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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04
Our Nations Worst Enemy-Poverty

A little woman from the plains of Saskatchewan who,
with her husband and five children, had been on relief for
six years, faced the members of the Canadian House of
Commons in Ottawa the other day and delivered a speech
which is a callenge to the rules of all democratic coun-
tries.
Poverty is the greatest of all subversive elements"
said Mrs. Nielsen, only woman member of the House OF
Commons, after she had described the desperate condi-
ton" of her n%eighbors on the Western prairies.
In Canada, as in the United States, the authorities are
on the alert, and very properly so, to suppress the SOCIAL
The danger is that in our search for spies and sabo-
tours we will make the mistake other democracies have
made and fail to recognize that no national defense
scheme is worth the paper on which it is written unless
hungry men and women, able and willing to work, are
given jobs at decent wages.
We must have tanks and airplanes and battleships to
guard against foreign invasion. Every sensible American
is for that. But to operate them, we must have strong
arms, clear brains and loyal hearts.
Yet there are those among us who contend that we
must slow up our relief program and neglect the human
beings on whom our preparedness program is dependent.
1t would be a tragic mistake to heed these unwise coun-
selors. Real jobs at real wages for our millions of unem-
ployed still constitute Americas supreme problem No. /.
Of course, a considerable number of unemployed may
be absorbed in the industries which are busy with the
tasks of preparedness. That will be especially true if we
do not make the blunder of lengthening hours, and if we
keep wages sufficiently high to provide workers with
desperately needed buying power.
Over the desk of every responsible public officials,
and of every employer who desires to serve his country
IN this crisis, should be emblazoned Mrs. Nellsens words;
Poverty is the greatest of all subversive influences"
Put men and women to work and the problem of clean
ing our fifth columnists' will be infinitely easier.-The
Panoian, Batesville.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04

New York City,
July 1, 1910.
Dear Miss Brannon:
This letter is the fulfillment of a
promise I have made myself for
months, only to put it off each time,
as becomes a lazy man. 1t is TO
express to you my admiration for
your fortnight, shrewd, and forceful
way of writing. There is a manly dir
ectness about it, and at the same
time a keen insight into realities, that
is lacking altogether in the editorial
writing of most small-town editors.
You give the impression of invariably
having your feet on the ground and
your eyes front. With the vigor is
combined a refreshing sobriety, a
complete lack of the shoddy smart
ness which many other editors con-
slider to constitute clever writing, but
which constitutes the reverse. Also,
you invariably go directly to h e
heart of any subject, however few
your words on it, and make it stand
forth by your extraordinary clearness
of expression, which must be a ma
tural gift, not trained or acquired.
To be sure, I am not commenting
you treat of, for they relate to Durant
or to Holmes County, and I have no
way of knowing whether they have
these attributes or not. I speak only
of that which I am competent to
judge your expression on national, in
ternational, or Statewide Mississippi
subjects.
Sincerely yours,
CHARLES WILLIS THOMPSON
.
The above letter we especially value
because it comes from Mr.. Thompson,
a veteran newspaperman in New
York, and regarded as one of the best
political writers and authorities in
America today.
Mr.. Thompson has been an active
force in newspaper circles for over
forty years and praise from him is
sincerely appreciated. He is the au-
thor of several books on American
politics among them being presidents
I've KNOWN. covering the admins
tration of Mckinley in 1897 to Coolidge
IN 1929; "The Fiery Epoch" published
in 1881, an i~nterpretative history OF
the conflict between the north and
south from 1880 to the end of the
reconstruction in 1877, a period of for.
ty7seven years; Party Leaders OF
The Time" written in 1906 and "The
New Voter" an explanation of how
government and politics work in prac.
tice drawn largely from Mr.. Thomp.
sons observations. The latter was
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04
Study Virgin Pine

The Bienville National Forest con-
tains a stand of virgin pine, now a
rarity in Mississippi, hat is visited
by botany and forestry students from
throughout the world.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04
Declaration Of independence

