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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
10
The Bull’s Eye explains it prints only when there is something worth while for readers. It rejects fixed schedules, claiming it publishes news only after gathering noteworthy items, aiming to satisfy myriads of readers with substantial content.
An archival piece recounts Miles Darden of North Carolina, born 1798 and died 1857 in Tennessee, who stood seven and a half feet tall and weighed about 1000 pounds. It contrasts him with David Lambert, notes Darden’s extraordinary dimensions, and reflects on the mythic scale of ancient tales beside his plain private life.
An April 16 1926 forest City ordinance bans keeping hogs or hog-pens within a half mile of the square to promote health and curb disease. Violators face up to five dollars per day after May 10 1926 with removal and fines by city officials or the town at owner expense. The act takes effect immediately.
Rutherfordton area roundup notes gatherings and travels. Annie Hamrick of Spindale visits her parents Mr and Mrs W C Hamrick. Arthur Ruppe returns from Boone after graduation. Herbert Cole and Odessa Jones attend Memorial at Green River church and dine with Ella Wilkins. E W Wilsons visit son Fred Wilson near Spartanburg S C. Broadus Jones returns from Sanford Fla. Aileen Hollifield of Bostic visits G N McBrayer. Coral Hamrick returns from Mars Hill. Worth Owens moves to Chimney Rock. Benny Allen and Forest City family visit James Dobbins home.
William H. Wilson of Forest City North Carolina 30 wed Laura Mae Beenton Sweet 28 divorcee of Aurora Illinois at Manhattan Municipal Building chapel. Wilson born Caroleen NC son of Merida and Jennie Wilson. Also note Farmers Hardware Co advertisement and Halifax poultry association figures predicting 8000 dollar eggs business this year.
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