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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1927
Page
8
High Point Y M C A players meet Proximity Y Basketeers tonight in the state YMCA championship eliminations on the local floor at 8 o clock. Pennington Cofer and Roser lead the charge as the Proximity squad relies on an almost perfect passing game.
Mrs R L Conner of Mooresboro North Carolina describes a nervous breakdown relief after taking Tanlac she says drained poison from her system improved appetite calmed nerves and cured stomach trouble Tanlac claims to build strength and health with its herbal formula and notes 40 million bottles sold at druggists.
Mrs C E Buntin of Mississippi recalls twenty years of using Thedford's Black Draught to ease dull feeling headaches and stomach unease. She reports regular bowel action after starting and says a pinch after meals helps indigestion and chest tightness.
The report highlights a sharp offensive push and strong defense as High Point pursues district victory. Daniel and Covington assist and aid in the effort while greater state tournament interest and improved local play boost the team’s chances tonight.
A country club dinner dance hosted by the American business club featured performances in song and dance plus a Charleston and Black Bottom showcase by Miss Jarelyn Dyer. Dr. Nathaniel Walker won the lucky number elimination prize. numerous couples danced with members and guests from Salisbury and Thomasville. officers and entertainment committee members were listed.
The Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion holds a regular meeting tonight at 7 45 at the legion hall on College street. Ex servicemen are urged to attend. A delegation will be formed to attend the North Carolina American Legion Post Officers conference in Sanford on February 21 withHoward P Savage and Paul R Younts expected to speak.
Edwin Wide the Swedish challenger to Paavo Nurmi opened his American tour with a decisive victory at the Newark Athletic Club games. He led a small field through the 1500 yard race in six laps, ran the mile in 4:33, and finished 2500 yards in 6:28 4-5, lapping the field with ease in his first indoor track appearance.
Announcement states all Priscilla club members will meet tomorrow at 3 PM at the home of Mrs. A. E. Taplin. Members are urged to attend.
Members of the Canterbury club meet tomorrow afternoon at 30 o'clock at the home of Mrs Ed Lyon 322 Otteray all members urged to attend.
New York stock market opened relatively steady on Feb 10 with an upward tilt. Reading and Mathieson Alkali led gains, about a point, while most standard industrials and rails rose fractionally on light early sales.
Favorable weather and a weak stock market pushed cotton prices lower in New Orleans trading today. Opening losses ranged five to seven points with active months sliding, March at 13.87, May 14.02 and July 14.17, while Liverpool cables were not as strong.
Foreign exchanges firm quotations in cents show Great Britain demand 484 3 4, cables 485 1 8, 60 day bills 480 7 8. Demand figures listed for Belgium to Argentina, Brazil, Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal with various cent values.
The cotton market opened steady with a 2 to 4 point decline and sold 6 to 12 points lower in early trading. Traders noted easier Liverpool cables and uncertainty over the MecNary Haugen bill. Active trading reflected covering and trade buying on the decline to 1405 for May and 1445 for October, near session lows as London and Continental liquidity influenced prices.
Chicago on February 10 reported 78 carload receipts for potatoes with total U S shipments at 591. Demand and trading were moderate while the market held steady. Wisconsin round whites sold 190 to 210 cents with most around 200. Idaho russets 265 to 285 cents, mostly 275.
A telegraph dispatch reports 300 American marines landed in Shanghai. Two British battalions are expected to arrive tomorrow, according to the exchange dispatch received in London.
Peking reports Marshall Chang Tso-Lin, leader of the alliance of northern war lords, announced the start of a major offensive in the war between the north and the south.
Washington February 10. President Coolidge prepared to publicly state the United States position on the situation in China. The expected address outlines policy moves and U S interests amid rising tensions in the region.
High Point prepares for a Friday night triple cage bill at the YMCA court. The program features high school boys versus Trinity, High Point girls versus a Winston Salem sextette, and a local boys game against Burlington. Coach W C King says his team is in top condition and expects hard fighting on all three games. Meanwhile Raleigh lawmakers approve a tire insurance company bill, detailing policies to back tire durability under manufacturer warranties.
Undefeated DeMolays meet equally undefeated Y Blues at the local YMCA court in a key league showdown shaping the season championship. Beeson Hardware faces Wachovia Bank in the prior game ahead of the Y Promimity bout. tipoff at 7 o clock with 15 minute halves.
The senate elections committee refused to issue a preliminary report recommending temporary seating for Frank L. Smith as senate designate from Illinois. The decision pauses a resolution pending further inquiry into Smith's eligibility and background.
By unanimous vote the House Ways and Means Committee agreed to begin drafting a new tax reduction bill during Congress recess. The move signals a planned measure to ease tax burdens and stimulate economic activity as lawmakers return.
Mrs T Wingate Andrews spoke last night at the Central Friends church Wednesday supper meeting. She gave a sketch of American poet Vachel Lindsay life and works and read several poems. Mrs Lindsay noted Lindsay’s view of himself as an artist and described his family life. Mrs S H Tomlinson chaired and introduced her. Miss Helen Reich sang two solos and Dorothy Gardyne led group singing.
European airplane cargo companies announce plans to issue international bills of lading to govern cross border freight moves. The move aims to standardize documentation and improve reliability for shipments across Europe and beyond.
Civic leaders in Chicago advocate state wide legislation to suppress vulgarity on Illinois stages. Mayor Wissel and Police Chief Dinan of Edgewater New Jersey were sentenced in New York to a year and a day each in an Atlanta penitentiary for aiding a two million dollar rum running conspiracy.
President Butler of Columbia University accepts the challenge to carry the prohibition issue to voters. He urges the Republican Party to declare for repeal of the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead Act. A fire in three Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouses causes over a million dollars in damage and origin remains undetermined.
Soviet Russia says it will not participate in League of Nations activities on Swiss soil and returns the invitation to join a conference aimed at aiding disaster victims.
Federal habeas corpus proceedings in the murder of Joe Adams mayor of West City Franklin county were stalled by county authorities. Sheriff Pritchard faced repeated resistance at Harrisburg Ills. deputies from Saline county aided in the enforcement under guard as Birger the gang leader faced transfer from Harrisburg to Marion and then to the city.
Modern method claims to combat the cause without abnormal exercise or diet. Marmola tablets have been used for 19 years and are said to reduce fat and increase vigor. Drugstores offer Marmola at $1 per box, with a pamphlet explaining results and steps to take.
News arrives of Captain Taylor Lindsay Rawley 86 a Confederate veteran of Winston Salem. Funeral held at Centenary Methodist Church at 2 30 PM. Survived by three daughters Mrs Cox Mrs Hendren and Mrs Walters and two sons E L Rawley and John L Rawley.
Three months ago a frail child had no appetite or play. After taking McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets the child gained color appetite and vigor. The ad claims the product is vitamin rich and offers a money back guarantee. Sold in 60 tablet bottles for 60 cents at Mann Drug Co and druggists nationwide.
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