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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1916

Page

3

Sunday School Lesson From Ephesus by Ellis

William T Ellis reflects on ruins of ancient Ephesus and the Diana cult to illustrate truth triumphing over error. He praises the town clerk for quelling riot and urges readers to be calm voices of reason in public disturbances.

Ephesus Forum Mediterranean Paul Diana Ephesians John the Divine Demetrius Vox Populi Apostle Paul Esse Order Washington Otawa Mexico Phesus

President Wilson seeks nonpolitical tariff commission

Washington reports President Wilson aims to appoint a tariff commission free of political influence. He rejects recommendations from politicians and favors choosing qualified individuals regardless of district backing. The issue mirrors past cabinet and Supreme Court appointment patterns noted in the farm loan board context.

Wilson Tariff Commission Washington Farm Loan Board White House Farm Board Supreme Court Brandeis

Action on Philippine bill taken in the House

Washington August 19 final action on the Philippine bill promising independence upon a stable government was taken in the house when the conference report was adopted and the measure prepared for President Wilsons signature Manuel Quezon Philippine delegate called the vote a signal victory for human liberty and a decisive step toward complete emancipation of the Filipino people

Washington Wilson Manuel Quezon House

Faley Kidney Pills Promote Quick Relief for Ailments

Consumers learn that Faley Kidney Pills offer prompt action for rheumatism sore muscles aching joints backache and sleep disturbing bladder trouble. Manny Co. distributes the product to customers seeking swift health aid.

Manny Co

Elephant Butte Dam to Spark New Desert Acreage Revival

El Paso August 19 President Wilson will start the waters of the Rio Grande through Elephant Butte dam on October 14 creating a 45 mile by eight mile reservoir that will reclaim 200000 acres across New Mexico Texas and Old Mexico. The first International Irrigation Congress will meet at the dam dedication and in El Paso October 16 17 and 18.

el Paso Texas Wilson Golden Key Rio Grande Elephant Butte Biie New Mexico Old Mexico International Irrigation Congress Colorado Mountains Jas McNary First National Bank of el Paso Board of Control The Irrigation Congress Reclamation Service Albuquerque Southwest Franklin K. Lane Interior A. A. Jones Will R. King

Daring Drivers Line Up Today for Chicago's Big Race

Daring drivers with 100 mph trial times gathered at Speedway Park Maywood for the Speedway Grand Prix Cup six lap event worth 10000 dollars. The format features six heats of twenty miles each, with heat winners advancing to a final 50 mile prize race.

Speedway Park Maywood Til Wood Elgin American Automobile Association

Think Street Electric Car Fares Going Higher

Denver officials warn that rising material costs may push street car and interurban fares nationwide. Operating expenses have surged 12 to 300 percent over five years, with Toledo and Cleveland among cities already adjusting fares. Massachusetts towns and interurban lines cited as examples.

Denver Colo Toledo Cleveland Massachusetts

Danville Printer W C Collie Attempts Suicide

Danville Virginia August 19 W C Collie a 5 year old printer in a local hotel room swallowed bichloride of mercury. He informed a friend within half an hour and a doctor was summoned, but doctors gave little hope as the poison had time to enter his system. Roy Swicegood a fellow printer of the same firm died of poison earlier this year.

Danville W. C. Collie General Hospital Collie Roy Swicegood

Taking Big Chances Aboard Steamships

Warning travellers to carry Champerlainie Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy Remy for sudden bowel complaints. The ad notes the preparation cannot be a steamship, urging readiness and availability everywhere.

First War Game of Atlantic Fleet Begins Off Newport

Newport R I Aug 19 Hasty preparations are under way for a coast defense drill tomorrow as the Atlantic reserve fleet led by Rear Admiral J M Helm readies to repel an invasion. The war game, led by the War college, pits the reserve fleet against the Atlantic fleet with submarines as auxiliaries and battleships and destroyers in action.

Newport R. 1 Atlantic Reserve Fleet Atlantic Fleet War College J. M. Helm Ausin M. Knight Pennsylvania

Child Labor Bill Accepted by the House

Washington Aug 19 without debate or record vote the child labor bill was accepted by the house with senate amendments. It becomes law one year after President Wilson signs it. The measure ends interstate shipments of products from establishments that employ child labor.

Washington House Senate Wilson Congress Capitol

High Point Shut Out by Spencer Railroad Sluggers

High Point fell 4 to 0 as Spencer railroad team dominated the game in Spacer. High Point started with two runs in the first, added one in the fourth and one in the eighth but could not solve Graham and Cornelison. Batteries for High Point were Jones and Peace. for Spencer Graham and Cornelison. Umpire Hamilton.

High Point Spencer Spacer Spencer Railroad Graham Jones and Peace Graham and Cornelison Hamilton

Postal surplus report reaches President on Wilson administration

Washington August 19 The Postmaster General Burleson reports a surplus of 5200000 from the postal service for the year ending June 30. Secretary McAdoo acknowledges receipt of the surplus check and notes this is the third time since 1836 such surpluses have been deposited in the treasury under the current administration.

Washington Postal Service Wilsom Burleson McAdoo Treasury

Minnesota saved money on own insurance for state institutions

St. Paul Minnesota August 19 Minnesota saved 224 811 by carrying its own insurance on state institutions for three years according to records completed by H J Works state insurance commissioner today.

St. Paul

Sunday and church notices on South Main and beyond

Churches on South Main and nearby announce schedules for Sunday services with pastors Rev H H Robbins Rev James A Clarke Rev A G Dixon Rev Sylvester Newlin Rev P J Brown and others plus Sunday schools at 9 30 and 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m and 8 p m. Additional meetings include prayer and praise Wednesday and Friday evenings with various auxiliary groups and special music. Public is invited.

South Main Street Methodist Church H. H. Robbins J. O. Connor First Baptist James A. Clarke E. Tate Mr. Clarke Clarke North Main Street Christian Endeavor Friends Sylvester Newlin Bible School YP. C.F S Lutheran Church P. J. Brown A. W. Klemme Flavius L. Conrad

Does it pay to advertise The Enterprise readership claim

The Enterprise advertises that its daily circulation reaches 8,000 readers, highlighting the value of placing ads in the newspaper.

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