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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
11
An August 9 1928 issue of the Forest City Courier argues against complacency in progress. The editorial cites Lindbergh and Lincoln, urging readers not to settle for “well enough,” noting Forest City’s growth hinges on improvement and ambition.
Fair time approaches and exhibitors should plan to show best products. The goal is to have many quality displays across the county. Farmers, home demonstrators, and 4H participants are urged to prepare now for October fair dates October 2, 4, 5, and 8.
Reported loss of about 155000 on the Tunney Heeney bout for Tex Rickard, who blames radio broadcasts for a shorter audience. Only 40000 attended while double was expected, sparking talk of banning radio coverage of his next event. He argues Americans deserve access to boxing news, urging lower ticket prices and guarantees instead of silencing broadcasts.
The piece argues Tex Rickard should invest in paid newspaper advertising to increase attendance at his bouts, noting radio publicity alone cannot replace the impact of print ads. It questions whether Rickard has considered newspaper ads as a tool to draw crowds.
Greta Garbo stars with John Gilbert in Love at Horn's Theatre replacing Grain of Dust which was delayed by unfinished lab work. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film features a strong cast including George Fawcett and Brando n Hurst, with reviews praising Garbo's Anna Karenina interpretation and Goulding's directing. Also shown are The Butter and Egg Man and Judgement of the Hills with Virginia Valli and Orville Caldwell in a strong slate of entertainment.
Miss Margaret and Annabelle Ware return from a month in Hot Springs. During the trip Miss Annabelle was bitten by a mad dog while walking along the street and is now undergoing Pasteur treatment.
Mr J R Parks, longtime Forest City Bakery employee since inception, has leased the plant and assumed charge Tuesday. An experienced baker and business man, he promises success in this home enterprise with backing from Forest City and the surrounding county.
Mr. C. B. Bell of Asheville has purchased Rutherford County Laundry from W. C. Huntley and W. B. Hamrick and took charge Tuesday. Bell brings years of laundry experience and aims for success in the growing field while Huntley and Hamrick plan future ventures.
Forest City Lodge No 381 A F and A M meets on the second and fourth Tuesday nights at 8 o clock Visitors welcome J S Wood Secretary G C Mc Brayer Worshipful Master 30 11 Lime and cement advertised by Farmers Hardware Co as best quality at lowest price for purchase and delivery to readers.
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