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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
8
Windsor Eng Oct 15 William Robertson stable boy lost his nose for about 45 minutes after a glass cut. He was taken to a hospital where arteries were tied. The surgeon's son found the nose in a box stall, and the doctor reattached it, leaving the nose unmarred.
London report says John Francis aged 68 finally found luck after Doughboys arrived. He had bootblack work in the Strand for 30 years, then benefited from Eagle Hut, and later learned he inherited 5000 dollars from a friend of his mother, set to fund a Brighton trip.
A Tokyo magazine asks readers to define the ideal husband. Thirteen virtues include restraint from greed and excessive primping, a manly appearance, clear expression, prompt decisions, and not dwelling in the kitchen or criticizing wives. Replies from men also note an ideal wife should not be too jealous.
Mrs. J C Cook of 806 E Russell St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her backache kidney pains and headaches after a year's suffering. She says a few doses relaxed pains and a single box fully cured her. Price 60 cents at Allen Drug Co. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY badge as maker.
Dr H B Gurney of Monroe opened a two week series at First Presbyterian church with a sermon stressing Christ as the sole message. He urged preaching a gospel centered in Jesus and not in man. A solo by Mrs John Peacock accompanied the service. Evening services start 7 39 with song service. afternoon sessions at 3 30.
The High Point North Carolina city council in regular session October 14 1919 passed a resolution to ask railroad director general Walker D. Hines to repair the Main Street crossing within 60 days using concrete or other permanent safe material. The letter notes the crossing is unsafe unsightly and mud and dirt damage streets and urges official notice signed by the mayor and council. Also noted is Ira Cole a 90 year old government printing office employee in Washington since 1876 as possibly the oldest active pressman in the United States.
Sydney October 15 The NSW government plans a state housing program under a housing minister as the housing shortage grows. Forbes would demolish the local jail to build a dozen houses, and applicants auction balcony keys before leaving rentals. The government aims to build 5,000 houses in Sydney on easy terms for buyers.
Adam N. Singer of Berkshire told the royal income tax commission that U S property income is reduced by double taxation in America and Great Britain. He and his brother Washington M G Sin say their incomes fall to 29 32 percent after American levies and British taxes take roughly half of what remains. He notes America taxes 34 39 percent and that moving to the United States would double the actual take. one brother has already left.
Kansas City patrolmen heard cries for two craps games in a house at 901 East Highteenth street forcing action. Forty one Black residents including many women appeared in South Municipal Court. keeper James Evans was fined 100 dollars while others were released by Judge Fleming.
London readers retell a tale of an Irish distiller who long evaded authorities by tying his stills to a neighboring barracks chimney. Revenue officers failed to spot the hidden setup until a betrayal exposed the scheme.
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