Chinese New Year in a land of make believe
A Shanghai letter notes Chinese New Year amid political turmoil and make believe. It describes government suppression, regional factions, and Nanking’s influence, contrasted with widespread superstition, gambling, and worship of the god of wealth. The writer laments lost freedoms, economic distress, and urges wiser action for China’s future.
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Shanghai
Cina
Peale
Canking
Lis
Sanking
China
Chang Fa-kwei
Angsi
Nanking
Yen Chan
Shansi
Chihli
Jes
Chang Hsuch-liang
Manchuria
Tang Seng-chi
Fonan
Wong Yoh-dziang
Shensi
Szechuen
Chiang Kai- Chek
North
Russia
America
Silver Hill
Draizen
Family Doctor’s Simple Cure for Constipation
Mdwell learned about constipation and promoted laxatives as a harmless remedy. He wrote a prescription he claimed addressed the cause, leading to Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. The preparation, praised for adults and children, became widely used in drugstores nationwide.
Ferry News March Moves and Local Visits
In Ferry News for March 31 readers note several residential moves including John Scruggs and Emily into the former Geo McGinnis house and J C Montieth family into the vacated dwelling. J L Hames arrive from Spindale and Z O Jenkins with daughter John Layne visit from Avondale. Claude Kennedy of Charlotte visits. John Lee Sherlin visits uncle C E Keeter in Lincolnton Georgia. Farmers report readiness to plant after February plowing. Crawford Kennedy visits Charlotte with Claude Kennedy.
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John Scruggs
Emily
Geo, McGinnis
J. C. Montieth
Famly
T. Dobbins
J. L. Hames
Spindale
Z. O. Jenkins
John Layne
Avondale
Claude Kennedy
Carlotte
John Lee Sherlin
C. E. Keeter
Lincolnton
Crawford Kennedy
Charlotte
Mr and Mrs White Celebrate Milestone Birthday
Forest City March 31 The friends of S R White gathered for a surprise birthday dinner at Mrs C White’s home in Bostic R-2. Mr White, who turned 75 on March 30, enjoyed a festive meal with relatives and neighbors, including Mrs Elijah Daves and several White family members, with wishes for many more birthdays.
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Forest City
R-1
S. R. White
C. White
Bostic R-2
White
Elijah Daves
Bostic
Bill Anderson
Spindale
J. E. Melton
Roy Burns
A. R. White
F. Y. Beaty
D. Early
Clarence Biggerstaff
Sandy Mush
Harris High baseball player suffers skull fracture
Roy McBrayer an 18 year old second baseman for Harris High was struck in practice by Dewitt Johnson 18, the Harris team catcher. He fell semi conscious bleeding from the nose and right ear and was taken to Rutherford hospital where doctors expect recovery barring complications.
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Harris
Roy McBrayer
Rutherford
Dewitt Johnson
McBrayer
Card of Thanks for M. H. Freeman Family
The family of M. H. Freeman expresses deep appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during their sorrow.
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M. H. Freeman
Adam and Eve and the First Tillers of the Soil
A Shelby readers column defends rural life and farming as honest work over urban pretensions. It cites biblical arc and early humanity, criticizes prohibition, slavery myths, and secular critics, and ends urging readers to subscribe to The Courier.
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Adam and Eve
Rutherford-Polk C E U To Meet Here
The Rutherford-Polk County Christian Endeavor Union will hold its quarterly meeting at the Presbyterian church here Friday evening at 5 30. A fellowship supper is to be served at 5 20. Rev L McEvoy Jr pastor of the Rutherfordton church will address the meeting. All unions in Rutherford and Polk counties are urged to have representatives present.
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Rutherford-Polk County
Sim Huggins Says He Won't Shoot If Deer Smokes One Pipe
Sim Huggins states he refrains from firing when he sees a suspected deer that is smoking a single pipe. He explains the visual cue influences his decision and notes careful hunting ethics guiding his actions.
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Sim Huggins
Tim-Russia Government Control Exposed in Brief Note
A short exchange notes how a few men dominate the government and grip all industry, prompting questions about what sets this apart from other regimes. The remark frames concerns about autocratic influence and economic concentration.
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Tim
Russia
Jim
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Ferry News
Mr. and
Mrs. White
Shelby
Moses
Earth
S. S
Adam
Eve
Eden
Cain and
Abel
Cain
Jehovah
Noah
Caanan
Ham
Abraham Lincoln
al Smith
John Raskob
Romina Theatre
N. C
Jack Oakie
Polly Walker
Talking Pictures
OF the Port
Sally O’neil
Cutie
Universal Sound News
Graham McNamee
Pathe Talking Comedy
Chinatown
King OF the Kongo” Club
Aesops
Navy
Matinee
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