The Nation in 1917 Echoes on War and Credit
A collage of 1917 era notes covers World War I fears and recruitment, Edison interviews, Prohibition talk, and social humor. It discusses oil magnates, horse versus auto trends, Broadway wildlife, and a senate probe into speculation. The piece reviews Lenroot farm loan plans and rural credit measures with calls for expanded markets and government aid.
Rural Credits Aims to Expand Farmer Financing in Congress
The Washington outlook favors full approval of rural credit legislation this session. Senate passage of Lenroot and Cappel bills gains backing from the finance corporation and economists. House expected to approve. The bills seek to give farmers and livestock raisers access to capital on better terms and improve marketing conditions. The Cappel measure authorizes additional credit provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
The
Finance Corporation
House
Bouldin Sells Crocery Store Closes North Main Market
J. C. Bouldin who ran a grocery on North Main street has closed the business. The building owned by John Pickett is being remodeled and will be rented for other purposes.
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J. C. Bouldin
North Main Street
John Pickett
Wilmington
North Carolina
Louis T. Moore
Chamber
Sf Commerce
Interstate Commercce Commission
Atlanta
W. C Montgomery
Truckers’ Association
Homer L. Lyon
Lee Formyduvall
Whiteville
Georgia Capital
Lyon
Five Mecklenburg Communities Elect Fairs for Fall 1923
Sharon Dixie Steel Creek Huntersville and Black Creek vote to hold fairs in fall 1923 as part of rehabilitating the Mecklenburg Community Fair association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Sharon
Dixie
Steel Creek
Huntersville
Black Creek
Mecklenburg Community Fair Association
Petition Form Must Be Written in English House
A typewritten petition cannot be presented in the English house of commons and must be written. The rule emphasizes a compliant format for petitions to be considered by lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Voice of the People on Censorship of School News
A High Point reader urges strict censorship of school gossip before publication. The letter condemns wide circulation of sensational items, arguing that issues should be handled privately and not humiliate students teachers or the town. The writer praises the school paper but calls for gatekeeping by capable editors.
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High Point
Nid
Velantine and Val Hannon Meet on Mesa Grande Trail
Velantine, a border rider, escorts Val Hannon after a dangerous pursuit as Lola Lolo of Leandra reappears with manipulative schemes. Velantine vows to redeem himself while Val remains steadfast, amid love and threat from a rival.
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Kentucky
Mineah
Mexico
Val
Velantine
Val Hannon
Kipling
Mesa Grande
Lolo Sanchez
Lolo
Miss Hannon
Loro
Leandra
Paradise
Lola
Loto
Velantrie
Bridenan
Father Hillaire
Permits Issued for Two New Winston-Salem Schools
Winston-Salem reports city issues permits to construct two new school buildings at an approximate total cost of 200000 dollars. The projects mark a major expansion of local educational facilities.
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Winston, Winston-Salem
Weekly Market Report Veneer and Thin Lumber Purchases
The report covers sales from February 8 to 10 with Poplar and Gum items priced per M feet at shipping points. Poplar cross banding and center stock range from 8.00 to 27.50 per M feet with various thicknesses and drawer bottoms noted. Gum drawer bottom stock at 29.00 per foot.
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Weekly Market
GUM Sales Bf. Co. BB
Shepping Point
Doctors Treat Colds With Calotabs Calomel Tablets
Medical notes advise Calotabs as the first step to activate the liver for treating colds influenza and related symptoms. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water purport to purge the system by morning without salts or nausea, claiming full recovery and renewed appetite.
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
P. Rawley
Sec
Eeries
Associated Press
N. C
Frost
Landis & Kohn
Brunswick
Fifth Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Enterprise
Young Men's Christian Association
Hindenbureg
wWe
Teuton
Heinie
Strickland
Gillian
Mr. Edison
Florida
California
New Yorkers
Broadway
Destiny
Senator
Washington
Flivver
Ireland
Free
Ness
Edison
Channel S. Edison
Eve Opings
Moison
Force
Nation
Tion
America
Lenroot
Farm Credit
Ing Federal Land Banks
Federal Treasury
Land Banks
Federal
Federal Farm Loan
Agri
Tration
Government
Kume
Tsa
Vingie
Roe
Bouldin Selts Crockery Store
Voice of
People
Sheraton Taxi Co
Sheraton Hotel
Winston-Salem
High Point Motor Lines
H. F. Moore
Mgr
High Point Mann Drug Company
Zinzendorf Drug Company
Winston
Greensboro
Charlotte Atlanta
Crescent Lumber Co
Fowler
BER Company
Hamilton Sa
Valentine
Hamilton
Florist