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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
5
Poetic reflections on travel call and distant horizons. The piece contrasts the sea sun and stars with an inner urge to roam, asserting the sun and a guiding star as companions. It notes ships returning and sailing forth as life’s voyage continues despite questions of why.
Yesterday at 3 Mrs S N Davis hosted an afternoon party in honor of her sister Miss Ruby Holiday, with a replica of the day before's event. Bridge replaced rock as the focal game, guests enjoyed bon bon favors and a fruity salad course. Clara Jordan assisted, and many attendees are listed, along with plans for a play by the Christian Endeavor Union and travel to Greensboro for performances. Dr and Mrs W L Jackson returned from wedding trip and are settled at Mrs Hamilton's. The Philomathean club met later at Mrs A E Tate's. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough remedies as safe for children.
Mrs. A. E. Frazier, confined by illness and unable to attend school, is reported somewhat better today. The Friday Night Bridge club will meet tonight at eight o'clock with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mendenhall at their Gatewood Avenue home.
Auction bridge game is set for this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs O E Mendenhall. Participants will gather for the social session and game.
J D Hoskins left yesterday on a business trip to Washington D C. Miss Clara Cox and Miss Effie Cox spent the afternoon in Greensboro. Mrs EF J Mungo is spending the day in Lexington the guest of her sister Mrs FE H Brown.
Miss Daisy Osborne, former principal of Mechanicsville school, returned today to her Worthville home after a short stay with Mr and Mrs A Sherrod.
Pansy plants in bud and bloom and blooming pot plants of all descriptions. Eight kinds of ferns rubber plants dracaenas and a full assortment of bedding plants ready May 1. Fifty hanging baskets available. Make your selection early. High Point Floral Co. 4-14-6t.
The London regiments record office stores hundreds of brown parcels and canvas bags with a soldier's effects including wrist watches shaving brushes pipes and photographs. Letters to families written before battle accompany the items revealing a grim relief of the fighting.
Tokio March 9 The first act of Ulysses S Grant on arriving in Tokio was a visit to Len e park where his famous father planted a magnolia tree in 1879 to mark his coming to Japan. Grant and his wife will tour South America. His home is San Diego California.
China faces a paper shortage as high prices push small papers to close. The central government through the ministry of agriculture and commerce has ordered the Hamkow mill to raise output to ease the crisis, but even large city dailies struggle to publish.
Canary yellow bulbs range 3 to 4 feet with a bright crimson flash and 5 foot stems. The list includes Orange Scarlet Striped with Crimson-Bronze foliage at 44 feet and Crimson 4 feet. Eleven kinds of Dahlia bulbs offered in catalog dated 4-14-51.
Bargain coats highlighted for cool evenings priced at 5.00 and 7.50 with more options offered. The advertisement emphasizes summer wear and affordable outerwear for shoppers seeking value in light outer garments.
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