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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
3
London tests show a blind man claiming he can identify most tube entrances by scent. A Daily Express reader says the sense of smell guides him through the subway network, though he fails to locate a rumored secret entrance near Clapham Common amid Madeira wine cellar aromas.
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium win friendly reception aboard the George Washington en route to America. Prince Leopold, 18, travels with them as a private in the Twelfth Infantry, eager to see the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi Delta. The queen photos, mingles with sailors, and visits the sickbay while the king jokes, plays deck tennis, and maintains royal dignity among officers.
Lyons dispatch notes France plans for parliamentary elections to choose deputies and senators in Versailles. It outlines party alliances, rival blocs, the president chosen by Parliament, and a reshaped cabinet process as voters adjust to postwar changes and new districts. A Chattanooga reader touts Tanlac relief, adding a personal testimonial amid broader political discussion.
Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham of Meadorsville says at 65 her liver and digestion were weak and appetite gone. After taking Black-Draught she felt better within days, with natural bowel movements and renewed strength. Thedford’s Black-Draught promoted as a 70 year household remedy, price 25c per package.
London reports W B Johnson, American prohibition campaigner, complains of near beer and soft drinks, quoted by the Daily Mail which satirically notes his remarks about temperance drinks causing him to feel dizzy.
A fragment describes brides in the middle ages and renaissance wearing crimson to distinguish themselves from other colors, signaling status and ritual meaning. The note highlights color symbolism in wedding customs and social norms of the period.
The Shah of Persia plans a visit to America next spring and owns one of the world’s most valuable jewelry collections. He assesses the pear shaped pearl valued at $200,000, part of the Persian crown jewels.
The family thanks friends and relatives in High Point and especially those in charge of the High Point hospital for their tender care of their loved one who has passed away. O. R. For and family.
Prominent film actresses supplement earnings by posing in hats and gowns crafted by leading milliners and modistes. The trend highlights the influence of couture on star power and publicity in the entertainment industry.
An old home remedy uses garden sage and sulfur to darken gray or faded hair. A bottled Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound offers the same effect with added ingredients for easier use, claiming natural, even darkening after treatments.
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