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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
3
Guidance on light, air, moisture, and watering for house plants. Emphasizes bright indirect light, airflow, avoiding drafts and gas, using saucers to raise pots, frequent leaf spraying, and 40 degree minimum temperature. Recommends soaking wilted plants and notes seasonal watering needs for ferns and flowering species.
Directions for handling cut flowers emphasize recutting stems, using deep vases with cold water, daily water changes, and cool draught-free storage. Avoid heat, radiators, or hot pipes, and do not crowd flowers. Use ice in the vase and keep stems submerged half their length in fresh water.
In Evansville Indiana William Blackman 83 long paralyzed for fifteen years walks unaided after a doctor notes his strong legs and he strolls four blocks. The florist had relied on a wheel chair and horse and buggy to reach his greenhouses.
A member of the British parliament cannot resign until his resignation is approved by a majority of fellow members. The rule requires formal acceptance from the chamber before the member may step down.
Paul B. Carter, jailed for mailing a bomb to an army captain, describes a life at sea aboard a decrepit Bramel Point death ship after a taunt from his wife, Miss Claire McMilian, drove him to risk his life in hostile waters. The tale includes mechanical failures, enemy attacks, and a troubled voyage to Port Arthur before a lonely return to Philadelphia.
A land dispute in Poland between Sobieski families began in 1490 and concluded in 1890. The four-hundred-year case, one of history’s longest lawsuits, ended with the land divided among the surviving representatives of the original parties.
Frank P. Skaggs of Tiarrisburg endorses Blood Tonic Number 40 as a superior remedy for blood poison rheumatism catarrh scrofula and other ailments. He claims it cures glandular swellings pimples and skin eruptions and notes it is sold by J A Hart Drag Co.
Pontiac police hold 23 year old C L Garmon for the murder of his wife found slain in bed. He says a sleep induced blackout followed by memory loss led him to walk the railroad tracks where he learned of the killing. Coroner declines a formal inquest. He worked for Dupont and may face a sanity inquiry. The case follows a prior train wreck injury and a strained family backdrop.
Notice under a chattel deed of trust. A. C. Burgess and wife Mary Ellen Burgess defaulted on the bond secured by Alfred S. Wyllie trustee. Guilford County records show the deed in Book 820, page 190. Sale to highest bidder on Monday, March 15 at 12 oclock noon.
Alfred S. Wyllie trustee lists the sale of the High Point Pepsi-Cola Bottling Works including business, goodwill, machinery, stock, two bottling machines, rinser, carbonator, desks, trucks, and fixtures. Territory covers High Point and nearby towns with terms cash and inspection by contacting 206 Banner Building Greensboro NC. Date noted February 18, 1920.
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