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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
2
Paris reports the unexampled Verdun fighting yields a new soldier type the couriers of Verdun who keep front rear communications amid a desolated smoke filled zone. They dash through shellfire to deliver urgent orders and information, often at great personal risk.
Chicago officials of the American Rifle association announced a coast to coast roundup to install rifle clubs. Before teaching high school boys to shoot, organizers will form clubs in prep schools, colleges and universities not yet represented.
A Berlin summary reports the past season in Germany saw all histories by Shakespeare skip stage except Henry IV and Richard III each with three performances. The Merchant of Venice led with 98 shows and Hamlet followed with 97. In total 675 performances across 94 theatres.
In Haleybury Ontario on August 2 reports indicate forest fires have caused greater loss of life than first feared. Survivors describe dire conditions with only a few escaping. A relief party from Cobalt reports 150 bodies buried at Monteith and confirms heavy casualties at Nushka with four survivors.
Notice states availability of towers at all times while building new houses for regular business. Mentions funeral designs and a contact phone 363. Signed by Frank H. Ford formerly High Point Floral Co. tf.
The text discusses loss of appetite signaling the stomach needs cleaning, sweetening, and stimulation to restore normal eating pleasure and healthy action. It frames appetite as a measure of digestive needs and treatment steps to regain normal hunger.
Walter Royal receiver announces a resale of all assets of Southern Buggy Company in High Point North Carolina on August 19 1916 at 10 o clock a m at the store building on North Main street. The sale includes personal property harness leather harness fixtures buggy fixtures machinery parts and all other assets. First bid not for confirmation and immediate deposit of 1 percent of bid required from the purchaser.
General Funston telegrams the War Department vowing to bar newspaper correspondents who file false reports from border camps. He criticizes several reporters as pests who magnify hardships and suppress creditable coverage, and orders district commanders to try offenders by militia courts and remove them from camps.
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of James Carr of Wilmington to be district attorney for the eastern district of North Carolina. He would succeed Francis D. Winston, who resigned. The protest against Carr’s nomination had little effect and the Attorney General regards Carr as a high class lawyer whose confirmation is expected without further opposition.
Paris reports a 1915 remark by David Lloyd George to Maurice Barres describing June 1 1915 stock levels. He said the British army then held only a week of ammunition and 75009 reserve shots at the rear. He warned a major German attack could have doomed Allied defense.
Report from Chihuahua City says Villa has repeatedly slipped Carranza columns near Durango by minutes. General Fremines announced Garcia’s forces killed Villa followers, captured others, and executed them. Villa’s power is said to be broken.
In St. Louis on August 2 incomplete returns show YD Gardner leading for the Democratic nomination for governor. Seegator Reed is renominated, Ee Swanger leads Republican candidates for governor, and W S Dickey is ahead in the senatorial race.
A Moorgs Hill Indiana man describes chronic side and back pains relieved by Foley Kidney Pills. He reports improved kidney function, reduced pain, and better sleep after using the product.
Paris observes memory of Corporal Jules Andre Peugeot first French fatality in the present war. He was killed August 2 1914 at Joncherey near the German border during a patrol clash led by Lieutenant Mayer. A monument fund launched under War and Public Instruction ministries.
By order of the District Court a receiver in bankruptcy of W Gray offers sale to the highest cash bidder in High Point North Carolina. The lot includes 24 Jersey heifers averaging high purity and bred, one registered bull and multiple horses mules and cattle with details and weights. The sale occurs August 5 1916 at 10 am with court approval pending and held rain or shine.
Schedule shows daily departures from Asheboro at 7:05 A.M. and 12:16 P.M. and 5:40 P.M. with an additional 7:03 A.M. listing on the Heboro branch. Times reflect early to late morning and afternoon service.
Paris, Aug 2 France could economize on food to the tune of twenty billion francs annually saving enough to cover probable war losses in under five years says Mlle Dydinska an authority on scientific housekeeping. She argues the French spend twenty billion francs yearly to satisfy palates and urges scientifically rationed meals akin to livestock feeds without hardship on stomachs.
Norfolk reports July exports totaling 4,823,875 dollars, rising 1,110,304 dollars from last year and ranking second only to June in port history.
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington North Carolina praises Chamberlain Tablets for constipation and indigestion noting both he and his wife felt better after use. The ad touts the tablets as mild and gentle with an agreeable laxative effect and claims availability everywhere.
An old advertisement touts Tollo Water as a safer liver aid than Calomel, claiming it dissolves thickened bile and cleans liver drains. It recommends a third of a tumbler daily before breakfast, with ongoing use to relieve constipation and restore energy. Ped Dawson Springs is noted as its health resort origin.
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