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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1926
Page
2
Mrs. Berlin visits Phil Knox in hospital after a domestic dispute in Washington. The Knox couple had earlier placed him on probation and later reinstated him in good standing.
Sparks Circus promotes its airmail of thrills with new acts and animal features. The program includes The Aerial Guides Tom and Betty Waters and The Riding Rooneys from New York Hippodrome. Cast includes Bert Mayo sixteen rotation horses and a six horse liberty group. Tickets available at Randall's Drug Store.
Sweet butter absorbs odors from other foods more readily than salted butter and should be kept tightly covered in the refrigerator to stay fresh and prevent odors.
A recipe note describes a melon cocktail made of cantaloupe honeydew and watermelon balls cut with a French vegetable cutter. The method highlights fresh fruit pieces and a simple preparation for a colorful fruit cocktail.
In Moviana the throne of the late Rudolph Valentino remains contested as fans debate the next great lover icon. Latin stars Ricardo Cortez and Ramon Navarro are eyed to carry the sheikromance, with American favorites John Barrymore Ronald Colman and John Gilbert among possible successors. The choice may hinge on United Artists film projects like Benvenuto Cellini and broader audience appeal.
The article notes Barrymore’s Don Juan performance under Schenck, portraying a medieval swashbuckler and testing his capacity for costume drama. It mentions his ongoing image as a great lover and compares it to his other projects Beauc Geste and Francois Villon, with hints of a new star, Tullio Carmienti, teamed with Schenck.
A humorous exchange shows a matrimonial agent boasting a client’s fine house while a client asks for a photo. The agent clarifies the joke, noting the house is the subject. The light exchange reflects matchmaking advertisements of the era.
In Calgary on August 28 members of the Coldstream Guards who took part in the Stam pede enjoyed flapjacks cooked by cowboys on Eight Avenue Calgary.
Rudolph Valentino’s brother Alfredo Guglielmi sailed for Italy after learning of his illness but arrived after his death, marking a final separation as the star faced mortality.
The Clapp family association will hold its annual session at the Brick church near Gibsonville on September 1 with a picnic dinner and special music. Officers include G. G. Clapp as president and Ava Clapp as secretary and treasurer. Descendants trace to George Valentine Clapp, with Der Klappe Kirche origins in 1770 led by Rev. Samuel Luther. A large attendance is anticipated.
Dust mops should be washed in hot suds every two or three weeks. Otherwise they scatter additional dust instead of cleaning the floors.
Washington reports from August 30 indicate American cotton spinning remained largely steady in early 1926 with plants operating at 96.5 percent of single shift capacity versus 96.8 percent in 1923. New England spindle hours fell 4.14 percent while cotton states rose 2.44 percent. exports of cotton cloth dropped 5.7 percent to 521,095,000 square yards valued at 380,037,000 dollars, down 7,153,000 dollars.
A flower pot with parsley yields a ready garnish for winter tables. Keep the pot in a sunny window to ensure continual fresh greens through the cold months.
Library campaign in High Point is postponed pending citizen backing but will resume by midweek. The municipal rooms house book cases and a stock already bought. Opening of the library will follow the librarian’s arrival on September 1 after cataloging. Local officials expect strong support and say salaries are covered by city and county. tax will fund the book fund. All citizens will have access to the library.
In Atlanta a new 18-carat gold trophy is prepared for the national amateur tournament winner after a fire destroyed the old Bobby Jones trophy. Bobby Jones defeated Hagen in an Indianapolis charity display, while Seattle shows ad spending boosts salmon sales, and Irving Berlin faces a building key mishap after returning from honeymoon.
The instruction emphasizes scalding and airing mops every two weeks to prevent the buildup of dangerous germs and maintain cleanliness.
Green onions should be placed in a glass jar of cold water and stored in the icebox. Do not peel until just before serving.
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