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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
4
The document lists W. SN. Epener as Managing Editor and J. P. Rawley as Business Manager, indicating their roles on the newspaper staff. Both names appear in the masthead, establishing leadership positions within the publication.
The piece surveys national politics with references to Wilson Kitchin Carr and Bickett, notes local bond issues, storms, and inflation in paper costs. It mentions North Carolina candidates and a Guilford county canvass, plus attitudes toward a Florida football game and a farm loan bank debate.
New York opened firm on the cotton market with gains of 6 to 10 points. Prices rose after early irregularity with October at 14.08, December 15.15, January 15.17, and futures steady through the first hour with August 14.95, October 15.04, December 15.06, January 15.10, March 15.25, May 15.38.
Wheat moved erratically at the open in Chicago with a slight decline followed by a strong recovery as northwest crop damage reports sparked buying. September futures rose 14 cents and December began 4 to 14 cents under the prior close, trading up to 1.54.
Tokyo reports the imperial family holds a fortune around 25000000 with a 15000000 yearly state allowance. Shares include Bank of Japan Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Yokohama Specie Bank plus land holdings and forests totaling millions of acres. Revenue funds court salaries entertainments pensions and social expenses.
A ravine service was held at Hilliard Memorial mission on Cassell street with Dr. A. W. Claxon preaching. Storm delayed the start but a tent service held at 2 PM today and an 8 PM service is planned. Services continue twice daily for 10 days or two weeks inviting locals and the public.
Steve Clark prepares his painting and papering shop for the arrival of Miss Bessie Hill Hackney, the assistant secretary of the Industrial committee. She is due at the start of the month and will have substantial duties but needs a more fitting workshop for a lady secretary.
Funeral services for the late W. M. Kenney, who died Wednesday morning, are set for 3 30 this afternoon at the South Main Street Methodist church where he was a member. Rev. H. H. Robbins will preach.
The Aug 24 tremor struck Eureka at 6 55 am and was the most violent here since the 1906 San Francisco quake. Two shocks lasted several seconds with reports from Arcata and northern areas. no material damage reported and southern Humboldt was less affected.
Hay fever and asthma sufferers seek relief as inflammation eases airways and coughing. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a wholesome family remedy with no opiates, claiming long-lasting aid available at Mann Drug Co.
New York August 24 The German Roman Catholic Central Verein passed a resolution condemning President Wilson in his message to Congress for charging a portion of the citizenry with disloyalty. After heated debate on religious groups entering politics the convention adjourned and formed a women’s section under the social service committee. Mrs Sara Conboy of New York was named chair and Miss Catherine Germenhausen of Hot Springs North Carolina secretary. Next year’s convention will meet in St Louis.
Manager Wagner of the Broadway announces the Russian dancer Pavlova will perform next Wednesday in an eight act film shown previously in Charlotte. The Pavlova picture, costing $40,000, played to large crowds in Charlotte at 25 and 50 cents admission and will move to Greensboro after its High Point engagement.
The Brooklyn Eagle excerpt explains life expectancy differences for city versus country babies. It cites early childhood survival odds, noting city children face higher mortality between ages one and two, while rural peers enjoy longer expected lifespans. The article frames these figures as Uncle Sam’s statistics, vetted by experts.
A Russian prisoner in Galicia survived being buried as dead for three days. He dug himself free by removing the thin surface layer of earth that covered him, according to a London Observer correspondent.
Rev. F. L. Fiddler returned this morning from Quaker's Gap church in Yadkin County where members called the meeting the best ever held there. He plans evangelistic work after completing his pastorate at West End.
About 40 young people attend the second annual meeting of the State Young People Christian union of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church in Statesville at the First ARP church this week.
On September 22 at 10 o clock the Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad will auction a carload of lumber from Alcola South Carolina. The car No 37670 in A C L service was consigned to High Point Furniture Company and some contents were refused by the consignee. Shipment date December 15 1915. Kaw 4w C. & Y. R. R. CO.
Mrs. D. Calloway of West Asheville fired two shots from a pistol to repel a man who entered her room Monday night. The incident, reported in Asheville on August 23, ended without serious injury and prevented potential robbery or worse.
A mother writes from Pottsville Pennsylvania praising Foley's Honey and Tar for her baby's cough. She states the child could not sleep due to the cough, and after the first dose the baby showed relief. The note emphasizes the medicine contains no opiates or harmful ingredients and is suitable for families.
Public auction conducted by administrator Ed L. Fagan for the estate of John Kaney on September 18, 1916 at 2 pm. Sale includes a Seda Fountain and fixtures. Auction held on the deceased’s premises for cash to the highest bidder.
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