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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1917

Page

8

White Barbers of City Raise Shave Price to 15 Cents

High Point barbers voted to raise the shave price from 10–15 cents effective March 1, aligning with 15 cent shops in similar cities. The change includes no neck shave extra charge, emphasizes better towels and sanitary service, and is attributed to higher barber supply costs and living costs. The agreement names Holder, Moser, A. I. Lamonds, T. Y. Marshall, and D. L. Hayes as signatories.

High Point Holder and Moser A.i Lamonds T. Y. Marshall D. L. Hayes

Jonahing Incident Highlights Court Actions In Local Factory

Dockery Johnson a Black factory worker appeared in municipal court with his head bound after a window was struck during a dispute involving an alleged insult. Curtis faced assault with a deadly weapon charge and was fined ten dollars plus costs. The judge criticized the punishment and noted parental consequences for the misdeed. Two white girls aged 15 and 17 faced disorderly conduct charges and were ordered to leave the city by Thursday.

Dockery Johnson Ttelis Ingram Jonal Dockery Curtis Toady Thomas J. Gold Jonahing Peacock

Temporary curtailment at Southern Car Company

A city report claims the Southern Car Company laid off several workers due to slackening business, though a company rep denies it and says only temporary retirements occurred. The firm cites strong recent shipments and contracts, and expects no long term layoff.

Southern Car Company Car Company Ihis

Prohibition Leaders Clash Over Post Office Bill Move

In Washington on February 27, prohibition leaders in Congress protested a report that conferees on the post office appropriation bill planned to approve the measure to defeat the Reed bone dry amendment. Representative Randall of California said he had definite information that such a plan existed.

Washington, D. C Congress Post Office Randall California

Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement by Riverdale Reader

N W McConnell of Riverdale Georgia lauds Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming they thoroughly cleanse his system with no nausea. He says the product is an ideal physic that invigorates bowel action and benefits the stomach and liver, leaving stout persons with a light free feeling. Mann Drug Co.

N. W. McConnell Riverdale, Ga

Linwood High School Beats Churchland Quint In Close Game

Linwood High School defeated Churchland 19 to 17 on Churchland court in a fast, interesting Saturday game. Cox and McCain led Linwood with strong guard play while Leonard led Churchland with top effort.

Churchland Quint Linwood High School Linwood Churchland High School Churchland Court Cox McCain Leonard Churchland

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Reie Leonard -Beavans - Stamey Ton Crepes Stamey J. A. Hart Drug Company North State Postoffice Bell Ford Detroit Ford Motor Company High Point Motor Company Oln the Welcome Bank O. E. Kearns A. M. Rankin H. A. Mil J. H. Adams G. A. Pollock Mabel Taliaferro Metro The Funny Ralph Herz Virginia Pearson Fox High Point, N.C J. Elwood Cox C. M. Hauser J. W. Harris V.pres V. A. J. Idol E. S. Wall C. H. Marrine Asst
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