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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
11
The notice lists advertising rates for display per column inch and reading notices per line with classification per word. It notes entry date August 22 1918 at Forest City post office as second class matter under the 1879 act.
Eugene R. Black, governor of the Atlanta Federal Reserve, called the southern states industrial bonanzas in a Atlanta address at the annual industrial development conference. He stressed a need for young men with a desire for work as industry expands from Texas to the Potomac and Ohio to the Atlantic, forecasting billions in wealth as hundreds of new and northern firms move south. The Courier endorsed the South’s opportunity and urged action.
Analyzes U S population shift from cotton belt and tobacco regions to industrial centers and suburbs. Highlights appeal of city outskirts and Forest City envisions a small town life with yard space, affordability, and benefits for office workers seeking room to grow. Emphasizes desire for lawn, garden, and family play areas amid urban noise.
A speaker argues that barbarous societies suppress dissent and violence masks truth. Intolerance arises from old instincts, while civilized discourse requires defending others' right to speak. The text cites Voltaire on defending free expression despite disagreement.
A call to tolerate honest opinions beyond our own and to respect others for expressing them. It urges ceasing friendships damaged by arguments and suppressing hostility toward editors whose views differ from ours. The plea emphasizes civil discourse and mutual civility in journalism.
An elderly resident, Uncle J. B. Long, shares Forest City’s past compared with today. He recalls wood front storefronts and slower streets, then argues the town has slowly advanced, urging local pride and future growth.
The editor cites factory advantages in small cities over metropolitan centers. Lower living costs reduce wages and labor costs, while small towns reduce alien agitation during labor disputes. Forest City is highlighted for potential gains as industry may move from congested centers and cites three railroads, plus favorable labor, climate, and loyalty as key factors.
A narrator recalls a chauffeur’s calm skill in crowded traffic, crediting practice and strict rule obedience. He reflects that observing laws, watching for openings, and moving ahead apply beyond driving to life, noting some people ignore rules as an undesirable trait.
Mrs Alcock has consented to enter the Forest City Board of Aldermen race after strong solicitation from friends of both sexes. If elected she would be the first woman to hold the office, with supporters urging that a woman on the board would be a good move. She states contest is up to the voters and will dedicate herself to duties if elected.
Quotes on local politics banking insurance and business ethics mix with praise for Mayor Flack and product endorsements. Comments on automobile dealers, court policy, and banking laws reflect community concerns while readers discuss Ed Dresses and Enna Jettick shoes.
A passage contrasts drivers chasing opportunities on life's crowded road with the need to seize openings. It then shifts to labor unrest, noting payroll losses and the Pineville mill's temporary suspension. The piece predicts a brief halt and urges workers to reject Communist influence and return to industrial unity.
Train schedules list Seaboard Nos 109 21 22 and 113 36 35 114 with southern and northern arrivals at 10 30 am 12 18 pm 4 21 pm 6 20 am 10 09 am 5 35 pm 8 56 pm and Clinchula Nos 87 88 110 with north arrivals 10 45 am pm 11 20 pm.
Two first class theatres in Forest City present daily shows with good entertainment. Subscribers to The Courier can enjoy regular listings and updates on current performances.
The Charlotte Observer cites Florence Mills in Forest City as showing a peaceful settlement between employees and owners, contrasting with Gastonia and Pineville where outside Communist agitators pushed escalated demands. Forest City resumed full operations after internal talks, while Pineville faced a factory shutdown harming local prosperity.
The ROP report for North Carolina notes an unusually open winter aiding early planting and growth. Prospects vary by crop with good peach yields expected in the South and state, while Irish potatoes face weak price potential due to carryover and short yield. oats and wheat show strong stands, though Elberta peaches face drowning and bud shortages. Overall state crop condition about 79 percent of full, with 16 percent of last year’s crop remaining on farms.
Local ad brief lists pigs for sale from R L Jones and Son and a carload of used cars. Also advertised are galvanized roofing from Champion Lumber Company in Spindale North Carolina and Coker’s No 5 cottonseed sold by C S Young of Shelby. A muzzle loader shotgun from 1863 is available via Arval Alcock at the courthouse office.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their surviving brother and for floral offerings. May God's richest blessings rest upon each of you.
Mrs C E Alcock declares candidacy for the Forest City Board of Aldermen subject to voters at the city election on May 7, 1929. The announcement specifies the candidate and election date.
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