Claude News (Claude, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, June 19, 1931 Page: 2 of 6
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Me who runs his ad today, will
find tomorrow it will pay; But he
who puts not In his ad. may wish
tomorrow that he had.
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J. W. Cheney, editor and Publisher
of The Southwest Plainsmen, called
at the News office Tuesday. Mr.
Cheney came down to look over this
section of the Panhandle. Cheney
expressed himself as admiring our
newly paved streets, which puts the
town out of the mud during rainy
weather. Being a typical Southern
gentlemen, and a Democrat of the
old school Cheney is quite interest-
ing and a pleasant conversationist.
He remarked on entering the office
that it had been something like one
hundred years since he last visit
the Claude News place of business
As the News editor was a water
boy, carrying water for those who
dug PaloDuro Canyon, at that time,
he does not remember Mr. Cheney's
visit at Claude. Editor Cheney is
invited to come again, even if he
does wait for one hundred years be-
fore he calls. And when he comes
he should bring along "Something
Good" to drink.
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SAFETY AND "THE FOURTH"
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call the
Ilea-' •
Wttpent awl return
Sfealnst a I to the Democratic tarty and from
man whom they bettered amelled I thla cm out make a valient soldier
lor the Cause of Democracy.
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to the fa
tf Teaaa Democrats
too strong, or 'Sting, Stank, Stunk'.
It is regretable that it is neces-
sary to bring a word of caution as
we approach the 4th day of July
in celebration of American Inde-
pendence. But safety must be the
watch word if the country is to en-
joy the holiday period free from
aches and pains and the possible
loss of life, and property damage
caused by careless handling of fire-
works.
In the cities a reasonable degree
of safety has been reached, due to
fire ordinances and restricted zones.
Even with all of the regulation,
there are serious accidents. The
dangerous firecrackers or skyrocket
beautiful and inspiring as the sound
or sight may be. is no respector of
persons. If Independence Day has
its full meaning; it Will be reasona-
bly free and independent of costly
carelessness, as well as be the oc-
casion of celebration on account of
a political incident in history.
Then there is the automobile. It
is getting to a state where one al-
most dreads to pick up a newspaper
after a holiday, lest some dear friend
or relative has been in an accident
When a holiday comes, crowds go
and accidents happen. The percent-
age of accidents attributable to lack
ot due care and regard for the rights
of others staggers the most optimis-
tic among us.
The old days are gone when oc-
casionally, in spectacular manner,
a team of horses ran away. The
days are gone of the five-cent pack-
age of firecrackers that one could
hold in his hand without much
harm being done. With advancing
science and skill must come pro-
gress in safety measures There lr
no fool-proof article Always must
be reckoned the human element. It
is to this humankind that precau-
tionary methods must appeal.
Not to be too pessimistic about
the matter, let us venture that if
safety is not made more of a fact
and less of a theory, it will not be
many years until accidental death
will become a "natural" death, and
death by disease revert to the acci-
dental kind.
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Now, that habit of pledge breaking
just "digs In" upon the political
hooeaty of thoie who attempt to
cover the pledge breaking abrasion
as a rule, by" shouting about their
Note that broad de :laratlon that
'■ majority of Texas Democrats"
voted against Al Smith when Fort
Worth. Dallas and Houston alone
gave Mr. Hoover a greater majority
than Hoover got In all Texas.
These cities are wonderfully stock-
ed with Republicans, and pretty
well under political control of the
Ku Klux Klan and Consume much
bootleg liquor. Then, the regular
Republican vote in Texas runs four
times more thjin was the Hoover
majority over Al Smith in 1928 in
Texas.
For a moron who gets his ideas
from the Wizzard or some long hair-
ed political crank, to play up a thing
like that Just because he has in-
operative thinking machinery, can
easily be excused, on the basis of
Ignorance.
That is the most charitable ver-
iict for an editor who would play
this "majority of Texas Democrats"
up in black type as voting for Hoov-
er.
The Republicans have a tribe who
have voted their ticket in the South
for these many years who greatly
surpass the "lousiest" Democrats in
giving out that "stink, stank, stunk"
odor and. maybe, the Claude editor,
in pulling the Republican blaket
over his political frame, just mistook
the odor from his own comrades as
he snugly camped in their political
tent as coming from cutside?
