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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
4
The item notes Keener as managing editor for P Brawley with business manager duties and telephone connections via North States Phone and Bell Telephone. Mentions three months and week lines, with postal classification as second class matter at High Point NC per federal act.
The piece compares President Wilson and President Cleveland over submarine warfare and the Monroe Doctrine. It contrasts Cleveland’s congressional message and national fervor with Wilson’s direct appeal to Berlin and a live address to Congress, noting differing receptions and the emphasis on justice and humanity in Wilson’s stance.
Paris reports a expert says France must imitate the American lower cost car model to rebuild postwar auto production. He notes American hubs cost less and weigh far less, while France must cut costs, increase output, and compete for home trade despite duties and transport charges.
The North Carolina division of the T P A of America prepares for its twentieth annual convention in Henderson with a street parade May 5 led by Burrell Marsh. High Point delegates join others from Raleigh Greensboro North Wilkesboro and Henderson for sessions and a barbecue after a Saturday address by Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt.
The piece contrasts Raleigh's boast of a Democratic state convention with High Point inviting modest gatherings. It asserts Raleigh’s event will draw more attention while High Point remains subdued, and dismisses swapping federation meetings for political events.
The dispatches describe a peculiar US stance toward Mexico with claims of the Villa hunt ending and withdrawal near hand, while other reports say more troops cross the border into bandit ridden territory. The text also contrasts domestic policy and economic issues with remarks on public health, gender roles, and Bryan's Washington trip.
The cotton market opened steady today with declines of 1 to 2 points, near months easing. May sells at 11.5 cents, July 12.04, October 12.25 as futures show May 1.78, July 11.97, October 12.25, December 12.40, January 12.4.
Brighton April 25. The market opened firm with renewed general buying and a resilient tilt as tensions eased. Mercantile Marine preferred up 4 4 to 53 with common gaining 1 point. United States Steel and other metals also rose with Baltimore and Ohio leading railroads up 1 1 2 points.
Paris reports American refrigerator meat called Frigo has become popular, limiting the expected price easing. Suburban mayors seek to open retail shops but are advised to slow amid limited imports. Butchers, initially resistant, now sell Frigo at or above fresh meat prices. Authorities consider setting maximum retail prices.
Cross Country Hike by Wesley Memorial church Sunday school classes led by Messrs Eshelman and Sheloss spent a day at Benbow's mill. Fourteen boys enjoyed fishing jumping and running before returning to town at about 6 30 PM. Fred Eshelman chaperoned the trip. A notable sight was the Horney residence said to be burned in 1765.
Wheat prices moved upward in Chicago trading as the day opened with little change and May and July futures showed slight declines before a broad rise above yesterday's close. The May contract ranged around 1.1116 to 1.115% and July around 1.12% before gains.
Cleveland voters ballot on a 2.5 million bond to build a 15 000 seat municipal convention hall near the lake on the site planned for the new city hall county courthouse and union station.
Bucharest reports an exceptionally mild winter with only eleven millimeters of snow and rain in December, less than a third of normal. The gentle weather eased fuel shortages but left observers noting an unusually light season.
The piece describes constipation as causing poisoning through absorbed waste, dulling the mind and hindering digestion, then touts Chamberlain's Tablets as quick relief available widely.
London reports that England's motor car taxes have risen sharply under the new war budget. Taxes on small cars up to 16 horsepower are doubled and higher power cars are trebled, with a 60 horsepower machine paying about 600 dollars. Despite this, wealth and wartime gains mean no immediate drastic car reductions are expected.
The British expeditionary force operates large repair depots on the front to reclaim and reuse gear. Boots are disinfected and repaired at 7,000 pairs weekly, harness parts are mended, rifles and big guns are renewed, saddles rebuilt, uniforms overhauled, and unserviceable metal saved for foundries. French women and men labor under a no waste motto, saving government funds.
Tokio April 25 Preliminary steps have been taken to form an association of American residents in Tokio. The organization aims to foster patriotism and will host occasional dinners to discuss questions of interest to the United States.
The partnership of C. M. Brown and R. D. Penny engaged in buying selling and exchanging horses and mules is dissolved by mutual consent. No one is authorized to operate for the firm from this date. The dissolution date is April 8, 1916.
Masonic lodge announces regular meeting on Tuesday April 25 at 7 20 p m An important meeting is called Secretary requests attendance and notice
Mrs. Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky claims Cardui helped her after months of illness and bed rest. She says eleven bottles restored health, weight gain, and ability to work, urging others to try the medicine and write to Chattanooga Medicine Co for a 64 page home treatment book.
University of Georgia pitcher Thomas Philpot limited Trinity College to one run as the Georgia Crackers won 5 to 1 in Durham. Philpot struck out 13, with Rawson and Lefler contributing offensively and Lefler a two base hit. Attendance reached 800 as Earnhardt faced 3 walks and 6 strikeouts.
Tickets go on sale at the Elwood Hotel for a round trip between High Point and Winston priced at $1.50. Special cars will run if travel demands require additional service.
The undersigned, by decree of resale issued in Guilford County Superior Court special proceedings titled W. H. Davis, administrator of the estate, exercises authority to proceed with the sale.
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