Forest City newspaper subscription and rates notice 1918
The notice lists 1918 postmark details for Forest City North Carolina and subscription rates. It states second class matter under the 1879 act, with prices payable in advance: one year one dollar, six months fifty cents, one year outside Rutherford County at one dollar fifty. advertising rates show display per column inch and reading notices per line, and classified word rates.
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Forest City
N. C
Congress
Rutherford County
Republicans to Name County Ticket
Rutherford ton Republicans call a May 12 convention at the courthouse to nominate for Representative and county officers. The Courier notes the Democratic nomination of Al Smith may affect the November race as some Democrats consider voting straight Republican or abstaining.
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Rutherford County
Rutherfordton
Fred D. Hamrick
al Smith
Rome
Houston
Houston—it Will Be Surprising To the Courier
Smith
Mother's Day debate fades into Parents' Day idea
A local discussion weighs renaming Mother's Day to Parents' Day on May 13 but asserts Mother's Day will endure in spirit. The piece argues for stronger Father's Day observance while praising mothers and urging continued thoughtful gifts and consideration. Also notes promotions from Stahl's Ten Cent Store and light local items about London police, Batavia swearing penalties, and True Story June issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyecange
D. M. Stahl
Birthday Surprise for Miss Alda Sparks in Caroleen
In Caroleen on May 2 a group of young friends surprised Miss Alda Mae Sparks at her home for a birthday party with games music and gifts. Attendees included Lula Martin Ada Smith Myrtle Mitchell Faye Allen Annie Sue Mary Lou Francis and more from Caroleen along with visitors from Avondale Ellenboro and nearby towns. The piece also notes ongoing revival meetings at the Baptist church led by Rev W B Jenkins and social gatherings at local homes and events through the week.
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the Courier
Caroleen
Alda Mae Sparks
Lula Martin
Ada Smith
Myrtle Mitchell
Faye Allen
Annie J Sue
Mary Lou Francis
Jennie Blanton
Muriel Robertson
Ruth Piercy
Mr. Melv
John Bruce
Eules Hawkins
Everette* Hawkins
Fred Galloway
Charlie? Fowler
Melvin Blanton
Susan Smart
Glenn Baker
Charles
Frye
Robert Padgett
Avondale
Clarence Webb
Ellenboro
N. C
No Greater Love Story: A Miracle of Love and Courage
A dramatic account of a tough-guy fighting kid who endures hardship, faces death, and returns to the woman who believed in him. The story promises an inspirational romance framed as more than a film, urging readers to see this powerful screen tale.
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Seward
Providence News Forest City May 8
The farmers are behind with planting due to bad weather. Rev Fikes preached a sermon to a large crowd Sunday afternoon. The funeral of Joyce Hardin, 14 months, was held Monday at Providence. Mrs Harrill is improving after rheumatism. Several local residents visited, and families from Shelby Spartanburg and Inman spent time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. N. Hamrick
John Hamrick
Ruby Lynch
Minnie Harrill
Concord
Buren Phillips
John Dalton
Forest City
Spartanburg
S. C
Edgar Smith
Gastonia
W. B. Suggs
Methodist Church
Glen Alpine
M. B. Mahaffee
Jane Whitesides
L. B. Hartsill
F. B. Price
Andy Higgins
Near Bostic
C. C. Higgins
Hershel Wilson
Brevard
N. C
D. M. Wilson
Jim
Fikes
Little Joyce
Charlie Hardin
Providence
J. L. Harrill
R. C. Chapman
E. Harrill
Clyde McDaniel
Shelby
Johnnie
Frank Brandle
A. Brandle
Jamie Harvill
Caroleen
J. L. Harvill
Pink Benson
Cliffside
D. L. Smith
I. L. Hames
Mr. Hames
Mr. Brandle
Noah Brandle
Golden Valley
G. Y. Harrill
Buford
Inman
James Harrill
W. V. Harrill
L. L. Womack
G. ¥. Harrill
Inman, S. C
H. F. Harrill
Roy
Wilmer
Union Mills to Open New General Store Friday
Messrs W A Harrill of Ellenboro and C L Simpson of Union Mills will open Union Mills newest and largest store on Friday May 11. They will offer a full line of dry goods shoes notions drugs and will buy farm produce at top market price. Opening sale runs May 11 to 22. Harrill has run stores at Caroleen Ellenboro and Chimney Rock. Simpson is a longtime Union Mills merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. A. Harrill
Ellenboro
C. L. Simpson
Union Mills
Harrill
Caroleen
Chimney Rock
Mr. Simpson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forest City Courier
North Carolina
S Press Association
Stahl’s
London
Batavia
N. Y
Baptist Revival
Baptist Church
W. B. Jenkins
Frank Edwards
T. C. Lovelace
Maggie
Jiggs
S. J. Asbury
S.J. Asbury
F. C. Hands
J. F. Timmernan
G. C. Hardin
Berta Lee High
Robert Neal
Ruth Robertson
Elizabeth Hames
Vernon Wall
Henry Reynolds
Henrietta
Charlotte
Broadway Theatre
Dane
Providence News
Studebaker
J. T. Camp
Moss
Southern Depot
Leghorn Broilers Roosters
J. Roberts
Sinkee’s
Sinkoe’s Dept. Store
Forest City, N. C
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