The Claude editor is in error too
concerning our feeling "ugly" toward
his tribe. Our feeling is one of sym-
pathy for him and others who are
suffering from terrible odors and
know not that they emanate from
beneath the blanket where refuge
is only offered his tribe at a price
which tends to stultify the olfactory
organs of any Democrat.
Get some good Armstrong County
Democrat to read the record of the
regular Republican vote to you.
brother editor, and confine your
statements to facts and within a
few months you. possibly, may be
able to emerge from the filthy blan-
ket that covers more bad political
odors than any normal Democrat
has ever known or could perman-
ently breath without being most ser-
iously contaminated.
Nobody loves a flat man.
Money isn't everything If it were
we wouldn't have anything.
General Depression usually com-
mands the army of the unemployed
Ever since we can remember pros-
perity has been either on the way
or on the wane.
There's nothing new under th*
sun, but there's a lot of new stuff
going on under the noon.
Slogans you never see: "The In-
stalments are remembered long af-
ter the darn thing Is worn out."
The public will be slow to accept
free-wheeling. It's hard to under-
stand anything free about motor-
ing.
It doesn't always pay to get to<
close together. Even the keys on a
piano have to be separated to make
harmony.
This Is a rich country. Practi-
cally every family now has an auto-
mobile. a radio and an Instalment
or two overdue.
From the above tirade of abuse,
vou will note that the Editor of the
Greenville Messenger, after reading
a short editorial in The Claude
News, of recent date, went into
Spasmodic fits, and remained in this
deplorable condition until he em'tt-
ed the above from his Rum SoakpH
system. He started out with a de-
ception by not quoting all the para-
graph wherein we stated that The
Democratic Presidential Nominee
"Stink, Stank. Stunk" -With Too
Much Wiskey." He left out "TOO
MUCH WHISKEY' because h"
vanted It to appear that is was
something else and not Whiskey
Bums we were talking about. Most
II whiskey bloats, and rum soaked
bums pretend to be prohibitionists
and are always howling about What
vVe Prohibitionists will do. when the
lext primary election comes around
In his next fit he tells us of
PLEDGE BREAKING The Claude
Mews editor did not vote for Mr.
Hoover, therefore broke no pledge of
he Democratic party Another part
where the gable end of his 'Britche-'
was sucking too much breeze, and
last had to explode. His third fit
came over him when he saw some
one pass down the street with a
white sheet and a hood, reminding
him when the Klu Klux Klan were
n operation. This scared him in an
nch of his life A guilty conscience
needs no accusation. This is a dead
issue but the Messenger editor has
not kept himself posted, therfore is
'00 ignorant to know it. The News
Editor never was a Member of The
Klu Klux Klan never at any time
tried to join them, never made ap-
plication to join. Is not a member
ind never expects to be, yet he
hinks a darn sight more of a Klu
<lux than of that class of cattle
who pretend to be prohibitionists.
Jlay with the prohibition party and
n their heart they are such strong
intls. they would like a midnight
issasan. knife the Great Democratic
>arty to the hilt, to make whiskey
low freely over the Good Old U. S
v. Again. Millions of dollars are be-
ng spent right now and will be
pent during the next campaign to
nake the Democratic Partv a
WHISKEY PARTY. But the Demo-
ratic party is essentially a Prohi-
ition party and will remain so until
ve have nominated and elected a
>RY President. However. The edi-
or of the Greenville Messenger is
lot altogether bad. He has a few
ood qualities left and after he has
aken the "KEELY CURE", taken
i good bath, and gotten rid of that
vhiskey smell, repented and re-
urns to the Democratic party he
will be alright. The Claude News
Sdltor never took a drink of intcxi-
ating liquors of any kind, neither
*•> Iw ever Intoxicated in his life.
He never played cards or any game
of chance lor money In a lifetime.
We have met reformed drunkards
rho proved to be
■an after they repent-
DEATH OF MR. WHEAT
Rev. Alex Legge will say the last
sad rites. And by request no flowers
—when he's put out of sight.
Mr. Bread Wheat died at the
family residence, known as "tne pit"
after a lingering illness attributed to
over-exposure In Washington to a
dreaded disease being fatal to busi-
ness, known as Hoover's farm relief.
