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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
5
A somber verse parallels aging vanity with a decayed beauty and social decline. The poem cites John Trumbull and mocks vanity while the prose notes Society being confined by flu and canceled engagements, predicting a late debut near Valentine season. The piece blends literary critique with a social column jaundiced by illness.
J Fred Taylor resumes outside activity after illness. R B Terry and C F Tomlinson depart for New York on business for several days. Mrs L R Terry improves after a period of illness. Mrs Charles Shephart recovering from a severe grippe attack. Otis Mendenhall returns from Sanford visit. Joseph D Cox to return tonight from Chattanooga on business. Miss Alice Riddick much better after influenza. Miss Tess Riddick arrives from Burlington to stay with sister in Roland Park during school suspension. Friends of Miss Riddick in High Point glad by her arrival. Little Joseph Weaver Jr and sister Betty Gwinn ill at home. Allan Crowson rapidly recovering from influenza at home in Roland Park.
The Christian Endeavor social at Mrs. R. R. Smith’s home is postponed indefinitely due to the influenza epidemic.
The Junior Missionary Society No. 1 of Wesley Memorial Church postpones its meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon due to an influenza epidemic.
AURORA Ill Feb 7 A baby believed to be the largest ever born in the state arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs A R Nichols It is a boy and weighs 1612 pounds The baby is the ninth child born to Mrs Nichols who is thirty six Camels reach full work at five years old though they usually live forty years their strength begins to decline at twenty five.
A cold storage facility in Newfoundland processes more than 200000 pounds of fish daily its scalable capacity supports large shipments. The plant specializes in chilled seafood storage and distribution to regional markets.
Announcement records a Raleigh meeting of North Carolina women’s organizations at Yarborough hotel on February 10 to cut living costs. Mrs. B H Griffin organizes, with Henry A Page urging the convention. Sessions at 3 PM and 8 PM feature speakers Mrs. W O Wade and Mrs. J G Weatherly of the Justice Department in Washington.
The Peacock-Philathea class of Wesley Memorial church postpones its social gathering at Mrs. W. G. Reich’s home due to influenza. A future date will be set after restrictions ease. several members are reported ill or recovering from influenza.
In Holland the breeding of cats for fur is a recognized industry.
Mr and Mrs W D Brooks and daughter Emily are slowly improving, as reported this morning. Mr and Mrs Eugene Jarrett are confined to home with influenza, according to today’s announcement.
Mrs Clyde resumes duties with W C Beavans returning February 2, resuming her position after a leave. The notice confirms her assignment and the date of return.
Local residents report illnesses including Mrs Ragan and several children amid flu conditions, with residents visiting from Martinsville and Winston-Salem. The clipping also surveys women’s roles, rights, and achievements worldwide, noting physicians, voters, workers, and a proposed New York hotel for businesswomen.
J L Chernault remains confined at his home on Richardson street for several days, continuing his quiet period of rest and recovery.
A Holmes of Welborn Furniture is reported to be suffering from la grippe. The article notes his illness and its impact on company affairs.
Miss Mabel Ivey is ill and staying at the home of Mrs Brown on West High street.
Mrs John W Price is confined to her apartment in the Redding building with la grippe.
Mrs. R. L. Lothin spent several days in New York and Baltimore choosing the spring and summer merchandise for Loflin's department store. She inspected new lines and arranged assortments for the upcoming season.
In rural Australia many horses wear cowhide shoes as described in a brief rural note. The snippet notes practice among farming communities and references standard horse care without further specifics.
Census data reveal women have long held unusual jobs. Fifty years ago women were recorded as professional hunters and trappers, stock herders, hustlers, draymen, steamboat pilots, guano laborers, gunsmiths, gas stokers, gunpowder makers, and ship riggers.
A historical note explains Romans required the right foot to enter homes for luck. A boy stood at the door to ensure no one used the left foot. The Prince of Wales tour of Canada and the United States was filmed, needing 15 000 feet of footage.
In East Liverpool Ohio on February 6 newsboys resorted to ice skates to sell papers. A downtown triangular open space became a lake of ice where one bold seller skated to reach customers, quickly followed by others to meet the competition.
In Chicago on a February night Emil Olson clashed with three bouncers in a lodging house room. The altercation lasted ten minutes with two bouncers pinning him on the chest while a third noticed an eye injury on the floor. The bouncers claimed they roughed him for trouble and one suggested an eye was gouged.
The practice spread among early peoples who shaved to deny rivals a target for grabbing the chin hair. The move reflects a practical defense in close combat and personal grooming customs of ancient societies.
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