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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
2
A Texas City woman, Mrs G H Schill, testifies she suffered three years of head pain and nervous distress until Cardui relieved her symptoms. She says the remedy, backed by forty years of use, brought permanent relief and allowed her to resume full duties.
The cost of building a house in England has tripled since the war, with material and labor expenses driving a sharp rise. Builders warn of slowed construction and higher rents as project budgets strain.
Gilmer's Specialty Sample store in Gilmer is being remodeled to enlarge services and cut living costs for locals. The lower floor moves the men’s section midstore while front shelves are rebuilt for piece goods and textiles. A new shoe department and expanded grocery area will boost stock and attract shoppers. Upstairs, ladies ready to wear racks and a moved stockroom free Rankin street access. Grand opening is expected in about two weeks with doubled staff to handle growth.
Lutheran and First Reformed churches announce Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship times with pastors named. Bethel Reformed, First Methodist Protestant, West End Baptist, and Evangelist Rev J F Black revival plans included. Notable details include locations, superintendent names, and weekly activities.
First Christian Sunday school morning at 9 45 with R C Boyd superintendent and Rev L L Wyrick pastor. Baraca Philathea and Junior Philatheia classes. Midweek Christian Endeavor Wednesday at eight with new leader. St Mary’s Episcopal services August 19 at 11 am rector Rev Thos L Trott. Sunday school 10 am. No service tonight.
Yvonne a pretty Paris siren confesses to eight marriages with members of the 39th division. Private Elliott Brown recalls meeting Yvonne with other soldiers and learns she wed eight men, all claims later canceled by court. The piece ends with an odd physics aside on day length tied to sun times.
New York report details 250 war brides joining the 2nd Division following troop ships Finland and Ryndam, with Miss Katherine Wakefield declaring a “full regiment” of brides and counting more than 3,000 total. Tony Aquino among the lovers, Paris and Belgium tales noted. 19 babies reportedly born. Also: Salisbury fire destroys Crowder Transfer Stables with $5,000 loss. horses saved.
Under the treaty terms Germany loses territory shrinking from 208780 to 178780 square miles and forfeits colonies totaling 1180000 square miles. This marks a substantial redrawing of German imperial holdings and borders.
In Morgantown West Virginia on August 9 Rev R B Bennett recently assumed the pastorate of Spruce Street Christian church and intends to apply business techniques to increase church attendance.
The article notes that asparagus holds the distinction of being the oldest plant used for food, highlighting its long culinary history.
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