Schools to Observe Washington Birthday Patriotism Program
City schools observe a patriotic program at 8 45 am in the Main Street School chapel honoring George Washington. The event features a flag presentation by the Junior Order and a flag pole donated by the Boy Scouts.
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United States
George Washington
Boy Scouts
W. M. Marr
High Point
Main Street
Washington
Carolina
Columbia
Ocean
Deaf and Dumb Man Held for Relatives in Hickory
A white man described as Roberts or Hayes and a deaf and dumb companion were placed in the guard house in Hickory after Deputy P. P. Jones found them in the post office building. The man sign language user Tom Hilton learned the father is Rev. Zebulon C. Roberts of Greenville Tennessee. He is harmless and will be released once relatives are contacted.
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Hickory
Roberts
Hayes
P. P. Jones
Zebulon C. Roberts
Greenville, Tenn
Tanenhaus Brothers Prepare Spring and Summer Trade
Tanenhaus proprietor returns from New York with hundreds of spring and summer men’s suits and women’s apparel. Local manager Tobias says a large express shipment of men’s spring suits arrived today, offered at Tanenhaus credit, inviting shoppers to inspect the new garments.
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Tanenhaus
Tanenhaus Bros
New York
Tobias
Express
Dubbs Impresses With Imagined Arizona Tour
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes Dubbs shows a lively imagination. He can glance at a Western railroad pamphlet and rave about Arizona’s scenic wonders as if he had just visited.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Dubbs
Western Railroad
Arizona
Sweet butter preserved in saltless cheese gourd
A description notes sweet butter stored in a cheese gourd with no salt, remaining fresh and edible for years, protected by the container’s structure.
U. D. C. White Sale at Ellis Home
A United Daughters of the Confederacy white sale is slated for Ellis home on Wednesday February 21 with games and dancing. All are invited.
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U. D. C. White
Ellis
New York Bible Class Seeks 500 Members From Wall Street
F A Engberry of Nassau Street recounts recruiting 25 new members from Wall Street for a Rockefeller Bible class campaign aimed at 500 members before March 25 1917. He cites delegations from National City Bank Brown Brothers and others and mentions Madison Square Garden as a future meeting spot. Also includes city election registration and polling place details for High Point.
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New York
F. A. Engberry
Nassau Street
Rockefeller Bible
Fifth Avenue
Morgan
National City Bank
Brown Brothers
Blair and Company
Equitable Trust
Bank of New York
Bank of Montreal
Athletic Contests Reorganized For Stronger Class Rivalry
Chapel Hill February 20. University athletics will be restructured under Head Coach Campbell and a student athletic council committee. Each class will appoint a representative to act as general manager of its athletics to foster keener rivalry and greater competitive spirit. The plan aims to increase participation among students who previously did not engage in athletics.
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Chapel Hill
Campbell
Senator Lane’s Daughter Wed to Dr Hicks in Baltimore
Miss Florence Lane daughter of Oregon Senator Henry Lane married Dr Samuel J Hicks of Norfolk and New York in Baltimore on February 16. The couple obtained a license and wed at noon at Rev C M Eyester’s residence with blessings from Mr and Mrs Lane in Portland.
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Baltimore
Florence Lane
Henry Lane
United States
Oregon
Samuel J. Hicks
Norfolk
New York
C. M. Eyester
Sugar Shortage Hits Lynchburg Markets
In Lynchburg Virginia on February 20 dealers report not more than five barrels of sugar held by local jobbers as a famine looms. Refiner shipments are blocked and nine cent prices prevail with an anticipated early rise.
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Lynchburg
Murphy Buys Movolo Colt for Record Price
Murphy of Poughkeepsie buys eight months old Movolo colt from A K Knight of Nicholasville for 5000 dollars. Movolo is by Moko out of Nervolo Belle. The purchaser claims the price is the highest ever paid for a trotter of that age.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Thomas W. Murphy
Grand Circuit Reinsman
A. K. Knght
Nicholasville
Moko
Australians Bans Women and Children from Europe
Melbourne dispatch reports the Australian government passed a law forbidding the departure of women or children for Europe under any circumstances. The measure aims to prevent travel of dependents in wartime and reflects strict immigration and emigration controls.
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London
Reuter
Melbourne
Europe
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Gray to Black Transformation
An old coupon style advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic that darkens gray hair evenly. It claims the product adds thickness, gloss, and eliminates dandruff and itching after use.
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Wyeth
Former Greensboro Boy Dying in Asheville Tuberculosis
Roy G. Mathews, a former Greensboro resident, lies dying of tuberculosis in Asheville after living on North Davie Street. He is cared for by friends in Washington DC where he had moved from Asheville. A search is underway for his father G T Mathews as publicity is requested to locate him.
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Asheville
Roy G. Mathews
Greensboro
North Davie Street
Washington, D.C
G. T. Mathews
Unusual Cigars Describe Philippine Smoking Habit
Reports describe cigars measuring 15 inches in length and several inches thick being smoked in certain regions of the Philippines, highlighting unique local tobacco practices.
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Philippines
High Point Enterprise Granting AP News Six Days a Week
The High Point Enterprise reports it will carry Associated Press writing six days weekly to readers, ensuring steady access to national and world news through its delivery service.
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High Point Enterprise
Associated Press
Ife
Foley Coupon Offer for Honey and Tar Compound
A promotional slip invites readers to enclose five cents to Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic with the sender’s name and address.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Notice of City High Point Charter Amendment Election
City of High Point council votes to hold an election on March 13 1917 to decide on Amendment No 1 to the city charter under 1917 acts. Ballot instructions explain voting yes for approval and no for rejection.
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City of
High Point
General Assembly of
North Carolina
House
Senate
General Assembly
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