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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
2
W Cray, a blacksmith on Queens Street in Durham, credits Tanlac with restoring his appetite and stamina after a recent illness. He says the tonic rebuilt his system, letting him work daily without fatigue. Hart Drug Store sells Tantac.
Albemarle April 26. Preliminary hearing for C B Burgin Fred Wolf John Adams and Lester Horn charged with the murder of F B Cantrel a Winston Salem furniture dealer was held. All defendants remanded without bail awaiting Stanly Superior court. State witnesses described a deadly beating and robbery with Burgin allegedly directing the assault and promising protection to the trio.
Savannah news reports Southern Express Co plans a May 1 liquor store near Union Station to handle legally imported beer and wine after the new Georgia ban. A gas department will operate as an independent delivery system with a public records list of recipients. The firm pledges strict compliance and an anticipated rush of business.
New York April 26 plans are complete for a millionaires exclusive palace near the Plaza offirth avenue. The private club will feature mirrored walls, chess balconies, log fires, showers, and ballroom dancing with interclub hockey matches. Capital stock of 2000000 is proposed with 2500000 common. membership costs and patronesses are listed, aiming to fund a private society for next winter.
April 26 Harbin reports the Russian government seeks about 20 000 additional coolies to replace men in service. A new interpreter will be employed for every hundred coolies. Workers are needed for dock work along the Russian railways mines and agriculture in the war economy.
Jr. and Mrs. J. Harvey Shields returned from a wedding journey spent in Washington and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Shields before returning to Winston.
Grandmother darkened her hair with Sage Tea and Sulphur, a blend sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for about 50 cents. A downtown druggist notes it darkens evenly and naturally, with small daily use restoring gray hair to its natural color by morning.
Salem reports 32 miles of Lincoln county highway vanish in the 1914 to 1916 Oregon road reports. Malheur county shows a 2000 mile gain in two years, prompting a demand for explanation from State Engineer Lewis. Lewis states that tides affected coast highway counts, with 1914 measurements made at low tide and 1916 during high tide leaving 220 miles underwater.
The Temps scientific editor doubts a permanent trade barrier between France and England while Britain remains on its imperial weights and measures system. He argues that a postwar shift to the metric standard is essential for streamlined cross channel commerce and industry.
In Wucaoen, Kwangse Province, four tigers in bamboo cages were driven through the city by native trappers. The big cats, all half grown, were offered for sale as tiger meat is believed to grant strength and bravery.
Berlin authorities ban fortune telling as wartime superstition targets wives and sweethearts awaiting news from the front. Crystal gazers palmists and board readers claimed they could foretell war outcomes and who would be harmed or rewarded, drawing official action.
A 284 foot granite rock on Ushigakubishima will host a Nichiren statue 230 feet tall. Jirei Takimi spearheads the project with backing from Japanese leaders including Admire Togo. The monument aims to honor Nichiren and may be visible to travelers en route to Kobe and Shanghai.
In April 26 dispatch England invites the parliaments of the overseas dominions to send representatives to visit Great Britain in July. Eligible numbers listed include Australia 10 Canada 10 South Africa 6 New Zealand 4 Newfoundland 2 to observe war efforts and exchange war opinions.
Citrolax advertised as a remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels claiming quick relief from headaches and a thorough painless cleansing. The copy urges readers to ask for Citrolax at Mann Drug Co.
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