Believer in blistering cures for flu and pneumonia
Dr. R. Armfield of Marshville promotes blistering as the best cure for flu and pneumonia. He prescribes two mixtures: for Pneumonia with Veratrum Viride, Ipecac, Opium Camphorated syrups and Tolu. Teaspoonful every 3 hours. For La Grippe White Pine Syrup with codeine, Teaspoonful every 3 hours in water. No castor oil, calomel, or quinine. Epsom salts used as a purgative.
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R. Armfield
Marshville
White Pine Co
M. Sig
Death notices from Winston area influenza losses and local obits
The death roll reports multiple influenza and illness deaths across area towns. Names include Sam Barbee Carley age 12 and others from Mechanicsville Cary Port mouth Farmville and Danville. Several funerals and interments are noted with ages and family ties. Also listed are a Liberty Loan outcome and a notice of sale of Petrie Printing Co personal property under a chattel mortgage by Bank of Commerce High Point.
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The
Petrie Printing Company
Bank of Commerce
North Carolina
High Point
N. C
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Petrie Printing Co
Hamilton Street
Office of Register of Deeds
Optimus Press
Brown & Carver
Boston
Colt’s Army Press
Optimee
H. A Millis
Allen Austin
Guilford County Leads Fourth Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Guilford County reached 3 381 700 in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive with 10 477 subscribers, an average 323 per person. Gibsonville led with 38 percent of residents subscribing and an average 215, Greensboro and High Point also reported strong totals, with Greensboro at 2 263 350 against 1 264 400 allotment and High Point at 917 950 against 775 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Gibsonville
Guilford County
Liberty Loan
Greensboro
Greensborpe
Central Committee
King
Guilford Tops Personal Bond Buyers in County Ranking
Guilford led the state in personal bond subscriptions with 2,938,000 dollars raised, the largest oversubscription by percentage. Winston-Salem showed the highest buyer rate at 23 per 100, Wayne County matched Guilford’s level, and the county signaled willingness to raise another million or two if needed. Guilford’s campaign was hailed as the best, reflecting broad popularity and strong support for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
G. Brown
Wilston-Salem
Wayne County
Epidemic Flu Fears Rise As Efforts Tighten City Rules
The city notes a frustratingly slow drop in flu cases with fewer deaths but ongoing spread. Reports point to about 1000 cases locally, with thirty flu pneumonia deaths in the region this month. Public health measures tighten, including spitting bans, early closing, and curfews for youths. The army camps show lower deaths but the epidemic remains dangerous nationwide.
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United States
Mississippi River
The Enemy Answers Our Note
Germany answers President Wilson’s note denying barbarous acts while claiming peaceful intent. The piece brands German officials hypocritical and untrustworthy, arguing the latest note shows no improvement and is unacceptable to the civilized world and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wilson
Tham
United States
Tote
Movement For Peace
High Point Metallic Bed Co Fire. Plant Damaged
A Sunday fire partially destroyed the High Point Metallic Bed Co plant on the city edge, third blaze in twelve years. Origin unknown, firefighters saved much of the structure. insurance partly covers losses with business to resume in about 30 days. Earlier Saturday a minor blaze at Hayworth Roll and Panel factory caused little damage.
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High Point Metallic Bed Co
CC. L. Wheeler
Hayworth
Thanksgiving Appeal for Orphans Urges Generous Gifts
A plea urges readers to donate a liberal Thanksgiving offering to an orphanage of choice. It notes many orphans face financial crises and emphasizes support for those without parents this holiday.
High Point City Council Honors Late William Ragan In Memoriam
The October 7 1918 city council session adopted a unanimous memorial for William Preston Ragan mayor since 1917. The tribute lauds his dedication, leadership, and selfless service, urging permanent record and press publication. A London Wren tablet quote underscores the lasting monument seen in public memory.
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William Preston Ragan
High Point
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Sir Christopher Wren
Wren
Py Ey Council
North Carolina organizes local influenza relief committee
State wide drive to combat influenza prompts the formation of local health committees in every county and town. Fred N Tate of High Point is named local chairman to draft ward representatives and coordinate nurses, medical aid, food and other services with city authorities for rapid relief.
