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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
8
A collage of social musings notes changes in wedding customs and egg trade, praises Fannie Crosby on her 94th birthday for spreading cheer, and reports on a French women’s league opposing indecency in dress. It questions mothers’ sole care of babies and lampoons Mother Nature’s knowledge.
Mr Nuwed recalls high grocery bills for two. Mrs Nuwed explains frugality and bread crumb puddings. He notes five dollars of other things to flavor bread crumbs. Quips from Puck reveal household budgeting humor.
Miss Fannie Mostiller of Bienville Louisiana describes years of painful eczema on hands and arms. She reports blood from breaks and extreme soreness until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, which cured her condition. Public notice notes Cuticura sold globally with free samples and a Skin Book offer from Boston.
A dialogue quotes a boy asking about oysters and whether natural bars are where oyster cocktails are served, with an elder answering. The scene hints at seafood fare and casual restaurant chatter in a historical setting.
An ad describes a prescription labeled No. SIX-SIXTY-SIX for malaria or chills and fever. It promises five or six doses to break a case and warns that taken as a tonic the fever will not return. A separate quoted joke notes a man who insists on attending his own furnace and claims a former tenant gave him a tip to be boss.
A collage of advertisements and quips promotes Hanford's Balsam as a cure for ailments and injuries via external application with a money back guarantee. The column mocks vacation plans, notes constipation remedies with Dr. Pierce's Pellets, and ends with a wry line about serenity after indifference.
In Vera Cruz on April 24 American forces completed two days of intense fighting, killing twelve and wounding thirty as they captured the city. Casualties among Mexicans were high, with estimates around one hundred fifty dead, many wounded or hidden. numerous prisoners were taken as merchants and residents fled or consoled.
Senators Fall of New Mexico and Sheppard of Texas offered their services to the president for operations against Mexico. Senator Weeks of Massachusetts already volunteered. Fall would resign the senate to go to the front. Senator Williams of Mississippi asked that his son be appointed a second lieutenant. All offers sent to the War Department.
North Carolina National Guard will retain its present staff and ranks when entering federal service under War Department rules. Adjutant General Laurence Young notes a December adoption of War Department staff regulations ensures no displacement of high officers if Mexico volunteer mobilization occurs. He reports camp plans at Camp Glenn and readiness to mobilize a full brigade of 36 companies.
Washington Messrs Davis and Davis report patents granted to North Carolina citizens Calvin Christopher of Asheville for a dinner pail Thomas G Crissman of Pilot Mountain for a bed slat fastener Lillian Donovan of Lexington for a collapsible screen and rack Sidney C Gilbert of Newbern for a vending machine Charles E Winstead of Wilson for a line holder and stretcher Goose Grease Company of Greensboro for a liniment trademark David B Henderson of Charlotte for a mineral water trademark Henry E Kendall of Shelby for a remedy trademark. State Guard Ready For Service Adjutant General Young says most guard companies have signified readiness to enlist for Mexican service and expects a general mobilization order soon. Insurance Man Convicted W F Fleming of Rockingham, to serve six months on the county court, six months on the county roads, and a $100 fine for insuring for a fraudulent concern the International Liberty Union of the World, per Insurance Commissioner Young.
In view of the impending national call for the National Guard to serve in the Mexican invasion there is anxious speculation among officers of the North Carolina Guard about their status if mobilized. Pending legislation in Congress has been amended and altered, leaving military authorities in this state uncertain about the exact framework.
Adjutant General Lawrence Young notified that War Department has forwarded full field hospital company equipment to Asheville. The shipment includes eight field wagons 32 harness sets two water fitters 10 field tents four tents for men four wall tents for officers and numerous minor items. North Carolina Guard expects additional infantry cavalry and ambulance equipment soon to enable swift warlike moves amid the Mexican situation. Supreme Court opinions issued on 11 state appeals across counties with rulings including affirmations no error and new trial in Seales vs Seales Richmond County.
Summary of new North Carolina charters including Harris-Stoudemire Company Winston-Salem with capital 50000 authorized and 4000 subscribed by S F Harris and P S Stoudemire of Spencer and J F Messenheiner of Winston-Salem. Central Pharmacy Newbern capital 25000 authorized 2000 subscribed by G A Caton J A Caton and D E B Henderson. Roanoke Rapids Hospital Company chartered without capital stock with Dr T W M Long Dr E H Adkins and Dr F G Joaman as incorporators. Amendment to Boykin-Townsend Realty Company Wilson changing name to Boykin Realty Company. L T Yarborough appointed Postoffice Inspector after 12 years as register clerk in Raleigh. awaiting assignment.
Rockingham County man Sam McCullum has received a gubernatorial pardon for the remainder of a six month sentence for carrying a concealed weapon after four months served. The pardon follows a recommendation by Judge Humphrey and Solicitor Wrenn of the Reidsville recorder’s court, citing sufficient punishment. Arthur Womack, previously sentenced to 12 months on Lee County roads for retailing, is commuted to 12 months in Lee County Jail.
Ironton Ohio resident Mrs Rena Bowman reports improved health after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the medicine eased nervous symptoms and allowed her to work steadily. She also gave it to her thirteen year old daughter who slept better and became healthier. She endorses the product and urges other women to seek its help.
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