High Point Leads NC in Furniture Output and Growth
Facts about High Point from 1916 show it produced more furniture in 1910 than the entire country exported. Five percent of U S furniture is made there. By 1914 it ranked eighth in population but fourth in value of products among North Carolina cities, with strong gains in population and finished products since 1914. Taxable property reached 11 million, post office receipts rose sharply, and bank clearings doubled in a decade.
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High Point
United States
North Carolina
South Carolina
Public entertainment in Baltimore honors Commodore Perry
One hundred years ago today a grand public entertainment took place in Baltimore to honor Commodore Decatur, a noted War of 1812 naval hero. The piece reflects on anniversaries and humorous asides from the era, with commentary on politics and culture of the time.
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Baltimore
Commodore Decatur
England
Thomas Gray
Samuel R. Curtis
Pea Ridge
Council Bluffs
Iowa
New York State
New Sersey
Washington Memorial Monument
Brenton
Governor Craig, We Thank You
The Enterprise praises Governor Craig for allowing North Carolina convicts to spend Christmas with their families for the past two years. It argues this humane act helps reintegrate offenders and shows the governor’s big heart and humanity.
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Governor Craig
Craig
North Caro
High Point Urges Swift Start Toward New Year Growth
The Enterprise extols High Point progress and urges immediate effort to surpass past records in the coming year. It calls on every citizen to shoulder the wheel, push forward today, and help the city reach greater prosperity and an impressive future.
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High Point
North Carolina newspapers urged to unite on paper mill plan
The Greensboro Daily News editorial urges NC papers to jointly back building and operating a news print mill using state resources. It argues rising paper costs threaten publishers, NC has raw materials, and a local mill would lower prices, create skilled jobs, and strengthen the industry.
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North Carolina
Unsolicited Hero of Praise Harry Raymond
A column extols Colonel Harry Raymond praising his real abilities. The piece recounts his train meeting with reporters on a Mount Airy trip, his humility, and his habit of engaging journalists to show they are human.
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Harry Raymond
King George Christmas Message To British Forces
The king sent Christmas and New Year greetings to British land and sea forces in London on December 26. He expressed gratitude for victories and hardship endured, noting the empire remains at war and confident of victory. He also sent wishes to the sick and wounded for strength, recovery, and happiness.
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London
Christmas Quiet Outside Trench War Efforts In Britain
London on December 26 reports a Christmas marked by economy and restraint. Civilians stayed home to free trains for soldiers on leave while hospitals received dinners and gifts, and theatres and music halls offered performances.
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London
Great Britain
U S Transport Arrives With Sick and Wounded Haitien Marines
Philadelphia reports the Hancock bringing 466 Haitien expeditionary force marines including 29 wounded or ill aboard. Maj. J A Hughes U S M C was shot but not seriously hurt. The Hancock plans to return to Haiti within a week.
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Philadelphia
United States
Hancock
San Domingo
Haiti
J. A. Hughes
President thanked for his effort for peace
The Hague report states cables from The Netherlands group world union of churches The Netherlands National Women's Council and the Liberal Democratic union thank President Wilson for his effort for peace and wish him success and divine blessing in his mission.
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Hague
London
Wilson
Netherlands
World Union of Churches
Netherlands National Women’s Council
Liberal Democratic Union
Austria-Hungary Prohibits Luxury Imports
A law effective today bars import of luxury goods into Austria-Hungary. The banned list includes southern fruits champagne chocolate silk and half silk garments furs toys jewelry musical instruments and perfumery. Travelers are warned not to wear jewelry as it will be confiscated at the border.
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Vienna
London
Austria-Hungary
Legion to Disincorporate In National Defense Move
New York Dec 26 Acting under Secretary of War Baker the American legion formed in 1915 to classify veterans has turned over its records to the council of national defense and will disincorporate January 1.
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New York
Baker
American Legion
Council of National Defense
Japanese Wireless Station Hits Long Range Signals
Tokio dispatch reports Japan's new wireless station at Funabashi receiving messages from Hawaii and cipher traffic to Madrid across about 6 000 miles. The striking demonstration came as the unit, linked to the United States via Hawaii, picked up a cipher addressed to E G C and later intercepted a message from northern Germany.
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United States
Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
States
Hawaii
Germany
Funabashi
Madrid
Elmer W Griswold Dies of Anthrax at Factory
Elmer W Griswold president of the New Haven Brush company died in a New York hospital yesterday from anthrax after a brief illness. He injured a finger at work on Friday and physicians believe the disease was contracted from an infected bristle in his factory.
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New York
Elmer W. Griswold
New Haven Brush Company
Numa F. Reid Lodge to Hold December Meeting
Regular meeting of Numa F. Reid Lodge No. 344 in 1916 at 7 30 PM on Wednesday December 27. F S Wall Master calls for full attendance due to important business.
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Numa F. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M
F. S. Wall
Remedies for rheumatism warn against damp ground and urge salts
The notice advises staying dry and hydrated, avoiding meat, and taking a spoonful of Rad Salts daily to purge uric acid. It explains rheumatism as uric acid buildup, claims kidneys filter it, and promotes Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive lithia drink to stimulate kidney action and reduce symptoms.
Surgeons Note Higher Appendicitis Rate in Men
Surgeons report men are slightly more prone to appendicitis than women. A Home Remedy ad from The Matton Drug Co promotes Adlerika with bucchorn bark glycerine as a digestive aid and claims one spoonful relieves constipation sour stomach or gas.
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Matton Drug Co
Classified Ads Ask Readers to Advertise in The Enterprise
The notice urges readers to place any sale of items or services in The Enterprise classified column. It emphasizes using the local paper to reach customers and mentions the publication as the channel for listings and notices.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad Teaser
A home remedy promises to darken gray hair naturally with Sage Tea and Sulphur or a drug store Wyeth product. The prepared tonic is applied strand by strand to vanish gray, reduce dandruff, and leave hair glossy and full.
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Wreth
Wyeth
Foley's Trial Pack Offer for Coughs and Colds
Cut out this slip with five cents to Foley & Co Chicago address to receive a trial package. The package includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold by Mann Drug Company.
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Foley & Co
Shefield Ave
Chicago
Gil
Foley
Mann Drug Company
Train schedules and departures from High Point lines
A scanned timetable lists multiple North and South bound trains with departure and arrival times from High Point. It includes No. 107 and No. 141 to various cities, plus No. 135 and No. 142 through No. 136, No. 134 arrivals, and late evening services with specific times.
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Cicop
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SOU
RY. R North
High Point
South
Hamburg Breast Tea for Cold Relief
A historical remedy advocates Hamburg Brust Thee a vegetable tea for colds and grip. Mix a tablespoon with boiling water, drain, and drink a teacupful any time day or before bed to loosen bowels and relieve congestion.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
Advertises a 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil to rub into backache and lumbago. Claims rapid relief within fifty counts and urges immediate use to stop pain and back misery with a soothing penetrating action.
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St. Jacobs
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