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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 30, 1948)
PAGE 2—September 30. 1948 _____ THE FRONTIER-O’Neill, Nebr. CARROLL W STEWART, Editor and Publisher Entered the postoffice at O’Neill, Holt county. Nebnuka, as second-class mail matter under the Act of Conff^ of • ig7Q This newspaper is a member of the Nebraska rress Association. National Editorial Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Established in 1880—Published Each Thursday_ — Terms of Subscription: In Nebraska, 82.50 per yea[’ where in the United States. $3 per year; abroad, rates P°ld^ wi request AU subscriptions are strictly paid-in-advance._ America s Great Ooportunitv America is facing one of the greatest opportunities in its long and eventful history. Life, in general, may be said to consist of oppoi tunities. That truth applies both to individuals and nations. Certain opportun ities present themselves at certain times and the future is largely determined by the action of the moment. It would be interesting and illuminating to pursue that line uf thought both in the life of the individual and the history of What 1S success7 Is it not determined by a person s decision in some particular situation7 If he or she decides one way it may lead to heights of achievement; if he or she decides on a dif ferent course, it may and often does lead to failure. What was it Shakespeare said on the point? Something to the the effect that “there is a tide in the affairs of men which taken at its ebb leads on to fortune.” Well. Shakespeare hit the nail on the head There is such a tide and, if the individual con forms to it, he or she will be swept forward to success and happi ness, but, if he or she ignores or resists it, failure and disap pointment inevitably result The application of that great principle it especially timely at this season of the year when school and college bells are cal ling the youth of the land back to the campus and classroom. Education spells success in various occupations in capital let ters, not only in dollars and cents, as statistics indicate, but also and this is more important—in human welfare. So it is obvious that that decision of the boy or girl to obtain an education is vital and may determine his or her entire future life. Fortunately, compulsory eduacation in this country assures every individual, at least, a start in the right direction. And what has been said of the individual and the importance of his or her decision at crucial moments is equally applicable to nations. History is replete with illustrations of that fact It would be a fascinating study just to read history from the dawn of civilization and note how the decisions of rulers, of govern ments and of the people themselves created certain trends which resulted in vast national or world movements and actually inaug urated new epochs and new forms of government. Just think of what happened when the Declaration of Inde pendente was signed! Try to imagine, if you can, what would have been the result if that little band of patriots had not stood firm and the Declaration of Independence had not been signed. It staggers the imagination. And the same thing is equally true of some other great, vital and far-reaching crises in the ‘‘affairs of men.” In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, decisions are made of such stupendous importance that they determine the destiny of both men and nations. And all this is introductory to the theme of this editorial; to wit, that the general election which is scheduled to occur in this -country in November is one of the greatest, most crucial oppor tunities which America has ever faced. It might well be culled one of those epochal turning points in the history, not only of this country, but also of the world. The Frontier has no dasire or inclination to indicate to or even advise anybody how they should vote in the forthcom ing presidential election—that is the right of every citizen after careful thought and study, but it does most emphatically urge all citisens to go to the polls and vote for somebody. That is a right, a duty and a privilege a right indeed, which millions of people in the world do not have today and no one should be so unappreciative and unpatriotic as not to exer cise it. The most important thing, as we see it, in the presidential election this year is its international import. People all over the world and particularly certain dictators are going to watch this coming election with intense interest and the results are destined to have a tremendous influence on future events. The point is that, in our opinon. the patriotism and loyalty of American citizens will be gauged by the number of votes which are cast this year and it is, therefore, a duty for every citizen to go to the polls and vote Ballots are more impressive and important in human history than bullets and a great demonstration of our patriotism now may avert disaster and bloodshed later. The eyes of the world will be upon America in November, * 1948 Let tiie ambitious dictators scan the returns and tremble. w •* w Polio Panic Decried • The Nebraska State Medical Journal has some interesting comments on the annual polio panic. “In the United States," the magazine says, “each year sees increased anxiety over poliomyelitis. No one can argue sensibly that there has not been a great