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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
7
A garbled summary notes influenza deaths in camps, Allied casualties among Armenians and Greeks, and Kaiser’s rumored self-harm attempt. It covers Wilson’s stance on visiting Germany, praise from Methodist Conference, Paris armistice celebrations, and ongoing war aftermath including demobilization, Red Cross appeals, and labor and press developments.
The piece warns influenza remains a persistent winter threat and spreads by close contact. It urges avoiding crowds, ventilated spaces, and personal responsibility to prevent transmission, labeling denial and bravado as dangerous.
The article promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener and lustre enhancer. It claims gray hair disappears by morning when a strand is combed with the solution, offering a youthful look without home mixing. It notes the product is not a disease cure.
An advertisement promotes Lavoptik eye wash as a quick remedy for red strained or dark eyes. A week of use is claimed to brighten eyes and brighten appearance. a small bottle and aluminum eye cup are offered through Matton Drug Co.
A Lake View Iowa testimonial promotes Adler i ka as instantly relieving sour stomach gas and constipation. The ad claims it empties the upper and lower bowels and purports to cure constipation while preventing appendicitis. It lists ingredients and markets through druggists, with dubious patent medicine tone. Also includes a court notice from Guilford County North Carolina involving Welborn Furniture Co. vs Butler Brothers, requiring appearance Jan 11, 1919.
Executors of Lizzie Davidson of Guilford County North Carolina notify all creditors to present claims by December 9 1919 at Dred Peacock High Point. Administratrix Mary E Lewallen of Troy M Lewallen Deceased notifies creditors to file claims by November 12 1919 and to make immediate payment.
In Guilford County North Carolina the estate of W P Ragan deceased seeks all claimants to present their claims to the undersigned at High Point before November 12 1919 or be barred. Elizabeth G Ragan administratrix requests prompt payment. Dated December 9 1918 Frank Davidson Belle Pickard executors of Lizzie Davidson
The firm Peacock & Fry dissolves by mutual consent and Fielding L. Fry will continue the business in Greensboro with all obligations borne by him. All partnership debts will be paid by Mr Fry, effective November 1, 1918, as stated by John R. Peacock.
Guilford County Superior Court order directs sale of a High Point lot on South Main Street adjoining the Public Service Company. Bidding starts at 8452.50 with options of one third cash and two deferments, 10 percent cash deposit required, sale subject to court confirmation. Conducted November 26, 1918 by H A Millis, Commissioner.
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