The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 27, 1941 Page: 2 of 8
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Mineola, Texas, Thursday, February 27,1941.
Editorial Page
Ths basis of onr government being
the opinion of the people, the very ob-
ject should be to keep that right, and
were it left to me to decide whether we
should have a government without Mwa-
papers or newspapers without govern-
ment, I should not heeftate to prefer the
latter.—Thomas Jefferson.
Brady Gentry is
Friend to Mineola
Recent Highway Commission approval of
four hundred thousand dollars worth of
highway construction work for U. S. High-
way 80 in Wood County calls to mind a
friendship which the people of this commun-
ity should not soon forget.
Highway Commissioner Brady P. Gentry
has proved his loyalty to this section in the
attitude he has taken toward our Highway
80 problems and the efforts he has put
forth to push the road to completion. Min-
eola might, in truth, lay some claim *.o
Brady Gentry. He's a native of Van Zandt
County and as a youth his Saturday trips
to town were made to Mineola. And most
of his life has been spent within a few min-
utes drive of Mineola.
The Commissioner is well known here.
His personal friends in Mineola and other
parts of East Texas praise him as a man
of character, a true and capable public
servant, and a sincere friend.
Brady Gentry was defeated in a close
race for Congress "three years ago, but he
was later appointed State Highway Com-
missioner by W. Lee O'Daniel upon the strong
endorsement of certain friends. Without
casting any reflections upon the present
Congressman, it might safely be said of
!^£c^6entry that as a statesman in Washing-
ton he would have been equally as success-
ful as he is in his present capacity. And
most Texans have become aware of the fine
service he is now rendering his state.
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Defense Can
Do Without
Efficiency in production obviously is a
primary requisite in the American dual ef-
fort for defense and aid to Britain. Cer-
tainly speed cannot be attained, or main-
tained, without proper equipment and skill-
ful workers. These workers, being highly
trained for the most part, are in position
to demand, and receive, highest wages, as
well as immunity from military service. In
return, the Nation—with so much at stake
—might reasonably demand certain stand-
ards of behaviour from these well-paid "sol-
idiers of defense." One rule might well be
that workers on defense contracts should
abstain from the use of intoxicating li-
quors.
That the use of intoxicating liquors, even
in moderate amounts, reduces an individual's
efficiency is too well established to need
argument. Tests have shown conclusively
that mental and physical reactions a^e re-
tarded when there is alcohol in the human
system. Moreover, drinking diminishes stam-
ina and is a major cause of loss of time
from work.
Prevailing thought in the United States
is against the use of intoxicants where lack
of alertness endangers others. Railroads
have long forbidden their use to employes
who operate trains, and air carriers are
just as strict. Laws provide punishment
for those who drive motor vehicles while
under the influence of liquor. The United
States Army and Navy do not serve rations
of liquor to enlisted men and have barred
liquor from ships and cantonments. The
vital defense mechanism should step into
line.—Christian Science Monitor.
Tourist Advertising
Pays Dividends
American tourists must this year con-
fine their traveling to the Western Hemi-
sphere, and because of this condition the
Southwest stands a good chance to reap
new benefits this spring. It is of primary
importance, however, that the Southwest
advertise its points of scenic interest.
It was long ago proved that advertis-
ing pays and of all 'jpes it has been found
that tourist advertising is one of the most
profitable.
Hie following editorial comment in a
recent issue of the Dallas Morning News
makes a suggestion which the State Park
Board would do well to consider:
"Other states ara finding that adver-
tising pays by attracting tourists who spend
money with them. Advertisements placed in
The Dallas News by the State of Arkansas
last spring brought that stale 136 additional
visitors* These stayed an average of nine
days and spent about $6,120. They spent
most of their time in the Ozavks, the Ouachita
Mountains, Hot Springs National Park, and
the four developed state parks.
"If Arkansas can attract 26,189 visitors
and rake in $1,203,900 in tourist money as
a result of advertising in thirty-nine news-
papers and ten magazines, Texas should be
able to get even larger results from a simi-
lar campaign. This state's fine beaches on
the Gulf, its scenic mountain ranges, its
many fishing lakes and streams, and its ex-
tensive hunting ranges give tourist attrac-
tions that are well worth advertising to
people in oher parts o? the country.
Even without a iv.rtising, the State
Parks Board sometimes gets as many as a
thousand inquires a v/eek. But its budget
is so tight that it doesn't have the money
for postage or literature with which to an-
swer these. If Texas would not only take
care of inquiries, but ilco give wide adver-
tising to this state's tourist attractions, the
resultant increase in visitors—spending an
average of $7 each per day, would pay the
advertising cost many tir-ies over."
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The Art of
Listening Well
Gossip may be without foundation, but
it leads to many a frame-up.—Dallas New.>.
©It? Hitteola monitor
Published Every Thursday In Mineola, Wood County, Texas, by the
Wood County Pub lishing- Company
Entered at the postoffice at Mineola, Texas, as second class mail matter under the
Act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any person,
firm, or corporation which may appear in the columns of this newspaper will be
gladly corrected upon being brought to the attention of the publisher.
One Year (In Wood and Smith Counties).
$1.00
THE MONITOR'S 1941 PROGRAM OF IMPROVEMENT FOR MINEOLA AND WOOD
COUNTY:
6. County Auditor, Purchasing Agent.
7. Street Lights in Residential Section.
8. Greater Farm Diversification.
9. No New Taxes During Preparedness.
10. A Complete Farmer's Market.
1. A Modern Airport.
2. Municipal Park and Playground.
3. County Government on Cash Basis.
4. National Guard Armory, Defense Unit.
5. Sweet Potato Curing Plant.
11. Greater Widespread Publicity of Mineola As An Ideal Home Town.
12. An Agency to Welcome and Assist New Residents Who Move to Our City.
13. An improved Community Spirit With Greater Stress On Fellowship and Civic
Interest Among Citizens.