increase in the number of cases of acute anterior poliomyelitis reported. Whether this reported increase indicates an actual numerical increase over cases in pre vious years, or whether it is due to a better understanding and improved facilities for diagnosis is anyone's guess. The fact is, with the coming of summer n>r the past few years, parents in practically every community express unconcealed worry and fear over prospects of the family being struck down by*polio. In many instances children are kept sheltered to the point of inactivity lest they be exposed to polio and suffer the consequences. "This Journal has always believed in the practicability and necessity of public education in matters of public health. From this path we do not deviate. We maintain that it is our duty to keep the public informed on sound principles to health and on the importance of good medical care for themselves and their fam ilies When, however, the situation becomes so confusing that many of our citizens go around with the feeling that the axe is going to fall and in their fear and confusion keep themselves and their children miserable, there is something wrong somewhere. Many more children are crippled or killed as a result of avoid able accidents than of acute poliomyelitis. However, no parent would think of keeping a youngster confined to the house or to his immediate neighborhood for fear of having him crippled or kil that is exactly what is taking place now in many homes as a result of the ‘polio’ obsession. The perennial polio panic, so far as wetcan see, is wholly unnecessary and unjustified.” * ■* ★ A Harvard professor says Americans ought to live a little more like animals In other words, give the wife a bear hug be fore hibernating behind the evening paper. ★ ★ * Seems incredible, but it’s true. We heard the distinguished Senator Barclay pronounce the wort’ "Moscow.” on the radio the other day as though it had a "row” in it ★ ★ ★ Henry Kaiser leased a blast furnace from the War Assets Ad ministration. but the biggest blast occurred the minute other steel men found out about it. ¥ ¥ ¥ They say meat in Australia is “plentiful and cheap ” That re port should boost the population But That’s a Kid’s Natural Reaction KEEP YOUR EVES— OFFA THAT CAPITALIST A* Prairieland Talk — Brady-Moss Setup Has Something to Do with Landing Black Bass sJ By ROMAINE SAUNDERS On the last half of Septem ber and the weather gauge still indicating temperatures up around 100 During August and thus far in September the ce I lestial furnace poured a flame across the land that affected ! even mountain and seaboard regions. Corn has been brought I to early maturity and gather ing the crop began a month early in some southern coun ties. Some corn farmers held over from last season $2.50 com that is now less than $1. 50 and held over wheat for three cents more per bushel has gone the other way about a dollar The farmer that could afford to hold the gram can probably afford the loss he has invited his way. • • • At the 26th annual session of the Izaak Walton League two Holt county citizens were in cluded in the list of officials of the league, Frank Brady, of Atkinson, and Clerk of the District Court Ira Moss. 1 be lieve this setup has something to do with the technic of land ing a black bass. I never had the advantage of expert in struction, but on one trip to the Little Cedar had the fool’s lack to catch half a gunny sack full of 2-pounders. • • • Presidential candidates are on the wing. The farmers of Iowa and Illinois are great ly beloved along toward elec tion time but they are not likely to be hoodwinked by the raving and caving of any candidate. It is regreiable. if not down eight disgraceful, if any candidate for the ex alted office of president should resort to abusive ti rades hoping to gain votes thereby. • • • According to a native Rus sian. who worked in the Si berian gold mines until his get away, the Russian govern* I ment's take from the mines amounts to 225 million dollars annually. Ours is about 70 million dollars * • * No less an authority than the Carnegie Foundation ex pert says 85 per cent of teach ers may attribute then success as teachers to their personal ity, with but 15 per cent mak ing a success of it because ot teaching ability. Politicians and musicians arc numerous; statesmen and poets are rare. Sinners are plenti ful, some saints. Anyone can daub the page; only the hand of the artist has the gift to blend colors. From the tongue of the vulgar and profane flow words; the beauty Pf speech and charm of literature are the gift from the cultured and re fined. With the crowd there is the brief pulsation of joy. the unrest of hope and fear, the pressure of life's uncertainties. With the few theie is serenity of mind and abiding faith. • • • A little old Irish woman, bowed by the weight and work of many years, whom I meet up with occasionally on the street as she goes about ped dling a few eggs and stop for the day’s greetings, one of that numerous group whom the Lord meant when He said, “The poor you have always with you,” has inherited a home and $8,000 in cash. I know of no one who needs it more or is as deserving, m • » The trouble with a half truth we gel the wrong half; and to be beoiro minded ad mits only of shallow think ing. Lincoln City Lines, the city bus service, was granted the authority to raise fares from 4 tokens for 25c to 2 for 15c. Some bus patrons bought up a supply of tokens at the old price, one may said to have acquired $47 worth. A bus driv er informs me the company has $16,000 represented in the little metal buttons that you slip in the fare receptacle they call tokens. • • * What experience Mr. Truman has had, if any, as a dirt farm er has not come to our notice. Mr Wallace is at least a swiv el chair farmer and the richest in the lot. Maybe that gen tleman down in Dixie has been a cotton picker. Gov. Dewey has had honest to goodness farm background, but I don’t know as that is either here o: there in qualifications for the presidency. • * * Presidential elections come but once in four years: sports go on forever. 