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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
7
A city ordinance forbids skating on sidewalks in High Point North Carolina. Skaters are urged to use a rink or refrain as fines apply for violations. Authorities acknowledge limited police enforcement and warn of child danger from street skating.
The National club, the sole London club with morning prayers, relocates to a distant clubhouse from Whitehall. Its proximity led to the old building being commandeered for war, a fate it shared as the first club affected.
In Washington the 185th Washington birthday observance unfolds with two major events. President Wilson plans to attend the Memorial Continental Hall ceremony with guests including the French ambassador and Mme. Jusserand.
Milan's Chamber of Commerce protests a freight car shortage that hampers Italian trade. The state railway cuts freight and passenger service, halts free passes, and orders 8,000 new cars despite 103,000 in use. Austria previously lent cars for grape wine transport.
A seven foot bullhead snake, trained to dance the tango and bunny hug, was delivered to the Central Park Zoo from the East Fifty-first Street police station after causing a lively stir. A florist’s box carried by George B. McCoy arrived. the snake emerged as officers whistled, prompting chaos before Lt. Frank redirected it to the zoo.
A U D C white sale event is announced at Elkis' home on Wednesday February 21 featuring games and dancing with all invited to attend and pay city taxes to avoid costs.
The United States Navy issues instructions for mailing to officers and men. It details how to address mail, listing ships and stations with care of postmasters in New York San Francisco and at Asiatic Station. The guide includes ship names and division codes for routing mail to personnel aboard specific vessels.
The Commercial club urged better High Point mail service. Postmaster Farriss said a railway mail post office would likely attach to train No 32 northbound in the evening, but carriers on No 12 could better meet outgoing mail needs, with No 11 southbound bringing morning mail.
Advertising copy promises a mail order trial package from Foley Co for coughs croup and kidney tablets in exchange for name and address. Included are Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Catholic Tablets offered via Mann Drug Co.
U D C White Sale advertised by Elks with Foley Co samples. Send five cents to Foley & Co for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic.
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