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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
7
Pran cisco Villa, a physical culture recruit, was seen daily in Villa Ahumada near the home of Jesus Ysletas, using the street as his exercise ground while en route to Juarez. He declared the five mile daily run kept his stomach from getting fat for riding.
Harold Adrian a 20 year old organ prodigy and alleged son of a Spanish count and a Hungarian countess has been held in Pasadena city prison on a speeding charge. His case involves Mrs. George Nixon a Nevada millionaire and other high profile figures. The tale includes secrecy, court action, and possible federal involvement as investigators probe Adrian mother relations and a lavish lifestyle funded by Mrs Nixon.
WILLIAMSPORT Pa Aug 26 Carl H Brown of Montgomery says he was struck by lightning three weeks ago and has since lost weight rapidly from 215 pounds at the time of the strike to current losses of about two pounds per week He does not recommend the method to friends.
Doris and Violet flagrant remarks by Violet’s mother in law Mrs Wilhelmina Doubleday sparked a court fight in San Bernardino. The Chicago plaintiff and New York heiress won $10,000 in damages after her son’s wife faced repeated sarcasm aimed to sever their relationship.
A woman with long stomach trouble avoids surgery and credits Marrs Wonderful Remedy for relief. She reports lasting pain relief, restored appetite, and ability to eat anything after a year of use. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee offered. Hart Drug Company and druggists nationwide listed.
In New York August 26 President Wilson's refusal to concede to railroad shopmen's demands and his view of current economic conditions set a firm tone at the market open. Steel and railroad equipment led the advance, with rails showing firmness in lower grades. Oil and motor shares also rose as food stocks strengthened. Within the first half hour, gains of one to three points appeared across metals and related sectors.
Clairette and Simmons, French Canadians from Hamilton Ontario, return from France to New York amid gossip of dozens of marriage proposals from American doughboys. They say most soldiers were kind and many asked for marriage, with Clairette noting she received 120 offers and Simmons 114.
State Charities Commissioner Burdette Y. Lewis asks the State House Commission for 12000 to install therapeutic baths at the State Home for Girls in Trenton. If funded, the baths combine electric treatment with bathing to soothe nerves and reduce violent behavior.
The sudden downfall of J Carlisle Smith marks one of the season’s surprise events, leaving fans and analysts re-evaluating team prospects and future performances.
Cotton futures started the session steady with October at 31.40, December 31.85, January 31.80, March 32.00, and May 32.02 as traders watch market cues and demand signals.
A pamphlet questions what happens to a widow if the mortgaged home is not paid after the owner's death. It suggests obtaining a loan that guarantees a deed to the property for the widow in that event.
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