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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
3
Philadelphia faces a severe housing shortage as workers flock to shipyards and munitions plants. Few rentals exist, rents rise, and building lags due to material costs. Real estate activity speeds, title clerks work nights, and valuations surge amid unprecedented demand.
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft Adams St. J reports a three month cough relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He recommends it and says he will keep it on hand. The product is said to ease hay fever asthma and bronchial coughs. Mann Drug Co.
Detroit August 2 1918 detailed information on the Eagle the first submarine destroyer built by Henry Ford for the U S Navy is released The 204 foot vessel larger than earlier destroyers was launched on the River Range by a hydraulic system The article lists key dates from December 1917 to July 11 1918 noting Ford contracts design work keel laying and first launch by mid year
Mrs A V Deane of 1012 Marion Street Columbia tells how an herb and root medicine named Dreco eased her rheumatic arthritis knee pain after one bottle and also relieved stomach trouble. Dreco is widely stocked by druggists in the area.
An advertisement asserts kidneys filter impurities and slow in middle age. It promotes Foley Kidneys Pilly as a remedy for overworked tired and diseased kidneys and bladder.
Washington reports British officials cite vast tin conservation as war needs grow. Salvaged tin replaces civilian supply, halting new tin use in biscuit trade, boot polish, domestic ware, and printing ink while the army receives priority.
Medical authorities tout Calotabs as a modern liver and system purifier superior to old calomel. They claim Calotabs cleanse the liver stomach bowels and kidneys without nausea or unpleasantness with a single nightly dose and no dietary restrictions. The product is sold in 35 cent packages with pharmacist guarantees.
An old newspaper ad touts corset covers 25 to 69 cents and ladies garments. It lists ladies drawers 29 to 69 cents petticoats 59 cents to 1.98 dollars and muslin union suits with gowns 59 cents to 2.98 dollars.
Store ad lists boys pants in serges and khaki at 69c to 148. Men s work pasas on sale Reo Khee 125 to 198. Dress pants 198 to 498. Work shirts and overalls offered at money saving prices.
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