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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
4
A year has passed since The Enterprise was sold to High Point Enterprise Inc. The new management reports growing support despite higher rates and pledges further improvements to serve High Point and surrounding areas. The note mentions political campaign chatter and defense headlines, including Ernest Schiller and Villa’s recent injuries.
A brisk opening at the cotton market in Cotton New York sees early prices 5 to 9 points higher with May at 11.84 cents, July 11.96, October 12.05. Prices rallied 4 or 5 points, then closed steady with May 11.84, July 11.98, October 12.00, December 12.18, January 12.24. Futures opened steady: May 11.85, July 11.96, October 12.06, December 12.25, January 12.70.
New York April 1 opening aids from Mexico strengthened the market. Mexican Petroleum rose over 2 points on heavy declines, American Smelting followed with similar strength. Coppers Crucible Steel Mercantile Marine New York Airbrake and related sectors posted varied gains and firmness.
Wheat markets show strength in Chicago as adverse crop reports and firm Liverpool quotes push prices higher. Opening ranges slip to 4.5 percent, with May around 1.13 to 1.14 and July about 1.12 to 1.12, followed by broad gains.
The Brokaw estate once owned by Capt. W. G. Brokayy in New York was sold yesterday to a syndicate believed to be tied to the Belmont interest. George T. Penny handled the deal. The price was rumored around half a million dollars. The 2,500 acre property includes a mansion with Austrian fittings, a deer park with 30 deer, elk, polo grounds, golf links and other sports facilities.
Chief Gray and Officers Wood and Carroll with a search warrant found no liquor in John Wade's home but recovered items in the barn including 182 gallon jugs 185 gallon kegs a rubber siphon a half bushel of corn and various quarts and pints. Wade is serving a road term for prohibition violation and secret recesses were discovered in the barn.
Copenhagen reports Henrik Bergsen says Germany stores 1.5 billion in inexpensive merchandise, largely produced by women, awaiting sale to the world once peace is declared.
Hart Drug company puts up an ornate electric sign on South Main street, praised as the handsomest display in the city. The new sign enhances the electrical showcase of the street. The Dutch government now controls all coal distribution through the state coal distribution and advisory committee. Importers must follow this body’s instructions.
The annual meeting of Post D North Carolina division Travelers Protection Association at Elks home elected officers for the year. 41 new members brought total to 124. 7 delegates to state convention at Henderson May 5 were chosen. Charles F. Tomlinson spoke of strong conditions. treasury and membership both up.
McDuff Virginia Mrs J B Whittaker says Thedford s Black-Draught eased her long illness and now keeps it on hand for her family The vegetable medicine is claimed to regulate weak stomachs aid digestion relieve indigestion colic wind nausea headache and similar symptoms It has over 70 years of use and claims to have helped over a million people Sold by druggists at 25 cents per package.
The Rio de Janeiro police impose strict rules for motorcyclists with a three part examination for licenses. Candidates face two oral exams on mechanics traffic signals and regulations and a practical test supervised by the examination board.
High Point to New Orleans fares 25.40 on account of Southern Sociological Congress with tickets on sale April 11 12 10 and 17 final limit April 30. Real Estate Exchanges 13.10 High Point to New Orleans tickets on sale March 24 26 final limit April 3. Se a High Point to Lyttle Ga near Chattanooga 13.10 for National Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe tickets on sale April May June. Contact W T Saunders at High Point or BR H DeButts in Charlotte for limits and information.
The schedule in force as of October 1, 1915 lists expected train arrival and departure times at stations along the Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad. Times are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice.
The records list multiple train numbers with arrival and departure times at Asheboro and surrounding branches. Times include early morning and afternoon slots from No. 141 to No. 143 and No. 134 to No. 142, detailing east and westbound movements.
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