Two High Point Deeds Filed at Greensboro Courthouse
Only two High Point real estate transfers were described in deeds filed at the county courthouse in Greensboro Thursday. J. E. Foust and wife transferred a West Willis Street lot for 1508 dollars, and L. P. Burns executor of Z. A. Burns estate conveyed a city lot to A. G. Davis and wife for 605 dollars.
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Greensboro
J. E. Foust
G. Brown
West Willis Street
L. P F. Burns
Z. A. Burns
A. G. Davis
Rehabilitation of Sheep Industry Planned
Chicago December 6 Rehabilitation of the sheep raising industry in a sad wartime plight was planned at a conference. Eighteen experts from as many states participated in wool culture and sheep raising, and will make recommendations to the department of agriculture on the wool industry and its effect on clothing prices.
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Department of Agriculture
Electric shock injures man as high and light wires may touch
Carl Hill suffered severe burns after grabbing an extension cord and being shocked in a basement. He claimed light wires ran beside high voltage lines and blamed a contact between them for the 2300 volt shock, though electricians doubt such a feed was possible. Damp basements make 110 volt lines feel far stronger.
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Carl Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
Perfect seed potato developed pays $12000 for seed
London reports Samuel Ryder head of a seed firm says a new perfect potato that resists blight has been developed. He paid $12,000 for seed potatoes from an unnamed hybridist and notes the export seed is now fully bought. Average 1918 England yields were four tons per acre. the new seed promises six pounds per root or 33 tons per acre, with full results due in two or three years.
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London
Samuel Ryder
Ryder
England
Locals Lose Finale to Liberty-Piedmont Visitors
The local basketball team fell 15 to 13 to the Liberty Piedmont institute on the ar nory floor yesterday afternoon at 4. Ingram and Payne starred for High Point while Hicks subbed in the second half. Local management clarified the loss won’t count against High Point in state high school basketball honors.
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Arnory
Lasteam
Liberty-Piedmont Institute
Ingram
Payne
High Point
Hicks
Thomas
Large families touted as best for happier children
London reports the Birth Rate commission hears Mrs. John Clay of the Mothers Union say large families best for child happiness and self restraint. From 115 replies by 900000 members, 96 favor five or more as most successful. Reasons include less selfishness and better cooperation among children.
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London
John Clay
Mothers’ Union
Birth Rate Commission
Britain
Eldest New Jersey Man Dies at 102 in Linden
Mil ton Lowden, reputed to be the state’s oldest man, died at his Linden home aged 102. Born in New York City, he graduated from Weston Academy on Nassau Street and practiced law in New York. He served as Linden police magistrate from 1879 to 1912 and spent fifty years in the same house before moving after its sale.
Cotton futures ease after a muted Mexico outlook
New York markets opened with steady to higher prices as traders weighed the Mexican situation. Initial gains near 27 points were trimmed with January at 37.04 and May 32.50, then eased to 36.85 and 32.25, with Dec 38.87, Jan 36.69, March 34.00, May 1.92 and July 30.50.
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New York
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey advertised to ease coughs
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cure for coughs la grippe bronchitis asthma claiming quick relief after first dose and warning against chronic coughing. It lists prices 30c 60c and 1 20 and notes druggists stock.
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Dr. Bell
Train Arrival and Departure Schedule at High Point Not Guaranteed
Railroad schedule lists arrival and departure times for Southern Roxford Lines with disclaimers that times are for information and not guaranteed. Arrivals and departures from Washington Birmingham N Y Washington Charlotte Richmond Danville and other points are shown with varied times and multiple cross connections.
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Senger
High Point
Transit Schedule Gap Notes and Sunday Stop
Partial bus timetable shows times for Asheboro with notes on a conditional stop and a statement that service does not run on Sundays. The fragment mentions several listed times including 7:05 am 1:55 pm 12:20 pm and 8:00 pm with additional 5:45 pm and 8:16 am entries. A Sunday non operation note implies schedule irregularities.
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Asheboro
Ashebroo
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