Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-12-25

IT N this valley of life, on each side of which arc thu mountains Of eternity
resolve tt walk onward, taking the sunshine and the rain in good spirit
helping any ne whom you win meet m the way.
~ UPPOsE your life is in the home. Resolve % make that home brighter
- and better for your presence. Do not spoil the happiness of life that is
when you go, never to pass this way again, a loving thought will be your
meet -
IL kind to them. Never let it be said that you needlessly turned a chnds
laughter to tears.
L is your opportunity to MAKE a change fol the better OF course you can
not recall the unkind word that has gone o with SNOWFALL procHvities,
growing to unacceptable proportions. But you car resolve to guard your
tongue n to think twice before you speak once
ZACH day read one beautiful thought, do one beautiful deed 1t may be
i just a phrase OF your favorte author. The sunset Or a sunbeam or a
chIds golden curls will give a picture, If you are looking for it. And as
for doing something-thatse easy! -
TDoNT polish the waiting bench with hard luck" stories Stir yourself
work Resolve TO fight your battle minus weak excuses.
II oOK at your face. Do the lines curve down o. upH It's never too late
l. to SMILE A frowner is a unwecome companion. IL persons make an
effort to miss you, change the lines!
DE HONEST! Even with yourself Some beings o believe their own
d lies. Don't enroll your name N the seltdecetvers' list There is no
hope for you jf you do.
I'll AVE yu been a little bit shaky toward any ideal Of conduct that you
Al have formed Surely o must have a conduct standard! WE'LL what's
the use if you have ignored it? Make it a potent factor In the coming year.
And may that standard be the best ever! =
WHATEVER your work, let it be done better than 1t has been done before
" In this world each is hntng n place, If you haven't N special
work, make IT. Don't be q parasite.
IF YOU have cheated any human being Of his right, be ashamed and be
L penitent And don't stop there. Resolve 20 make restoration Of that
which hav stolen. This may be a word of praise; it may be q dollar
inc it may be-many things. Who n you In this great scheme that you
should withhold that which is due?
DoNT be a doornat. The homey rug on which people wipe their dirty
- shoes has q place; but o are a human being with a. spine and q heart
n a soul DoOrmatsm must not be o your next years calendar.
ID ENG a human being. o have the ability 20 in all way toward
ID the superman, the ideal. If you grit your teeth and hold back a a recall
ctrant. ignorant child you are SHINING You cannot stand still; you either
move forward or backward.
THAT question Of loye-how are you going to answer it this coming year?
L If you have closed the door of your heart against it. be mercifu1 to your
SELF if o NJ n else. Let love for sol human being enter your door with
life! o.
WHATEVER has befauen o in the past. remember that there is another
w chance. The e year is n the threshold. Open the door and smile a
welcome to it, 1t is a $ rich in hope and possibility as 20 care to make it.
The happy new year is up to you! BARBARA LEE.