High Point Fact Sheet From Industrial Department
Facts detail water supply capacity and reservoirs, municipal plant location five miles away, and a 1914 taxable property valuation of 4.39 million with 40 percent assessment. Tax rate is 1.45 dollars per 100 of assessed value. Local building and loan associations hold 450 thousand in assets as of June 1, 1915, with 475 thousand invested in homes in five years. The city supports two newspapers, The Enterprise and Weekly Review, plus The Southern Furniture Journal.
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Christmas shopping and society notes mix in a lively column
A breezy collage mocks Christmas shopping and public figures. Taft, Best, Gambrell, Funston and McAdoo appear in quips about human nature, fashion, and timing. The piece lampoons readers, headlines rivalries, and questions the pace of modern life.
The Enterprise Clarifies Church News Policy
The Enterprise defends its church coverage policy describing why sermons are reported when pastors submit notes and how revival reporting was handled. It notes no denomination hostility and explains steps taken to obtain usable sermons from other sources. The piece also discusses the Charlotte News view on money and prosperity.
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High Point Sees Itself as a City Aiming Higher
In a 1916 note The Enterprise urged residents to view High Point as a real city with growth ahead. A Norfolk reprint sparked letters asking about opportunities for home seekers and best local industries as new streets and plants spur steady expansion. A citizen's Christmas tree appeal and Scout Camp Fire efforts highlighted local civic spirit and fundraising needs.
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Lyceum
Camp Fire Girls
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Stocking Picture Show Tonight and Tomorrow
Today and tomorrow December 11th and 12th the great picture will be shown under the direction of The High Point Enterprise. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
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High Point Enterprise
Speaker Clark as Nervous As a Cat headline mishap
A newspaper headline reader misinterpreted a punny caption about Speaker Clark. Stephen Clark of High Point chased the source after believing the piece described him, only to discover the story referred to Washington events.
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Washington
Harper Named Inaugural Committee Chair for Wilson Reinstallation
Washington announces Robert N. Harper a local bank president is named chairman of the inaugural committee in charge of the March 4 ceremonies for the reinstallation of President Wilson.
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Robert N. Harper
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Foley's Trial Package Offer From Foley Co
Readers are urged to mail five cents with a slip and full name to Foley Co in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley honey and tar cough syrup kidney pills and cathartic tablets. Mann Drug Company markets the offer.
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