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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
4
The New York police plan a big brother approach to juvenile delinquents. A staff of sergeants will visit correctional facilities to talk with youths and show police are friends not enemies. The aim is to reduce delinquency and foster honest, lawful lives.
The Rev Frank W Gorman of Portland Oregon and Brooklyn NY ends ministry to pursue theater work as the Singing Parson He plans to wear ministerial garb on stage and reach thousands through his gigs He argues ancient stage had no religious significance. He believes religion could influence the arts while lamenting pastors fleeing ministry due to salaries.
In New York the cotton market opened lower as weakness in New Orleans and southern selling dampened activity. Early trading saw March fall to 11.08 with other months sliding to 11.24 and 11.45 before a small rally. Futures closed barely steady with March at 11.18 and December at 11.84.
The report of the auditors will show the state treasurer has been more economical than extravagant, indicating careful spending rather than overspending.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills for back and side pains stiff joints rheumatic aches and kidney trouble symptoms. It credits widespread relief to the product and mentions a Mann Drives Co. as sponsor.
New York stocks start with limited shifts from yesterday. Rails rise overall except for Canadian Pacific Northern Pacific and Chesapeake and Ohio. Merchant Marine preferred Industrial Alcohol Crucible Steel and Pacific Mail fall moderately. Loose Wiles declines three points while American Locomotive leads gains and United States Steel fluctuates.
Chicago reports show notable wheat price weakness due to low Liverpool quotes. Opening bids ranged from a percent decline to gains, with May at 1.18 to 1.19 and July around 1.15 to 1.15. A broad setback followed by a modest rally concluded trading.
A notice in the Superior court case W H Ragan admin of Elizabeth Wheeler estate versus TH Wheeler Cyrus Wheeler and Ruth Davis announces a re sale of 85 acres in Jamestown township on March 4 1916 at 2 pm. Cash bid with 23 percent down required. if not met the next highest bid may be accepted. Sale subject to court confirmation. Commissioner WH Ragan signed February 11 1916.
Citizens of High Point urged to approve street bonds to fix muddy streets hindering business and farm trade. Julius Robinowitz and Manton Parker argue improved streets will boost manufacturing, property values, and the town’s growth including attracting farmers and reducing street damage.
A plea urging High Point residents to approve street bonds to fund improved streets and sidewalks. The author argues muddy, damaged streets harm the city's image, affect visitors and farmers, and emphasizes funding local streets before county roads. Rosa V. Bryant signs the appeal.
Notice of summons and attachment warrant issued in Guilford County Superior Court North Carolina. Harry Raymond sues Old Dominion Veneer Co Inc for 6000 dollars commissions earned 1915 1916 under contract. Returnable March 9 1916. Warrant covers defendant property with appearance and answer required. Dated February 6 1916. AL W Gant.
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