Important meeting on High Point Methodist Hospital drive
A 7:30 p.m. gathering at the Elwood hotel brings together the general hospital committee to finalize plans for a fund drive of 40 000 dollars and to secure a site for a Methodist Episcopal hospital in High Point. Fred N. Tate urges 50 volunteers to form canvassing teams and press Salisbury March efforts to win approval from the Western North Carolina conference.
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Elwood
General Hospital Committee
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
Methodist
Fred N. Tate
Salisbury
Western North Carolina Conference
General Committee
Methodist Hospital
Ted Elwood
Troops War Movement Praised For Border Transport
Special to the Enterprise reports the 1916 mobilization to the Mexican border was the best handled troop movement in history. The American Railway Association and 350 trains, 3 000 passenger cars, 400 baggage cars, 1 300 box cars, 2 400 stock cars and 800 flat cars aided by Fairfax Harrison oversaw the efficient movement with only a minor accident and no congestion.
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Washington, D. C
United States Army
War Department
National Guard
American Railway Association
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
Fig Trees Symbol of Peace in Palestine’s Past
The fig tree is common in Palestine and Mount Olivet, famed for its fig trees, still bears them today. The phrase to sit under one's own vine and fig tree signified peace and prosperity among the Jews in ancient times.
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Palestine
Mount Olivet
U. D. C. White Sale at Ellis Home This Wednesday
The U D C hosts a white sale at Ellis home on Wednesday February 21 with games and dancing inviting all.
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U. D. C. White
Ellis
Fifth Conscripts in France to Go to the Front
Paris reports the class of 1918, about 240000 men plus 30000 from 1917, pass medicals with 95 percent fit for armed service, 5 percent unfit or in auxiliary roles. Improved physique is linked to a decade of sports, though farmers’ boys excel in combat roles like the Zouaves while city youths favor aviation.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Marne
Verdun
Dooley Southern official dies after illness at 70
Washington February 19 M H Dooley aged 70 chief claim agent for the Southern railway and a well known figure in railroad circles died at his home after a three day illness from acute indigestion Burial will be Wednesday at his former home in Knoxville Tennessee
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M. H. Dooley
The
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Tennessee
Remarkable Elevation Range of Pine Species in California
The yellow pine in California spans from 100 feet to 7,000 feet in elevation while the Jeffrey pine extends to 9,000 feet, representing the broadest altitude range of any pine species worldwide.
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California
Public notice of transfer in Brown and Wagner case
T E Wagner declares disposal of interest in the Brown and Wagner case to L A Brown. He states he is not liable for any debts contracted on or after February 1.
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Brown and Wagner
L. A. Brown
T. E. Wagner
Seventy-Year-Old Couple Claim Foley Kidney Pills Cure
A Harrisburg pair, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Carpenter, aged seventy, suffered kidney trouble but say Foley Kidney Pills cured them. They report restored vigor and relief from sleep disturbance, backache, and rheumatism. Mann Drug Co.
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T. B. Carpenter
Harrisburg
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Salts 15 Fine For Kidneys Quit Meat
A health note claims meat eaters risk kidney issues from uric acid and urges a four ounce dose of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a few days. The promoter says the effervescent drink flushes kidneys, neutralizes urine acid, and prevents bladder irritation and other ailments.
Spanish Government Maintains Neutral Posture in War
In Madrid and Paris reporting on February 19, Cortes debated Spain’s stance as Count de Romanones faced questions from deputies. The premier asserted Spain remains neutral between opposing sides and highlighted government actions including invites to intervene for peace and to declare war against Germany.
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Madrid
Paris
Count de Romanones
United States
Germany
American Ambassador Fletcher Arrives in Mexico City
The American ambassador Henry P. Fletcher arrived in Mexico City late Saturday night. He was greeted by Mexican foreign office officials General Carranza’s staff and a large government delegation with a military escort. Fletcher expressed appreciation for the courtesies shown during his journey through Mexico.
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Mexico City
Henry P. Fletcher
Foreign Office
Carranza
Fletcher
Mexico
Swiss Council Proposes Belgian French Relief Continuation
The Swiss Federal Council proposes that top Swiss citizens be prepared to continue relief work in Belgium and northern France if the American relief commission withdraws from the region. The statement was released from Berne via Paris on February 19.
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Berne
Switzerland
Paris
Swiss Federal Council
American Relief Commission
Belgium
France
Swiss to Open Overtures on Belgium Occupied Zones
Geneva says the Swiss government will begin talks with interested states on Belgian occupied zones. It plans to replace Americans from the Belgium relief commission with Swiss citizens if the Americans withdraw. Spain negotiations are in progress toward this aim.
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Geneva
Paris
Belgium
France
Tax on Cats Fails in German Towns Prompting Abolition
Berlin reports show Striegau Silesia cats fell to 77 after a cat tax, while other areas saw rising rates and mice. Several towns decided to abolish the tax citing its disappointing effect on feline numbers and pest control.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Striegan
Silesia
Berlin
High Point Enterprise delivers AP reports six days weekly
The High Point Enterprise provides Associated Press coverage six days a week for ten cents per issue.
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High Point Enterprise
Associated Press
Foley Sample Offer For Coughs And Colds
An old time request invites readers to mail five cents with their name and address to Foley & Co., 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cough remedy, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic products.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
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