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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
3
The speaker longs for peace and great love to banish greed and hatred, seeking happiness by the firelight. Thoughts turn to memories, a drowsy child’s prayer, and the beauty of simple grandeur.
John Reid quotes Mr Barker discussing a plan to widen a garage door by three feet so Opie can drive a Ford, highlighting a lighthearted car themed exchange.
The article argues the child is the Commonwealth’s sacred trust, regardless of parentage. It asserts every child can become a capable citizen with quickened intelligence and training, noting great figures often rose from unknown fathers. It concludes the undeveloped child is the state’s most valuable resource for rebuilding old commonwealths.
Wendell Eaves voices concern over worsening vision and asks if any local optimist can offer hopeful help. The notice frames a community appeal for encouragement and practical support for his eye health.
Subheadline urging readers to subscribe to the Courier for $1.50 yearly, framing support as a constructive choice and praising basic participation.
Rutherfordton notices highlight Mr K J Carpenter born in April will be 81, active and healthy with good habits and a long Civil War record. As president of the News Building and Loan Association and a Chamber of Commerce member, he reads well, works hard, and raised eight children. The piece praises his example and urges appreciation during life.
A town wide church mass meeting in Rutherfordton raised about 200 for New Bern relief with a $300 goal. Dr M A Adams led the Baptist service, Rev J C Exwin spoke, and K S Tanner gave $50 as pledges were gathered from each church. The express office offered free transport for relief bundles. Roads suffer from rains and rabid dog incidents have caused livestock losses.
Harris R. 1 notes Dec 1 birth of a fine boy to Mr. and Mrs Tommie Robbins. Belt Robbins recently moved to a farm. The four year old son of Clarence Day died Dec 8 and was buried with Dr M A Adams officiating. Much sickness in the area. Jim Roach of Avondale builds a fine dwelling near Holly Springs church. Annie Brisco travels from Spartanburg to New York and Middletown to visit nephew Feltner Duncan, away about fifteen days.
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