On to Washington Cry Echoes for Confederate Reunion
Special from Washington reports the Confederate veterans to march on Washington for their twenty seventh reunion next May. Railroads offer a one cent fare per mile each way to attract a record gathering. An elaborate program and royal hospitality are planned with side trips to Baltimore Gettysburg and New York.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Lee
Armies of the
Confederacy
the Grey
South
H. F. Cary
Southern Railway
Baltimore
Gettysburg
New York
Last War Picture Shown in City at Rose Theater
The High Point Enterprise presents On the Firing Line With the Germans at the Rose theater next Monday and Tuesday with matinee and night showings. It is billed as the only authorized German government film released soon and promises a realistic front line view of war.
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Rose Theater
High Point Enterprise
Italy to impose wartime taxes with broad reach
Rome announces new war taxes to start next June expected to yield over 40 million dollars. The levy targets war supplies profits above 20 percent of invested capital, adds a 0.3 percent charge on foreign firms in Italy, imposes a 5 percent monthly tax on property owners, and taxes soldiers and certain noncombatants.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Uncle Remus Day Observed Across Georgia
Public schools literary societies and other groups in Georgia marked Uncle Remus Day on December 9 commemorating Joel Chandler Harris birthday. The event honors the Georgia writer whose Uncle Remus tales made him famous and is part of a yearly observance by the Uncle Remus Memorial association to preserve his memory.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Uncle Remus
Joel Chandler Harris
Medical School Inspections Grow Popular in Scotland County
In Laurinburg on December 9, Dr. A Bulla of the state board of health began medical inspections of public schools. The program drew enthusiasm from teachers and patrons, with a Wednesday stop at Laurel Hill high school attracting a large gathering of patrons who spent the day on campus and shared a picnic lunch.
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Laurinburg
Scotland County
A . Bulla
State Board of Health
Statesville Charities Directors Form Fundraising Committee
In Statesville on December 9 the Associated Charities board appointed a funds committee to cover next year’s operating expenses. Mrs. D A Cooper was elected secretary of the board.
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Statesville
Board of Associated Charities
D. A. Cooper
Centenary Bible Society marks University Bible Sunday
The American Bible Society in New York celebrates its centennial with a special report on 117,687,509 scriptures issued since 1816, including 71,436,305 in the United States and 44,151,286 abroad. The Bible has been printed in 54 languages at the New York house.
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New York
Americain Bible Society
United States
New York House
Monroe Lawyer Relocates to New York for Winter
Monroe residents A M Stack and Mrs Stack depart for New York City to remain through March with their daughters Lillian and Rebecca already there. Oscar Mathiesen the Norwegian world ice skating champion plans a U S tour in speed contests after turning professional.
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Monroe
New York
Oscar Mathiesen
Matheisen
Rumors Fly On Boxers Plans After Dillon Buys Cafe
Rumors that Jack Dillon may retire from boxing gain weight as reports say the Hoosier Bearcat has purchased a cafe in Indianapolis signaling a possible career change.
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Jack Dillon
Hoosier Bearcat
Indianapolis
Mortgage Sale on Lot 42 in Roland Park High Point NC
W L White and wife defaulted on a 1914 mortgage. On January 8 1917 trustee W J Armfield Jr will auction Lot No 42 Roland Park Co plot in High Point Guilford NC at courthouse door for cash to satisfy the debt.
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W. L. White
Guilford County
N. C
High Point
High Point Township
Roland Park Company
Office of the Register of Deeds of
Roland Park Co
W. J. Armfield, JR
Overland Dealers Tour Willys-Overland Toledo Plant
R L Pickett and J F McDonald, local Willys-Overland dealers, return from Toledo where they joined a 5000-strong convention. They describe vast facilities, a six-floor administration building, daily capacity of 1000 cars, and 1908 to 1916 growth to 17300 workers, with extensive parts stock and a thriving production environment.
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Toledo
Willys- Overland Company
R. L. Pickett
J. F. McDonald
Willys-Overland
Citiey
Mr. Willys
Willys- Overland
Rof
For All Easy Chairs Library Suites Smoking Stands Parlor Suites
Two antique room displays feature library chair sets, parlor suites, and smoking stands. Curators describe the pieces as 19th century revival furnishings showcased together with ornate woodwork and upholstery.
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SIS
Associated Charities
Overland
The
High Point Buggy Company
Home Banking Company
NEW Year Savings Clubs
Tiinh Point, N. Y
New Year Savings Club
Amas Banking
Bank of Commerce
the Welcome Bank
O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
V.pres
H. A. Mil
A. M. Rankin
G. A. Pollock
Lis
Erro
For All
China
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