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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 20, 1952)
Prairieland Talk . . . Quill vs. Magnificent Machinery » By ROMAINE SAUNDERS LINCOLN—Two of the capital city’s institu tions made a day of it November 9. A modernis tic food market held “open-house” which drew crowds that were escorted by friendly folks who know' the grocery game and have enough in stock to feed the town this winter. The other “open-house” was that of the Lincoln Journal & Star printing and newspaper plant, a new modern structure now the point of issue of the capital city’s two newspapers. It is about the last word as to new things in this in dustry. Swank quarters for the editors, news hounds and other White collar workers, a couple hundred in all, but printers and pressmen were as hard to find as a democrat. Suppose they get enough of it during working hours. Spacious new building, a fully equipped and manned institution, Lincoln has perhaps one of the most modem printing and newspaper plants in the country. At one time Omaha boasted hav ing the “pride of two continents” in the building of the now defunct Daily Bee. The crowds that availed themselves of the Journal-Star open house were made to feel that this is it. But does all this display of modem newspapering add up to better craftsmen in the composing and press rooms and improved literary quality in handling the day’s news? I fear it fails in this respect. A program for the girls at the university or beauty oarlor folder should be dealt with some thing differently than a grocery ad and literary features a touch of quality above the common place. Machines, things, pushbuttons, dead lumps of lead—soulless, lifeless material objects, the things that more and more are being relied upon, robbing the human mind, the spirit of the urge to toy with inspired fingers in the realm of art and the music of words. The Declaration of independence was written with a goose quill. The 103d Psalm was engraved on a scroll. A writer in the Ulster County (N.Y.) Gazette closed the story of the death of George Washington with these words: “Washington, the Great, the Father of his Country and the Friend of Man—the unclouded brightness of his glory will illuminate the future ages!” Dictate its equal to your secretaries, you hardboiled editors. A Chicago, 111., printer in the 1880’s with brass rule and a tint block produced on paper a yellow rose. An ad man in the composing room of the Denver Republican created a Rocky moun tain scene with the simple materials with which printers produced works of art before the Lud lows and the automatics and the offsets and slug casting machines came into the picture. But if the art and poetry are no more there is the daily dish of war news, politics, highway crackups, prison riots, new tax schemes and sports. * * * This rainless autumn is not fooling Henry D. Grady or any other patriot who has been on prairieland long enough to remember the hot winds of the 90’s. A householder with an eye. to frugality told me the other day that two separate I tractor plow outfits gave it up trying to plow his garden. It has been known to be too wet to plow, but now the gumbo down this way has turned to ° concrete for the lack of a whetting. From down toward the Kansas line comes the report that farmers who had bought high priced hay to win ter their cows now have to sell them as w'ells have gone dry. Prairieland Talker does not pose as a weather prophet but he has experienced suf- ! • iicient of the moods of nature to cause him to | iear that there may be famine seasons ahead. I Such has been the lot of the great plains region and its frugal citizens have learned to meet the situation and survive. And today it looks like rain. S * * Twenty years ago members of the Methodist Episcopal church in Inman had as the shepherd of the flock a lady pastor, Miss Clute. Her abil ity in ranking well among the clergy was reflect ed in adding to the church rolls. The Frontier scribe down there at that time reported to us the addition of eight new members during one Sun day service. . . And an SOS call came from Joe Winkler up by Emmet for the Crumly hounds over toward Page to run down coyotes that had become so familiar that they were thumbing their noses at the common dogs of the neighborhood. Crumly went to the rescue with Mutt and Jeff and the two hounds reduced the prairie wolf pop ulation by a few. . . It was noted that year that a new industry had come to light in O’Neill. While there were other shoe repair shops in town only the one operated on lower Fourth street by Eli Hershiser was furnishing a leg with the shoe. He had rigged up a wooden leg for Clark Hough. . . . Local bankers were concerned over the pol icy of the federal land bank in Omaha reauiring borrowers delinquent on interest payments and some not yet due to mortgage their personal property and in a set of resolutions adopted at a gathering in Norfolk denounced such practices. * * * Turning from political excitement to a study of human emotions, how do you like it? Maybe wre can all tell better after a year or two. If you have tears to shed prepare to shed them now, as Mark Anthony wrnuld say. Our newly elected governor proposes to revamp a lot of state set ups. This means tears for the heads of depart ments and maybe only a big laugh for most of us. American boys standing in snow and rain and mud over in that little spot of Asia called Korea are not laughing. Neither is the