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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
4
Adams Pixon Warner claims a 21-product mix from peas beans lentils walnuts peanuts and cereals provides all essential elements for life at under 19 cents daily. He argues the plan would free humanity from meat trusts and kitchen labor but meets mixed public reaction.
Buenos Aires reports the radical leader Hipolito Irigoyen set to take oath as Argentina’s president amid uncertainty about his platform. He is described as a self-made rancher and scholar, long-time radical party chief, with a mysterious public stance and rare photographs.
In Buffalo sessions the chairman M Z White urges that exacting discipline belongs to prison officials not inmates. He advocates education over force, self control, and humane methods, allowing prisoners to voice grievances and prove ability to reform for a chance at release.
A Gorham New York woman Mrs A Wingsle shares that five years ago she began using Chamberlain's Tablets for distress from indigestion and constipation and found no relief until taking the tablets. The letter notes widespread discomfort before relief with the product.
The Guilford County Medical Association of Black doctors will meet in High Point starting Monday November 6. The group holds monthly meetings, following an October gathering in Greensboro. officers elected include Dr. J. W. Cordice of Greensboro president and Fer S. C. Gaylord of High Point as vice president.
Special communication of N. F. Reidlodge No. 344 A F and A M called for Monday night October 16 1915 A L 5916 work in B A degree Visitors welcome W M F Wall and T V Kirkman Se
Special Agent J F P Trazzare of the Southern railway reports a telegram from Badin seeking John Ferguson a laborer accused of shooting W F Ross an officer with the Hardaway company at Badin last evening Ross was struck on the head stunned then the assailant seized his pistol fired and fled with the weapon Ross is reported to be well known in Salisbury and regarded as a fearless officer
Durham reports a major blitz on illegal liquor with 46 cases from the blind tiger drive. Of 4 defendants, 31 were convicted in recorder’s court after Monday and Tuesday sessions. Sentences included years of road work and large fines for many defendants. witnesses included a negro woman who disguised as a truck farmer.
The 1916 electrical exposition opens at Grand Central Palace with displays by the U S Army and Navy and private firms showing electricitys role in modern warfare. The event compares broad appliance progress with new demonstrations of motor driven munitions machinery.
A New York university professor, speaking from Philadelphia to New York, said he would relieve his mind amid a strike that left him walking the rest of the way home. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the unusual scene and its humorous tone.
An old remedy promotes Hamburg Preart Tea as a safe inexpensive cure for colds. A tablespoonful steeped in boiling water is drunk as needed, claimed to relieve congestion by opening pores and loosening bowels to drive the cold from the system.
The text critiques the slow shovel brigade urging sharper focus on daily drills. It hints at discipline and practice improving performance through consistent effort.
An old time ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as a quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatic pain. It instructs applying eight drops in the hand and rubbing into the affected area with a promise of relief within fifty seconds and claims the oil is magical harmless and non burning.
Banks in High Point will close tomorrow as Central Carolina fair events run all day. Bank employees are invited to attend races exhibits and fireworks at the fair on High Point day.
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