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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1917

Page

6

Local UNC drill corps appoints first lieutenants

H B Ingram son of Mr and Mrs J J Ingram of this city and UNC student has been named first lieutenant in one of the university drill companies. The piece lists officers for eight companies and notes Captain T J Campbell departs for Massachusetts for reserve officer training.

H. B. Ingram J. J. Ingram University of North Carolina Asmuch Broadhurst Donnelly North Carolina State College Sook McLendon Co. A J. G. Ramsay F. D. Bell J. N F. F. Bradshaw C B. Holding D. M Carroll L. Chapman H. R. Craig W. B. Thompson R. A. Spaugh T. J. Campbell D. V. Cole R. D. Ballew Massachusetts J. B. Bullitt

Sporting Notes From A Busy Week Of Openings And Matches

A crowded slate lists events from Monday to Saturday including Washington Kennel Club shows in Washington, Northwestern Bowling in Portland, New York field trials, and major boxing bouts. National and regional sports calendars span trap shooting in Springfield and Natchez, baseball leagues in Virginia and the Northwest, golf at Lakewood, and swimming championships at Revere. College track meets, duals, tennis opens in New Orleans and Washington, and race meetings in Lexington and Rockaway accompany various specialty shows and kennel events.

Northwestern International Bowling Assn Portland Ore New York State Fiel Trial Association Orange N. Y Carl Morris Jim Coffey New York George Chip Zulu Kid Bridgeport Conn Frankie Burns Eddie O'Keefe Philadelphia Pennsylvania Staten Island Kennel Club Grant City Staten Island Kentucky Association Lexington Rockaway Hunting Club Hewlett’s Bay Park L. 1

Prohibition as War Measure Urged by Federal Council Leaders

Governor Milliken and church leaders urge nationwide prohibition in a telegram to President Wilson. The Federal Council panel seeks a war measure to curb liquor production and sales, conserve grain, and set dry zones around military posts. A public education campaign and workingmen’s paper are planned to support the effort.

Federal Council of Churches Christ In America Wilson Commission On Temperance Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Cnote Ideaioas New York City Congress United States Thomas X. Marshall Senate Champ Clark House Janie Kitchin James R. Mann Newton D. Baker

Three Piece Costumes Provoke High Class Store Interest

The Dry Economist notes demand for three piece outfits in foulard and cloth, sheer silk crepe and cloth, or satin and cloth. Some coats are sleeveless while others feature a cape effect, reflecting fashion variation in high end shops.

The City Faces Real Crisis On Decision

Public concern rises as High Point waits on a supreme court ruling. Until a verdict arrives the Public Service company will keep using street railway lines to move freight. Residents fear plant closures and widespread business disruption if shipments stall.

High Point Supreme Court Public Service

Tranquil Border Villages Report Calm on Brazil Urugu ay Line

Official telegrams sent to Montevideo indicate tranquility in border villages along the Brazil Uruguay frontier as of April 23. No incidents reported with patrols maintaining quiet along the line.

Montevideo Uruguay Brazil

Farmers Urged to Grow Big Wartime Crops Across Farm Plots

A North Carolina bulletin titled A Farmer's Wartime Program urges farmers to expand corn production to 200 bushels per farm animal, raise forage crops to 50 percent, maintain dairy and pork yields, improve seed quality, use labor saving tools, raise fertilizer use, conserve livestock, and boost garden and winter cover crops for food security during wartime.

Department of Cooperative Extension Work In Agriculture and Home Economics State of North Carolina

Municipal Court session reports varied criminal cases and baseball history

The court docket shows Calvin Ridge arraigned for an assault with a deadly weapon after a Saturday night incident. Second session adjourned with Tony prosecutions, others discharged or sentenced for immoral conduct. Car l Mack fined for carrying a concealed weapon and discharging firearms. A large block of veteran baseball manager history follows, praising or noting pennants and world championships from 1900 to 1916, concluding with a remark on Jack Barry and current management.

Calvin Ridge White Stroud Couser Bertha Palmer Henry Gilmore Julia Terry Carl Mack Peacock

Cotton Mill Near Newton Nearing Completion

Newton April 23 Thousands of feet of lumber and carloads of material arrive daily at the new Yount cotton mill site just north of Newton near Conover. The two story 80 by 200 foot plant near completion will house machinery from Walterboro South Carolina. Equipment will be moved by September 1 and the mill expected to be in full operation. A mill village of 30 houses is in development.

Newton Yount Conover Walterboro 8. C Charleston John P. Yount

British Ship Sunk in Collision Near Sandy Hook

The British steamship Durley Chine, sailing from Canada to the United States, was sunk in a collision 65 miles east of Sandy Hook at 1 30 yesterday morning with the Harlem, a British freighter. The Harlem returned to port with its captain and all 28 Durley Chine crew members saved.

New York Harlem Sandy Hook

Playing Versus Non-Playing Managers in Major Leagues

In Boston on April 21, manager Jack Barry of the Red Sox stands out as the sole regular player among 16 major league pilots. Historically, seven playing managers have won 15 pennants and eight world championships since 1900, while non-playing managers total 19 pennants and five world titles, with figures highlighting Mack McGraw and Jennings among the era’s leaders.

Ned Hanlon Brooklyn Superbas George Stallings Boston Braves Pat Moran Phillies Bobby Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Charley Comiskey Chicago White Sox White Sox Clark Griffith Washington Pennantville Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Mack Athletics Hugh Jennings Detroit Tigers Jennings Tigers Carrigan Boston Red Sox Jack Barry Worcester General Boston Mass Red Sox Big Yard McGraw Fred Clarke Frank Chance Clarke Pittsburgh Pirates Cub John Methaw Giants New Yorkers

High Point Winston Salem Bus Line Schedule Ad

Operating Daily Between High Point and Winston Salem and High Point and Greensboro. Timetables listed with departure times from High Point and partner towns. Secure seats via hotel clerk, look for Red Star on windshield. Local fare per mile, express service, sober drivers, one free suitcase under 20 pounds. Cars for hire and special trips available. Phone number provided.

High Point Winston-Salem Greensboro

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