mother who bids her son goodbye as he marches away wearing a soldier’s uniform. She may smile but will turn away to find a secluded spot for the falling tear. Sorrow wrings the souls of the father and mother of that little one crushed under a cruel wheel down by Ewing and all who read of it feel the touch of sympathy. Emotion—at its best at a foot ball game when you yell with delight over a spectacular play. Sobs of sorrow, chuckles of de light, the urge to lift up a fallen brother, raving, maddened enough to cause you to make Home howl, or the celestial mood that lifts you up to travel among the stars—emotions that make us what we are, creatures of the earth. ♦ * * Wars continue. What sense is there in ob serving November 11 as "Armistice Day"? . . . Anyway, a cordial and hearty welcome is ex tended to Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Florida and Viriginia. In a trip to Southern states a year or so ago it was observed that all was not well on the Potomac. . . Labor union heads are takino notice that there is not such a thing in politics as the "labor vote." American crafts men of whatever calling have the intelligence of any other class of citizens. * * * The Nebraska State Historical society has a 12-year-old life member. A recent newsletter tells: “Something quite unusual happened at the an nual dinner. President Lawrence presented a life membership to Frank Edward Gillen. 12, of Lin coln.” The boy’s father and mother also became life members at the same time, a gift from their young son who earned every penny of the $150 required to install the three as life members. Editorial ... A Deputy President? Senator Lodge’s postelection statement that ' he did not want a cabinet post — so in conflict with popular expectations—had a good explana tion. For, as it now appears, General Eisenhower er’s plans included a larger, more interesting job. The full development of the senator’s current task as liaison for the president-designate in dis cussions with the Truman administration on all questions except the budget is not yet clear. But the responsibilities now vested in Mr. Lodge, together with General Eisenhower’s train ing in the use of a staff system, strongly suggest that the senator may become something like a chief of staff. This is not entirely a new concept in Washington. Fo” the last 30 years presidential duties have so mulxiplied that various organiza tional devices have been tried to ease the load and increase efficiency of administration. » President Roosevelt tried various official and unofficial “coordinators” — not too successfully. But during the war he eventually passed on to JamesF. Byrnes a tremendous load of power and responsibility in several fields. Mr. Byrnes be came known as “deputy president.” This ar rangement might be approximated by an adapta tion of the army staff system. Quite posibly the new commander-in-chief will need more than one such staff aide. But in the related fields of foreign relations and defense Senator Lodge is eminently qualified to carry all the responsibilities that can be delegated by any president. Aside from any personalities in volved, there is a good deal of sense in develop ing the role of a deputy for the chief excutive. It would even be logical to build the vice-presidency into such a role—and to choose vice-presidents specifically qualified for it. We Build Bases in England Without much publicity, the United States is building up air strength in Europe.. In addition to planes stationed on the Continent, we have a dozen air bases in the British Isles and are stead ily constructing the ground facilities that will en able the air force to go into action in a matter of hours. Some 20-thousand U.S. airmen, ground crew men, engineers and anti-aircraft artillerymen are in Britain, serving as a part of the Western world’s defense against unexpected aggression. Runways are being enlarged to care for the big gest planes. Gasoline and lubricants are being stored, radio communications installed, spare parts stocked and pilots, navigators, bombardiers, air and ground crews drilled for their jobs. At the present time, our air power in the British Isles consists of about 50 bombers, the same number of F-84E Thunderjet escort fighters, a score of converted B-29 refuelling planes and a few four-jet reconnaisance bombers. During the past three years, the Royal air force has loaned thousands of men to service and maintained the bases occupied by our units. Recently, an anti - aircraft artillery group went over to relieve British troops from the work of protecting our bases. Since the stations were set up in 1948, many American airmen have spent 90 days, or more, in the British Isles as a part of their training. A Nice Balance (Guest editorial from Dakota County Star) We believe Nebraskans have made a fortun ate choice in electing Robert (“Bob”) Crosby gov ernor of Nebraska. First of all Mr. Crosby is enthusiastic. De spite a long stumping trip in the state which cli maxed here, prior to election, voters found him ready and able to discuss issues. The discussion came at a time when Mr. Crosby was tired, and perhaps just a little weary of the constant repe tition. Nonetheless he met questions with a nerve, rapidly expanding the discusions in animation. This leads us to believe Bob is fresh enough in viewpoint to avoid the “what the hell” attitude which frequently waylays administrators. Secondly, Bob displays a wide openness to new ideas or trends. And once they are