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The page lists the managing editor J P Rawley and the business manager position with initials and staffing details, indicating a newspaper office personnel note.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
4
The page lists the managing editor J P Rawley and the business manager position with initials and staffing details, indicating a newspaper office personnel note.
A Greensboro News column analyzes neutrality during war, noting why nations dislike neutral stances and how individuals react to public debate. It references Secretary Daniels, Bryan, and President figures, with local notes on Greens boro High Point, West Asheville hog pens, and Carranza headlines.
The cotton market opened steady with gains of 6 points on average as Liverpool cables came in higher. Active months rose to May 12.18, July 12.26, October 12.31 before easing slightly midmorning. March futures stood at 14.90, May 12.16, July 12.21, October 12.28, December 12.35.
At the start of today's moderate session gains were mostly fractional. American Car rose about a point while Willys-Overland fell similarly. Mercantile Marine preferred and Lackawanna Steel showed uncertainty as Crucible Steel and some petroleum issues faced pressure. United States Steel held near yesterday's close while rails faded to obscurity. Secondary prices trended lower.
Wheat opened firmer in Chicago as Liverpool quotations held steady. May futures moved around 1.28 to 1.28 1/2 and July near 1.20 to 1.21, after an initial 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cent range, then rallied across the board.
Despite rescue efforts, Serbian state ministry records were captured by Austrian forces and transported to Vienna. The discovery of the documents is attributed to an Austrian Red Cross operation.
In January 1916 Judge Dalton and Prosecutor Albertson handled forty-one recorder court cases. The month featured many notable and semi important matters though not exceptionally large for the municipal court. Albertson prosecuted a substantial portion of the docket.
In High Point a Monday afternoon recorder's court session disposed six cases and set a brisk agenda for the week. Convictions ran high with eight drunks and six assaults among 41 month cases. Rankin and Leach faced gambling charges with Rankin sent to the roads for 50 days and Leach paying costs. The city council also enacted a street bonds election and set registration and polling provisions for March 7 1915.
A civic plea urging High Points voters to approve street bonds to beautify the town, improve traffic, attract visitors, boost commerce, and promote health. It argues streets reflect progress, attract merchants and travelers, and should align with broader improvements while offering a sanitary, well-kept network.
Judge Boyd in Greensboro adjudged Morris Brothers grocery bankrupt after pleadings. Er. bh. Mendenhall and J. O. Apple named permanent receivers. Creditors represented by T. J. Gold and W. P. Ragan for Morris. Liabilities about 4500 dollars. assets around 3500 dollars.
Berlin reports that Winge Ferdinand of Bulgaria will travel to Germany to reciprocate Emperor William's visit to the king at Nish Serbia on January 15.
Armor plate manufacturers warned the Senate Naval Committee they would raise armor plate prices by 200 a ton if Congress builds three government factories. The committee still recommended a government plant with at least 20 000 ton annual capacity and Congress approved 11 million dollars in funding. Chairman Tillman said the threat would not affect Congress. The barons would raise prices to deter government production and fund their mortality needs.
A Winston-Salem man credited Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with saving his life after chronic stomach ailments. He praises the product’s effects on stomach, liver, and intestinal issues and urges others to try it with a money-back guarantee. Hart Drug Co. adv.
We announce exclusive High Point agents for Adler-i-ka, a simple buckthorn bark glycerine remedy marketed as a thorough bowel cleanser. One spoonful relieves constipation and upset stomach with instant action, without gripes or danger.
The City of High Point North Carolina calls an election for March 7 1916 to submit to qualified voters the question of issuing bonds totaling fifty thousand dollars. Voters in all wards are urged to participate as the council seeks approval for the bond issue to fund city improvements.
Sealed proposals will be received at this building until 2 p m February 17 1916 for furnishing electric current gas water ice and miscellaneous supplies removing ashes and rubbish washing towels during the fiscal year ending June 30 1917. Sealed proposals will also be received until 2 o clock April told for 50 tons bituminous coal and two cords wood. Rejection of bids is reserved by the Treasury department Clapp Acting Custodian.
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