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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
5
A measured advertisement advocates thrift and smart shopping, arguing riches do not guarantee contentment. It stresses economic living and urges readers to trade with the store for quality goods at low prices, highlighting food value and meal planning.
The phrase describes a mortgage on his home town affecting many residents who pay interest, symbolizing a shared financial strain across the community. Economic pressure mounts as the burden falls on citizens through ongoing payments and local taxation changes.
Lake Lure July 8 more than 25 000 attended the water regatta marking the start of a lake series. Harlow Barnett of Jacksonville Fla won the 12 mile outboard main race aboard 8341 setting a course record. Second went to B E Lamb aboard No Nox with third to Miss Roberta Burbridge in Nay Nay. 18 entries from Asheville Lake Lure Jacksonville and Miami. Prizes 75 50 and 25 with 25 trophies for qualifiers. Judges included P A Carlisle W B Lamb Roy W Porter and C W Burks. Next regatta slated for August 1. The Fourth of July event deemed a great success.
Forest City R-1 announces Mt. Pleasant Grammar School will open Monday June 15 for the summer term. Principal C Rex Long cautions families and staff to prepare for the term start.
Miss Maude Coxe of Green River plantation and Asheville and Mrs. William Wright of Philadelphia donated a 10000 dollar pipe organ to St Francis Episcopal church in Rutherfordton. Building started last week and will be finished soon. The church recently added beautifications including a terraced walk and boxwood plants. The late Col Frank Coxe and several children are buried in the church vault. The organ is given in honor of their father who founded the church.
Last Wednesday night at 11 50 nine blaze in Petty's Shoppe caused several hundred dollars in damage to the building and stock. The fire, of undetermined origin, was noticed near twelve o'clock and quickly brought under control. The stock suffered from smoke and water while adjacent shops sustained minor losses. The block is owned by G F Bradley with a personal loss around 200 not insured.
The Golden Valley Methodist church held a singing sponsored by Edward Melton and his choir. A homecoming and reunion will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Houser next Sunday with invites to bring a basket. Local crop blight affects cotton while several residents visit relatives and a bridge near the North Fork River nears completion with workers injured.
Local leaders advocate a standard where the average resident stands just above the current mean, aiming to elevate public well being. Officials stress incremental gains through education, health, and community programs to lift overall quality of life in Forest City.
Rutherfordton July 8 A special term of the superior court for civil cases will convene July 29 for one week with Judge J H Harwood of Bryson City presiding. A long jury list includes J D Bailey W M Walker T R Scruggs W E Wilson L M Epley M O Dickerson Jr J B Flynn W Waters F C Lewis J E Morris J S Carpenter C P McMahan F F Nave W E Hill Paul Hawkins Hagie Kiser John Green H P Hines W R Wells J M Rollins J C Wilson B D Wilson Jason Green Grady Yelton. Court calendar lists civil actions by date through August 2 including Gallert vs Largent Scoggins al vs Hunt Chimney Rock Mrs vs Mrs Grace D Little, Whiteside vs Tones, Wallace vs Lake Lure Lumber Co, McFarland vs McDaniel and Twitty, Scrivens vs Southern Bell Telephone Co, and others.
Farm meetings led by county agent F. E. Patton drew 30 farmers across Rutherford County to J. A. Wilkie and C. J. Holler farms to learn sweet clover and alfalfa culture. D. S. Coltrane of American Limestone Company shared data on crop success, with prizes awarded to attendees for distance traveled and farmer participation. Indications show sweet clover becoming a leading soil builder and pasture crop, aided by inoculation, lime, and firm seed beds.
Mrs J D Collett of High Point North Carolina reports lasting relief after treatments. The letter describes a list of ailments including weight loss insomnia skin issues and digestive distress. It urges readers to request free diagnosis and literature from W C Rountree M D in Austin Texas.
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