McLean Arouses N. C. Officialdom To Boiling Point
Washington Beaufort county author of The Law is accused of stirring North Carolina officials by blaming the 1931 assembly for bank failures and tax policy. Critics challenge his figures on bond prices and revenue, citing state officials and former lawmakers disputing the claims and possible policies that worsened the crisis.
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Mac
North Carolina
MacLean
Frank Dunlap
State Finance Committee
Senate
House Finance Committee
Buncombe County
General Assembly
Stop Using Soda Bad For Stomach Juices
Reader warns against soda for sour stomach and gas citing relief from Adlerika a German remedy. Adlerika claims to wash out stomach and bowels removing toxins causing gas bloating and nervousness with promise of quick results via mail order from Adlerika Co. Dept LL St Paul Minnesota.
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J. B. Hardy
Adlerika
Carr Ae
Adlerika CO. Dept. LL
St. Paul
Minn
Hill's Cascara Quinine Cold Remedy Advised
An advertisement promotes Hill's Cascara Quinine as a fast cold cure. It urges taking two tablets immediately and following box directions, plus plenty of water. The copy claims quick relief and removal of poisons, describing Hill's as a proven method that works to knock out a cold at low cost.
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Hill
Depression Era Detroit Health Decline Yet Better Bloodlines
The 1931 depression year produced Detroit’s healthiest death rate since 1916 as residents adopted simpler diets and calmer lives. Dr. Henry F. Vaughan notes reduced strain and lower mortality while tax policy debates challenge leaders MacLean and Daniels amid bank and revenue concerns. Maxwell Broadside targets both figures in a political broadside.
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Detroit
Troit
Henry F. Vaughan
Red blood cells as foundation of health
A promotion extols red blood cells as the basis of health and happiness. It urges steps to address low blood counts and warns that tiredness and paleness signal trouble. The pitch touts S.S.S. tonic with a claim of 100 million restorations of strength and vitality and suggests trying the larger size for savings.
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S.S
S.S.S
Exemptions and Returns in Income Tax Rules
The article explains exemptions for singles heads of families and married couples, plus pro rata adjustments when status changes mid year. Corporations and estates have different exemptions, while partnerships pass through. It also answers a reader on stock profits and tax treatment, noting 12 percent cap for long term holdings and limits on offsetting unrealized losses.
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Ita
Maxwell Defends 1931 Tax Bill Against Bank Failure Claims
Commissioner Maxwell rebuts MacLean Daniels and News and Observer claims that the 1931 general assembly’s failure to pass their revenue bill caused bank failures. He argues previous overspending would have deepened the deficit, defends the enacted revenue bill, and cites bonded debt fears tied to a MacLean speech.
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MacLean
General Assembly
Maxwell
A. D. MacLean
Washington, N. C
Josephus Daniels
The
News and Observer
A. J
MacLean and Daniels
Daniels
North Carolina
Lewis Rests Amid Snows and News Notes
Barnard Vermont reports author Sinclair Lewis resting after long writing sessions on an unnamed new novel. In market news ultraviolet light is slated to appear soon. Big Spring Texas announces a beautification project planting one thousand elm trees along its streets.
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Lewis
Barnard
Sinclair Lewis
Big Spring
Tex
Four Good Anchors sermon at First Methodist Protestant
Rev. R L Farmer preached on Four Good Anchors using Acts 27:29 about Paul’s shipwreck. He urged steadfast faith, led by great souls, spiritual humanity, Christ’s interest in people, and God’s constant presence as steadying anchors through life’s storms.
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Paul
Savonarola
St. Francis of Assizi
Bushnell
Lincoln
God
Christ
Peacemaker Killed in Quarrel in Philadelphia
John Hatalssky aged 50 died while trying to mediate a quarrel between Mr and Mrs Zabriskie. He was stabbed to death by the husband during the confrontation in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
John Hatalssky
Three Local Boys Win Honor Roll at UNC
Three local boys made the honor roll at the University of North Carolina for the fall quarter with averages of 90 or higher. The students listed are J. B. Crutchfield R. D. Davie and R. S. More. A record 324 students appeared on the list with thirty achieving A averages.
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UN of North Carolina
J. B. Crutchfield
R. D. Davie
R. 5
University
Christian Science Sunday Service Highlights
Sunday services across Christ, Scientist churches centered on Sacrament with the Lesson-Sermon. The Golden Text from Revelation speaks of those in white robes who come out of tribulation. Readings include Rev 3 20 and a passage from Science and Health urging devotion beyond symbols to heal the sick and preach Christ.
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Churches
Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus
Bacharach Confident Bets Big For Democratic National Convention
Atlantic City mayor Harry Bacharach a Republican backs a large bid for the Democratic National Convention. He personally pledged 50 000 and spent 200 000 when backers promised 150 000, highlighting his willingness to bet on party fundraising.
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Atlantic City
Harry Bacharach
Bootlegger jailed after concealed still found during abuse
In Philadelphia a husband James Turner was jailed after police found him beating his wife and a cleverly concealed still was shown by the wife. The turnkey noted the comment to treat a wife well, reflecting the case’s tensions and illegal liquor context.
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Philadelphia
James Turner
Edgar T Hole Speaks at Guilford College in City
Edgar T. Hole of Guilford College spoke at Central Friends Brotherhood Sunday services. He preached on Elijah and Elisha urging loyalty to God, endurance through hardship, and the promise of divine help and guidance to those who cleave to Him.
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Edgar T. Hole
Guilford College
Central Friends Brotherhood
Elijah
Jordan
Elisha
Headache Relief Ad Warns Against Impure Powders
An old advertisement touts quick relief from headaches and menstrual pains with Stenbeck Powders and Back Headache Powders. It warns against impure coal tar extract products claiming they can harm health and cause dependency.
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Anne
Stenbeck
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Income Tax Department
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Lherrt & Mystis Tosacco Co
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Nat Shilkret
Chesterfield
Farmer
N. C. University
Christian Science Services
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