Advertising and Prosperity in Forest City 1918
A Forest City editorial cites Roger Babson on advertising boosting business during downturns. It argues under consumption causes stagnation, urging merchants and manufacturers to advertise to sustain demand, production, and employment, and warns against halting advertising during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Alcock
Tion
Rence Griffin
3.C.E
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Forest City
Iag
Subscription and advertising rates listed for local paper
Payable in advance two years is 50 and 50 per year outside Rutherford County. Advertising rates are per column inch at 30 cents. Classified notices charge 10 cents per line and per word. The notice provides pricing and payment terms for subscriptions and ads.
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Rutherford County
City graft and crime taint urban life, small towns praised
The passage contrasts Chicago’s graft and crime with small towns’ supposedly better conduct. It condemns city officials and criminals while praising rural decency and citizen intelligence.
Intelligent action an appeal for community uplift in Forest City
The article urges individuals and small groups to lead social improvement efforts. It argues many seek worthwhile reform but lack a concrete plan or action. It emphasizes intelligent leadership to inspire others and turn ideals into productive community betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Rey
Surveying Local Markets for Farm Produce in Forest City
The Forest City Courier urges a county wide survey of local farm produce markets led by merchants and farmers groups to reduce transport costs and boost local sales. It cites Altoona Pennsylvania as a model where most potatoes and eggs consumed are regionally produced despite suitable local farms. The note invites reader opinions and stresses tenant farmers should plant and cultivate gardens to ensure supplies for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bruce Dunlap
County Agriery
Department
Altoona
Terory
Forest City
The
Courier
Scotland
Joint Kiwanis Meeting Sets Tuesday at Columbus Hotel
A joint meeting of the Forest City Rutherfordton and Tryon Kiwanis Clubs is planned for Tuesday at 7 o'clock at the Columbus Hotel. Forest City members should gather at 6 p.m. at the Kiwanis hall to attend. No meeting Monday here. A previous meeting featured Mr. M. P. Bodie’s cotton outlook noting low price trends and North Carolina’s leading cotton per acre. Cotton can be profitably grown in the West with lower handling costs, urging diversification with caution against credit curbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Rutherfordton
Tryon
Kiwanis Club
M. P. Bodie
North Carolina
Carolina
United State
Trustee's Sale of Land in Rutherfordton North Carolina
Court house door will sell to the highest bidder for cash on April 5 1930 at noon the property tied to a deed of trust dated August 17 1927 by J E Grose and Carrie Grose to B T Jones Jr the land bounded N W corner S 100 ft to a stake E 100 ft to a stake N 100 ft to the street 100 ft to the beginning with a dwelling and cotton on the lot in Rutherford County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Grose
Carrie Grose
B. T. Jones, Jr
Register of Deeds
Rutherford
Rutherfordton
North Carolina
N. W
Mr G Johnson gin in Spindale seeks timely Friday meeting
The Mr. G Johnson gin in Spindale announces a meeting on Friday evening March 14 at 7 30 prompted by important work. B T Jones Jr trustee and O Ridings Ir attorney are present with instructions to attend promptly.
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Mr. G. Johnson
Spindale
B. T. Jones, JR
Ridings. Ir
Enrietta Sunday School Growth Report
Caroleen and Henrietta Baptist churches gain 32 new members at Henrie Baptist church with 28 by baptism. Sunday school attendance rose to 406 from last Sunday, as Stephens revival effects spread, forecasting a larger rise in membership and attendance.
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Caroleen
J. A. Brock
Henrietta
Henrie Baptist
Stephens
Knights of Pythias meeting here Monday
The Knights of Pythias will hold a rally meeting at the Pythian hall here Monday night at 7 oclock. A good speaker will be secured for the occasion. All Pythians and former Pythians are urged to be present as this is an important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
Aremue Chapter C. E. S. Call Meeting Set
Aremue Chapter No. 125 C. E. S. Forest City calls a meeting at the Masonic Hall on Friday evening March 14 at 7 30 for rehearsal for initiation. All members are earnestly requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aremue Chapter
C. E. S. Forest City
Masonic Hall
Order
Epworth Leagues Meet Friday in Salem
Spindale March 3 County Epworth Leagues plan regular meeting at Salem Methodist Church Friday at 7 30 pm with county president announcing leadership changes. Salem Epworth will run the program followed by a business session. About 2 570 home agents report eight live-at-home in Catawba county during February.
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Spindale
County Epworth
Salem
Catawba County
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Lished
Ruther County
Advertising and Prosperity
Peo
Michigan
Taders
Kiwanis Clubs
Erwin
Hugh Barrett Dobbs
Dobbsie
West
E. H. Saunders
Shell of Company
Shell Company
Shell
National Broadcasting Company
Pacific Coast
Herbert Photos
Areme Chapter
FORD
General Electric
General & Electric
Electric Appliance Co
Forest City, N. C
Orth
Bangkok
Shoppe
Jennie Dav
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