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...