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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
9
A 1928 Forest City column urges careful, calm analysis of local issues before forming firm opinions. It condemns hasty conclusions and praises weighing all viewpoints, noting weeds as nuisances and stressing community pride in keeping the town clean and orderly.
Rutherford County newspaper staff credits list C E Alcock editor and owner Clarence Griffin news editor Mrs C E Alcock society editor Arval Alcock advertising H H Houser job department and advertising rates for display and reading notices per word. Subscription rates show one year six months and outside Rutherford County pricing.
The article reflects on Friday the thirteenth, tracing historic superstition and urging belief that luck comes from mental attitude. It notes education reducing fears and argues Friday the thirteenth is like any other day, with caution by some yet minority, and calls for a rational view.
In sizing up matters affecting local conditions, consider multiple angles before forming impressions. Quick judgments and haste lead to errors, as first glances miss deeper factors. Deliberate examination reveals broader perspectives beyond initial views.
The article notes a shift from traditional stump speeches to radio broadcasts for political messaging. It compares techniques, audiences, and potential reach, suggesting radio could lessen live appearances while requiring the voice to carry the message. Time will tell if radio replaces stump speaking.
The Farmers Bank & Trust Co. accepts the resignation of J H Thomas after years of service. He moves to lead the Lake Development as general manager, a position praised for advancing a major southern project. C M Young succeeds Thomas as bank president, bringing seasoned business skill and a winning personality to steer the institution.
In Rutherfordton on June 30 1928 Mr. and Mrs. Aaron N Wall near Henrietta marked 67 years of marriage. She turned 84 May 22 and he 90 on July 2. They have ten children eight living, 26 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He served in the Civil War and remains active. The Walls trace lineage to England and William the Conqueror.
The Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation warns against one crop farming as unsafe. Diversifying crops with livestock and garden work sustains year round activity, stabilizes income, and reduces debt risk for farmers and families.
Aaron Wall, aged veteran of the Rutherford County community, is described as the county’s oldest living man. He values hard work, clean habits, regular sleep and exercise, and temperance, and avoids worrying about small issues. Walls enjoys gatherings with the “Sixties” comrades and recounting experiences with the Yankees, and is viewed as a pillar of local life.
The passage argues that diversified farming including garden crops, poultry, milk and meat strengthens bank accounts over store accounts. Livestock farming fertilizes soil and raises yields, while one crop cotton reduces fertility. shifting to mixed farming lets South farmers grow food, lower crop costs, and still earn cash near or above current cotton income.
The Rutherford County Poultry Association will meet Saturday evening at 8 p m in the county agent's office in the courthouse at Rutherfordton. Poultry expert Mr Brownwell will discuss the Western North Carolina egg market. Poultry growers are urged to attend.
The two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hill Oliver Ted died near Spindale and was buried Friday afternoon at Rutherfordton cemetery. Funeral services were held at the home at four o'clock with Revs. E. B. Jenkins and W. R. Ware in charge.
Farmers face a perilous season as crop yields vary wildly, offering the specter of two paths: an excessive, ruinous surplus depressing prices or a failed harvest with high prices but little to sell. The dilemma highlights volatile markets and uncertain income for agricultural communities.
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