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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1931
Page
2
Daniel Duverger, a 20 year old carpenter from Nantes, recounts the night of the sea tragedy near St Nazaire as one of eight survivors among 467 men aboard a ship that sank after distress at sea. He describes the chaos and his narrow escape with fellow passengers and crew.
Eyewitness accounts describe the excursion steamer from Nantes overturning in violent seas off Noirmoutier Island. Passengers clung to a lifeboat until rescue by the Pornie, with several survivors recounting near-drowning and loss of others.
An advertisement touts Fasteeth powder as an improved, non sticky product that keeps false teeth firm and comfortable all day. Available at Eckerds or your druggist.
In Spokane Washington the body of Carl Johnson 43 was recovered by rescue crews after a cave in at a 64 foot well. He had been cementing the well when gravel and wet concrete engulfed him and rescuers labored since Friday afternoon.
New French process retains color longer and minimizes visible pores. The powder is described as smooth, fine, pure, and government approved, never drying the skin or making the complexion look pasty. Available at Mann Drug Store and Eckerd's.
Louisiana State University seniors largely favor marriage over careers. Only one of 22 said no, with most preferring wives to marry college men and raise children, typically two or more, while valuing a shared education and home life.
Irene Everett travels by train toward Oakdale to see Gaylord Prentiss and arrange a reconciliation while plotting her future with Tommy Wilson. She reflects on wealth, independence, and past promises, and hopes to contact Derry Meade without exposure.
Article touts MEM-ROID by Dr. J B Leonhardt after treating 1000 patients with 960 successes. Claims piles arise from bad blood circulation in hemmorrhoidal veins and promotes an internal medicine solution. Mann Drug Co offers HEM-ROID Tablets promising relief or money back.
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