The Declaration of independence on July a, lT|o,
of the American colonies in the new world today has
wider significance than ever before. The colonlsts were
struggling, not for independence from England, but
rather for their rights as British citizens. When they
became convinced that their rights were not beng re-
spected by England and possibly never would pc tney
instigated a declaration of independence from Britain,
releasing themselves from allegiance to the crown.
Had the early American colonists been granted what
they thought to be their inalienable rights as British
citizens the chances are they would never have broken
away from England at all but would have renamed a
part of the British empire.
The British government, by its stupid and coercive
policy, forced the colonies into it. In every line of this
famous document may be read the regret OF the slgners
that such a situation had come to pass.
These lines have become famous over a period of
164 years of American history:
when in the course of human events, it becomes nee
essary for people to dissolve the political bands which
have connected them with another, and to assume among
the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to
which the laws of Nature and of Natures God enutle them,
a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that
they should declare the causes which impel them to the
separation.
1--WE hold these truths to be satevident, that all men are
created equal. that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty,
and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights,
Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just
powers from the consent Of the governed: That, whenever
any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends
it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to
institute nw Government, laying it's foundation o SUI
principles and organizing its powers in such FORM and to
them shall seen most likely to effect heir Safety HapPF
ness"
Our American heritage of life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness are contained in this declaration. With
the passing of the years it becomes more precious to
us as individuals and as a nation. 1t has come to mean
a new conception of government and way OF living.
l. this day when governments over the world are
daily encroaching on the lives OF their citizens it be-
hooves us to examine more closely our blessings and
appreciate the liberty we enjoy under the stars and
stripes.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04

published in 1918.
For the past ten years Mr.. Thomp-
son has contributed largely to maya
ines and newspapers, among them
being American Mercury and Forum
in the former class and the New
York Sun m Times in the latter.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04
1910 Without Lynchings

During the first six months Of 1910 there were no
~lynchings recorded in the United States. We believe this
record is the best recorded in many years.
1t is to be desired that the record be maintained for
the remaining months of 1910.
1t would be difficult to say whether the record made
is caused by better law observance on the part of citizens
and law enforcement on the part of officials or whether
the wholesale slaughter of human lives in Europe has
caused people to be kept busy with worrying about their
future so much that they do not have time for a COM
paratively small thing like a lynchlng.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04
Report Of Condition Of
MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK

VI Durant, Holmes County, in the State of Mississippi at the
close of business on June 29, 1910. Made to State Comptrouer.
Department of Bank Supervision. State Of Missssinni in re.
spouse to call made therefor as provided in Section 20 of
chapter LAG, Laws of 1884 of Mississippi.
:ASsETs:-
1. Loans and discounts G 80 ,Ae 90
2. Overdrafts:
Secured by Commodities, None, Unsecured None
3. United States Government obligations, direct
and or fully guaranteed 8375O
4. Obligations of States and political subdivisions 50 2e7 80
Z. Cash in vault, exchanges, cash items and hal
ances with other banks ..-.--....-... Cd 1888
8. Banking house --.-..-... $11, 10000
Furniture and Fixtures .-. 100000 ~ o5o OO
.. neal Es'a'e o"heo other than banking house 4,96762
10. Securities borrowed .~...--~~--NON
IL. TOTAL ASSETS S2O5 821 &c
ID. Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships
or corporations 73,111.OO
Is. Time deposits of individuals, partnerships or
corporations 29,s1S.22
16. Public deposits of States, counties, municipal
tiles or other political subdivisions -...m. IS, 9O5. so
10. TOTAL DEPOSITS .-..-.---S1 5s, 834.72
81. Securities borrowed NONE
"a. Capital Account:
(c) Common stock ..-....-....S $50, 100000
(d) Surplus 100000
te) Earned surplus 10000
f) Undivided profits ----..-... 4,012.82
(g) Debentures 10000
TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNT -... 45s12.82
25. Other Reserves, Real Estate ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 117412
26. Total Liabilities And Capital Account .~-.S 2O5. 821. SO
1, Eugene Cole, President, of the above named bank do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true, and that
the SCHEDULES on the back of this report fully and correctly
represent the true state of the several matters therein contained
and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
EUGENE COLE, President.
Correct-Attest: L. J. WILKES,
M. E. COLE, Directors
State of Mississippi; County of Holmes
Sworn to and subscribed before me by Eugene Cole, Presi-
dent, this the 3rd day of July, 1910.
H. L. CLEMENTS, Notary Public
My comission expires August IL, 1914.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04
ENCOURAGEMENT

