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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1928

Page

9

Individual owner overloading autos warns motorists

Enterprise Bureau report from Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh notes street and highway safety suffers from car overloading. Sprague Silver, chief of the automotive bureau, warns that spring driving increases accidents traced to this practice and urges motorists to avoid it.

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Sprague Silver Automotive Bureau North Carolina Capitol Square Bob

California Fig Syrup Baby Care Ad Promotes Gentle Digestive Help

A vintage ad urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to children of all ages. It promises quick relief from fussiness feverishness biliousness constipation and colds with a tasty remedy. Mothers are advised to request the genuine product with baby directions on the bottle and reject imitations.

Turry California

Cars and safety in changing driving controls

The speaker contrasts old and modern cars noting engines and frames tolerate overloads but warn that modern cars tempt drivers to misuse controls. He argues manufacturers placed key controls within easy reach for safety but warns carrying extra passengers in two seater models defeats the designed safety benefits.

Aviation Club Formed in Lexington

The Davidson County Aviation elub organized at Woodrow McKay's garage in Lexington as a unit of the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation. Woodrow McKay was elected chairman and the club will include men and women of all ages interested in aviation's future including pilots inventors and air business managers. The next meeting is scheduled at McKay's garage on Monday April 16 at 4 00.

Lexington Davidson County Woodrow McKay American Society For the Promotion of Aviation Wood- Tow McKay Ford Automobile Aviation Club

Miss Griggs to Speak at Lexington Library Conference

Miss Lillian B. Griggs secretary and treasurer of the state library commission will headline a public conference in the March hotel parlor Lexington April 12 at 3 36 oclock. Mrs J C Bower president of the Lexington Women's club says the meeting aims to promote library work in Davidson county and a county library establishment.

Lexington Lillian B. Griggs Raleigh State Library Commission March Hotel J. C. Bower

Ham Thieves Active Again In Davidson County

SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE reports ham thieves raiding Davidson county farms again this year. A farmer lost seven hams, others had smoke houses raided, and a nearby farmer north of Lexington lost three large hams and a shoulder. Officers pursue suspects.

Lexington Davidson County Highway Here

High Blood Pressure Linked to Constipation Remedy

An advertisement asserts high blood pressure stems from functional and organic causes. It promotes Altertox from Crystal Carbonic Laboratory as a cleansing remedy that reduces pressure by eliminating impurities through the intestinal tract. It claims quick relief after one or two doses and offers 60 cents to 1 dollar, with orders sent from Atlanta, Georgia.

Crystal Carbonic Laboratory Dept Atlanta tAdy

Radio Schedule Highlights Campaign Coverage and Music Blocks

A Tuesday broadcast line includes campaign issues on WEAF WTIC WJAR and multiple others. Evening programs feature Seiberling Singers and a Commander Byrd feature with various stations, finishing with the Clicquot Eskimos orchestra.

WEAF WTIC WJAR Wcsn WEG WGY WGR WCAE WSAI WEBH WSEM WMC Stromberg-Carlson WBZ WBAL WHAM KDA WJB KYW WBT WSB WHAS Seiberling WEEL WJIAR WTAG WCSH WFI WRC WJZ KDKA Commander Byrd WWJ WSAL WGN Clicquot Eskimos WEE WTK WCAB WTAM Wis WSM

Radio Schedule Listing with City Broadcasts and Programs

A dense tabulation of radio stations by city and frequency detailing daily programs from afternoon through late night. Entries include WEAF WIZ WOR and many others with shows such as Dinner Music, Voters' Service, Seiberling Singers, Orchestra features, and Dance Music across multiple markets like New York City Newark Boston Buffalo and Chicago, reflecting a national listing.

WEAF New York Seiberling Singers Stromberg-Carlson WGR Buffalo WMAK WTIC Hartford WABC Chicago WGN WLIB WLS Ainsie WLW Cincinnati Crossey Einsembie Crosley Cossacks Vagabonds Wsail Cincinnati Safety Club Voters’ Service Air College WCAU Philadelphia WFI WPHAF WOO Koka Pittsburgh Little Symphony Bakers Stromberg Carlson Wjar Providence Voters Selberling Singers Eveready Hour Clicquot Eskimos WHAM Rochester Homesteaders WJZ WGY Schenectady Seconyland Wtag Symphony Clicauot Eskimos Cnra Moncton Little Concert Orchestra Ckag Montreal

Lexington Church Dedicates New Reform Church

The First Reformed church in Lexington was dedicated Sunday with full congregations at morning and evening services. Dr. Paul S. Leinbach of Philadelphia led the dedicatory and preached both sessions. Easter music directed by Edward F. Cullen featured a local choir and soloists Mrs. E. F. Cullem, Mrs. Paul E. Gyles, Miss Kathleen Johnson, and S. A. DeLapp. an Easter cantata was performed at the evening service.

Lexington First Reformed Paul S. Leinbach Philadelphia Edward F. Cullen Winston-Salem E. F. Cullem Paul E. Gyles Greensboro Kathleen Johnson A. DeLapp

Swiss Watches Exports Surge in 1927 Gains Over 1926

Exports of Swiss watches and clocks in 1927 rose sharply from 1926 with the United States as the leading customer. Germany and Great Britain increased purchases while sales to Japan fell. however Japan bought more movements.

Zurich United States Germany Great Britain Japan

Record 8.8 Billion Cigarettes Made in America

America produced 8.8 billion cigarets last year, breaking the yearly record for the sixth consecutive time, signaling growing tobacco output and sustained industry growth.

America

Transfer Planned for 17 Year Old Louise Smith to Samarcand

North Carolina reports a 17 year old Sampson county girl Louise Smith will be moved from the state prison to Samarcand the state industrial school for delinquent girls within a week. Ed wind B Bridges commissioner of pardons and Mrs. Kate Burr Johnson welfare head pushed for the transfer citing better medical care and reform prospects.

Charities and Public Welfare Bridges Henry A. Brady Grady Samarcand McLean Stonewall Jackson East Carolina Mr. Bridges Smith Girl Samarec

Davidson convict recaptured after escape in North Carolina

Jimmy Green a Davidson county chain gang prisoner serving five years for multiple charges was recaptured near Arca dia and returned to road work. He had sought a file at a Forsyth county gas station to remove his shackles but instead received handcuffs and jail time before being returned to Davidson authorities.

Lexington Jimmy Green Davidson County Arcadia Craven Forsyth County Davidson

McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain Guarantee

An advertising claim promotes McCoy's Tablets as a fattening remedy for underweight men and women. The copy promises a minimum 5 pound gain and health improvement after four 60 cent boxes or two 1 dollar boxes, with a full purchase refund if unsatisfied. The product is described as McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets, shortened to McCoy's Tablets sold at Mann Drug Co and other drugstores.

McCoy Mann Drug Co America

Banana export drive boosts Martinique farming plan

Banana farmers in Martinique organize to promote exports and cultivation and a new company plans a cold storage plant at Fort de France to support shipments.

Martinique Fort de France

India Death Rate Three Times Higher Than Ours

A health briefing notes that India records a death rate roughly three times that of the United States, highlighting stark international mortality differences and potential public health implications.

India Ours

Mello Glo Face Powder Claims Long-Lasting Shine Control

Advertises MELLO-GLO French process face powder from Mann Drug Stores. Claims remove shine, keep skin looking peachy and youthful, with superior purity and quality, and prevents large pores.

Mann Drusc

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