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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
3
In High Point last evening around 9 30 a quart of whisky was spilled in the post office building corridor causing widespread sorrow among bystanders and marking a rare, solemn incident in a place not usually linked to such misfortune. A reporter noted the quiet grief and tears among men nearby.
The poem laments February’s shorter days while praising its feast days Saint Valentine Groundhog Day and birthdays of George Washington Lincoln and others. It notes February’s injustice contrasted with celebrations and patriotic figures. Agricultural notes then highlight the value of leaves wood mold as manure costing eight dollars per ton.
An old advertisement from the National Medical Institute of Milwaukee promotes Triumph Pills as safe and dependable for irregular or delayed menstruation. It claims they are not sold in drug stores and invites readers to request free information by writing for "Relief" and particulars.
A Summer Boarder exclaims about a cow's milk while the Old Farmer denies giving it. The farmer accuses theft, jokingly claiming a crowbar was used to take the milk.
Meredith Nicholson denounces Kaiser's agents in America as liars and sedition merchants. He warns tegen mocks and misinformation harming Red Cross and Liberty Loans, urging loyal Americans to protect servicemen and maintain domestic security during the war.
Charles ton man narrates rapid strength gain after taking Ironized Paw-Paw for stomach troubles and weakness. He claims 15 pounds gained in two months, better sleep and work capacity, and urges others with digestive woes to try the tonic sold by Mann Drug Co and Interstate Drug Co in New York.
Snow wind and extreme cold caused more colds this winter than in years. Mrs Edward Sterry of Clinton touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as the only medicine for coughs and colds, recommending it highly for children. Mann Drug Co.
The note stresses that advertising is required when selling goods or property. It mentions trustees and receivers are compelled to advertise as part of public notice procedures.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Anurie for kidney and bladder relief, claiming it cleanses toxins and eases rheumatic twinges. It cites testimonials from Breeteco Springfield and G W Heap praising quick relief and ongoing use after trial.
A Guilford county resident near Kernersville testifies to Dreco as a system tonic, noting relief from gastritis, headaches, constipation, and kidney issues after trying the root and herb based remedy. He reports better digestion, reduced night trips to the bathroom, and willingness to buy more. Dreco is sold by local druggists and Ring Drug Co. in High Point.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine from Mann Drug Co. It claims prompt relief for coughs colds and bronchial conditions, noting it contains opiates and urges careful use.
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