The Durant News is authorized to
announce the following candidates.,
subject to the action of the August,
1910, Democratic primaries:
For Supreme Court Judge
JUDGE SIDNEY SMITH
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-07-04
What To Do Till Hitler Gets Here

With a great number of our people stricken with
war hysteria and jumping around like they had ants
in their pants, we are pleased to present to our readers
a few things they can do until Hitler gets here.
Don't try to understand what is going on in
Europe. Even the people over there don't know what
it is all about.
2-Listen to your radio and read the newspapers, but
keep in mind that the only press releases that you
hear or read, are the ones approved by whatever country
they emanate from.
3-Have faith in the American government and make
up your mind to give your whole hearted support to
any program designed for our national defense.
4-Dont worry about when Hitler is coming over
here. You will be notified several hours before he arrives.
5-Dont worry about what effect the war is going to
have on cotton. The government has been keeping
the price of cotton up for the past several years and
will no doubt continue to do so.
6-Get down your song book and learn at least one
verse of the Star Spangled Banner, and America.
Take your American flag out of the mothbals
and look it over so that you will be able to recognize
the flag when you see it.
8-When you get down on your knees every night,
thank God for permitting you to live in a country that
permits you to thank god.-Collins N-ews-Commercial
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

umn is Total appropriated That
is 1904, 540,O37. But there is afoot-
note to that which reads: TO
gether with appropriation OF
S4,O71 900 in 1899 and contract
authorizations of $20,000,000 in
1941; S22,O70,OO in 1910 and SIS
100000 in 1899"
Are you following?
But total appropriations is
misleading. 1t is the total, only
not quite Turn to page A38 under
the heading Of Public Works. "
Follow half way down the page
and you find Navy Department. "
Isn't that cute? A sort OF treasure
hunt. That item is for $50,000,0oo.
It also has a footnote which reads:
Together with unexpended bal
ances from prior years"
Even that isn't the total. AL
ready this year, with the new
Congress just at the teething-ring
stage, here is request before it
for an appropriation for the Navy
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25
Quicksilver
Mines 10 Be
Operated Now

SACAMENTo, Cal, Jan. Is. -
Spurred by war demand and high
prices, many marginal quicksil-
yer mines are preparing for opera
tions and the richer properties
have good profits in view.
illuminate of mercury is an 'es-
sential war munition, being en-
ployed as the detonator for shells
A shortage of the mineral was
the explanation of the large num-
Der of "duds" fired by the Ger
mains in the closing months of the
World War.
Before the war American pro-
ducers were getting about $50 pei
70-ounce flask. Recently the price
has fluctuated between $120 and
$l70.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25
CHOCOLATES
aLArf SHOPS

films and both Myrna 10y and William Powell playing
heaves" Lew down gutarist
couldn't double the vonte job went to Russ Columbo
Ayres got job the Monmarte which later managed
by Jacques deBujac, Bruce Cabot
Only years Marlene Dietrich came here from
Europe and Tom Mix making -Destry Rides Again."
Marene "Destry Rides Again Tom Mix has just
returned from Europe All the stars moving to Malbu
-Four ago from Pomona College
and Enrol Flynn arrived from Page Pago Gloria Stuarts
study Midsummer Nights
BowlOlivia DeTIavland The moving Be-Air
The billboards said Carlo Smiles"
years ago started
Wind" and Warmers began "zola."
Two London "Balailaika at Her Maesty
Theatre That evening introduced to beautiful
young Hungarian who her to Hollywood
Iona Massey Massey the sensation OF the
Baaiaka7 the The
building homes in Pam Springs
Last theatrical partner, Earl
Carroll opened spectacular night club Hollywood Every
said wouldn't visitor looked Ann Sheridan
and said ~Oomphl"3 .t@
This stars going Arrowhead Springs Gone
With the Wind released and the blboards say Carlo Laughs
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25
Hollywood Sights And Sounds
BY Robin coons :
e BY LEON GORDON
The playwright muses. on the Ouirks
o. Fate-for vacatoning Robin Coons)

