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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
4
Several hundred Forest City residents attended a two hour speech by Dr. W. Earl Hotalen, national lecturer for the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, based in Washington, D. C., at the local venue.
Dr Hotalen spoke on The Issues of the Day at the High School auditorium last Wednesday. He argued for the two party system, refuted Hoover price charges, and assailed Gov Alfred E Smith’s Democratic record with a harsh Tammany critique. He cited New York corruption, social mixing under Tammany, and Smith’s tax and moral records. North Carolina and several states were forecast to vote Hoover by a wide margin. The audience applauded, especially for Max Gardner and Senator F M Simmons.
Forest City R-2 notes a surprise party for Miss Selma Sherrill on Friday night with a large turnout of friends and relatives. Attendees included Mary Toms Virgie Bostic Eunice Carroll Annie Daniel Annie Gross Katie Mae Green Annette Hopper Alma Reid Nellie Sherrill Nellie Green and many others. Several local families and neighbors are mentioned as visiting or hosting during the weekend and in related social visits.
An old testimonial asserts Adlerika cured long standing gas and indigestion in ten minutes. The ad claims the product cleanses both upper and lower bowels removing old waste matter and improving well being, featuring Hall Rudisill Drug Co. as seller.
Mooresboro notes celebrate Mrs. Jolley’s sixty second birthday with a large family dinner. Sunday singing at High Schools drew a crowd. Mr. Robinson was absent due to illness. Students Vera Summey Rae Robinson head to Asheville college. Pearle Wood visits Effie Champion. Owena Jolley heads to Spartanburg college. Mr. Jim Robinson improves. Workers' council meets Friday at High Schools with officers and teachers urged to attend.
A physician claims constipation causes great misery and introduces Rexall Orderless tablets. The product draws water into the bowel to soften waste for a gentle natural movement. Chew at night, next day relief. 24 for 25 cents at Rexall Drug stores.
A fragment from the Brooklyn Eagle quotes a playful exchange about a long awaited question. The snippet shows informal banter, hinting at social chatter rather than a formal event or clear news item. The language suggests a light column or society note.
A fragment from a Bystander column shows a club member wishing for a cure for insomnia and a respondent suggesting talking to a bystander as a remedy, hinting at a humorous or anecdotal exchange. The text preserves a period voice and names a venue in the club scene.
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