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A paltry dollar and just think of all you are going to buy for that amount. Yes, that oft-repeated state ment, “It will only cost you a dollar,” has an attractive sound, but the writer’s opinon is that the idea contained in it is ominous and dangerous. There is no disputing the fact that a dollar or any other sum wisely spent is a good in vestment and advertising the fact is good business. All that is legitimate enough, but that is not what we have in mind. Our thought is that these enticing words are often misleading and are used to high pressure people into buying gadgets, icinklels. drugs, songs, books and many other articles which they do not need. The statement, “It will only cost you a dollar,” underestim |es the value of a dollar. It is characteristic of the "Easy come, easy go” spirit of the age in which we live. The pub lic is urged continually to buy things they don’t need because they may be able to afford it 1 at the moment. But the whole idea is wrong. This nation was built on the foundation of thriit—to some of our ancestors, the dollar, so lightly regarded now* repre sented wealth—and the pres ent tendency is deplorable. We need a revival of the penny-saving philosophy of Benjamin Franklin. Four hundred sixty - four Nebraska grown hogs sold down at Nebraska City for $41,188. How much of this wad, after the tax collectors and the feed merchants get theirs, the two brothers who brought the pigs to market will retain is not stated but they are prob ably good for half the sale price. • • • Thermometers register 00 Two days ago it was above 90. The sun poured merciless heat along the concrete streets and withering, sweltering humanity just about expired. Today gray clouds hang above the city. ! soggy, wet and chill. House ; holders clean up the oil burn lers, fire furnaces or light the 'gas. • • • A man’s religious and polit ical adherence may sometimes cause him to accept some pret ty silly stuff. TEST YOUR I. Q. QUESTIONS 1. Why are low shoes cal led oxfords? 2. What date is generally accepted by historians as the beginning of civilization? 3. Why is a sombrero so called? 4. Which continent produces the most oil? 5. When was the Washing ton Monument in Washington, D C„ completed? ANSWERS 1. Because such footwear was first made and worn at Oxford, England. 2. The beginning of human civilization has been placed at approximately 4000 B. Ot by most historians. 3. The word is derived from the Spanish “sombre,” mean ing shade. 4. North America ranks first in the world’s oil pro duction, with South America second. 5. It was finished in 1884 and dedicated a year later. BIBLE COMMENT For Sunday, October 3 SOME TIPS ON HOW TO UNDERSTAND BIBLE TO GREATER EXTENT Sixty-six books in one—39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New—that is the collection of books tMat we call “The Bible.” In many editions and trans lations it is familiar to most of us in the so-called “Au thorized Version," dating from 1711, and “authorized” by King James I of England, who com missioned the translation. Dis covery of early manuscripts, tthat were not known in 1611, have led to minor changes in revised versions and clarifica tion of certain passages. Bui the main teaching con cerning God, and the way of life and salvation, has not been affected by any of these changes. A few simple facts ought to be borne in mind by anyone who would read the Bible in telligently, both for enjoyment and for spiritual guidance and profit. The failure to observe such simple facts has lead to a great deal of futile controver sy, and often to a missing of the Bible’s deepest message. First of all is the fact that the Bible is an eastern book and is marked by imagery and figurative language. The great est and deepest truths may be expressed in parable, or fig- i uratively. To read the Bible with crude, western literalism is often to miss its inner and essential truth. The Bible, too, is a transla ted book. That does not mean that we, who can read only English, cannot know its truth. But it does mean that it is wise and profitable to compare different translations, and that it is unwise to base controver sies and speculations upon the English words in individual passages. The Bible itself tells us that it is a progressive revelation We cannot know its highest truth, byt taking proof texts, a random, from any part, as of equal value in revealing God’s truth and God’s will. Jesus said there was a higher truth and way of love. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth were better than blind ven geance that took a life for an eye or a tooth. 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