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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

5

Reynolds Makes Masterly Plea For Smith In Spindale

Hon. Rooer R. Reynolds of Asheville urged North Carolinians to back Smith in a Spindale rally at the school auditorium. He defended Smith against charges over Catholicism wetness and Tammany ties, arguing whiskey foes use mischaracterization as a smoke screen and praising Smith for courage on campaign questions. Reynolds contrasted Tweed and veterans aid while urging loyalty to the Democratic party. The auditorium was filled to capacity.

Syindale N. C Rooer R. Reynolds Asheville C. O. Ridings Reynolds Smith Tammany Wetae Oss’ Tweed Tammany Hall City of New York Jore Smith Tweed Reyalds Col. Forbes Veterans’ Bureau Mr. Reynolds Democratic Party Spindale School

Penitent thief returns part of widow's money

Rutherfordton news reports a widow, Mrs. Corrie Monteith, found a note and $4 left on her mantel after a thief admitted stealing her $20. The letter pledges repentance and promises to repay the remaining amount, saying the thief will live better and pay the rest someday.

Rutherfordton Corrie Monteith

Shiloh News items from Rutherfordton area Oct 22

Local notes report Rev A G Melton leading services at Shiloh over the weekend. Several families attended funerals and visited kin in Forest City Spindale Union Church and Holly Springs. The Spencer B Y P U plans a program at Shiloh next Sunday night October 28.

Rutherfordton R-1 A. G. Melton Shiloh John Sparks Spindale B. M. Jones Lloyd Jones Union Church Boney Allen Forest City Jim Dobbins Ed Dobbins Ruth Morrow Annie Ella Hamrick Clara Smith Dewey Hardin Pink Henson Land Merlyn Thompson Holly , Springs John Thompson Henry Dobbins Cal Dobbins C. M. Champion Brittain Hines M. M Spurlin Bessie Gordon Stella Culbreth G. N. McBrayer Spencer B. Y. P. U

Ruth School Formally Opened in Ruth Oct 20

A large crowd attended the formal opening of the new Ruth School building. Superintendent B. L. Smith presided. Speeches by Rev. G R Gillespie and architect Percy Bloxam highlighted the ceremony. Presentations by county officials and greetings by Kiwanis and PTA topped the event. Music by the Spindale Brass Band accompanied a supper and tour of the eight room modern plant.

Salisbury C. C. Erwin Kiwanis Club E. H. Walker Ruth P.T. A Paul Huss Ruth School Clyde A. Erwin B. L. Smith Spindale Brass Band

A. and P Celebrates 69th Anniversary

The local A and P store decorates for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company's 69th year of business. The article recalls founder George Huntington Hartford opening the first Vesey Street branch in Fall 1859. It notes mass retailing was unusual then and Hartford aimed to run multiple stores with minimal profit per dollar.

A&p Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company George Huntington Hartford Vesey Street Old New York Hartford

Clover Proves Worth in Producing Corn

In Alexander County demonstrations County Agent D H Osborne and E C Blair show lespedeza clover plowed under boosts corn yield. On 12 acres corn yielded 20 bu/acre in 1925, but with clover turned under 60 bu/acre this year. Nitrogen fertilizer and rain also affected results. anecdotal per capita wealth cited at 40.82 dollars.

Raleigh Alexander County D. H. Osborne E. C. Blair Extension Agronomist State College Blair

Ten Tips For High Egg Production In Winter

Raleigh report by extension poultry man C F Parrish offers ten practical steps to boost winter egg output. Focus on pedigree stock, maintaining fatness, early hatching, damp mash, lighting, warm well ventilated houses, balanced rations, timely culling, daily production checks, and ample fresh water. Water that freezes halves production. use permanganate solution to prevent freezing.

Raleigh C. F. Parrish Extension State College Parrish

Italy makes profane utterances a felony

A provocative line notes Italy's new legal stance on profanity and playfully contrasts it with a lighter brand when implying cultural differences in enforcement and attitudes.

Italy

Cincinnati thief gnaws toes to steal thirty shoes

A Cincinnati thief stole 25 pairs of shoes and gnawed the left toe from ten additional pairs, a method the text suggests was used to mimic bootlegger tactics. The quirky detail highlights a peculiar trend in the petty theft case.

Cincinnati

Dentists Dr Frank Wilkins and Dr Chas S McCall

Two physicians listed with practice details and office locations. Dr Frank Wilkins of National Bank Building Forest City North Carolina and Dr Chas S McCall at 818 National Bank Building. Includes mention of a new X-Ray Lady Assistant.

Frank Wilkins National Bank Bldg Forest City N. C Chas. S. McCall National Bank B. M. Jarrett New Farmers Bank

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R. R. Reynolds Shiloh News the Fire Department Fire Department The America Walter Sheppard League of Women Voters Helen Gregory NEW Ruth School W. W. Nanney County Board of Education M. L. Edwards Tage Forest City, N. C United States R. R. Howes LL. Edwards Stover P. DunNagan Edwards & Dunnagan Lodge Forest City Lodge ALF A.M J. S. Wood G. C. McBrayer W. M Loyal Order OF Moose Pythian Hall Studebaker Henry Old Fort B.R.S.P B.R.S. P Broadway New York N. Y Main King Street J. D. Camp
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