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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1920
Page
6
An unnamed narrator recalls fears for an inexperienced girl in New York, noting dangers on streets and in hotels. She describes fashion attracting attention, a male stare and a security guard near a hotel, and a late night encounter with a polite hotel detective.
The narrator reflects on wearing a plain homemade outfit in a glamorous hotel and notices the detective is puzzled by the incongruity. She dismisses women who fear pursuit by men, suggesting it is often their own fault.
The Orpheum hosts Milt Frankford's Song and Dance Revue for the week starting Monday November 22. The bill features six vaudeville acts, Emma Wilson, Billy Milligan, Bobby Wilson, four wooden shoe dancers, and a strong film program including Mack Sennett two reel comedy, The Third Eye serial with Ellen Percy and Warner Olang, and The Woman in Grey tenth episode with Arline Pretty and Henry Q. Sell.
Lisbon dispatch reports Dr. Jose de Arriaga, famed historian and brother of late President Manuel de Arriaga, living in the Lisbon poorhouse in ill health and penniless after returning from Brazil. The article notes his royal descent, past studies, and a life marked by financial hardship despite prominence. Separate brief items mention Wildwood New Jersey naming a woman to a volunteer fire company and a colonial India note on punitive stripes for profiteers.
We wish to thank our many friends for the comforting sympathy and kindness shown us in our deep bereavement. Mrs Ag Hough and daughter express gratitude. Washington November 20. Weather predictions for next week include local rains at the week’s start and again Thursday or Friday. otherwise the weather will be fair with normal temperatures.
Leprosy spread through England in the 12th century and persisted into the 16th century, shaping social and medical responses across towns and monastic communities.
A Georgia couple from Route 1 Acworth report fatigue after a hard spring on the farm. They describe poor health with boils on the neck and say after taking Ziron faithfully they began to feel better within a week. The wife even felt like cooking again.
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