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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
2
An Associated Press report from Lorraine describes Base Hospital 117 treating shell shocked American soldiers with rapid admission within 48 hours of symptoms. The facility emphasizes sustained ward care, patient involvement as ex officio staff, and occupation therapy through sports and shop work to restore nerves and hand control.
July dispatch reports arguments for a combined Entente intervention in Siberia as a military diversion. Supporters say it would aid Russia, block German influence, and counter economic penetration while Japan and China press for Far East security. Opponents warn of Bolshevik resistance and miscalculation similar to Gallipoli. Sugar requisitions also noted for June ships from New York.
Tokio reports two Japanese groups, the Dojinkai led by Marquis Okuma, plan to raise 3 million dollars to build 32 hospitals across Chinese towns in ten years. The Dobunkai aims to educate youth and expand missions. The Asahi lauds these efforts and credits American missionaries in China, urging broader China policy beyond short term interests.
Veata New Mexico August 21. Matt Crosby, the oldest cowboy in active service in the United States, celebrated his ninety first birthday and roped and tied a 3 year old steer in just over four minutes. Crosby, famed by old timers from the Mexican border to the Colorado line, has ridden sixty years across New Mexico Arizona and Texas and served as guide to soldiers in Indian wars, renowned as an expert shot and hunter across the Southwest.
London report notes last week's rainfall saved root crops and cereals valued at 15 million dollars. The rainfall prevented crop losses and protected agricultural yields across the area.
Advertising copy notes increased travel and health-resort costs will keep hay fever and asthma patients home. Yoley's Honey and Tar is touted as a remedy for hay fever and asthma and soothes inflammation. Mann Drug Co promotes pills for middle aged men and women.
Schedule lists times trains may arrive or depart from stations shown but arrivals or departures are not guaranteed. No 2 Leave Daily Sunday stations include High Point Thomasville Gordontown Cid Denton and High Rock. Morning 9 00.
The notice asserts Foley vitney Pills help conditions from kidney trouble to backache and nervous fatigue. It states users prefer them over others and mentions relief from pains, rheumatic stiffness, swelling, sleep disturbance, and bladder issues, with Mann Drug Co. as the source.
An advertisement notes that hard skin and foot calluses can be treated with a few cents worth of product from any drug store. Apply drops to toughened spots on the soles and lift away the pain with fingers. Corns are mentioned as well.
An old home remedy urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush poisons from the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this internal cleansing improves digestion and energy, advising daily use and purchase from a pharmacist.
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