100 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 28, 1924

From Nov. 26, 1974 and Dec. 2, 1999 Editions

“Health Christmas in 1924” were the words on the tuberculosis seal that would decorate letters and packages during the holidays. The double-barred red cross was a rallying symbol in the world fight against tuberculosis since its appearance in 1902. Local schools and churches set aside special days for seal sale that meant health and life to thousands.

The agriculture classes of Cove high visited the Harry Metzler farm on Piney Creek to see his cattle herd and the champion sire, a grandson of the world’s highest milk producing cow.

Hite’s Furniture store opened its remodeled building with an extensive new stock of items, music for the evening and souvenirs for the women.

A break-down of an electric motor contributed to the scarcity of local news in print this week.

The average attendance at Mines school was 47, the highest enrollment in 25 years.