of Fate-for vacatiOning Robin Coons)
WtdOLLYWOOD Cal, Jan 25--On back to New York
from the South Seas dropped off day to
see the studios finished that the very
fst studio ran into number of Broad
way. So deserted leaving the lot had
agreed to return day to write Annabele
Jeanette MacDonalds first non-singng film. still
what the inside of of the studios like
Accidents like this little quirks marked the
careers of almost everyone in Hollywood
Two of finest directors LLOYD and Robert z
Leonard Lloyd leading ago when Leonard
arrived Lloyd looked Leonard compete with his
looks and quit a director
Ten years Donald Crisp a and William
Deere player. Today Crisp player pictures that
Dieterle directs
Nine Bng Crosby Surrender Dear"
the Cocoanut Vefez singing CELTIC Indov
the Music Just singing the ocner
OF Hollywood and Vine Brian Aherne his first stage
perience in the London Cargo
the bilboards Talks
years Ginger Rogers making mystery
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

and other departments. You add
the amount in that to the unex-
pended naval balances, appropria-
tions, expenditures and public
works allotments then divide the
total by the square root of Thurs
day. The answer is $l.224, 521 1888.
This is the amount the Navy will
receive this year.
Get it?
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25
Dutch Reject
Cooperation
OF NeuIiraIs
Government Turns Down
Suggestions Made by
Winston Churchill

THE HAGUE, Jan. 25.-The Meth
erlands has rejected Great Britain's
recent bid for cooperation of neu-
trails against Germany.
This resulted after the closing of
the foreign affairs debate in Par
Yiament when speakers opposed the
plea of united action" sounded last
Saturday by Winston Churchill
The Netherlands Foreign Minister
Won Kleffens said The Netherlands
is under no obligation to depart
from her policy Of strict neutrality.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25
ROBIN IN SNOW

Snow does not bother the Robin
redbreast, many of the birds being
reported in this vicinity lately.
This forenoon, Postmaster Albert
Vile and others watched from the
Federal and Territorial Building
windows lone robin, exceptionally
fat, hop around in the snow on the
opposite side of Fourth Avenue
locking for a worm, or something
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

A65 and the outstanding item
there is $39,580 for Care of Lep-
ers, Island of Guam" Last year
they were down for $4,000.
Two pages farther along you
come to Total, Navy Depart
ment." Read that, but don't be
convinced. Total expenditures for
194l are listed there at 1851, Isl, :
$780, Now that is supposed to be
all that the Navy will spend in
the year beginning next July l,
but it isn't all that Congress will
give them. Over in another COL
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

HEATED ROOMS at rainier
Rooms. Phone 436. Bill White.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25
HOSTESS WITH
BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. H. o. Adams entertained last
evening at her apartment with two
tables of fridge.
Honors for cards were won by
Mrs, H. Q. Redman, first, and Mrs
A. B. Hayes, consolation Refresh
ments were served by the hostess
during the evening.
THERE is one truck for every
seven families in the U. S.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

