Old Fort unveils largest Indian arrow head monument
Old Fort celebrated pioneer history with the unveiling of a gigantic Indian arrow head said to be the world’s largest. More than 5,000 people gathered as Chief Standing Deer wore a war bonnet and a peace pipe reunion occurred between Cherokee and Catawba tribes. Speakers praised the pioneers and the fort’s 1756 outpost role in Rutherford County.
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Old Fort
Catawba
South Carolina
North Carolina
Carl
Martha Nesbitt
Martha Burgin
Clarence Stuart McClellan, Jr
Fletcher
Hampton Rich
Winston-Salem
Zebulon Weavler
Asheville
J. Austin Lat¢timer
Richards
Rutherford County
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promised As Pleasant Aid
After a hearty meal or rich diet that causes discomfort Phillips Milk of Magnesia is recommended as a pleasant relief. It is described as a better option than soda as it helps the system without temporary burning relief. Try it next time indigestion strikes.
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Phillips
Success for Her by Mrs Wade in Dallas
Mrs T G Wade of 902 South Jerson Dallas credits Herbine for restoring her health after two years in bed and exhausted nerves. She recovered and gained back forty pounds lost, noting the drug acted on her bowels and blood to supply vitamins and red cells.
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T. G. Wade
South Jerson
Dallas
Common Toad Guards Gardens From Insects, Experts Say
Dr. Z P Metcalf of State College states the common toad is a key enemy of insect pests, with about 90 percent of its diet insects. The toad efficiently preys on cutworms, especially at dawn and dusk, and can be encouraged by permanent pools and safe retreats. Enemies include fish, ducks, herons, and stakes. toads vary in number with predator pressure and habitat. A Raleigh yard example shows a single toad consuming many beetles and potentially reducing lawn grubs.
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Metcalf
Raleigh
Quality And Selling Governs Hog Profits
State college swine expert W. W. Shay notes pork custody and selling timing determine farmer profit as hog prices fall from last year. He cites 63 million pounds in cold storage, live hog prices at 2.73, and suggests quality pork and fed timing boost returns. advises reducing herd when feed is short and emphasizes feed availability and proper marketing.
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W. W. Shay
State College
Mr. Shay
Shay
North Carolina
Garren Outlines Wheat Raising Method for North Carolina
Five points from G M Garren of the North Carolina Experiment Station guide wheat production on stiff red clay and clover sod. Linwood farmer S W McCachern used these practices on ten acres, yielding around 410 bushels, with seed drilled at five pecks per acre and 400 pounds of 16 percent acid phosphate at sowing. Early turning of clover sod and a finely pulverized seed bed reduced fertilizer costs and boosted returns. alternatives using commercial nitrogen exist where clover isn t grown.
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G. M. Garren
North Carolina
S. W. McCachern
Linwood
Davidson County
Mr. Garren
McCachern
Garren
North Carolina Experiment Station
Farmers Hardware Co
Owensby and Shehan Wed in Secret May Ceremony
Rutherfordton reports the marriage of Rucker Owensby to Annie Lou Shehan on May 19. The ceremony took place in Shelby and was kept secret until last week. Miss Shehan is the daughter of W. W. Shehan of Rutherfordton R-2.
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Rutherfordton
Rucker Owensby
Annie Lou Shehan
Shelby
Miss Shehan
W. W. Shehan
R-2
Peace Societies Push in Major Cities to Curb Gang War
In New York and Chicago, peace societies press for action to reduce gang violence and halt the ongoing clash. Leaders urge coordinated efforts, community outreach, and legal measures to restore order in large crime centers.
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New York
Chicago
Birthday Surprise for Mr J L Griffin at Family Home
About fifty Griffin family members and friends gathered at Mr J L Griffin's home for a surprise birthday dinner after Sunday worship at Pleasant Grove. Brother George Griffin helped arrange the event, a basket lunch was enjoyed in the dining room due to bad weather, and guests offered warm congratulations on the celebrant's day.
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Hill
Camp Me
Ty the Griffin
Acu
J. L. Griffin
George Griffin
Pleasant Grove
Tay Thantay
Caroleen Wins Two Games Saturday in Baseball
Caroleen defeated Harris 12 to 5 in a Saturday baseball game at Caroleen. Ray and Reinhardt were battery for Caroleen while Bryant and Kendrick led the visitors with multiple hits. Alley joined Caroleen with three hits and Reinhardt, Hawkins, Painter, Phillips and Ray added two apiece. Matheny anchored Harris with three hits as Kendrick and Alexander added two each.
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Caroleen
Harris
Ray
Reinhardt
Caroleen Bryant
Alley
Mel‘ton
Hawkins
Painter
Phillips
Matheny
A. Kendrick
Alexander
Adults Contract Children Diseases and Worms
Adults can contract children diseases and pass them to offspring. Some infections stem from worms, including pinworms. Symptoms mirror children's cases, with weight loss, teeth grinding, sleeplessness, and itching. Treatment options like Vermifuge are advertised by drugstores.
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Peoples Drug Store
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Old Fort Lands
Atlanta
Peopees Drug Store
Owensby-Shehan
Day Y Ers Hardware Co
Donte
Inian
Duke
BEE Brand
Ae Golden
Becker’s
BAMBY
Windsor
Colgate’s Dental Cream
Tobe Zic
Morton
Staley
Bolt’s Cakes
Vienna
Borden’s
Old Mansion
EAGLE
G. M
Aia
Pamey
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