explained he indicates a sure grasp of the situation. To us this indicates a mental agility sorely needed in handling state affairs. We wish him luck and excellent health to cope with Nebraska’s problems. Only 31 shopping days until Christmas. Al ready O’Neill stores are bristling with fine, large assortments of yule gifts. Great strides have been taken in recent years to make yule shopping thriftier and selections greater. No need to plan out-of-town shopping excursions. This issue and forthcoming issues of The Frontier will explain why. At least the moisture earlier this week has removed the O’Neill vicinity from the category of a veritable matchbox. Fifty-odd days without moisture left a dryness that caused considerable concern among property owners. Comes now more discussion about parking meters. Everyone is being polled and having his say so, pro and con, except our farmer and rancher friends. And, after all, they should be consulted first. Freedom of speech and freedom of action are blessings denied millions of mankind but no earthly power can take away freedom of thought. Editorial 8c Business Offices: 122 South Fourth St. CARROLL W. STEWART, Editor and Publisher Established in 1880—Published Each Thursday Entered at the postoffice in O’Neill, Holt county, Nebraska, as second-class mail matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. This news paper is a member of the Nebraska Press Associa tion, National Editorial Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Terms of Subscription: In Nebraska $2.50 per year; elsewhere in the United States, $3 per year; abroad, rates provided on request. All subscriptions are strictly paid-in-advance. t CELIA NEWS Earl Schlotfeld helped haul in 14 stacks of hay for Paul John son Friday, November 7. Milton McKathnie was a Sun day, Nov. 9, visitor at the Paul Johnson home. Clarence Schlotfeld and Carl Runte of Fremont were Saturday afternoon, November 8, visitors at the Earl Schlotfeld home. Mrs. Ray Pease attended a reg ular meeting of the women's hospital auxiliary Monday eve ning, November 3. The Celia Homemakers exten sion club will meet with Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg Tuesday after noon, November 25. R. M. Pease of O’Neill was a Sunday, November 9, dinner guest at the Ray Pease home. Hans and Jim Lauridsen were O’Neill visitors Monday morning, November 2. Mrs. Hans Lauridsen took the teachers, Leona Beckwith and Don Ahlman, to visit Mrs. Vel ma Orr’s school three miles north of Atkinson Friday, November 7. Mr. and Mrs. David Rahn and daughters, Marjorie and Mavis, were dinner guests Sunday, No vember 8, at the Lawrence Smith home. Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg was an O’Neill visitor Saturday, Novem ber 8. Gerald Heiser spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Duane Beck. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Beck were O’Neill visitors Friday, Novem ber 7. Linford Sweet is putting a finish coat of cement on the out side walls of Conrad Frickel, sr.’s, new home and also on the basement walls. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Scott and daughter, Mrs. Gene Livingston, were supper guests at the home of Mrs. Feme Livingston Friday, November 7. Hans and Jim Lauridsen vis ited Vincent Obermire on the way to Butte Wednesday, No vember 5. Bobby Knudson visited the Bill Obermire children Sunday afternoon, November 2. Ray and David Phipps and Leon Hendricks went squirrel hunting Saturday, Nov. 8, but got no squirrels. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendricks. Leon, Markita and Arlin, also Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendricks and the Leonard Chaffin family were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Po3mts on Thursday evening, November 6. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendricks took their son to O’Neill Sunday afternoon, November 9, to join other students returning to the Miltonvale, Kans., school. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reed of Lincoln viisted the D. F. Scott family Sunday afternoon, No vember 9. Mr. Reed is chairman of the state PMA committee. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Constable of Worthington, Minn., were Thursday to Saturday, Nov. 6 to 8, visitors with the D. F. Scott family. GETS COMBAT BADGE Pvt. Larry F. Switzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Switzer of Clearwater, has been awarded the combat infantryman badge for his action under enemy fire in Korea. He is with the 40th infantry division. Private Swit zer, an automatic rifleman in com pany B of the Fifth regimental combat team, entered the army in February and arrived in Korea in August. State Capitol News . . . Reenactment of Penny-a-Gallon Boost Seen During Next Unicameral Session I —Supporters of in- • j creased revenue for Nebraska’s j highways have taken' heart that I the 1953 session of the legisla | ture will reenact the penny-a-gal lon gas tax boost and the higher , registration fees which were passed in 1949 but knocked out in the referendum of 1950. An indication that the revenue bills, defeated in the 1951 legis lature, will succeed next year | was the adoption—without dis sent—of a legislative council com mittee report which recommended their reenactment. The council—which is really all 43 members of the legislature sitting under a different name-— asked several questions as Chair man Karl Vogel of Omaha read his committee’s report, but there was no