Curtailment of Entries for National Tennis Championship
New regulations limit entrants to the 1917 national tennis championship at Forest Hills. Qualifications include prior USNA rankings or semi finalist status, recent sanctioned tournament play, or committee-approved exceptions for foreign-resident players. The change aims to prevent overcrowding while preserving open competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
West Side Club
Forest Hills
L.L
Newport
United States National Lawn ‘Tennis Association
New Plants and Trees Promising for American Gardens
Washington notes government plant introduction gardens in Florida California Washington and Maryland test foreign species for disease-free hardiness. Jujube Chinese pistache Chinese persimmon Chinese chestnut and early sweet cherry vie for commercial use with trials in California valleys and southern regions. New vegetables include chayote and udo. both offer year round utility and home garden value.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
California
Maryland
Ellis Islands
Plant Immigration Service
P. H. Dorsett
China
Asia
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Japan
Tanghsi
America
Urine symptoms blamed on meat. remedy promotes kidney flushing
Readable text warns that daily meat forms uric acid that clogs kidneys causing back pain dizziness and bladder irritation. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water before breakfast to neutralize acids cleanse kidneys and flush wastes, claiming Jad Salts is inexpensive and safe.
Sale of land by W H Ragan guardian in High Point
By decree of sale in Guilford county North Carolina in the W H Ragan guardianship case the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash at the Bank of Commerce High Point on March 22 1917 at 2 pm two described parcels totaling about 126 acres. Proceeds to the winner. W H Ragan Commissioner and W P Ragan attorney. 4 21 wed 41
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason W. Gant
Guilford County
North Carolina
W. H. Ragan
Z. A. Burns
Bank of Commerce
High Point
N. C
Jacob White
Jacob Guyer
W. P. Ragan
Minnie Worth
Als
Lou Kaney Anderson
Guardian
E. A. Bencini
FE. A. Bencini
Noted banker to seek US citizenship after long New York stay
Otto H. Kahn, 50, a leading New York banker for 23 years, began naturalization in Morris County New Jersey as he moves toward full citizenship. Born in Mannheim, he worked for Kuhn Loeb and Co and aided rail reorganizations with E. H. Harriman. He is a prominent patron of major American opera ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otto H. Kahn
United States
Kahn
Morris County
N. J
Mannheim
Germany
London
Deutsche Bank
Kuhn, Loeb and Co
E. H. Harriman
West
Two High Point Deeds Filed For Registration
Two deeds were filed yesterday at the register of deeds office transferring property in High Point. June A Johnson to G B Sloan involves a tract adjoining R H Johnson, size not stated, price $300. E M Kearns and wife to Lottie Barber convey a 50 by 150 foot lot on Continental avenue, price $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds Office
High Point
June A. Johnson
G. B. Sloan
R. H. Johnson
E. M. Kearns
Lottie Barber
Continental Avenue
Roosevelt Knows His Scriptures in Political Sermons
The Providence Journal notes Theodore Roosevelt again uses biblical references in public discourse. It claims he critiques President Wilson for not opposing the wrongdoings of the powerful, arguing Roosevelt shifted from pulpit vigor to political rhetoric in forums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Providence Journal
Deborah
Sisera
Israel
Meroz
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Not Entirely New in Chicago Tribune Snippet
The Chicago Tribune notes that some items labeled new are actually older, citing a line about the song The Bells of Hell Go Ting-a-Ling-a-Ling as about 20 years old, with H. G. Wells once misjudging its novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Hell
H. G. Wells
Visiting Nurse Nichols Sells Services For Fifty Cents
City residents may hire visiting nurse Miss Nichols and pay fifty cents per trip. Funds gathered support a visiting nurse committee supplying care for those unable to pay. Nichols is praised for extending access and the program enjoys strong supporter backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nichols
Visiaang Nuras Committee
Vick’s VapoRub Salve Praised By Harrisburg Family
A Harrisburg couple credits Vick’s VapoRub Salve with easing their two year old daughter’s severe chest and throat cold after winter measles. They note the externally applied salve is absorbed through the skin and inhaled as a vapor with multiple minor uses. The product comes in 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Fisher
North St
Harrisburg
S. J. Wilhelm
Salts and kidney health ad and land sale notice
An old advertisement extols Jad Salts to flush kidneys and prevent ailments linked to meat intake. It cites a Guilford County court sale notice for Lot 21, Block A, FE. A. Bencini lands, with a 214.50 bid starting and sale on February 17, 1917 at 2 PM by Com. Ed. L. Ragan.
U D C White Sale at Ellis Home
U D C hosts a white sale at Ellis home on Wednesday February 21 with games and dancing. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. D. C. White Sale
Ellis
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments
Several stomach disorders are linked to chronic issues and fatal ailments such as gall stones ulcers appendicitis and auto intoxication. The ad claims thousands have recovered using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and notes Hart Drug Company and other druggists sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Hart Drug Company
Kinley Grocery Interest Sold to J C Davis
On January 27 1917 J C Davis purchased from C A Beck his interest in the Kinley Grocery company All accounts and bills are payable to J C Davis signed C A Beck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Davis
C. A. Beck
Kinley Grocery Company
Resale Order Issued by Mason W. Gant Clerk
An order of resale of land was issued by Mason W. Gant, clerk of the Superior Court, directing the sale to proceed under court supervision. The action follows a prior judgment and outlines terms and procedural steps for bidders and the bidding timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason W. Gant
Notice to Creditors in Guilford County North Carolina
Notice to creditors in Guilford County North Carolina states that E A Bencini died and executors Robert E Bencini and Nancy E Bencini demand claims be filed by January 23, 1918. Creditors must settle with the estate by that date to avoid loss of recovery. The notice is dated January 23, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
E. A. Bencini
Robert E. Bencini
Administrators Notice for Tillman Shaw Estate Guilford NC
J. E. Shaw and attorney T. W. Albertson announce as administrators of Tillman Shaw deceased. Creditors must present claims by February 6, 1918, else barred. Debtors should settle debts promptly. February 6, 1917. Kwkowks Administrator of Tillman Shaw, deceased.
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Tillman Shaw
Guilford County
N. C
T. W. Albertson
J. E. Shaw
Kwkowks
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Enterprise
Circulation Department
Little Lillian
Romaine Fisher Gan
SY Kell Berg
L. Ragan
Com
Nancy E. Bencini
Chandler
Guilford Davidson Rowan
Bell
C. W. Comstock High Point, N. C
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