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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1920
Page
2
Report outlines a satirical sequence of steps under a tightened prohibition amendment. It parodies medical prescriptions, fingerprinting, Washington hearings, and federal scrutiny leading to a druggist stock shortage and a raid by the Anti Saloon League.
In Chicago Illinois on February 2 a judge granted a divorce to William E Taylor saying husbands deserve more than fifty cents a day from pay envelopes. He claimed his wife allowed only thirty five cents for a cake and that she struck him with the family bric a brac after an indulgence.
A wife reclaims control of marital space by rearranging furniture after a tense morning with Crittenden Hayes. The act sparks confrontation, tests rights in the home, and ends with the husband silenced as she asserts authority over their shared space. Marjorie Boyd witnesses the change and praises the result as a drawing room transformation.
Two sermons Sunday at the Friends church preached by Rev A F Mitchell covered Sabbath indifference, the sins of Ahab and Jezebel, and the dangers of secular amusements. He contrasted God’s guiding Providence with political jealousies and urged enlightened conscience on personal choices. Services continue with a night sermon on Temptation.
The United States district court for the western district of North Carolina began a two week special term in Greensboro at 10 am. Judge E Y Webb will oversee criminal cases and Judge James E Boyd civil matters with help from W C Hammer D B Smith and Maj Wade H Phillips. About 200 cases remained from December though many witnesses and defendants were not reachable for this term.
Women students were first admitted to the University of West Virginia in 1885 marking a milestone in the institution’s history.
A Chattanooga reader praises Dr Pierce’s medicines. They claim quick relief and satisfaction from various remedies and laxatives. The testimonial mentions a preference for mild laxatives and relies on the Pleasant Det and Calden Medical Discovery products.
Mrs Mar Gare Boone of Kentucky writes that her family benefited from Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets after her son recovered from a lung cold and pneumonia risk. She claims the medicine filled a life saving role and praises its laxative Pellets as well.
Bolshevik papers name Ipak Yen a Chinese former barber's assistant now ruler in Soviet Russia. He resides in the Kremlin Grand Palace and a private Moscow palace, parades in gilded carriages with four wives, and is accused of amassing 3,560,000 roubles in six months. He earns influence through moderation and cunning and is close to Lenin, described as a Rasputin-like hypnotizer of the new czar.
London February 2 Prince Henry the king’s third son was nicknamed plain Smith by his fellow soccer players at a prep school near Broadstairs. At Cambridge classmates call him Ranji the Jam of Nawanager, with few calling him Prince Henry.
Iconic singer and film star Geraldine Farrar owns a remarkable slipper collection. Each pair is described as unique and rich with stories from her career and life in entertainment.
A health authority explains indigestion from hyper acidity and fermentation of undigested food in the stomach. He prescribes four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water for a week to neutralize acidity and promote digestive flow, noting its grape lemon acid origin and wide use.
Bernard Broonbach a 61 year old engineer at A B Ausbacher Co dye works Brooklyn slipped into a lime vat while adjusting pulleys. He was unable to be rescued despite cries for help and workers summoning a nearby fire company.
H A Mills, resting in New York for health, rapidly recovers from years at the Bank of Commerce and plans to return soon. Mrs Mills and the young son accompany him for the remainder of his vacation. A recent letter hints at a bold boast as he challenges the strongest man in town to a bout on his return.
Physicians report Calotabs improve digestion and liver activity to prevent flu and pneumonia. One tablet at bedtime with water is said to curb symptoms by morning, without altering diet or routine. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
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