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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
3
The article outlines home canning methods from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It covers preparation, blanching, filling to near top, weighing for accuracy, exhausting air, and proper sealing. It warns against wasting surplus garden produce and notes guidelines for different produce and syrups.
The crew of the U S Nicholson thanks the Navy League via a letter from New York Navy Yard dated May 12 1917. They express sincere gratitude for the knitted uniforms saying the clothes will be used within 24 hours and likely during most of their war service. Signed by FRANK W HEINS JAMES CALLAN IRA SIKES J FRANK WELCH ROY W FAUST THEODORE M HYATT and others.
Pursuant to a Chattel Mortgage with G R Robertson and wife Belle Robertson, dated December 28 1916, default on note. On June 5 1917 at 2 p m at 303 Thurston Street High Point, sale by public auction of household goods including chiffoniers Victrola desk couch parlor set rockers chairs book cases gas range Singer sewing machine beds dressers dining set leather chair and more.
London reports that American troops will quickly absorb a vast slang vocabulary from English, French, Italian, Indian, and other cultures. Terms include quarter-bloke for quartermaster, wind up for cold feet, and gag words for rations and duties, with Airmen also coin many phrases like spikeboozle and hockoo.
Maryland lawmakers arrive in Annapolis for a special war session called by Governor Harrington. The session aims to bolster defense, increase food supply, and prepare the state to endure wartime burdens while aiding the nation.
Health measures mark the start of training for new cadets heading to Fort Oglethorpe. The emphasis lies on vaccination against smallpox and typhoid fever, dental and tonsil care, and strict hygiene. Sanitation and good health are described as the soldier’s first and best equipment.
The notice lists multiple daily bus departures from Winston and High Point to Elwood, Greensboro, and westward routes. Timings include 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm with connections to trains at Winston.
Raleigh reports Dr. A M Crouch says Canton residents are eager for typhoid vaccines after 37 cases linked to a polluted water supply. Officials urge boiling water, a hypochlorite plant, filtration, and universal vaccination except for medical exemptions.
Knudt Lee of Wannaska Minnesota reports his daughter’s persistent cough vanished after using Foley's Honey and Tar with no opiates involved. The remedy provided lasting relief and is described as rare and reliable by the reader. Mann Drug Co.
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