High Point Citizens Debate City Development and Public Works
A 1912 High Point column discusses enticing grants to carnival operators near Mechanicsville, the need to buy the Mechanicsville lot, Centennial Avenue paving, and challenges for Main Street railroad crossing improvements. It mentions county workhouse abolition, social issues, and local business ads while noting a humane view of white and black relations amid broader public health discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Mechanicsville
Incorporate
Main Street
Uncle Sam
Different Standings with Almighty and a Prison Respite
A white man tells a correspondent a white hope will influence mercy for a jailed man. The inmate prays, and soon gains liberty with a promise to reform. A fellow inmate notes the man’s claim of faith contrasts with others views of him.
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Jesus Christ
County Physician Jones Talks On Flu
County physician Dr. Jones discusses influenza in a public address. He doubts a new epidemic but warns it could return, though less severe due to immunization from last year’s cases. He defines influenza and outlines historical context and combat measures.
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Jones
Bring Them To Us For Repair At Stamer's Jewelry
Bring watches clocks and jewelry of every description for repair. Old heirlooms can be worked over in a satisfactory manner. All work guaranteed with prompt efficient service at Stamer's Jewelry Store 106 North Main Phone 275.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamey’s
North Main
Stamer’s Jewelry Store
Palmer v Palmer absolute divorce notice
Notice by publication in Guilford County North Carolina for Earlie Palmer and Annie Palmer. Superior Court action commenced to obtain an absolute divorce. Defendant must appear November 8 1919 at Greensboro courthouse to answer or demur. October 1 1919. M W Gant Clerk Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
Earlie Palmer
Annie Palmer
Said County
Greensboro
M. W. Gant
Gets-It Banana Peel Corn Remover Ad
An old advertisement touts Gets-It for corn and callus removal. The copy promises the product peels away corns easily like banana skin and claims it offers a quick, effective solution with a playful tone.
Detroit Jewel Gas Range Makes Cooking A Pleasure
The Detroit Jewel Gas Range promises easier cooking with reliable performance and modern controls. Its design emphasizes efficiency and user friendly operation for everyday use.
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Detroit
Cardui credited for long illness relief in Gonzales
Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas describes a five year pain in her side and back that left her weak and bedridden. After reading testimonials she tried Cardui and began improving by the second day and is now fully well two years later, praising the remedy.
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Gonzales
Tex
Minnie Philpot
Cardus
Cardui
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Review
The
North Carolina Press Association
North Main Street
W. L. Stamey
Weiter
Winston
Samorcand
House of Correction
Centennial Avenue
Virginia
New York
America
Russia
Japan
James Stucky
Motion Drug Co
Gilmer Bros. Co
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Clegg Pool Room
South Main Street
Louis Ganelous
New York Cafe
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
J.A. Hart Drug Co
Ring Drug Co
Ramsay Drug Co
Grace F. Kephart
N. C
Ric Cant
Ointa
Bimd Otp
M. Kephart
Admr
T.V. Rochelle
Wachovia
Thacker’s
Stamey Printing House
W.T. Kirkman & CO
Lic Service Company
Texas
Ford
Mr. Farmer
Drs. Stalgy
Stanton-Welch
June Caprice
Creighton Hale
Rose Theatre
Men
Press
Rose
N.ar
Ares
Reer Coe
Stamey’s Jewelry Store
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Wescott Rolerson
W.C. Idol
L. C. Matton
Mgr. Insurance Department
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