Leu Gim Gong horticuturist in poverty after fame
Leu Gim Gong, famed horticulturalist and Wilder Medal holder, languishes at home in DeLand Florida amid heavy debt and mortgage. Friends manage his affairs and supply sustenance while his former showplace estate is kept by supporters. Gong’s citrus innovations include the Leu im Gong orange and perfumed grapefruit, with a life story spanning China to Massachusetts.
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WAND
Associated Press
Len
Fanny
de Land
Lue
Wilder
Leu
Florida
Massachusetts
Canton
China
San Francisco
New England
Soloman Burlinghame
North Adams
Mass
Wake County Police Tie Old Case to New Car Crash
A car found wrapped around a telephone pole in Wake County ends a long pursuit of an old case. Two people are reported dead after the crash and a strong odor of liquor is noted at the scene. Investigators say the incident may connect to prior events.
Seek Changed Venue for Thomas Murder Trial
Attorneys for G. Thomas, a Charlotte automobile salesman convicted of second degree murder in Kannapolis shooting of Arthur Allen, seek a venue change for a new trial. Reported plans indicate the State may pursue first-degree murder and questions about fair trial in Cabarrus County linger as the Jangang term opens.
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Rec
Red) Thomas
Charlotte
Arthur J. Allen
Jangang
Thomas
Allen
Kannapolis
Robert Lowe
Detenga
Peranns- Peetung
Themas
Cabarrus
Lausanne Peace Conference Waters Stirring Debate
A remark argues it is not proper to claim the Swiss navy disrupts the Lausanne peace conference. The statement defends decorum and cautions against inflammatory language in reporting the talks.
Do You Feel Tired After Eating
A dubious health ad warns that fatigue after meals signals poisons in the body and digestion problems. It touts Adlerika with buckthorn bark and glycerine as a remedy, claiming it cleanses both bowels and removes old matter. Matton Drug Co. at 1078 Main Street is listed as a source.
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Matton Drug Co
Main Street
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