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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
7
Washington August 8 The department of agriculture launches an emergency education campaign to conserve perishable produce. Households are urged to vary menus and use fruits and vegetables that do not store well, with guidance on preparing fresh produce and meat substitutes.
Washington reports a plan to plant 47 337 000 acres of winter wheat and 5 131 000 acres of rye this fall to exceed one billion bushels of wheat in 1918. The program aims for 672 million bushels at average yields, potentially 880 million under favorable conditions, with broader goals to prevent bread shortages next summer and support exports.
The report outlines projected sowings for 1917 across states led by Kansas Ohio Oklahoma Indiana Illinois Oregon with large percentage gains in the south led by Mississippi and Georgia. It endorses 5 131 000 acres of rye nationwide and urges improved farming practices to raise yields while avoiding winter kill and disease.
The city council has named the school advisory board and notified its members of their nominations. They are asked to meet and organize independently of the council, though little work is expected this coming term as teachers principals and the superintendent have already been named.
Eugene Pallette, known as a clever juvenile and village cop-up, plays a cave man in The Heir of the Ages. He rushed to his dressing room to don the primitive look, faced the camera, and as the scene turned, a bath sign appeared, with a bath mat used as leopard skin drawing censure from the studio.
Fannie Ward, famed stage and screen actress, appears in the Lasky-Para mount production Her Strange Wedding at Broadway Friday. She is noted for frequent marriages and required a new wedding dress and veil, custom made from Parisian designs for the role.
I suffered from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness would almost fall asleep Foley Kidney Pills gave me relief. Disordered kidneys cause pains in the side back and waist and fatigue.
Walter Cruise of the Cardinals, a bright spot in the National League chase this season, comes from Florida. Cruise Cobb and Speaker, all from the south, form a trio of hard-hitting outfielders in the big yard.
Reports from states with surplus perishable fruits and vegetables show activity in canning, pickling and especially drying. Nebraska and Connecticut organize community drying. New York New Jersey and Massachusetts plan large drying. Kentucky reports 35 000 women in an emergency drying campaign. Experts test home drying methods and Farmers Bulletin 511 provides instructions and recipes.
The National league list shows more heavy hitters earlier, but recently the American league and National league averages diverge as more American leaguers reach .300 or better.
Ty Cobb looks set to push his batting average toward a third 400 season mark as he maintains strong hitting form. Historical benchmarks show 408 in 1911 and 410 in 1972 as high targets in this era of play.
Catcher Wheat, brother to Zach Wheat, backs his Brooklyn Robins while Art Nehl of the Braves challenges for the league pitching title. Buck Weaver angers Boston fans as the White Sox third baseman is jeered at the Hub.
Chas. B. Amos of Amos Furniture reports failed efforts to obtain an extra shipment of Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets for reduced sale prices. He warns cabinets will be sold at regular prices, noting a in stock cabinet at the regular price only $5 more than the special sale price.
Chief Bender, the Phillies pitcher, appears on the mound occasionally but his older fastball and sharp control seem diminished, leaving observers noting only intermittent zip in his offerings.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for construction heating plumbing elevator and jail equipment for a Greensboro courthouse jail project. Bids due August 21 1917 at 10 am with certified check and 25 dollar deposit. drawings available from architect Harry Barton Greensboro NC. The board may reject any or all bids.
The Carolin and Yadkin Railroad announces its timetable in effect July 10 1917 showing expected arrival and departure times at listed stations. Note that stated times are not guaranteed for arrivals or departures.
Tax collector levies on property in High Point North Carolina to satisfy city taxes for 1915 1916 and costs. Items listed include billiard cues pool tables racks chairs and high Point charges totaling 26.90 with demands to pay by the legal deadline.
August 3 1917 notice levies on stock of merchandise and fixtures of a company for taxes and costs due up to 1914. Property to be sold at City Hall on August 20 1917 if taxes and charges are not paid. Issued by K C Sayers City Collector.
Washington Senators fail to climb in the standings with Walter Johnson starting poorly, signaling a rough patch as their hopes fade.
The Giants pilot John McGraw has reclaimed more pastimes he had previously earned than any other manager in his brilliant career.
An old ad promotes Fol y's Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria with chills fevers and sweats. It touts quinine like effects without a bitter taste and claims purifying tonic properties that boost appetite strength and energy. Mann Drug Co.
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