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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
4
A Lumberton preacher fills seats by accusing prominent locals of breaking the 18th Amendment. He names lawyers doctors and business leaders who allegedly imbibe illegal beverages. Critics argue drinking does not violate the law and question enforcement while noting many cases plead guilty in liquor courts.
In 1764 Letitia Ramolina a Canarian girl wed Carlos Bonaparte at age fourteen. Their union yielded thirteen children, among whom four were destined for royal or imperial prominence, signaling the far reaching influence of this union.
Letitia Ramolino the mother of monarchs whose children held thrones across Europe. Napoleon Bonaparte as emperor of France and siblings ruled Spain Westphalia Holland and Naples. Her life spanned power and loss, dying at 86 after her royal brood reshaped history.
An unsigned editorial argues that American economic optimism remains warranted while warning about European outcomes. It condemns Russia under communism as a cautionary example, notes Germany’s bankruptcy dangers and Ruhr missteps, mentions Britain’s financial strains and lifted gold standard, and posits international woes influence U.S. business yet praises the United States as the most favored nation.
George Fisher Russell Baxter Edmondson and Noah Adler spent last week on a deer hunt near Washington with Page Taylor of Ashland Virginia visiting Mrs Cooper Grizzard. He returned with Mrs Tyler who has been a guest of relatives here for some time. Reference to Roanoke Rapids Power Company property maps noted for description. This 27th day of August, 1991. ALLEN C ZOLLICOFFER Trustee.
A Chicago woman filed for divorce after her husband described kissing as barbarous and ancient, prompting a breakup. The case highlights a clash over affection and communication within marriage.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust by Harry C Shell unmarried dated July 1 1930 and recorded in Halifax NC to foreclose. The sale on October 1 1931 at 11 a m in front of Rose nay Branch Roanoke Bank & Trust Company Rosemary NC offers three lots Nos 606 608 610 and Lot 234 fronting 25 feet on Roanoke Avenue with 140 feet depth and alley access to satisfy the indebtedness.
Castoria is a pure vegetable preparation praised for soothing babies in colic and aiding sleep. It cleanses the bowels for constipation, helps with diarrheal symptoms, and keeps the system from clogging during colds and illnesses. The genuine product bears Chas H. Fletcher’s signature and is sold in every drug store.
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