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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1928
Page
10
Raleigh April 18. A dramatic shift in sentiment over four weeks moves Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York from firm opposition to strong adulation as Democratic presidential nominee. Journal reports the change in political mood and potential impact on party unity.
The ad asserts Midol ends menstrual pains in five to seven minutes without affecting the cycle. It touts non narcotic relief, urging preventive timing and noting the tiny tablets cost fifty cents in an aluminum case at drugstores.
A political analysis notes a shift in sentiment across North Carolina as Smith gains traction in western counties. Burgwyn strengthens through support for Smith, while Langston and Fountain face waning appeal, though lieutenant governor races remain uncertain due to turnout variances in counties with and without primaries.
General Sir Arthur Currie sues two newspaper men for libel in Coburg Ontario seeking 50000. Trial enters third day as defense bars evidence about Currie's conduct in the second battle of Ypres. Col Jack Currie testifies but is blocked by judge Rose. The suit cites an article in The Port Hope Guide by Preston accusing Canadian lives were sacrificed at Mons for HQ glorification.
A special venire of 250 citizens was called in Miami for the trial of H. Leslie Quigg, the police chief, and three subordinates on murder charges in a case tied to a three year police reign of terror cited by the state attorney.
Official weather bureau records list temperatures and rainfall for the 24 hours ending noon in principal cotton growing areas. Max and min temperatures are shown with precipitation.
Denton leaders including O A Kirkman and J P Rawley spoke at the newly formed chamber meeting. Membership has risen to 168 as 75 business professionals support a push to Build Denton or Bust. The group is actively courting industry with free site offers and potential stock participation.
Asheville April 18 A sunlit day drew 2000 to 3000 spectators from 15 states for the second day of the Biltmore Forest horse show in Asheville. Ten classes featured Dixie's finest stock with hunters and officer’s chargers attracting top riders including Miss Myrtle Crouch, Miss Kitty Mullaly, and Mrs. Robert Purse Jr. Prize awards in the 6th Cavalry and North Carolina National Guard events highlighted the program.
The Chicago Herald and Examiner said Gov. Smalls likely will appoint John Dailey of Peoria to the United States Senate seat that was twice refused to former appointee Frank L. Smith.
In Los Angeles an acrobatic dancer named Wayne Bradford plunged from a fifth floor hotel window to a skylight on a roof below. Blood stains and scattered furniture in his room suggest he may have been thrown from the window, investigators said.
Lieu tenant Michael de Troyat lifted from Le Bourget at 4 05 a m Paris on a non stop flight.
A 1 600 mile test flight aims to prove the all metal monoplane can fly from Paris to New York this spring. The venture hinges on the craft performing reliably over the Atlantic route.
Ruth Brittain notes babies need three ounces per pound daily in six months, then two ounces per pound later. Weigh breastfed daily to gauge intake, bottlefed by post-feed balance, and add water to fix any deficit. Fletcher's Castoria promoted as safe relief for many baby ailments, with note to seek genuine packets signed by Chas. H. Fletcher. Forty cent bottles hold thirty five doses.
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