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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
A fragmentary verse mentions weariness from winter and lingering concerns about care for Oth. The lines hint at seasons changing and spring days approaching, with a play on the tension between distress and hope as the year cycles.
An old advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic to restore vigor for winter illness. It claims the product, available in liquid and tablet forms, strengthens sluggish blood and improves energy, with doctors endorsing its use for run-down conditions. The copy also promotes the Gude’s brand and references a Hare Huck storyline and Paramount actor lineup.
Mayor W S Moss calls Forest City business leaders to a Thursday meeting to discuss Square and street work, trash cleanup, housing, and plans for investment and growth. Farm Bank official C C Proffitt seeks input on county fair, trade, and housing, warning unsanitary conditions risk disease. public action urged to prevent typhoid and attract residents.
An advertised medical salve claims to cure influenza pneumonia and dozens of ailments. The Brame Drug Co. of North Wilkesboro markets Vapomentha Salve for 30 cents in a small bottle or 1.20 for a sixfold size, with testimonials praising its reliability and skin friendly formula.
Local notes show residents visiting relatives in Forest City and surrounding towns, business trips, and social events. The Bostie Brick Co resumes operations, and a push to organize a first class Forest City baseball team gains momentum with J B Covington as president and over $200 pledged. Weather and road work slow farmers and street paving, while a Florence Mill Band uniforms purchase signals civic activity.
Payne's Auto Works at 26 E. 6th St., Charlotte, N.C. offers Ford cars new and rebuilt, Ford roadsters, touring and sport bodies, high grade painting and top building on all makes, advertising as Charlotte's reliable car market.
The Henrietta Mills Stores Millinery announces a big shipment of Easter bonnets and new items for the week. Shoppers are urged to place orders early to ensure best service and access to the latest goods.
A local ladies ready to wear shop promotes its Easter collection with the most beautiful dresses and broad styles. New arrivals include Middy blouses and dresses, sport skirts and blouses, all attractively priced, promising the greatest line yet and lower prices than elsewhere.
A local shop showcases spring lines with Young Men's Models and a broad range of conservative suits priced well below the current market. Also offered are silk shirts silk socks and stylish ties.
A local retailer promotes a spring display of straw hats for men and young men just in time for Easter. The dealer emphasizes a wide selection and urges customers to choose the style they want for the holiday.
A sales pitch touts wearing Walk-Over, Queen Quality, or Florsheim low cut shoes or oxfords to complete an Easter outfit. It emphasizes better shoes as essential accessories and highlights stylish options.
The message emphasizes quality and service as the store’s constant aim. It pledges 100 cents in value for every dollar and better service with each purchase, inviting customers to visit its immense stores this week to see the backing of advertising with goods and service.
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