opposition expressed. Sen. Charles Tvrdik of Om aha, dean of the legislature from a point of service, said he took this to mean the opposi tion has "softened." Principal foes of the proposals have been the trucking and petroleum in dustries, united with the big three farm organizations in the slate. Despite these indications, how ever, Sen. O. H. Person of Wa hoo, who moved to kill the gas tax increase in 1951, said he an ticipates a real fight. An interested spectator during the presentation of the Vogel committee report was Chcuiea Marshall of Elmwood, president of the powerful Farm Bureau federation which spearheaded the referendum drive. The Farm Bureau has indicated it* will not oppose highway tax laws if the administration of the i highway department is placed in the hands of a commission. * * * Approval— The legislative council gave its endorsement to several other re- I ports submitted to it. Accep tance of the reports does not : guarantee the success of the pro- j posals, however, when the law- j makers gather in regular session i next January. Accepted were reports which proposed: A bill to allow creation of wat ershed districts. Reorganization of the board of , educational lands and fnuds. Annual legislative sessions. Reduction of the number of j state employees. Retention of the present school retirement system. * * * Problem — Now that Nebraskans have ap proved a constitutional amend ment which will allow the legis lature to provide a new method : of taxing motor vehicles. The j thorny problem of just what kind ] of new method is presented. To do the spadework toward j reaching a solution, Sens. Earl Lee of Fremont and Richard. JVlarvel of Hastings have called T9 meeting at the capitol at 10 a.m. today (Thursday). The sena tors were officers of Nebraskans ! for the six constitutional amend- ! ments. In a joint statement they said, “As a committee we will mak^ no recommendations. The purpose of the meeting will be to deter mine the attitudes and thinking of different groups so that the members of the legislature car* have the benefit of diversified thinking and opinion.” * # * Guessing Game — One of the favorite guessing games over coffee in the State house cafe is, “Whither Val Peterson?” National columnists and news magazines have tabbed the out going governor as a possibility for any of a number of cabinet posts, for head of a bureau like reclamation, or as undersecretary to a cabinet officer, principally agriculture. But if the governor knows what he might be getting, he isn’t saying. He told his press confer ence the other day: “I have not at any time talked with General Eisenhower about federal employment. I, of course, would consider it an honor to serve with the general in any capacity he thought proper, as suming among other things that I could afford to do so.” There is some feeling that Peterson, tlje former school teacher and newspaperman, will not get a topdrawer job, but may get a crack at one of 400 or 500 agency jobs. * * * Rhubarb — A grade-A rhubarb was cook ing here this week over a couple of tons of statue in the likeness of William Jennings Bryan. The statue of the Great Com moner now stands at the north entrance to the capiol, but Gov ernor Peterson wants it to leave the statehouse before he does. He entered into an agreement with the Bryan mmorial commis sion during his first year as gov ernor that the monument would • remain on the capitol grounds temporarily. Now he feels that the time has come to move it. Most Lin colniles have assumed that the statue would be moved to the grounds of the State Histor ical society on the University of Nebraska campus as soon as the new building there is com pleted, which will be within a few months. But it appeared here this week that the society may not want the statue and further, there may no be funds with which to move it. There was a fine hassle over lo cating the monument in front of the capitol back in 1947 with the Bryanites winning out and now it appears the whole thing may be thrashed out again. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Van Vleck of Neligh arrived Sunday at the Alan Van Vleck home where they stayed with the children while Mr. and Mrs. Van Vleck were in Omaha. EWING NEWS o Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Noffke, sr., were their daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cronin, and sons of Pierre, S. D., and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Owens and family of Nor folk. Vernon Cronin and son left on Nov. 11 for-their home at Pierre, S.D., after spending the weekend, in Ewing. Mrs. Cronin an son, Gene, remained for a longer visit. , H. R. Harris and his father, William J. Harris, arrive?! home Wednesday, Nov. 12, from a 3- * day visit with Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Harris and family and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Merchant and Rich ard Lee. r * i # « ._. . . . MILLER THEATRE — Atkinson, Nebr. — FrL-Sat. Nov. 21-22 Northwest Nebraska Hereford Ass’ns 37TH ANNUAL FALL SHOW and SALE VALENTINE, NEBRASKA NOVEMBER 25 ANB 26 SHOW - Tuesday, November 25 1:00 P.M. SALE - Wednesday, November 25 ! 1:00 P.M. 67 TOP RANGE BUllS A FEW HERD BULL PROSPECTS 2 GOOD FEMALES This is a Sifted Sale and only Top Quality Herefords will be offered. They are all the Type of Bulls that make Sandhills Cattle Famous. CONSIGNORS: Hubert Forney. Lakeside Bruce Ormesher, Valentine Bob & H. A. 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