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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
9
Forest City Courier lists advertising rates from The Courier Pub. Co. for Forest City North Carolina. Rates include display per column inch and reading notices per line plus classified column rates per word with editor c. E. Alcock.
The Forest City Methodist congregation recently installed their beloved pastor Dr. W. R. Ware in a new parsonage as appreciation for his work. They also announce plans to erect a larger, more commodious house of worship in the near future.
The sermon by Br. W. A. Ayers Sunday urged that no one lives for themselves alone and each person has a special mission. He called on all to seek their local calling and serve their fellow man to improve the world and advance God’s work.
The Rutherford News publishes a 100 page processed edition praised for its brown photogravure printing and quality book paper. The issue highlights Rutherford county resources and enterprises, credits editors and local business support, and aims to attract homeseekers and investors to the area.
A local feature highlights Cliffside Mills near Rutherford County, showing dramatic overhauls under Chas. H. Haynes. The plants expand with new equipment and buildings as ginghams recede to a Terry towers focus, marking a bold shift in the family business legacy and county asset growth.
Courier extends best wishes as the enterprise progresses rapidly. The mills are entering final preparations and are expected to begin full speed operation within a few weeks.
The Blue Ridge Republican will debut in Asheville with Hubert F. Lee as editor and publisher. The weekly will cover elections in the Tenth Congressional district and promote Republican policies across the Ninth and parts of the Eighth. Offices planned in the Tenth District HQ over Scrugg’s Drug Store, with a permanent Asheville office after November elections. Jelly glasses advertised at Se stores.
Clarence Jones of Forest City suffered two broken ribs in a Monday automobile wreck near the County Home. Driving a Dodge, he turned over while attempting to pass another car and received medical attention, recuperating at home.
The cinema offers a slate from August 26 to September 1 with Anna Q Nilsson Huntley Gordon and Charles Murray in Her Second Chance plus Nursery Troubles. Subsequent days feature Muddle Up, Scarlet Streak, Tripple Action, Dice Woman, High Jinks, Wine of Youth with Eleanor Boardman, Human Tornado and Hearts and Fists along with comedies. Also a lace and ribbon sale. Mr J C Scruggs returns from Albemarle reporting his daughter E C Sanders improving.
J W reports on Dalton Bros store notes from town life. Merchants face high rents and peddler competition while planning a closing hour and collaboration. The piece mentions Atlantic City sights, the Sesqui Grounds NC booth, new silks and satins, colors channel red and jungle green, fall expectations, woolen goods buys, slippers and hats selling well, and upcoming school season.
This Philadelphia expo marks the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a towering main exhibit building set among landscaped grounds. The exposition runs through December 1 as visitors tour displays from forty three nations. Mr. and Mrs. J Worth Morgan and Mr W G Morgan of Union Mills visited their brother, A H Morgan, and Mrs Morgan in Shelby last Friday.
Mrs. A B Dillingham visits son H C Dillingham in Weaversville. A baby girl Shirley Jacqueline born to Mr and Mrs J J Miller on August 17. Claire Reid returns from camping near Boone. Household bargains at Courtney's Ten Cent Store and D M Stahl stores. J K Reinhardt and Burge Harvill visit relatives in Rock Hill Fort Mill and York S C. Mrs J L Butler and sons J L Yr and James in Charlotte. Mrs R C Hinkle of Lexington visits. New York market line of fall and winter hats at right prices. Mrs A C Jones,
Mr and Mrs Broad Green attend the water and light convention in Wilmington this week. Mr and Mrs Otto Long of Shelby visit with Mr and Mrs J B Long. Advertisement promotes Overland vehicles with a slogan urging customers not to die with worry and to drive an Overland. W L Horn Overland Co.
The piece argues superstition stems from ignorance about shingles. It explains shingles as a nerve irritation aligned with intercostal nerves, not crossing the midline, sometimes caused by toxins or drugs. Treatment focuses on removing the toxin with purgatives and using soothing topical applications for comfort, not speeding cure.
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