Shaw Declines U.S. Visit Citing Its Demands and Risks
George Bernard Shaw explains to the New York Drama League why he cannot visit America. He jokes about aging and fame while noting U.S. immigration and moral scrutiny would restrict him. He cites postage costs and political views as barriers and praises American readers yet declines the invitation. Toronto plans a 4500-bather public bathhouse as part of city facilities. California eggs for December all shipped to London.
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George Bernard Shaw
New York
Drama League of America
America
Mr. Shaw
William Dean Howells
James Huneker
Nicholas Murray Butler
Arthur Hadley
William Lyon Phelps
Winthrop Ames
Otto H. Kahn
Daniel Frohman
Walter Prichard Eaton
William Faversham
United States
Capitol
Washington
Great Britain
Postal Union
América
Fang
Europe
London
Wilson
Wheat price surge noted as Civil War high feared
North Carolina reports that No 2 red wheat sold at $2 a bushel in Baltimore, the highest in years and near post Civil War levels. Western markets also rose to $2.04 as export demand grew and vessels arrived to load. Flour and corn prices followed the advance amid nervous trading and tight supplies.
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Baltimore
Chamber of Commerce
Colgate-Brown Relay Race Moved to Early Date
Anderson the sensational quarterback and Pollard the Brown back are to anchor the relays for their respective teams. The race lineups are set and the event aims to showcase standout performers in an early schedule date.
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Anderson
Pollard
Dusky Brown
Executor’s notice for Martha Mendenhall estate Guilford NC
Samuel Mendenhall named executor of Martha Mendenhall deceased Guilford County North Carolina calls on all creditors to present verified claims by November 20 1917 or risk forfeiture This notice dated November 20 1916 includes W P Ragan as attorney and request for immediate settlement of debts
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Martha Mendenhall
Guilford County
North Carolina
Mason W. Gant
Superior Court
Presons
W. P. Ragam
Samuel Mendenhall
Train Schedule Clarifies Departures From High Point
Schedule lists No. 107 141 143 135 trains departing High Point with Sunday No. 135. Times include 2:10 8:00 2:45 p South. No. 142 arrives High Point at 7:05 a m No. 136 arrives High Point 12:20 p m No. 134 arrives High Point 5:45 p m.
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High Point
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. it is a constitutional issue requiring an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to work through the blood to mucous surfaces. Presented by J Chen ey & Co of Toledo Ohio with testimonials and availability from all druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation offered.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Match for European middleweight title under review
A bout featuring Bandsman Blake against Al McCoy of Brooklyn for the European middleweight title is under consideration by the National Sporting Club of London.
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Bandsman
Blake
al McCoy
Brooklyn
Europe
National Sporting Club of London
Piedmont Building and Loan meeting set for Jan 16 1917
The Piedmont Building and Loan Association calls a stockholders meeting at 8 p m January 16 1917 in the Wachovia Bank and Trust company office in High Point North Carolina. The agenda covers election of a board of directors for the ensuing year and other business. Secretary W C Idol urges all stockholders to attend.
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Piedmont Building and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Ligh Point
N. C
W. C. Idol
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Thomas J. Gold
Fifth Congressional District
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G. W. Cowper
D. F E. Henderson
T. T. Thorne
J. Bayard Clark
Thomas B. Finley
Mark Squires
W. M. Wilson
Felix E. Alley
Cameron L. Morrison
N. A. Smair
W. P. Ragan
Southern Railway
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High Point, N. C
Federal Reserve
William Fox
Harry Hilliard
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Ralph Herz
Metro
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