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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
3
The Commercial Swb industrial department reports brisk activity as it lures a large manufacturing concern to locate in the city. A new resident and spouse have arrived to make the city their home and an imminent formal announcement is expected soon. Acting Secretary Steve Clark disclosed the inquiry response impressed seven firms with prompt letters.
Vichy France residents believed a genuine murder case had surfaced after authorities found a head wrapped in an old newspaper. The mystery unraveled quickly when experts identified it as a mummy head discarded by a physician who no longer needed it for experiments.
Dr J Wilbur Chapman the famous evangelist will address men at the Asheville auditorium on August 19 under the auspices of the Y M C A He is then staying at Montreal and led the Chapman Alexander meetings that drew record crowds in the city
Roy Jackson of Columbus Indiana and Charles Jackson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, sons of R. M. Jackson, returning from a trip west, say the Greensboro High Point highway is the finest stretch of road this side of Pittsburgh and will be traveled by automobile.
In Sandwich Massachusetts on August 10 members of the Tupper Family Association of America gathered for their second annual reunion. The event opened with a session at First Parish church once led by Thomas Tupper and included a visit to the 1637 Tupper homestead, among New England’s oldest houses.
The Florida State Bar association began its annual meeting at Atlantic Beach with a large attendance. The program features include the presidential address by Nathan P. Bryan and the annual address by U S Senator George F. Chamberlain of Oregon, promising a highly successful gathering.
Associate Justice Joseph McKenna begins his 75th year as the oldest member of the U S Supreme Court after being appointed in 1888 to succeed Justice Field. A Philadelphian who moved to California young, he later practiced law and served four terms in Congress and as attorney general under McKinley.
Greensboro official W B Young discusses weighing law interpretations and common evasion in local trade. He notes 16 ounces per pound but some sell by 12-ounce pieces, urges using dry measures for vegetables, and cites a $50 penalty for short weight though convictions are rare.
The U boat torpedoed the British steamer Belgian Prince July 31, 200 miles at sea, killing all but engineer William Snell of Jacksonville Florida and a Russian. The submarine took the captain prisoner and ordered crew to abandon life preservers, then submerged after searching for weapons.
A prominent New York business man, related to the destroyer captain, ships twelve hundred one ounce packages of American cigarette tobacco every two weeks to the crew. Sailors in the United States Navy buy no made cigarettes ashore due to a canteen rule, but tobacco and papers are not restricted.
A sick man told his wife that after the doctor diagnosed smallpox he could finally offer his creditors something, signaling a last effort to settle debts.
Foley's King of Malaria Chill Tonic targets chills fevers and sweats from malaria. The tonic combines quinine with iron to reduce unpleasant taste while boosting appetite strength and energy. Sold by Mann Drug Co.
Police and Baltimore detectives probe the murder of Mrs. Lottie Brandon wife of Valen tine Branden a naval station stenographer. She was found dead with a crushed skull and strangulation marks after being seen alive that morning. Mrs Brandon was about to become a mother and no robbery or clear assault motive is evident. Brandon was questioned for hours and authorities remain mystified.
Washington Aug 10 A new Russian banner greeted the American mission to Russia at the White House. Carried by Miss Lucy Ewing of Chicago and Miss Mary Winsor of Philadelphia the banner urged the President to grant women national representation. It challenged liberty abroad while denying it at home and urged the U.S. to make America safe for democracy.
While meditating near Tiensien Confucius sees a widow weeping beside a grave she fans. She explains her husband died and she vowed not to remarry until his grave dries, prompting the scholar to respond with compassion and questions about her vow.
A newly landed Irishman wanders into a lawyer's office mistaken for a store. The lone occupant proudly says they sell block heads. The visitor nods, noting the one left, and remarks on the fine trade.
A reader from Hardy Nebraska describes a cold damp spring causing backache rheumatic and joint pains. She reports recovery after taking Foley Kidney Pills, praising the product and the local drug company.
Power of attorney provides for sale of 376 acre Randolph county farm five miles from Sea Grove in Richlands township. The property includes two buildings and timber estimated at 502000 feet, suited to grain crops cotton tobacco and clover with a water mill. Private bids welcomed. if unsold privately, auction at Ashboro courthouse on Saturday September 29 1917 at noon for cash. E L Stack attorney South Mills NC.
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