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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1916

Page

4

Keener and Rawley Editorial Team Named

W. H. Keener and J. P. Rawley are listed as managing editor and business manager respectively in a newspaper masthead. The note appears in a compact credits section.

Self reliance urged over high school frats

At a California high school convention, principals debated the value of secret fraternities and sororities. Will C. Wood argued schools should foster self reliance and personal effort, warning against overemphasis on social functions and urging homes to mold character while schools sharpen intellect.

California Soro

Stocks Extend Gains Across Key Sectors on Tuesday

New York February 3 prices show a moderate follow through from yesterday with initial offerings advancing in most active list groups. Texas company and Mexican Petroleum rose about two points along with war shares and motors, while Tennessee Copper and American Tobacco also gained. Rails were largely flat with slight upticks for Baltimore and Ohio and Canadian Pacific Rhode Island and Southern railway preferred. U S Steel held near steadiness in light turnover with secondary quotations more uneven.

New York Texas Company Mexican Petroleum Tennessee Copper American Tobacco Baltimore Ohio Canadian Pacific Rhode Island and Southern Railway U. S. Steel

Brutal shooting and political tempers in wartime comments

The North American Review publishes a brutal account of 24 German prisoners shot by a British officer claiming they used reversed bullets. The piece is deemed sensational. editorials note political fights over a Supreme Court nominee and urge local civic action on a chamber of commerce and highway project while the President’s tour earns less per speech.

Cotton and Finance Opened Steady Amid Market Fluctuations

Cotton futures opened with gains of 3 to 7 points as Liverpool cables boosted sentiment. March 11.93, May 12.12, July 12.22, October 12.26, December 12.50 with general business quiet and irregular movements after the call.

New York Liverpool

Wheat Market Rises in Chicago on Bullish Liverpool Cues

Wheat showed renewed strength in Chicago trading as Liverpool advices appeared more bullish than expected. Opening prices ranged from unchanged to two higher with May at 1.35 and July at 1.25, followed by a broad advance then a sharp but non lasting setback.

Chicago Liverpool

Clemson professor to give High Point commencement address

D W Daniel head of Clemson English will deliver the High Point schools commencement address May 21. Superintendent Thornwell Haynes promoted the invitation and received acceptance from the South Carolina professor, noted for his early work at Clemson and growing reputation as a speaker.

D. W. Daniel Clemson College South Carolina High Point Thornwell Haynes Clemson Haynes Daniel Lawrence County Wofford College Chicago University Clemson. Mr. Haynes Hk. M. Poteat Furman

Card of Thanks for Grover Clifton Southern

The Southern family thanks friends for kindness during the illness and death of their son Grover Clifton Southern. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Southern express heartfelt gratitude for support and sympathy.

Grover Clifton Southern J. M. Southern

Relief for aching feet with Tiz remedy claims

An advertisement touts Tiz as the sole solution for tired swollen feet with promises of instant relief. It claims the product removes poisonous exudations, reduces foot pain, and lets wearers fit smaller shoes, offering a 2 cent box or a yearly 25 cent supply.

Adler-i-ka touted as exclusive High Point bowel cleaner

Local notice announces exclusive High Point agency for Adler-i-ka a simple bowel cleanser. Claiming its mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine provides instant relief for constipation and an upset stomach without griping.

City Building Chamber of Commerce Work

The chamber of commerce should actively aid public schools to boost efficiency and modernization. It can secure endowments and equipment, fund gardens and manual training, compile educational data, and help persuade the public on bond issues and needed legislation for school facilities.

Chamber of Commerce New York Citizen's Committee Bureau of Education Department of the Interior Board of Education Board of Educaton

Good Roads Boost Community Commerce and Growth

The article argues that better roads are vital for commercial prosperity, detailing their impact on retailers wholesalers and manufacturers. It notes higher road quality reduces winter sales drop, lowers transport costs, stabilizes prices, and keeps commerce steady across seasons.

Agriculture and the back to the farm movement in the early 1900s

The piece argues urban population growth outpaced rural gains per the 1900 and 1910 censuses, urging a revived farm focus. It praises agricultural colleges, extension work, and chamber of commerce efforts to boost rural production, noting railroads and cities must support farming as the nation’s backbone.

Andmeyer Department of Agriculture Agricuitural Colleges Chamber of Commeres

Slayer of Martin Burnett Goes to the State Prison

Asheville February 3 Deputy Sheriff George Spivey and C C Willis left for Raleigh with Claud McAffee Minnie Bernard and Walter Dinkins the group carrying an inmate to the state prison McAffee was sentenced to seven years and six months for second degree murder a prior appeal was withdrawn and the sentence accepted

Martin Burnett Asheville George Spivey C. C. Willis Raleigh Claud McAffee Minnie Bernard Walter Dinkins McAffee Urion

Cure Rheumatism With Diet and Salts Regimen

Warns that damp ground and cold weather worsen rheumatism. Recommends four ounces of Rad Salts nightly for a week to eliminate uric acid and aid kidney function. Presents Jad Salts as a cheap harmless lithia drink derived from grape and lemon acids and claims broad benefit for sufferers.

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