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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1929
Page
5
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh reports a Western North Carolina family transformed by 104 potted plants and second hand curtains. A formerly impoverished mother, aided by the State Mothers' Aid fund, now keeps home, allows the oldest daughter to continue school, and the siblings excel academically despite past hardship.
Mrs. Mollie Edwards of 64 Lee Street Schoolfield Virginia credits Cardui with restoring her strength after a long illness. She says she was bedridden with little children at home and quickly improved after using the medicine. She notes thousands of women reported better health after taking Cardui and urges others to try a bottle.
Eviston and Williams present a rural comedy at the Orpheum theatre with Bart Cahill and Nellie Walker in leading light roles. Frankie Bernard Tom Williams Neva Chafin Helen Brett and Neil Fletcher contribute strong turns as the cast delivers witty lines close harmony and a burlesque on German dancers. The plot follows two eloping couples stuck in a road house on the Daniel Boone trail who are finally married by a traveling justice. A comedy screen program accompanies the show and three performances are scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Today’s listings show programs on WABC WEAF WJZ and others with orchestras, lectures, singalong reels, and children’s stories. Notable slots include Paul Whiteman Band 9:00 PM and Flying Stories 8:30 PM with multiple affiliates broadcasting.
Performances tomorrow night and Thursday present an all new show by the popular company. The announcement promotes fresh acts and a dynamic lineup for local audiences.
The Humorist depicts a golfer named Brown aiming for a strong drive as his wife suddenly arrives nearby. A Brutal Friend jokes that she is three hundred yards away, suggesting Brown cannot reach her from the tee.
The first use of electric motive power on U S railways occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio line in 1895 at Baltimore marking a milestone in railroad propulsion.
Raleigh October 1. Two thousand dollars is appropriated by the department of state to aid needy commercial fishermen during the season until catch returns begin. The loan will be supervised by the fisheries division of the department of conservation and development.
In ancient Asia a number of monumental aqueducts rose, the largest feats located in China and India, illustrating advanced hydraulic engineering of the era.
Raleigh October 1 plan to rotate highway patrol officers monthly across nine districts is proving effective Captain Charles D Farmer says it broadens state knowledge and guards against bias by not letting any officer become too familiar with a single area. Transfers listed take effect today and last through October. The Mysterious Dr Fu Manchu screens at Broadhurst feature with Jean Arthur in lead role and strong psychological themes.
In Borger Texas martial law is in effect as Brig Gen Jacob Wolters leads troops into town to run police duties. A military court of inquiry subpoenas about 100 witnesses to probe alleged crime protection amid the September 13 assassination of District Attorney John A Holmes. Findings and witness names stay secret until October 14 grand jury.
A medical bulletin from BAEMER Scotland reports the condition of Princess Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar Duchess of Fife remains unchanged after a disturbed night. She is King George V’s sister and two years younger than him.
Mt Everest in the Himalayas reaches about 29,002 feet, remaining the world’s tallest mountain. The peak’s elevation is a defining fact of geographical records and mountaineering history.
A historical notice promotes Dr. DePew’s glandular based treatment for infertility claiming many success stories. It offers 30 days of free full dollar treatments and 1000 free treatments this month to any woman who writes, plus a free booklet. Address Suite FE Coates House Kansas City Mo.
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