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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
5
In Rutherford County a devoted public servant, deputy sheriff and tax collector for High School Township, is remembered for his Christian character and calm counsel to diverse neighbors. A funeral tribute quotes a hopeful poem, praising faith, family, and his humane life beyond the grave.
Raleigh May 10 Apple orchards in Western North Carolina yielded little profit until improved management. Prof. C D Matthews of State College cites a Watauga County orchard increasing from 150 to 2500 500 bushels annually, four year total 9850 bushels and net 8312 50 after costs. Avery county trees rose from near nothing to 14100 bushels over three years, net 16760 after management costs. Similar gains noted across western Carolina, with growing support for proposed practices.
Raleigh dispatch reports farmers plan similar or higher cotton plantings despite advice to reduce. Dry soils delay cotton, tobacco plantings rise with more barns and beds. Cold dry spring cuts farm work pace, but optimism grows as losses to fruit and truck are uneven. Apple crop strong in mountains. peaches damaged in Sand Hills. Irish potato acreage up but late, risking profits against Norfolk and Eastern Shore.
The administratrix Mrs J D Ledbetter announces claims against the estate of J D Ledbetter deceased of Rutherford County NC must be presented to National Bank of Forest City NC by April 28 1927 or be barred. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Also Dr McCall relocates to National Bank building and is updating plumbing with Farmer's Hardware Co as contractor.
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