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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
11
The Rutherford county sesquicentennial celebration set for August 16 highlights the county history from 1779 to 1929. Citizens are urged to support the county wide event with a grand parade featuring expert float makers with 75 years of experience.
An essay reflects on farming as a science driven by balanced rations, proteins, fertilizers, soil analysis, and other technical aspects. It contrasts the modern farmer’s deep practical knowledge with past simple labor, noting farming has become a technical pursuit and the “perfect rube” who underestimates this change. It also recalls a morning scene with a paperboy and his elder brother, illustrating responsibility and growth.
A small boy moves with care to place a newspaper at a door, showing delight in a simple, useful deed. The observer reflects on grown ups and the satisfaction found in helping others, comparing to John Joseph Gaines.
The Cambridge Idaho News Reporter notes that modern advertising abandons charity for value, while still carrying sentiment. Local merchants advertise to foster community ties, and readers reward friends who advertise with patronage, linking friendship with strong selling, low prices, and reliable service.
Public notice states L. A. Toms seeks pardon or parole from the Governor of North Carolina. Objections must be filed within thirty days from July 24, 1929. Attorney: T. Jones, Jr. 124t.
Auto owners are urged to compare prices on tires and tubes offered by Southern Hardware Corp. The notice promises first quality materials and the cheapest prices, encouraging buyers to shop at home to save money.
Readable reads mention Try a pound of our Fudge at Court ney s Ten Cent Store as a brief ad style teaser likely promoting confectionery bargains.
Hon Josephus Daniels event page continues with notes on a sesquicentennial celebration. Cash prizes will be awarded for best string bands and individual musicians. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Club through a general committee of eight, with auxiliary township groups assisting. A meeting at the Courthouse Friday night August 2 at 7 o'clock invites suggestions and aid from the public and lists committee members.
Rev Abernathy of Rutherford College preached at Mt Pleasant on Sunday. Mt Vernon B Y P A hosted a Hea ven themed program with fine music by Mt Freeman. Rev C P Holland from Spartanburg preached a powerful sermon with church music. Families and visitors from Georgia and North Carolina attended, while the Intermediate Y P U held a Friday picnic with games and music.
A 55 acre land description ends at an old pine knot corner and begins at a black jack oak marked line with notes dated July 23, 1929. Trustee R. R. Blanton records the parcel in Rutherford County Register of Deeds. Ads announce big lot sales by J. A. Wilkie and C. E. Huntley on August 8 near the C C C Depot and August 1 in Gastonia plus local real estate market optimism for fall.
Mr W G Lynch and his family had a narrow escape when their car was struck by a heavy bus on the bridge beyond Concord Filling Station Monday night. The bus, used by a troop of Hawaiians en route to Charlotte, caused Mrs Lynch to break her leg while other family members suffered bruises. No one on the bus was injured.
Mr A Petty told The Courier on Wednesday he plans to reopen his shop once he settles with insurers and receives new stock. The exact reopening date will be announced later. It is good news to his many friends that he will continue in business in Forest City.
Mr. G. M. Huntley and his son Carl have purchased the undertaking business of Gold and McEntire. They will operate from the same location with a modern funeral home and a new ambulance hearse. Mr. Gold remains with the firm as embalmer.
Your hardware needs can best be had at Southern Hardware Corp Forest City Come in and see our complete stock and get our prices Complete assortment of ribbons Courtney's Ten Cent Store.
Special value paint sale announced for Rutherford County with first class paint at 1.95 per gallon. Yardage includes paints and varnishes in all colors, plus 9 and 24 cent items at Courtney's Ten Cent Store. Apply at Depot Street office. Henricks Novelty Co. 42-11.
Beautiful lot of pictures received. Advertising sewing at reasonable rates. Plain and fancy sewing offered. Children’s clothes specialty. Miss Adele McKinney listed with contact 103.
Public notice of a trustee sale under a deed of trust dated November 12 1923 recorded in Rutherford County North Carolina. The sale will occur Saturday August 24 1929 at 12:00 noon at the courthouse door Rutherfordton. The property lies in Colfax Township and is described by boundary calls including adjacent lands of James Crow and others.
Mrs J W McKinney opened the Wakefield Flower Shop yesterday with a decorative display. The shop occupies space in the City Dry Cleaning Co. premises. Shelby visitor B N Wakefield assisted. Asheville visitor Mrs L Michalove stays with her son Jack Michalove. Special value in ladies bags at 89 cents at Courtneys Ten Cent Store.
Arrival times listed for Seaboard and Clinchueta trains include No. 109 South at 10 30 a m No 21 South at 12 18 p m No 22 North at 4 21 p m No 118 South at 6 15 a m No 36 North at 10 05 a m No 35 South at pm No 114 North at 8 40 p m Clinchueta No 87 North 10 45 a m No 88 South 4 48 p m No 110 North 11 20 a m Arrivals at Forest ity are shown The schedule is for information only and not guaranteed correct.
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