MEMBER
Texas Press Association, North and
East Texas Press Association
Texas Editorial Association
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Editorial Sidelights- - -
John Kieran, the amiable and infallible
man of the radio program, "Information
Please," is a patient listener. This is the
observation of a New York Columnist who
commented further, "I've seen him sit with-
out a sigh through most boresome speeches.
I suppose he learns and salts away some-
thing, even from bores."
Any educated man is a man who ha;?
learned to become a good listener. Patient
listening goes along with extensive reading
and study in the moulding of character and
the development of keen intelligence.
A consuming listener makes an impres-
sion almost as quickly and probably more
deeply than an elegant speaker. It is quite
likely that his opinions are sound and de-
serving of respect.
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One result of Hitler's Balcan venture is
to give the Reds the blues.—Dallas News.
An enslaved press is doubly
fatal—it not only takes away
the true light, for in that case
we might stand still, but it
sets up a false one that de-
coys us to our own destruc-
tion.—Colton.
Trying to preserve "social
gains" is doing the same thing
to the country that trying to
keep up with the Joneses will
do to the individual.—Tylei;
Journal.
Most of this country is in-
terested in the security Britain
is supplying us, not in the se-
curities Britain can put up.—
Dallas News.
tinent looks pretty bright.—
Dallas News.
Americanism: Shouting about
individualism and following the
crowd.—Henderson Times.
The year 1941 will not begin
for some people until the um-
pire calls, "Play Ball!"—Hen-
derson Times.
Texas has more mules than
Missouri—but doesn't send as
many to the Legislature.—Dal-
las News.
War with Japan would quick-
ly put men in khaki and ladies
in nylon.—Dallas News.
To Britain the Dark Con- Hitler may be turning to
the Balkan jigsaw because he's
tired of trying to figure whe-
ther he has got France or
France has got him.—Longviev;
Daily News.
The new Siamese Twins seem
to be Japan and Thailand, and
it's about time some World
Court ordered a severance in
the case.—Longview Daily News.
A local man says that the
best way to make a vegetable
dinner attractive and appeal-
ing is to add to it a good-sized,
well-cooked beef steak.—Tyler
Journal.
We like to brag of our in-
terest in our iodge, or our or-
ganization, but there is noth-
ing like a free meal to get out
the attendance of the members.
—Tyler Journal.
Nero was no more justy
in fiddling while Rome bi
ed than the CIO is sn stoppl
factories from turning out maj
terial to save our country frot
Nazism.—Pittsburg Gazette.
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Mrs. Ernest Brooks was a
visitor in Longview Monday.
Relief At Last
ForYourCough
Creomulsion relieves promptly be-
cause it goes right to the seat of the
trouble to help loosen and expel
germ laden phlegm, and aid nature
to soothe and heal raw, tender, In-
flamed bronchial mucous mem-
branes. Tell your druggist to sell you
a bottle of Creomulsion with the un-
derstanding you must like the way it
quickly allays the cough or you are
to have your money back.
CREOMULSION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
TALCO
Starting Mash
25^ 59' 100 £'2
8 O'CLOCK
Coiiee
2 u. 25' 3 1 37
FOOD STOR1S
TEXAS—176 SIZE
ORANGES doz ] |)c
TEXAS—64 SIZE
GRAPEFRUIT g for ] 5c
YELLOW
RHUBARB lb 5c
CALAVOS 3 for 25c
YELLOW
ONIONS 3 lbs 1 Oc
DELICIOUS, 88 SIZE
APPLES doz 30c
JANE PARKER
DO NUTS doz 12C
SILVER BROOK
BUTTER lb 32c
TEXAS
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, No. 2 can 5c
IONA, 12 Vs OUNCE CAN
TOMATO JUICE 5c
WHITING 7. lb |0c
PERCH FILLETS lb 21c
FLOUNDER FILLETS.... lb 23c
FRESH
OYSTERS pint 29c
HADDOCK lb 23c
WHOLE
CAT FISH lb 2Jc
VIGO—16-OUNCE CANS
DOG FOOD 3 for j 4c
VIENNA SAUSAGE can 5c
BANNER
POTTED MEAT ....... 2 cans 5c
K. B. SALAD OIL.... gal jug 75c
ANN PAGE
PRESERVES
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PURE FRUIT
2-POUND JAR
JANE PARKER
Angle Food Cake
20-OUNCE 2 Q®
CREAM
Meal
20-LB SACK
35c
ARMOUR'S
Dexo
100% VEGETABLE
SHORTENING
3 LB CAN
39c
IONA STRINGLESS
Beans
NO. 2 CANS
2 iorI5c
PEANUT BUTTER ... qt jar ] j)c
NABISCO, 12-OUNCE BOX
VANILLA WAFERS 15c
TRUE AMERICAN
MATCHES 6-box crt \ 5c
DILL OR SOUR
PICKLES qt jar | flc
EXCELL
CRACKERS 2-lb box \ 5c
IONA
COCOA 2-lb can 17c
IONA
TOMATOES ... 4 No. 2 cans 25c
GINGER
SNAPS 1-lb box \ Oc
WHITE SAIL
SOAP GRAINS 2 !>oxes 29c
SOFT TWIST
Bread
24-OZ LOAVES
2tor 15c
SUNNYFIELD
Oats
5-LB BAG
19c
PINTO
Beans
5-LB BAG
2Sc
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The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 27, 1941, newspaper, February 27, 1941; Mineola, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth299054/m1/2/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Mineola Memorial Library.