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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
4
Forest City Courier published weekly in Forest City North Carolina with price details and editor J L C Thompson. The note states the paper is roved August 22 1918 for post office second class matter and invites business and timely printing service.
The piece contrasts front street and back street babies, detailing clean water, drainage, and living conditions versus unbathed, ill nourished infants. It argues many back street babies share germ spread from neglect, urging Forest City to adopt humane, universal sanitary improvements for all residents.
Veterans of the Spanish American War Philippine Insurrection and China relief are urged to send name and address to Walter S. Buchanan Army and Navy Union Route 2 Louisa Va for guidance on new laws. He can advise on rights and pension start from claim filing. Include a return postage stamp.
The Rail Way Age notes that while the public sees higher living costs, railways face steeper price hikes in inputs. It cites locomotive costs jumping from 27 876 to 75 750, a 171 percent rise, box cars from 1 000 to about 3 000, and interest charges on old versus new equipment climbing sharply, driving rate increases.
A witty column in Easley South Carolina reflects on local journalism moves and personalities. It teases editor changes, notes figures like Hoke Smith and Dr. Kapp, comments on prices, chamber of commerce topics, and humorous lines about politics, war, and social campaigns with a local, period voice.
Oklahoma poultry raiser Mr Williams credits Dr LeGear Poultry Prescription with reduced chick loss and chicks maturing earlier by a month or two. The ad promises rapid development for baby chicks and early fall and winter laying, with a money back satisfaction guarantee from LeGear Med Co in St Louis.
Katie Sue Mears spends the week in Gaffney with relatives. A group including J H Thomas and others motored to Charlotte, and J F Alexander with Broadus Lattimore and others went to Spartanburg on July 5 to see the ball game between Greenville and Spartanburg. Also notes on large cost increases in track and bridge construction, with a 90 foot through girder bridge rising from 6427 in 1915 to 15117 now, a 135 percent rise.
Julius Padgett’s 18 year old son was crowned at Zebulon and buried at Cedar Grove on Tuesday. Mrs Arthur W Falvey of Spartanburg visits her father C M Martin. A S Warlick moves into Price’s vacated house. Joe P Hardin brought a cotton slossom to the office on the 6th. R E Merrell of Forest City Motor Co spent the weekend in Spartanburg. Miss Graham McCall of Charlotte visits Miss Claire Reid. Ed Kanipe of Chattanooga spent last week with Dr A Newton in Forest City. Joe Ryan, a local villain actor, is noted for his screen persona in Vitagraph serials with Jean Paige.
Travelers from areas north of Forest City can board the Southern or Sea board trains to connect with the bus service. The option facilitates continued travel toward regional destinations with a coordinated schedule.
Charles J. Watson celebrated his 78th birthday with his father Jas W. Watson in Bostic R1 on July 4. All children attended except Mrs Joe Philbeck whose husband was seriously ill. Neighbors joined in as the sons shingled the house with metal. Charlie enjoyed the reunion and the dinner.
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