High Point Merchants Association praised by visitor
J C Mack a prominent American Tobacco Division Manager toured High Point on business and lauded the Merchants association for its growth and impact. He urged broader industrial and commercial leadership and national recognition for the city’s commerce. Pitcher Toney earned a 1000 bonus for 20 wins with the Reds as baseball news recaps continue. Bargain day staff swarms the baseball lot and the Boston Braves held a 50 cent seat sale.
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J. C. Mack
American Tobacco Company
High Point
Merchants’ Association
Boston Braves
Teams prepare for 1918 pennant hunt after fading outfits
Managers state all exploded teams will field faded outfits for the 1918 pennant chase. Pilots echoed the claim, repeating a similar forecast from 1916.
Yankees Likely Quiet Downstretch Pennant Chase
The article suggests the Yankees appear unlikely to make aggressive moves or chase pennants for the rest of the season, signaling a subdued stretch run with limited activity and focus on current roster stability.
National army Training Emphasizes Loyalty Obedience and Fitness
A historical piece outlines a citizen soldier program stressing three core qualities: loyalty to country and army, strict obedience and discipline, and physical fitness. It notes promotions depend on merit, equal treatment, and fair chance for all, with officers drawn from the first contingent.
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National Army
Lot
United States
Athletic Meet for Enlisted Men at Travers Island
The New York Athletic Club plans a military athletic carnival at Travers Island tomorrow featuring a hand grenade throwing contest. Enlisted men from the U S army and navy are the contestants as part of a program to provide recreation and maintain physical fitness.
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New York
New York Athletic Club
Travers Island
United States Army
Sale of Rough Knob Park Stock by Home Banking Co
By virtue of a power of sale in a note dated January 28 1916 Round Knob Park Co owes Carolina Loan and Realty Co and Home Banking Co holds the debt. On September 3 1917 at noon in front of Home Banking Co High Point N C 125 shares of Rough Knob Park stock will be sold either in share lots or as a whole cash terms. Sale notice dated August 23 1917 signed by M C Crowson cashier.
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Round Knob Park Company
Carolina Loan and Realty Company
Home Banking Company
High Point
N. C
Rough Knob Park Company
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Cincinnati Reds
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JIA Bank & Trust
Wescott Roberson
W. C. Idol
Welborn Furniture
Simmons
M. C. Crowson
Palm Beach
Manhattan
Panama
Cannon-Fetzer Co
The
Thomas’ Dixon
America
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