Mr. Wheat was born In the year
of Joseph. "B. C.," survived the pan-
ics and depression of all ages only
to be stricken down in the year of
•30", lived an honorable upright
life before God and man, serving
with unfailing zeal, faith and con-
fidence the human race for more
than 6.000 years, without regard to
race, creed or color. A friend and
faithful servant in war as in peace,
the iarmers' best friend, he stood
for upright, honorable, sound, logi-
cal and reasonable business methods
A devout believer and exponent of
free and unrestricted commerce be-
tween the nations and individuals,
based upon intelligent thinking and
honorable practices.
Mr. Wheat is survived by thw
grandsons. Doubt, Guess and Qani-
ble. a legally adopted stepson, Hoov-
er's Farm Board, who was constant-
ly at his bedside during the last
days and is now sitting up with the
corpse; two daughters-in-law sur-
vive him. who were with him con-
stantly when he was exposed to this
dreaded and fatal business disease
known as Hoover's Farm Relief, also
called Stabilization—Mrs. Broken
Down Co-Ops and Mrs. Peanut
Politician
The death of this honorable char-,
acter is a distince loss to the eco-
nomic world, he being one its most
faithful and responsible servants.
Services will be conducted by the
Rt. Rev. Alexander Legge and the
body will lie In state for public in-
spection between the hours of 9:30
a. m. and 1:15 p. m., each business
day until the remains can be smell-
ed as far East as Washington.
Burial—If any, will be In the cam-
paign of 1932, and the honary pall-
bearers will be selected by the pres-
ent Farm Board.
By request—no flowers— donate
the proceeds to the relief of some
worthy farmer, the most of whom
have been relieved of everything in
God's great garden except his taxes
and rights of free air—Webster
Journal.
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cattle and he Knows how to handle
them in order to make them pay
him for his effort.
Mrs. Wm. Kitzler was in Claude
Saturday shopping and called at
The News office to renew for
another year to The News.
Carl Brown came in Saturday to
join his wife on a visit to her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs, E. M. DeHart,
near Claude. They have been out in
California where they visited several
months.
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"Reach for a
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Eva started it and the daughters
off Eve inherited it. Eve gave Adam the
apple# and it seems that Adam must
have passed It on. For every man and
every woman has an Adam's Apple.
Put your finger on your Adam's Apple
—that is your larynx, your voice box —
it contains your vocal chords. Consider
your Adam's Apple —when you do so,
you are considering your throat— your
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It is this exclusive process that expels
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It's toasted
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To Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hughlett.
May 1. a boy.
To Mr and Mrs. Howard Watson
April 28. twin boys. On May 2. five
days after birth, one of these boy.'
became ill and died within a few
minutes after the parents became
aware that the baby wus sick.
Suicide Once l.ived At Claude
Clifford Williams, who we have
read about in daily dispatches as
having ended his life by Jumping
into the Mississippi River son ;* days
ago. was born and raised at Claude.
Mrs. R King left Monday even-
ing for Vernon where she will spend
several weeks with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Pybus.
Mrs. J H. Welgman loft Sunday
evening for Denton, Texas, in re-
sponse to a telegram stating that
her daughter. Miss Bessie Mae. had
a nervous breakdown. The many
friends of Miss Weigman hope that
she will soon recover and be able
to resume her studies. Miss Weig-
man is a student in the College ol
Industrial Arts.
Lightning Strikes A Ten-Year-Old-
Boy Near Here
Wednesday afternoon Lightning
barbered and partly barbecued ten-
year-old Horace Benson living be-
tween here and Washburn, but
young Benson was walking about
next day and will no doubt get well.
The stroke oi lightning shaved a
swath of the boy's hair, singed the
rest of it. burned black a place on
his back. on* of his shoulders and
under the other arm. He was also
left partially deaf.
place occupied by i call on Mrs. L. W. Griffin while en
route to Panhandle, Mr. Russell
taught scool at Rov. N. M., for seven
years, Mrs Griffin being one of his
pupils.
Mrs. C. B Reunion returned home
Thursday from Quinlun. Oklahoma,
where she had visited relatives for
some time. Mrs. Redmon was ac-
companied home by Mrs. Nell
Phillips, who will spend several
weeks in our community.
Conway
Bill Davis of Amarillo spent th
week end with home folks.
Floy and Violet Ketchum visited
friends In Canyon last week.
W. C. Deaver came in Friday to
spend the week end with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Walker visited
friends in Amarillo last week.
Mrs. W. F. Moulton Is able to be
up again after two-weeka' illness
The little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ounter has recovered from a severe
Illness.
Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Fruttt an
moving to the
Tillman Moody.
