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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
5
Miss Genevieve Moore, music director, adds another song to be sung during the national week of song. Flu illness forces closing of city schools but residents urged to sing at home and collect copies for use when schools reopen next week.
Mr. R Flood and Miss Thelma Mollette married yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock. Rev Ruth officiated at Floods home on Hamilton street. They will reside in High Point.
Fire at 1 a m in the home of Edward L. Jester on Girard street caused slight damage after a box of matches ignited a wall coating and spread to the attic. A mouse sighting the night before led investigators to suspect rodents as the cause in a room occupied by an aged woman who woke to smoke.
Judge Henry C. McDowell in Roanoke Virginia voiced that punishment has proved ineffective against liquor law violations as he opened a heavy federal docket in the Western District of Virginia.
Roanoke report states Charles Hi Hicks of Norfolk was elected president of the Virginian railway by directors during a Norfolk meeting held Monday.
Mr and Mrs S H Tomlinson have returned after a week long visit to New York City. They visited friends and attended events during their trip before returning home.
The Housewife's Scrapbook suggests preparing two medium heads of Savoy cabbage cut into eighths and parboiled. Two pounds of fresh spare ribs are browned in fat drippings, mixed with cabbage, seasoned, and simmered. optional dried mushrooms add flavor. Serve with toast and chili sauce.
Even a small amount of cereal can thicken stews gravies or soups. Using leftovers prevents waste and adds body to dishes.
A simple home remedy suggests applying a few drops of glycerine to the cork of a glue bottle to prevent cork sticking. The tip promises easy cork removal and smoother use of common adhesive containers.
The recommended process involves pouring alcohol on the burr to cleanse the area followed by applying a dressing made from old linen soaked in glycerine. This method aims to protect the wound and keep it moist for healing.
Do not place rugs cornerwise. Let rugs follow the lines of furniture and walls for balanced room layout and movement flow.
Housekeepers who stand long hours suffer burning feet. Daily foot baths with water and a small amount of bicarbonate of soda ease the discomfort.
Valparaiso Indiana February 25 Alfred Brown the world’s oldest Elk has just celebrated his ninetieth birthday. His father Joseph Brown was a neighbor of the Lincoln family in Kentucky and moved with them to Spencer County Indiana by flatboat. His mother attended Nancy Hanks Lincoln when Abe was born.
Geneva Feb 25 Swiss Crown brewery firms paste paper Austrian crowns on Crown beer bottles as labels. The Austrian crown value has fallen to three centimes, making labels cost ten centimes each.
A quoted exchange notes Billy-Say finding office girls in the rear of the office as one colleague remarks. London is referenced in the dialogue.
Mr Gabb notes a husband’s dog like life while Mrs Gabb agrees he growls by day and snores by night in a light Cincinnati Enquirer cartoon caption.
The Boston Transcript quotes an artist praising Miss Passee’s portrait and noting her remarks about possible marriages. The light exchange hints at personal choices and social expectations reflected in a painted likeness.
A political exchange unfolds as a lady candidate declares readiness to answer questions and a lady voter playfully asks about a ripping hat, highlighting campaign theater and public scrutiny in a Beau Monde context.
British papers argue a king's illness would not halt treaty business as in the United States. The Saturday Review calls it an instructive democracy lesson while the Daily Graphic notes a growing Amerikan lawmakers’ reputation for muddle.
The zircon finds in Norway and Ceylon along with other regions are cited as a potential diamond substitute. Experts note its similar appearance and durability could offer an alternative for jewelry and industrial use.
Mrs. Mary Tlhomas spends several days in Greensboro and plans to return by week’s end. Mr. and Mrs. Geo George Wood were guests of their daughter Miss Josephine Wood at Greensboro College for Women during a yesterday visit.
Professor W. M. Marr visited Greensboro yesterday. Mrs. J. W. Jamison had an operation at the local sanatorium and is resting nicely. Mrs. D. T. Andrews was in Greensboro on business yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Copeland and family, ill with influenza, are much improved this morning.
