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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
4
A chaotic 1917 column mocks civic life in High Point with dust storms on South Main Street, postage for street cleaning, singing events by Evan Williams, and a satirical take on taxes and appearances. It playfully critiques censor, cinema, shipping, and national mood while wryly noting celery prices and social norms.
In a western park two aged alligators battled for five hours leaving one with a broken jaw and the other lacking part of its tail. The editor then compares the duel to European nations at war, noting ruin, hunger, and civilian misery while urging peace and restraint. He questions U S roles in supplying war materials and calls for public reckoning on civili zations costs.
Thomas A. Edison marked his seventieth birthday at a New York dinner hosted by 2,000 of his employees. Messages from presidents and notable figures were read, an Edison Band played, and a large electric birthday cake with 70 candles drew attention. The event featured no speeches and cigars, but pipes and pipe tobacco, emphasizing a democratic touch as wealthy and humble workers mingled.
In High Point the day’s top deal at the registrar of deeds Greensboro involved H A Seitzer and wife transferring four West End Heights lots 100 by 150 feet each to H A Cates for 2000 dollars. A second High Point transfer saw H R Andrews and wife to W R Andrews for a 50 by 150 foot lot near O A Nickman and A C Jones, valued at ten dollars and other considerations.
A brief item claims poultry caused a notable today saying event. The note attributes the mystery to birds rather than humans, reflecting a local quip or misdirection in a dated column.
A city resident moves to a large suburban lot and, after a friend notices the open space, jokes about raising poultry. The new farmer says his chickens would not cooperate, and the city visitor leaves amused by the rural plan gone awry.
Northbound and southbound trains listed with arrival times at High Point and departures from various points. Times include morning and afternoon windows such as 7:05 am 12:20 pm and 9:30 pm with numbers for No. 135 142 136 and 134. The clipping appears to be an incomplete timetable.
C. B. Overman outlines a newly proposed policy aimed at assisting families. The briefing emphasizes practical benefits and eligibility requirements for households, with focus on affordability and long term stability.
A cut out slip with five cents to Foley & Co. Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Comp, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic. The offer requests name and address for delivery to the purchaser.
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