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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1920

Page

2

Automatic Telephone System Promises Dial by Number in High Point

An interview with Tilden outlines the new automatic telephone system to replace operators in High Point. The 1500 phones will gain direct dialing via a rotating dial and a multi-level selector network, enabling instant connections and handling up to 100 conversations simultaneously during peak periods. Subscribers will receive new numbers in a forthcoming directory.

Hk Benkade Difieult Pri- Wetea kehBins Tilden Autte High Point Buerccare Fae Tera

Automatic telephone systems in global service progress

The article discusses the rise of automatic telephone systems as the future of phone service, noting its use in England, Germany, France, and Australia, and praising costlier equipment as justified by public service quality. It credits Mr. Hayden for promoting adoption by the North State Telephone Company.

England Germany France Australia Hayden North State Telephone Company

Crittenden and Family Tensions Rise at Home

In a tense family scene, Bess and Crittenden navigate control and rights within a troubled marriage. Mother Hayes urges Bess to protect her own rights against Crittenden while acknowledging his patterns of anger and apology through deeds. The home bellows with lingering distrust as Crittenden returns, joking about plotting against the whites.

Mother Hayes Crittenden Lillian Russell Colonel Hayes Mother Slaves

Vincent Astor to Fight Suit over $1200 Claim

In Poughkeepsie an estate dispute centers on David Champion who seeks $1200 rent for housing while employed on the Astor estate 1914–1919. Champion now lives near the estate and claims the payment. Astor and attorney W Harry Montgomery vow to fight the suit. The article also notes Eskimos favor ice cream made with seal oil and snow mixed to a frozen berry finish.

Poughkeepsie David Champion Vincent Astor Supreme Court of Poughkeepsie Astor W.harry Montgomery Red Hook Champion

Old Soldier Praises No 40 In Digestive Ailments

An elderly veteran testifies that Number 40 For the Blood helped his chronic constipation stomach trouble and catarrh. He details long illness, failed treatments, and dropsical swelling, credits a country paper ad, and recommends the remedy after taking about two and a half bottles. Sold by Hart Drug Co. Evansville IN and local druggists.

National Hone Vis Morris Law Nelson H. Pease J.C. Mendenhall Evansville Ind Hart Drug Co

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