Master George Barbee Jr under Web!ab operation for mastoids yesterday at Reaven sanatorium Greensboro. His condition this morning was very satisfactory. Miss Winnifred Barbee, visiting Greensboro with relatives, has returned home.
Miss Maud White has recovered from an influenza attack, and is reported to be returning to normal health. No further complications are noted.
Mrs Irvin White and her young son Alva, who had been ill with influenza, are reported much improved this morning as doctors note progress in their recovery.
Professor C. A. Smith was a business visitor to Greensboro yesterday afternoon. A. J. Harvey of Rote, Ga., is spending a few days in High Point on business.
J. R. Chambler of Anderson is in the city on business. Ps. Womble of Raleigh is spending the day with relatives in town.
Emory Bencini son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bencini continues battle with pneumonia at his Lindsay street home seeking recovery as family prays for improvement.
Mrs J H Patten formerly Miss Mabel Gurley of this city, has been ill at her mother's Maple street home and is slowly improving, according to announcements this morning.
T. W. Armistead of Richmond Virginia was in the city yesterday as a business visitor.
A L Weatherspoon of Durham toured High Point on Tuesday for business visits, meeting local contacts and exploring potential trade opportunities.
L Lindsay of Charlotte is noted as a visitor in the city for a few days with no additional events or details provided.
J. J. Westbrook of Danville was listed among business visitors in the city, joining local merchants and executives for meetings and networking opportunities.
G A Jones spent a few days in the area this week on business from Miami.
Louis Dave spent several days in Charlotte with friends and returned home last evening.
J W Wilson remains under treatment for pneumonia though his condition is slightly improved this morning. Jamie Pickard of Randleman, Camel cigarette representative, visited the city on business yesterday.
F A Watson of Charlotte was among business visitors to High Point on Tuesday.
Georgia Wright of the north side has recovered from an influenza attack, ending a brief illness affecting local residents.
Friends of Hammond Sears report he is showing slow but steady improvement following a serious pneumonia attack.
Mrs. Ivy Smith and her children, guests at the home of Mrs. Smith’s parents for a month, plan to return home this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kirkman of Best Street expect to leave for Newport News this week.
Co. C. Briton of Salisbury spent the day visiting local business interests and meeting with executives to discuss potential collaborations and market opportunities in the region.
J. G. Withereppon of St. Paul plans a two day visit to High Point on Monday and Tuesday.
W A Southerland of Durham appeared briefly yesterday for a few hours, according to local notes.
Pierce Wyche is identified as a business visitor arriving from Charlotte.
Lloyd Warner and Hubert Sechrest are listed as visitors in Salisbury today with no additional events or schedule details provided.
Mrs Julius Smith of Greensboro is spending a short time in High Point today. Miss Charlotte Perry remains at her Thurston street home as conditions are noted.
Miss Grace Baker of Archdale has been recovering rapidly after a period of influenza, according to a report today.
Friends report Mrs. R. B. Terry is confined to her home due to illness, with well wishers urged to send cards and prayers.
Miss Vera Davis is ill with influenza at her home on South Main Street. Miss Bessie Meyers, once ill with pneumonia, is improving after a period of illness.
J G Givins from New York ended a business visit in High Point on Tuesday. OG D Stewart of Greensboro is in town for a few days. Mrs H F Stamey, ill for a week, is improving.
A discussion of 20th century etiquette urging women to avoid crossing knees or ankles and to maintain demure seating. The piece contrasts modern manners with Victorian norms, noting how relaxed poses tempt masculine preference and the old charm of ladylike posture.
Mrs Martha Edwards 21 wife of J J Edwards died of tuberculosis at 422 Mangum Avenue High Point at 6 o'clock last night Survived by husband J J Edwards and her father J A Anderson of Selma Funeral from the home at 3 o'clock tomorrow conducted by Rev Charlies P Coble First Presbyterian Church and interment in Oakwood Cemetery
Officer Ed J. Munge is confined to his Morris Street home due to illness, remaining unable to report for duty.
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