HE ability to make money belongs to all. The strength of will to * accumulate it belongs to few. The O’NEILL NATIONAL BANK Capita], Surplus and Undivided Profits, $125,000.00 This Bank Carries No Indebtedness of Officers or Stockholders. MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION route was taken at the Fort Lara mie celebration when the old front ier outpost was token over by the state as a memorial park, states Dr. A. E. Sheldon, secretary of the Nebraska State Historical society, who attended the celebration. The last gallant stand of the farmers of Nebraska against the grasshopper pest is now on under the leadership of State Entomolo gist 0. S. Bare. He estimates that at least half of the crops in the state have been saved by the use of poison and he urges the im mediate use of sawdust and bran mixed with molasses and amyl acetate in order to save the corn crop. The federal supply of about 10,000 tons of poison bait is run ning out, and local action is nec essary at once. A few weeks later will be too late. More grasshop pers have been hatched this year in Nebraska than ever before. Among the hardest hit sections are parts of the Platte valley and the Elkhorn valley. The medal for loyalty ought to go to the faithful Republican whose wife gave birth to twins the other day. He named ’em Maine and Vermont. The old fashioned farmer who did his planting in the dark of the moon has a son who gets paid for not planting at all. Get the Habit! ) Eat ) “MASTER BREAD” * . / .... always fresh! • me &ncr(ju/ * Saturday Specials ASSORTED COOKIES—Per Dozen.10c FROSTED CINNAMON TWISTS—Doz.. 10c RIASIN BREAD—Per Loaf.8c SPICED CUP CAKES—Per Dozen.12c Bread and Rolls Baked Fresh Morning and Afternoon Daily McMillan & markey BAKERY Friday and Saturday, July 16 & 17 Prunes Fancy prepared prunes. Sweetened and ready for the table at a spec ial price of $c per can. The can contains 21 large prunes or •! to fi generous portions. Enjoy an occasional dish of prunes without the bother «d' soaking and cooking. Sweet Pickles Genuine Gedney Cure and Pack which assures pickles that are crisp and brittle and perfect flavor. Buy these delicious pickles in the big quart jar at our special price of 25c* * Vanilla Wafers Fresh baked wafers at a special price of 2 lbs. for 27- Cookies you enjoy with coffee and with gelatine dessert or ice cream. Roasting Ears It will be some time before roasting ears are in season. In the meantime enjoy Superb Country Gentleman Corn which is always the best of the season’s pack. For this sale the full No. 2 can of this fancy corn for only ] Qc per can. Morning Light Peaches Our week-end price of 45° f°r the No. 10 can causes many to decide that they will not wait for fresh peaches to can. Less work to repack Morning Light Peaches in glass jars for next winter. Sliced and halves at the same price. Iced Tea For that refreshing and satisfying flavor we recommend Council Oak Tea. Special prices for this sale; *2 lb. Green for 19c and the '/i lb. Orange Pekoe for 24c‘ We invite comparison of these full flavored teas with any other brand. Wheaties Boys and girls please note:—For this sale 2 pkgs. Wheaties for 21c- lake this tip from Carl Hubbell and eat a “Breakfast of Champions.” Delicious with milk or cream or with some kind of fruit. “Red Bag” Coffee An "Always Fresh” Coffee from our own roasters. We grind so there is no wast£ when you brew coffee by your favorite method. For Saturday a special price of Jgc per pound or 3 pounds for 52c* Blue Barrel Soap Y'ou buy this petrolene soap in big pound bars. The soap that does the work of three ordinary cakes. During this sale you can buy 2 big pound bars for J3C*