cf4fs
FOR RENT
FOR RENT = 5-room furnished
apartment. Phone Red $50.
HEATED ROOMS at rainier
Rooms. Phone 436 Bill White.
FUR. ROOM. Heated. Very reason
able. 208 Main, upstairs.
FOR RENT-Room, 316 Fourth st.
Phone 488 s7--rr,
BACHELOR APARTMENTS
CHANNEL VIEW APARTMENTS
formerly the Home Boarding
house. Steam-heated rooms for
housekeeping, including lights.
Lots OF running hot water in al
rooms. Bath. Dry room. Freshly
painted.
FOR RENT-2-rm. fur. apt. with
bath, also 3-rm fur cabin. 513 A
Willoughby Ave.
REDUCED winter monthly rates at
Seaview, including water, lights,
dishes, cooking utensils and bath.
HEATED room, fine view, Distin
Ave. Phone Black 270. Day work
er preferred.
FOR RENT-Furnished apartment
in Triangle Building. See Stan
Grummett or Russell Cook Phone
253 or Green $40.
VACANCY, Decker Apis. Phone
Green 465.
A. AND 5-ROOM apis, steam heat,
electric range, Frigidaire, corner
7th and Harris Phone Blue 200.
FOR R T. 4-room furnished
house. Phone 1877, after pm.
FOR Rents rooms and bath,
steam heated, electric range,
Frigidaire, nicely furnished, over
stuffed; Groom house and bath,
oil heat, F'rigidaire, nicely fur
nished, overstuffed Call at Wind
sor Apis.
ONE 3-room apt. and one 4-room
apt at Evergreen.
FOR RENT-Two- and three-room
furn. apartments. FoSbee Apis.
FOR RENT-O1Ie apartment with
bedroom and bed closet bed.
Also one apartment with bed
room, both furnished, Hillcrest.
Phone 439.
FOR RENT = One gas pump, in
operation. Call Femmer at ia.
VACANCY-Nugget Apartments.
FOR RENT-7artly furnisiled flat
Inquire Snap Shoppe.
COZY, warm, furn. apis. Light. /
water, dishes, cooking utensils {
and bath. Reasonable at Seavicw
LOST AND FOUND |
LOST-Bunch OF keys with name (
and last address on metal tag
Phone 299.
LOST about three weeks ago-Sun
glasses in brown case, marked
Broome Optical Co., Lubbock,
Texas. Return to Empire.
MISCELLANEOUS
SWEDISH MASSAGING. Trained
in Sweden. Phone Blue 1923.
Watkins Products. Call Black 634.
EXPERT pubnt stenography and
bookkeeping. Alice Mack. office,
3ararof Hotel
GUARANTEED Realistic Perma-
nents. $3.50 Finger wave. CSC.
Lola.s Beauty Shop. telephone 4
ZOl, 3l5 Decker Way.
TURN your old gold into value,
cash or trade at Nugget Shop
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25
FOR RENT

FOR RENT = 5-room furnished
apartment. Phone Red $50.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

FUR. ROOM. Heated. Very reason
able. 2O8 Main, upstairs
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inside LOOK AT
NATIONS BUDGET
WITH FO0TN0TEl

Continued from Page oneo
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FOR RENT-Room, 316 Fourth ST
Phone 488. -7r~-r
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

4 AND GROOM apis, steam heat
electric range, Frigidaire, corner
7th and Harris. Phone Blue 200
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

BACHELOR APARTMENTS
CHANNEL VIEW APARTMENTS,
formerly the Home Boarding
house. Steam-heated rooms for
housekeeping, including lights.
Lots OF running hot water in al
rooms. Bath. Dry room. F'Iesh!y
painted.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

VACANCY, Decker Apis. Phone
/ Green 465.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

REDUCED winter monthly rates at
Seaview, including water, lights,
dishes, cooking utensils and bath.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-25

HEATED room, fine view, Distin
Ave. Phone Black 270. Day work.
er preferred.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-06-21
~~TW/N Town TALK~~

Public who happen view of the $500
worth merchandise prizes the Minnesota Negro Open Golf
win be held Sunday June 80 WILL they golfers
practice their game they golfers the prizes
make nOngr buy of clubs and enter the tour
carried pppn of article Champion Joe Che
may time you read these hnes Louis Leah Mae
Young the boss better half better than the
that Jimmy Slemmons and Ted
Le) Allen the guiding gnuses of the golf meet
lifetime" "nevermore" a
Curtis Adveing) Cvers said at the gu" Fri
Saturday several lads going participate
Intercollegiate Track Meet The you and
and cheer them when they and yell them
when they lose AND have yOungsr at home take him
her along with It'll do them good college of
there vieng with the best America has
Visiting teachers especially the female contingent have the single
unattached local all adther One fellow said he didn't
know there pretty in the world he
Kappa danc G. F. and her boy friend feudng She take
the of certain personal
say Bojangs Bill Robinson although along years. always
reminded of "Uncle Tom" and Sten Fh he
back this it'll be Hope Rochester
of all including his brethren Minneapolis
time Negro place of business catering the general
public white black grizzly green certain aldermen
old black and nnuendo This could easily called
black and because it has hundreds of white readers four
Chinese several thousand readers
bah! chief dodge make little bit
Negro who leaves the beaten path and into business
What Minneapolis needs few good SQUARE
aldermen. We have few!