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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
6
Plans by Superintendent Marr of High Point city schools aim to observe a Better Speech Week to curb slang and teach the public to use English as Webster prescribed. The tentative program seeks pupil involvement and contact with the broader community to preserve English in its original form.
Lenore Ulrich appears Wednesday at the Broadway in the Paramount production Her Own People, an Indian story. A canoe scene required lifting a drowning man into her frail craft, with Ulrich reportedly capsizing several times before success, while Corine Chase assisted. Other cast members include Howan Davies Jock Stark William Winter Jefferson.
The quotation by Acton emphasizes that no triumph is achieved without prior preparation. It highlights the necessity of effort as a foundation for success and echoes the value of disciplined planning in achieving goals.
Train schedule shows expected arrival and departure times at listed stations with no guaranteed times and notes possible changes without notice. Published by Carolina and Yadian River Railroad Company effective October 1, 1915.
Schedule notes list several trains departing High Point on Nos 1 141 148 135 and 1385 with times 2 10 p m 8 15 a m 8 00 p m 2 45 p m and arrivals of Nos 142 136 184 at 7 05 a m 12 20 p m and 5 45 p m The line ends with a cutout phrase indicating value.
A fragmentary note presents clerk affidavits from a residence, detailing claims about health cures through hygiene. The text remains sparse but suggests an emphasis on cleanliness and restorative practices by a white community figure.
Rutherford County clerk I J F Flack certifices Isaac Z Phillips as a reliable citizen involved with the Hygienic Treatment. Brevard clerk 1 T Loftis confirms Phillips’ trusted status in Transylvania County and notes checks received from his church members.
A collection of testimonials from 1914 to 1924 praising Dr I Z Phillips and his Hygienic Treatment. Endorsers claim long term relief from back pain indigestion bronchitis and various ailments with notes from: A D Stoner Winston-Salem T T Loftis and W A James Jr. plus multiple medical and public figures.
S. F. Peel, a Bennettsville police and collector, swears in 1913 that he knew Dr. J. Z. Phillips for three years and that Phillips treated him successfully in three days after other medicines failed. Peel states six months have passed with no recurrence of his trouble. Sworn before Notary S. S. Tison.
A 1916 testimonial recalls symptoms from headaches to constipation and shortness of breath. The writer, Rev D W Hiatt, claims broad community support for a Hygienic Treatment and cites patient Etta Fulton praising relief after a single session.
Captain Fred Jones testifies from Police Headquarters in Asheville that he bought Hygienie Treatment six years ago from Dr I Z Phillips and found it effective when used with proper directions and a good catheter. He also says Dr Phillips is a good citizen of the city.
A user testifies they have used Hygienic Treatment bought from Rev. I. Z. Phillips for about 15 years and found it very beneficial for their family.
A Brevard North Carolina local testimonial proclaims long use of a hygienic treatment for liver kidney and lung diseases and nervous disorders. The narrator credits recovery from indigestion and prostration to the remedy, calling it absolutely safe with no danger in use.
A customer recalls purchasing the Trvgienic Treatment about 15 years ago from Rev. I. Z. Phillips of Brevard North Carolina. He states poor health from indigestion catarrh constipation and lung and kidney trouble prompted the purchase and expresses belief in the treatment's effectiveness.
A North Carolinian proposes a Hygienic Plan treatment not tied to doctors or drugs. He lists community leaders who endorse him, sets clinic hours, and invites letters or calls to determine fit and cost. Prospectus emphasizes No Cure No Pay and urgent action.
James Stackhouse reports in Mullins on November 3, 1914 that Dr. Isaac Z. Phillips treated him under the Hygienic Plan with beneficial results. A prominent specialist later advised continuing the treatment.
Westminster South Carolina October 30 1909 J A Durham declares Hygienie a leading cure for indigestion constipation nervousness and general debility with years of proven use and broad recognition in the known world.
A Winston-Salem resident describes long term pains in the right side and head. After patient treatment by Dr. Phillips of Asheville, the first visit brought notable relief, leading to overall improvement and a recommendation to others.
City of High Point officials announce a primary on April 24 and a municipal election on May 8, 1917, under Act 1917: new registration books, physicians and ward registrars named, polling places listed, and extended registration hours from March 26 to April 28 with certain Sundays excluded. Voters registered by March 13, 1917, are considered registered for the new elections.
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