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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
4
A compact, reflective note argues true luck comes from effort not fortune. It contrasts those who merely wish with those who labor, asserting success stems from persistent work rather than luck. The text emphasizes self-reliance and steady toil as the path to achievement.
A Kansas City Star opinion cites alarm over juvenile neglect and rising crime tied to parental behavior. It argues many parents unknowingly foster dishonesty, urging better home example and accountability. The piece also surveys indirect taxes borne by workers, noting an $80 monthly earner pays about 18 percent of income in indirect taxes, raising costs for essentials.
A miscellaneous Kings Mountain column recalls glycerin usage, a Santa visit setup for Friday night, and thanks from subscriber A B Kiser. It also salutes MF H M Hutchinson of Chicago, mentions a John Steward Mine near Smyrna and Kings Creek, and notes rising business with more pay envelopes mailed as winter activity picks up.
Public commentary notes rising public debt and taxes as a central voter concern after recent elections. The piece argues the American people intend to curb extravagant spending and insist politicians bear responsibility for fiscal policy, with taxes funded from workers’ earnings.
The United States uses about half of the world’s annual rubber production, driven mainly by heavy development of the automotive sector.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions individuals BANKS GODDAR BURKE and Anthony with unclear roles. References gold plated items and a momentary acceptance, plus mentions of Duncan Madres and George-Anne. Context incomplete. distinct names hint at a social or personal event with possible costs or values.
Chapter recounts the Carletons waiting at Failway Station aboard a second class carriage. The Sahib and Miss Fortune discuss past stage days while the family endures delays and hunger. Miss Fortune’s money eventually enables a dinner, and as the derailed train shock subsides, George-Anne consoles Miss Fortune amid concerns over a lost child.
Mr and Mrs Pratik Aderholdt of Charlotte spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Juniue Aderholdt. Miss Mattie Ware of Charlotte visited here over the weekend. Glee Bridges and B C Jd have taken over the grocery department of W T Mauney and Bro to operate the business on their own account. Mr B A Smith has bought 6101 acres of Bladen County land.
Washington observers debate if reform push will be tempered by middle-class taxation fears. The talk centers on spending versus taxation and the fate of relief versus job creation. Officials consider the General Welfare clause and new social legislation under a wary Congress and public mood.
After the meeting, a knot tying contest was held with Carl Davidson as score keeper and Jack Ormond as examiner. The results listed Jim Nickels first and BI Rud. Rock second, Junior Moss third, Wood Rawles fourth, Lawrence Patrick fifth, with Tobn Fulton as scribe.
New York dispatch reports 11,500,000 motor vehicles in use worldwide. Seventy percent are in the United States, home to about seven percent of the population. The latest census shows 24,600,000 passenger cars and 4,200,000 trucks registered.
An advertising blurb promotes Blalock AntiZema Co. in Raleigh North Carolina selling a drugkit for 1.00 dollars or 1.15 by mail. The copy claims benefits for dandruff eczema and burning athlete's foot with a tone typical of a consumer patent medicine pitch.
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