City council weighs Public Service current rates
The High Point city council opened the new year with talks from Public Service Company reps on incandescent current rates. Councilmen Stamey and Ingram pressed for exact figures before signing, while Col Roberson and Charles Hole urged timely consideration. several other items such as paving Centennial Avenue and East Washington Street, a new water meter, and a police car purchase dominated the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Company
Ingram
Charles
Ralph Hole
Greensboro
Charles Hole
Corporation Commission
High Point
Furniture City
Council
Stamey
Centennial Avenue
East Washington Street
End of the World Fear Sends Miami Mines Short-Handed
In Miami Oklahoma workers faced a reduced mine force as many miners refused to enter shafts fearing the end of the world. The unease spread after an above ground scare and all-day prayer services were held on December 17 in the area.
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Miami
Okla
Miami Zine
Home Is Where the Car Is, Says Birmingham Paper
A Birmingham Age-Herald column riffs on the idea that home now centers on the family car rather than the house, reflecting changing domestic life and mobility. The quip highlights shifts in daily living and neighborhood proximity.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Aspironal Elixir Promises Fast Cold Relief in Two Minutes
An advertising claim touts Aspironal as a superior two minute remedy for colds and coughs. It promises European and American army endorsement, a money back guarantee if relief does not appear in two minutes, and urges universal purchase with instructions for dosing and refunds.
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U. S
Thrilling World War Air Film Footage Held in Store
One million feet of dramatic air battle footage stored at Farnborough may never be shown. The films, shot by Air Force representatives, are prized for propaganda on Allied air superiority but remain under orders not to be released until higher authority directs. Manufacturers seek display to boost global sales.
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W. CC. York
Light and
Farnborough
Air Force
Miss Plain Seen As Common Person At Opera
Mrs Outotown questions Miss Plain society status. Miss Gay says she is a very common person who actually listens to the music at the opera. Knoxville Journal-Tribune.
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Miss Plain
Mrs. Outotown
Miss Gay
Knoxville Journal-Tribune
Eat Less and Take Salts for Kidneys Advised
The notice urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble by reducing overrich meals. It promotes Jad Salts or four ounces of Salts from the pharmacist, to drink a tablespoonful daily in water to flush and stimulate the kidneys and prevent bladder issues.
Train Schedule In Effect July 10 1917 Daily Ex Sunday
Schedule shows expected arrival and departure times at listed stations but is not guaranteed. Times include 1:56 p.m 2:14 p.m 3:28 p.m and 4:00 p.m for No. 21 leaving daily except Sunday with stations noted from 9:00 a.m. to 11:38 a.m.
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C. & Y. R. Railway CO
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Our Christmas Sav
Ings Club
the Bank of
THE
Enterprise
Wescott Roberson
Colonel Roberson
Atttorney
M. P
Mr. Hole
Park Street
B. Horney
York
London
A. Lye-Samuel
F. W. French
America
England
Hic Eor
Wifa
Phillips and Buttorff
Phillips
Buttorff
Welborn
Welborn Furniture Co
Commerce Street
High Point, N. C
Louvre
Paris
Walter Hargett
Agt
Peacock-Sherrod Bldg
Mott
Palliams Mpg
Cleveland
Ohy
Hart Drug Co
High Point Transfer Company
Chinery
High Rock
Denton
Cid
Gordontown
Thomasville
Ruin Inc T
Sheetz
Willowbrook St
N. C. Public Service Co
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