J. W. Ferguson. Joe Walker. Leslie
pitt and L. W. Griffin were Ama-
rillo visitors Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Calllham and
little daughter, Mona Loa. have been
visiting relatives at Canyon.
Mrs. Arthur Gripp is able to be
out again after undergoing an oper-
ation for appedicitls several day agu.
John Montgomery came up from
Canyon Friday to visit home folks.
He returned to his school Sunday
evening.
Miss Bertha Saunders returned to
her home at McLean Thursday ufter
several days visit with Mrs. Herman
Calliham.
We are sorry to have been absent
so long, but will try to make amends
by being on hand with a double-
header this week.
Quite a numebr from our com-
munity attended services at the
Baptist church at Claude and report
excellent services.
Miss Ailtiie Mae Wilson left Fri-
day evening for her home at Hale
Center. Miss Wilson was employed
in our school the past term.
Forty guests were entertained in
the home of Mr .and Mrs. Ray Calli-
ham Wednesday evening In honor
of Miss Bertha Saunders of McLean.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams of the
Trigg Ranch north of Panhandle
spent Monday night with Mr. and
Mrs. G. C. Bryant and family of
this place.
The people of Conway gathered
at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. Chas
Robinson Saturday evening to enjoy
the evening with music and games
The young people were entertain-
ed in the home of Mr. and Mrs
Otis Walker Tuesday evening. Mrs
Walker had as guests Misses Rosa
and May Danmeler and Mr. Wulter
Glover of Amarillo.
Conway was well represented a'
the barbecue at the Wynn oil well
near Panhandle last Saturday
Everyone seemed to enjoy the day-
more especially the ball games
horse races and broncho riding.
Our school closed Friday last
There were two ball games in th<
afternoon. Our boys played the Larl
school and defeated them. Then tht
older boys played Washburn and
won another victory for Conway
J. E. Russell of Clarendon stop-
ped In Conway a few days ago to
father emphatically denounces the
"continuation of this donotliing
policy" which he says, "condemns
millions yf our fellow citizens to
privation, want and starvation."
A major engagement will be
fought in the 1932 Democratic Na-
tional Convention in which Newton
D. Baker, wartime Secretary of War.
. „ , .Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, of
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ferguson and | New York A| E Sm„h of New York
Owen D. Young • and Maryland's
i Ritchie will be the chief aspirants.
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Griffin drove
over to the oil wells north of Pan-
handle Sunday afternoon, and re- j
ported a delight fol time. They are '
very much impressed with the oil
prospects.
Master Melvin Ray Calllham ac-
companied his uncle, Floyd Cftlll-
ham, to Canyon Sunday where he
will spend the week with his grand-
mother, Mrs. H. L. Calliham. His 1
parents will go to Canyon Saturday
to bring the little fellow home.
After a few day ol rumble and roar,
the convention will settle on Roose-
velt and then the real battle will
start. Already theres much jockeying
as to whom will be running mate
for whom. The latest entrant is the
effusive Pat Harrison of Missesslppi.
There is still Senator Robinson of
Arkansas and Jim Reed of Missouri
to be heard from. At this time,
Roosevelt's friend ship for Al Smith
will hurt him In the cotton belt.
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The profiteer in war time day may
be selling apples ui peace.
| FOR A QUARTER OF
A CENTURY
50 CENTS A BDSIIKL—
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laws of our nation and bringing
destruction upon the farmer, stock-
men, and laboring men. There is a |j
way out when the word "SELF" is
taken out of our hearts and mind.
T have received several letters from
big milling companies wanting to
buy Panhandle wheat, f. o. b track i
at 50c per bushel. But this price will i
not justify our farmers to sell, when |j
we know there is a great shortage in
wheat and if we farmers will hold
this wheat until about September
15th or October 1st, we will get 75e
to 90c per bushel for our wheat.
These farmers have gotten by so far
then why can't we hold on to our
wheat a few months longer. I would
like to hear from farmers who are
willing to accept 50c per bushel for
'heir wheat. July delivery, f. o. b.
•rack Panhandle points.
Dear Tack, please publish this let-
ter In your column.
Sincerely, your friend.
J. E YOUNG
704 N. Pierce St.
Amarillo. Texas
President Hoover has placed a
ban on an extra session of Congress
in spite of attacks and raps directed
at him by 8enitor LaFolette of Wis-
consin. This llrey son of a flrey
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