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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
11
A writer criticizes readers who demand front page space for minor articles and warns that national advertisers flood editors with paid publicity. The piece argues space grafters should be treated as advertising waste and kept out of news content while editors remain vigilant.
The piece warns against factionalism destabilizing a town, citing a distant example where bitter divisions harmed business and social life. It urges intelligent citizens to avert such prejudice, noting Forest City remains sound but vulnerable if locals inflame sectarian or partisan resentments.
A reflective piece argues democracy has endured despite cynicism and political flaws. It notes historic leaders used demagogy, compares campaigns and graft to Lincoln era practices, and concludes fundamental republican principles remain sound and unthreatened, urging restraint and persistence for future generations.
A Gastonia Gazette reprints town guidance urging parents to curb boys loitering after dark. It stresses daylight play, home activities, and mindful parenting to keep youths off streets, noting boys everywhere face similar temptations and that early guidance yields lasting benefits.
The family thanks friends for kindness, assistance, and sympathy during the illness and death of Mr. John B. Harrill and for the floral offerings. May God bless each of you.
The veteran Senator Simmons loses to J. W. Bailey in a dramatic North Carolina Democratic insurgency. Bailey, once a provincial factor, topples the long revered figure, reshaping state and national party influence. The insurgent move centers on restoring the party’s integrity after recent troubles.
Spindale youth Fay Green died almost instantly when his coach collided head on with an Elm Street Grover party car at 4 15 Sunday morning in front of Cool Springs high school. Eight others were injured and hospitalized, including Mrs. C F Harry and Hambright children. The crash occurred as Green’s coach veered across the center line, killing Green and injuring all in the Grover party. Funeral services for Green were held at Walls Baptist church Monday. he was 26. Several hundred attended, with Flowers Banked around the casket. Green survived by his father Edney Green and siblings, with funeral rites conducted by Z D Harrill and others. The article also notes a separate obituary for John B Harrill, who died Monday at 8 30 in his home on Carolina Avenue after months of illness. His funeral was at First Baptist Forest City.
The infant son of Mr B H Allen was buried Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev T M Hi HH Culbreth led the funeral service. Interment was at Shiloh. The child was born but never breathed.
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