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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
9
Justin Curtis, a Cornell sophomore not involved in hazing, survived a 68 foot fall from a dormitory window after being seized by three freshmen during a late night tussle. He suffered a fractured skull, crushed arm, two broken wrists, a broken hip, and extensive injuries but is now able to walk and use his left hand at home in St Johnsburg Vermont.
J M Bowman of New York says he plans to build the finest hotel in London and possibly acquire Devonshire House in St James's, Vinc/ dilly. He estimates the project cost at about 20.6 million dollars, with Devonshire House valued at five million. He notes alternatives if the purchase does not proceed.
London December 16 British women entering local politics and social service work discover weak public speaking skills and enroll with public speaking instructors. With aims for Parliament, committees have begun offering oratory classes across England to improve their rhetoric.
In WINHLAND New Jersey December 16 grocer Max Schrieber bought Jamaica ginger from a Philadelphia firm and sold it in small bottles marked 93 percent alcohol. After the first bottle sold, patrons multiplied and he was jailed on $500 bail for violating the prohibition law claiming ignorance of the law. Some customers mixed with water others drank straight noting a burning warmth for a few minutes.
Prices for children and youth footwear in multiple styles and colors. Black Kid high and low heel range 3.98 to 4.95, Brown Kid and Calf military and medium heel up to 9 dollars, G M English medium heel 3.98 to 4.95, Black Kid cloth and patent tops 3.98, sale resist 0.98 to 2.98, sweaters for boys 0.79 to 2.98.
In East Douglas Massachusetts on December 16 a cider barrel sold for 16 dollars, surpassing a horse that drew a top bid of 17 dollars. Henry Green hosted the auction where most residents own autos, reducing demand for a horse.
Munich reports a rising willingness to work among Bavarian wage earners as Christian trade unions decide against resting on Saturdays and on Revolution Day despite appeals from industrial councils and the socialist party.
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