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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
4
Miss Lucille Pugh a New York lawyer urges women to propose during leap year but with two conditions: ensure the man will accept and check his Bradstreet standing. The piece notes potential rises in marriages and divorces if followed, and comments on her North Carolinian origins and appearance. It also previews local Chamber of Commerce articles by Luther Filson and cites a quip about President Wilson’s return to Washington.
Stocks opened higher with United States Steel posting initial trades of 1,000 to 2,000 shares at 864, a small advance from the prior close. Fertilizer issues faced further liquidation while agriculture stock classes rose 4 points. Oil shares fluctuated as Mexican Petroleum rose and California Petroleum fell. rails remained firm and copper edged up. General Motors slipped 15 points to 425.
London reports Queen Alexandra takes a hands on role at soldiers canteens at major London stations serving coffee incognito. A Kent farmer, inspired by her, donated 25 then 250, later 1500, boosting support to 1600 in total.
Luther Ellison outlines the Lancaster South Carolina chamber’s role as a powerful driver of city and regional progress. He calls for cooperative effort across business, government, education, and civic groups, urging unbiased, non political action to uplift the city, county, state, and nation.
New York opened steady on January 7 with futures up 38 on 7 points due to firmer Liverpool. March at 12.57 May 12.77 July 12.92 on the call. Liverpool nervous and irregular later, active months down 5 to 7 points before support steadied. Early futures: January 12.25 March 12.55 May 12.75 July 12.94 October 12.58.
Wheat weakened in Chicago trading as exporters noted British dealers reselling at substantial reductions. May futures fell to about 1.26 to 1.27 and July to around 1.19 to 1.191 as prices sagged before modest recovery.
Reports from Peking say Inner Mongolia bandits are highly active and well armed, hindering travel near Kalgan and Dolon-nor. The Mongolian guard defected, many troops defecting to bandits, while foreigners report robberies and increased danger. Japanese-made rifles appear in use, with Chinese officials blaming Tokyo for fomenting unrest amid regional instability.
Winston Salem plans to add a two year printing course at the high school. A committee of G E Webb and W A Wilkinson will oversee purchasing plant and equipment, aiming for a modern department. Superintendent Latham emphasized full effort to start work at once if possible.
A brief advert describes a practical business pitched as capital free and suitable for any town. It promises $100 or more monthly with initial one month of work and minimal ongoing effort, plus potential higher earnings in cities. Addressed to job seekers, it urges sending 25 cents for a full outline from A. R. Sanders of North Carolina.
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