Perilous claims spark Legion editorials against Dr Wilson
Carroll Wilson publisher defends American Legion against vitriolic protests by Dr Clarence True Wilson general secretary of the Methodist Board. He accuses Wilson of mischaracterizing Legion conventions as drunken orgies and rebukes attacks linking veterans to crime. The piece defends Prohibition opponents as law abiding citizens and condemns name calling.
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American Legion
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Board of Temperance
Prohibition
Legion
Detroit
Wilson
Dr. Wilson
Simeon Pyres
al Capone
Capone
Legion spotlights Dr. Wilson in Detroit dispute
In a measured, democratic stance the Legion backed by typical Americans condemns Dr. Wilson for a thoughtless statement. The exchange follows years of cautious deliberation and ends with clear support for the Legion’s actions while urging defense for the speaker.
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Legion
Dr. Wilson
Wilson
Detroit
Ehringhaus Blames National Leadership For Economic Strain
In Raleigh last week J C B Ehringhaus pledged to blame the national administration for the nation’s economic woes, arguing much of the hardship stems from stupidity in national legislation and leadership. He spoke on taxation and proposed property revaluation, farm relief, and economic reform while campaigning for the governorship.
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J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
Raleigh
Ehringhaus
Mr. Ehringhaus
North Carolina
Phringhaus
Heg
Grafting Grifters and Carnival Woes
The Em poria carnival is a total loss while rides marked five cents recall bygone days. Grifters press the vulnerable with fast talk, extracting small sums but leaving some victims ruined by their schemes. Public pity blends with caution as times turn hard and temptation rises.
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Emporia
Grifters
Sings That Never Have By Gene Byrnes Carnival Notes
The article reviews carnival grounds and public reaction, noting criticism of carnival conduct and the reluctance to pursue warrants for small losses. It contrasts disrepute with the claim that many would not attend without the carnival and tree acts, accusing authorities of inaction. The dated notice from September 191 is signed by ALL, CLARK, Trustee, with Walker & Allsbrook as attorneys.
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wWe
All
Clark
Walker & Allsbrook
Attys
Rat Die Kills Tai Sue It Prevents nguveasses
A Roanoke Pharmacy listing promotes RAT DIE in powder form for kitchen pantry and coop use. It comes in 8 oz and 6 oz sizes priced 50 and 75 cents respectively. The product is marketed as effective against nguveasses and guaranteed by the Roanoke pharmacy.
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Roanoke Pharmacy
Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust in Roanoke Rapids
Notice of sale by trustee under a deed of trust dated January 30 1929 Emma Lee Hasty and W S Hasty grantors to A L Clark trustee recorded in Halifax NC describing house and lot No 23 fronting 25 feet on State Highway 49 near Rose Nar y to be sold October 24 1931 at noon in front of Roanoke Rapids post office for cash to highest bidder.
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Emma Lee Hasty
W. S. Hasty
A. L. Clark
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Junction
Weldon
N. C
Rosenary
Virginia-Carolina Power Company
H. C. Stephenson
S. S. Lynn
Office of the Register of Deeds
Mattie J
Duncan
Castoria advertised as safe pediatric remedy
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for children. It claims quick relief for colic, constipation, diarrhea, and cold symptoms with soothed, asleep babies. The genuine product bears Charles L. Fletcher's signature.
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Chas. Lt. Fletcher
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
Carroll Wilson
Gene Byrnes
Squire Edgegate
Louis Richard
J. Winfield Crew, Jr
ONG & Crew Attorneys-at-Law
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Rosemary, N.C
D. Harbou
Optometriatary
Nixon
Taylor-Matthews
Caldwell
Boothing
Ealing Br
Fortie Sea
Dr. Nixon
E. P. Brenner Chiropractor
Rosemary, N. C
Stedman Stores Co
Woanoke Rapids, NG
Tesla
Louis B. Meyer
Office
Rosemary Theatre
W. C. Williams
Rosemary
Orvenenee
Neesevar
Rosemary Drug CO
Howe
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