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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
6
A High Point editor ignores a reader’s appeal to muff mill whistles during the Federation convention. A local woman urges factories to limit noise to spare visitors’ sleep, but the editor cites industry pride and a city-wide advertisement in defense of constant whistle blasts.
Washington April 29 Leaders from diverse denominations at the Men's National Missionary Conference say unity of the church can be achieved sooner by boosting missionary work. They view the convention as a major step toward broader church cooperation with sessions across Washington churches and anticipate the congress ending tomorrow. The leaders claim the gathering has advanced mission goals more than any prior conference since Edinburgh.
Hammond Dean sues to recover lace items bought for his mail order bride. He hired two attorneys and a detective after claiming his wife returned to Minneapolis soon after their wedding. The case was set for municipal court in Clear Lake, Iowa on April 29.
Electric pumps were used to irrigate 5000 acres of rice in California, reflecting modern irrigation methods. The note highlights agricultural advances and water management in the region during the period.
City of High Point announces sale at noon May 15 1916 at City Hall for delinquent lands listed by owner street and lot. Tax Collector Robert Brockett Jr presides with auction by cash to highest bidder. prepares notes on numerous individual parcels including colored and unlisted properties.
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