Supreme Court Handoff Looms Over Lea Davis Case
Raleigh dispatch reports Luke Lea Sr and Wallace B Davis face prison after North Carolina Supreme Court rejected their appeals in the 1931 banking collapse case involving Asheville’s Central Bank and Trust. Davis is banker and Lea was publisher and former U S Senator.
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U. S
Cell
Wallace B. Davis
Asheville
Raleigh
N. C
Luke Lea
United States
Tennessee
North Carolina
United States Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Central Bank
Supreme Court
Buncombe County
Lea, Sr
Davis
Young Lea
Albert Cox
Lea
Lea-Davis
Cox
Murray
Four Rescued From Flood Stranded on Craig's Island
In Richmond Virginia the James River flood finally freed the last of four castaways stranded on Craig's Island for twenty four hours. William Roach 45 of Lackey saved at 7 30 am after rescue teams fought through the swollen river. Owen Peoples 25 John Lawrence 40 and Walter Shafter all Negroes were pulled to safety between 2 30 and 4 am in a breeches buoy after a line gun failed. Frank Zelanka and Herman Goldstein swimmers led the rescue, with Zelanka nearly swept away and Goldstein jumping to save him.
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Richmond
James River
Craig's Island
William Roach
Owen Peoples
John Lawrence
Walter Shafter
Frank Zelanka
Herman Goldstein
Zelanka
Goldstein
Healed Ulcer After Peterson's Ointment Trial
A patient reports an ankle ulcer lasting 30 years was completely cured after two boxes of Peterson's Ointment. The narrator notes rapid improvement and expresses belief in the treatment's effectiveness.
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Peterson
Fragments Warn on Dental Care Product Adclaim
Readable lines describe a morning dental rinse claim and deodorizing effect. Mentions Eckerd drugstore and Adv as sources. Contains garbled phrasing but implies a consumer ad note for a mouthwash product.
New Wonderful Face Powder Promises Smooth Natural Look
An advertisement promotes MELLO GLO face powder claiming to hide wrinkles and pores for a youthful complexion. The French process promises smoother spread and longer wear with a matte finish and no shine. Sold by Mann Drug Stores and Eckerd's.
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Mann Drug Stores
Eckerd’s
Adv
East Carolina Episcopal Church's Drane Retires After 56 Years
Dr Robert Brent Drane, long time rector of St Pauls church Edenton, retires due to ill health after 56 years in the ministry. Born 1851 in Wilmington he led the Roanoke Colony Historical Association twice and served as senior priest in eastern North Carolina. He celebrates his 81st birthday in December.
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Robert Brent Dane
St. Paul’s Church
Edenton
N. C
East Carolina
Drane
Episcopal
St. James
Wilmington
Frederick Blount Drane
Alaska
Yukon Territory
Crane
North Carolina
North Carolina Legal Holidays Grow From Seven To Twelve
Raleigh reports that North Carolina has evolved from seven legal holidays in 1881 to twelve today. The 1907 act added Election Day as a holiday, aligning rest days with voting. Major dates include Washingtons Birthday May 10 Confederate Memorial Day Mecklenberg Declaration Anniversary and Lees Birthday. The Halifax Resolutions anniversary was added in 1909 and World War I aftermath led to the final addition in 1919.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
George Washington
Mecklenburg
Robert FE. Lee
Halifax
General Assembly
Desig
Youth Admits Theater Holdup in Burlington
Garnett Patten aged 17 was arrested and confessed to robbing the Carolina theater of $82 on July 4. The Burlington police reported the admission as they pursued charges against the teen.
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Burlington
Hal Sims Challenges Eli Culbertson To No-Holds Bridge Duel
Big Hal Sims, touted as the king of contract players, challenges Ely Culbertson to a catch as catch can duel in bridge. Sims calls it challenge No. 9,999, proposing no holds or partners, no odds, and no fixed system.
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Mr. Sims
Eli
New York
Hal Sims
Ely Culbertson
Culbertson
Sims
Noted November 11 Observed as World War End Anniversary
A remark emphasizes that November 11 should be properly celebrated and observed as the anniversary of the end of the World War.
Clear skin gains tied to blood vitality tonic
The ad argues that skin troubles stem from lowered resistance and blood vitality. It claims increasing red blood cells and hemoglobin boosts oxygen delivery and immune response, improving skin health. It touts S.S.S. Co. tonic as time tested with many letters of gratitude and offers two sizes at drug stores.
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Leas
Eckerd's
London
London’s, Inc
Women’s New
Rayon
East Carolina Episcopalians
General Motors
Beeson Hardware CO
Rose Lama
OREM
A& P
BOKAR
K.cy
Suitioone
J Ae al Coffee Service
Peta
Ait
Atrial
Vernor
Linton
veRnon
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