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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
4
Honolulu Star-Bulletin reports the Japanese American Citizens Association of Hawaii grows beyond 1,500 members with aim of 2,000 by April. Rev Sokabe urges Hawaiian born Japanese under voting age to learn good citizenship and promote peace between Japan and America.
The piece notes the Progressive Party shifts from opposing Taft in 1912 to opposing Wilson in 1916. Perkins, national chairman, expects Republicans and Progressives to unite behind a single candidate who can defeat Wilson. Loyal to Roosevelt, Progressives may endorse any Republican nominee who meets their standards. The article also mentions North Carolina Republicans backing Jeter Pritchard and a Virginia warning about eggnog. It closes with quips on legislative reform and the Villa Armando headline.
In New York on April 5 the cotton market opened with another decline. May futures fell to 11.77 while July at 11.91 and October at 12.04, then recovered 4 to 6 points but stayed steady early, with May at 11.79 July 11.91 October 12.04 December 12.22 January 12.27.
New York April 9 stocks opened with mixed activity as specialties led gains. Mercantile Marine rose toward 20 cents, preferred up to 74, Industrial Alcohol climbed over 3 points to 164, with Motors, Crucimic Steel, American, Baldwin Locomotive, Mexican Petroleum and American Smelting advancing 1 to 2 points. United States Steel held firm. rails were dull.
Chicago wheat futures opened higher with May around 1.2144 and July near 1.19. Profit taking trimmed top gains, but a broad rally followed the brief retreat as traders priced in demand and supply signals.
In Grand Island Nebraska on April 5 French and British governments outbid Washington for cavalry horses in the region. American buyers were forced to seek mounts in other fields after the army failed to secure 700 horses at 140 dollars per head while British and French purchased at 165 dollars for the same grade. American inspectors withdrew their bid, leaving the market to Oriental buyers.
Elwood Camp No 729 Woodmen of the World held its first meeting with 30 charter members initiated by the Piedmont camp degree team. Officials will be installed April 18 as membership is expected to reach about 50 within two weeks in High Point.
A partial schedule shows southbound routes and times for stations including High Point Thomasville Gordontown Denton and High Rock. Times listed are about 1 10, 1 4, 2 28, 8 02 and 2 24 with note subject to change without notice.
R P Trio son of Rocky Mount reports survey work on the old Egypt Coal property near Deep River at the Norfolk Southern crossing. The National Dye and Munitions company plans five buildings to start a plant employing 8000 to 12000 workers with over 5 million dollars invested producing powder shells and coal tar dyes. The project envisions a model town near the site with employee home ownership and Deep River power potential. The ownership of the townsite remains undecided between current owners and the new company.
Mrs He TH Culler of High West reports her family’s distress from weak kidneys was alleviated by Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with easing the mother’s load and improving home happiness after years of worry over a young relative's kidney condition. Shown at 696 S Main Street, the claim promotes Doan's as the preferred kidney medicine.
Is it safe to use for kids the first question. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has long been favored by mothers as it contains no opium or narcotic and may be given to a child as confidently as an adult. It is pleasant to take and effective for coughs colds and croup. Obtain role everywhere.
Train notices list multiple No. figures for Asheboro branch services with arrival and departure times. Entries include No. 29, No. 107, No. 135, No. 106, No. 141, No. 142, No. 136, and No. 134, with various times in the morning and afternoon.
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