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State Council of National Defense
Fred N. Tate
Mr. Tate
Pate
Council of National Defense
State Board of Health
North Carolina
High Point
Commercial Club
J. H. Adams
H. A. White
Geo. R. Brown
D. M. Pollock
J. Allen Austin
O. BE. Kearns
F. M. Pickett
J. A. Eshelman
C. C. Muse
J. E. Marsh
J. H. Jennings
Frank Gurley
S. L. Davis
A. Matton
J. H. Vestal
High Point Route 4 Notes and Obituaries
Community column reports the death of Mayor W P Ragen and William Collett at 74, with details on family, Civil War service, and funeral at Shady Grove. Also notes influenza cases, Dr. Phillips and Dr. Long updates, rain for harvest, Jitney service to Winston via Wallburg, rental ad for a four room house, and city water now impurity free.
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W. P. Ragen
High Point
William Collett
Here
Stack
Mr. Collett
Sapford
Shady Grove
Phillips
J. S. Hines
Winston
Wallburg
Dr. Long
Lexington
Former Employee in France Writes Editor Letter
The editor received a letter from Corporal Julius C. Mills in Memiewhere France dated Sept 12 1918. He reports serving at the front describes France as beautiful and notes allies hammering the foe. Mills plans to hike and hopes to return soon to the United States and resume duties, praising the glorious cause.
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Julius C. Mills
France
Mills
Letter from France urging home guards to serve and endure
A WWI era letter dated Sept 12 1918 from Blaine C Guyer in France urges readers in the United States to join the war effort. It mocks slackers, describes marching with packs through mud for miles, and ends by invoking democracy and patriotism while encouraging life insurance as part of duty.
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W. L. Guyer
Rt.1
City
Baine
France
Home Guard
Brother
Democracy
Blaine C. Guyer
Health Committee fights flu with care efforts
The Health Committee organized here fights the flu by maintaining a kitchen to provide nourishing food for those unable to cook. Clean bed linen and other sick room supplies are furnished. Three or four nurses work to improve conditions, as some families suffer unbearable circumstances.
Affidavit Notice in Debtor Action at High Point
Guilford County North Carolina High Point Township J W and C S Welborn versus G H Lumber Company affidavit shows defendant cannot be found after due diligence and has departed the state with intent to defraud creditors notice to appear at A W Idol justice office High Point November 25 1918 four weekly insertions in The High Point Review Oct 22 1918
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North Carolina
Guilford County
High Point Township
J. W. and
C. S. Welborn
G. & H. Lumber Company
Justice of the Peace
John W. Welborn
J. W. & C. S. Welborn
High Point Review
Guilford Pena
A. WM. Idol
High Point
N.C
A. M. Idol
J. P
Influenza Prevention and Home Care Guidelines
The United States Public Health Service outlines how influenza spreads mainly through coughs and shared items, with symptoms appearing in two to four days and pneumonia as a common complication. It advises avoiding crowds, limiting close contact, using separate cups or towels, covering coughs, keeping children home when ill, and seeking medical advice. post recovery, keep infected children isolated and watch for lingering symptoms.
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United States Public Health Service
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Ee Barbee
Ami
Carley
C. B. Welch
Mechanicsville
C. A. Cecil
Sally Alston
Hooker
Cary
Stewart
W. Stewart
Eac
Weddell
Frank H. Weddell
Danville
Dickerson
W. W
Portsmouth
Orange
J. W
Richmond
Farmville
Orangeros
Bryant
Park Street
Ed Bryant
Fairfield
Burton
Pnaemonia
Pinkney H. Burton
C. M. Brown
Lowe
Camp Hamcock
Augusta
Hoss Lowe
Asheboro
Osborne
Oris Stone
Camphoe
Bondurant
Mary
Will Ws Davis
McDonald
John
William
Annie
Mrs Etta
Monnday
Leach
Wm. M
Trinity
Alf Moffitt
Weaver M. Marr
Jeanne d’Arcis
Londe
Normandy
Sherriff Wagoner
Haney
Jamestown
R. L. Loflin
Elm Street
Belgium
INFLU
Enza
High Point Route 4
Mary A. Clodfelter
Rt.5
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