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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
6
An agricultural note from Washington urges farmers to favor early mature silage corn over tall sappy stalks. It argues that heavy hauling of water from cornfields is wasteful, promotes leaving stalks to enrich soil, and stresses testing seed lots to choose true quality rather than relying on varietal names.
C P Hartley in charge of corn investigations of the U S Department of Agriculture advises planting seed grown in your state and properly field selected and winter cared for to improve local crops.
In Danville Virginia on April 20 a hotel cleaning and dyeing shop caught fire when an electric iron left on ignited woodwork and clothing. A policeman arriving shortly after midnight alerted the fire company, and firefighters used chemical solution to extinguish flames before major damage.
Charlotte through its chamber of commerce moves to secure mobilization camps for the southeastern military district. A citizen committee will present Charlotte’s claims to the War Department, with Columbia also mentioned as a possibility.
The Intercollegiate Prohibition association of Pennsylvania holds its annual convention at State College with hundreds of delegates. The three day meeting features speakers including former Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana Dr D Leigh Colvin and Professor Charles Scanlop, Pittsburgh.
President Wilson proclaims Ruthenian Day to raise aid for about 1,000,000 Ruthenians or Ukrainians in dire need. Contributions will fund food clothing and shelter provided under the American Red Cross at the nationwide observance.
Editha admires her new summer frock admiringly and notes the silk comes from an insignificant worm. Her mother reproachfully asks if it is necessary to refer to her father in that way.
More than 2,000 miles of steam railway have been electrified in the country, about 500 miles more than steam lines electrified abroad, signaling a major shift in railway power as infrastructure expands.
Train timetable shows arrival and departure times for High Point Thomasville Denton Gordontown High Rock and related stations. Schedule notes not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Southbound No 21 No 27 operates daily and Sunday ex. Sunday. Northbound No 22 No 28 operates daily and Sunday.
An advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to restore natural hair color without dyes. It claims a glossy, even shade and a healthy look, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at J A Hart Drug Co Memphis Tenn or local druggists, plus free illustrated book Hair Culture.
A fragment notes a time block involving Winston Zinzendorf at High Point from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with no further context or details available.
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