High Point Holds Top Rank For Progress In 1915
High Point shows the state's lowest death rate at 11.6 per cent, boasts abundant pure water by state board tests, and leads North Carolina towns with chartered manufacturing firms in the last ninety days. The city ships more finished cars than any town of similar size and freight volume rose to 23 000 cars in 1916 from 14 560 in 1915. A new family arrives daily, streets are being paved with permanent pavement at a cost of 250 000 to 500 000 dollars, and the city continues its reputation for beautiful homes with new residences of modern architecture valued at 100 000 dollars or more.
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State Board of Hygiene
United States
City of Beautiful Homes
Hamilton ship sinks with heavy loss of life
One hundred years ago today the British ship Hamilton was lost at sea and most of her officers and crew drowned. The note recalls the tragedy and marks the anniversary of the disaster.
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Hamilton
Street talk and city notes mix in a light column
A collection of comments on Universal taxation General Scott Lloyd George and war prose cudgels mix with local theater tastes and a rumor about Germany. The piece mocks street cleaning in snow and cites Greensboro Daily News warnings about slippery spots and horn rules on turns.
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Greensboro Daily News
Universal military training urged by General Scott as defense
General Scott argues for universal military training to save the nation from invasion after years of war and near conflicts. He criticizes the volunteer system and national guard while warning that democracy would vanish if every man over 18 must serve six months, then be reactivated when needed. He notes peaceful relations with other powers and questions why a large army is deemed necessary.
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United States
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
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Lloyd George Tips Stand in War Effort and Peace Terms
The new British premier David Lloyd George is praised for a war stance aimed at a lasting peace. He argues peace must be durable, with no repeat conflict, even if that requires more war deaths to ensure security. He predicts Germany’s defeat in years and imposes the notion of dictating terms after collapse.
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David Lloyd-George
Mr. Lloyd-George
Europe
Hog pen ordinance debate urged for High Point city limits
A letter condemns the council for amending the hog pen ordinance rather than creating a ban on hog pens near homes. Health officers call pens unsanitary and a public menace, suggesting a debate for schoolboys on whether hog pens should be barred from the city corporate limits.
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Nance
High Point
Prayer for peace urged by Federal Council in 1916
The Federal council adopted a resolution on December 6 11 instructing its general secretary to urge churches and Christian people nationwide to pray during the Christmas season for Christian fellowship and permanent world peace. The message, dated December 8 1916, asks for publication before Christmas.
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Federal Council
Churches
Christian People of America
Ek. W. Rankin
New York Magistrate Fines Man for Gum Drop
In a humorous Macon Telegraph note a New York magistrate fined a man five dollars for eating a gum drop in court. The quip suggests the magistrate might have shot him if he had dared a larger candy act.
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New York
Macon Telegraph
Mistletoe Dilemma Featured In Home Holiday Scene
In many homes the Miss is arranging the mistletoe and wonders if she will have to stand on tiptoe. The playful holiday note appears in the News and Observer column of social life.
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News and Observer
Santa's list for High Point inspires quirky requests
The letter to Santa humorously requests an opry house, a warm bath tub, boots for street crossings, a silent phone, a door lock that lights when lit at 2 a.m., and more. It mentions Miss Pankhurst in the limelight after a London police arrest, noting suffragettes' moves and publicity.
Back Porch Hog Pens Debate Sparks Rural Nuisance Talk
Residents express support for hog pens on back porches at equal measure with moving pens 75 feet away. The statement frames local land use and nuisance concerns as a balanced choice in community planning.
Christmas Week Brings Shopping Peace of Mind
The Charlotte Observer notes shoppers who completed their purchases feel comfortable and satisfied as Christmas week approaches, highlighting the season’s relief and festive readiness.
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Charlotte Observer
Dear Old Sandy Claws Subject to Greensboro's Wish List
A playful plea in a Screen Shore News caption from Greensboro asking for modern public buildings and infrastructure. The letter asks for a new hotel depot railroad post office county courthouse and more, while urging foresight to rely on self-help if wishes cannot be granted.
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First Baptist Church Christmas Exercises Planned
The First Baptist Church will host Christmas entertainment by the Sunday school classes on Friday evening at the specified hour. Christmas carols will be sung and an all around interesting program has been prepared. The article also notes that iron manufacturing began in America in 1619 in Virginia.
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First Baptist Church
Annual Meeting Notice of Commercial National Bank
The stockholders of Commercial National Bank of High Point North Carolina will meet in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 10 o clock in the morning. W A J Idol cashier. December 10 1916. Sep easy oo.
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Commercial National Bank of
High Point
N. C
A. J. Idol
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