Startling Facts and Figures of Interest to Rutherford Farmers
Rutherford County statistics for 1924 show taxed acres 330617, farm acres 30612, crops worth 2.9 million, livestock 16945, and large outlays for fertilizers, wheat, corn, meats, hay and oats. The piece urges more home grown feed like hay and cow peas to reduce outside purchases and safeguard county finances.
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Rutherford
Kisanis Club
Forest City
F. E. Patton
Rutherford County
Shelby Sua
Cleveland County
Alvin Hardin
Good Old Days Reflections from a Rutherfordton Correspondent
A local reminiscence laments past political foes and simpler times with jokes on taxes and old customs. The piece recalls North Carolina life, clothing, and morality, then notes Nash County Board of Agriculture purchases totaling $56,000 for fertilizers seeds and plants as of May.
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Rutherfordton
Zeb Vance
Suttle
York
North Carolina
London
Board of Agriculture
Nash County
Better Kitchens Result From Special Campaigns
Raleigh May 10 Farm women in North Cars improved home workshops through county campaigns led by the home demonstration agent Mrs. Jane S. McKimmon. In 11 campaigns last year 326 kitchens were completed and Beaufort County reported 102 entered with 62 finished. Participants praised brighter lighting and better organization, with prizes spurring extensive renovations.
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Raleigh
North
Jane S. McKimmon
State College
Beaufort County
Piedmont Council Establishes Field Headquarters in Forest City
The Piedmont Council of America Boy Scouts set up field headquarters in Kiwanis hall Forest City with Field Executive Marion in charge. G R Gillespie and Dr A Duncan finalizing offices as plans for an advanced camp on Lake Lanier unfold. War canoes donated by Gastonia Civic Clubs enhance safety and swimming is emphasized with the motto Every Scout a Swimmer.
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Piedmont Council
Bay America
Forest Scouts
City
G. R. Gillespie
A. Duncan
Forest City Committee
Kiwanis Hall
Marion
Rutherford
Rutherford County
Lake Lanier
Civic Clubs of
Gastonia
Rutherford Court of Honor Meeting Set for May 14
The Rutherford County Court of Honor will hold its monthly meeting in Cliffside on May 14 at 7 p.m. All troops in Rutherford County are expected to be represented.
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Rutherford County Court of Honor
Cliffside
Rutherford County
Cliffside Boy Scout Troop Grows Leads Summer Camp Plans
The Cliffside Boy Scout troop led by Scoutmaster B. E. Roach reports strong progress as several new scouts join to fill vacancies. The group has prepared a plot near headquarters where 21 boys cultivate ground to raise funds for camping at Lake Lanier this summer.
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Cliffside
B. E. Roach
Roach
Lake Lanier
Boy Scout Troop Formed at Alexander Mill
Field Executive Marion Harman organized a Boy Scout troop with 15 Rutherford County youths at Alexander Mill on May 6. T. A. Moore to serve as scoutmaster, with plans for summer and fall projects and a summer camp opportunity for each scout. Former Alexander troop members lead the new group to showcase scouting activities.
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Oelock P. m
Marion Harman
T. A. Moore
Alexander Mill
Harman
Rutherford County
Piedmont Council
Alexander
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New Forest City
Candy Kitchen
John Thomas
Postoffice
Forest City, N. C
Reid
Art and Sign Studio
W. Reid
ECK & Stephens
Certified Public Accountants Income Tax Specialists
Mary
J. A. Wilkie
Green Hill
Green Hill, N. C
Americs
Court OF Honor Meeting
BOY Scout
A. L. Morris
Farmer’s Hardware Co
Norman Henderson
Mgr
N.C
Chas. S. McCall
Farmer’s Bank Building
National Bank Building
J. E. Grose
N. C
Industrial Loan & Investment
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