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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
4
Population 15 000 in 1916. Area four square miles. Elevation 940 feet. Mean temperature 58. Lowest death rate in state in 1915 at 11.6 per thousand. Municipal water and cheap power. Five banks with 350 000 capital and surplus and 2 415 599 27 deposits. Freight bill 1 500 000. Manufactured products value 8 000 000. Per capita production 700 dollars yearly.
One hundred years ago today 1817 Enoch L Fancher a New York jurist and president of the American Bible society was born in Red Hook New York He died in New York City February 9 1900 Seventy five years ago today 187? Jesse Hawley a key Erie canal projec tor died in Lockport New York Fifty years ago today 1867 the United States Senate began debate on the Tenure of Office bill Twenty five years ago today 1892 the main building of the University of Missouri at Columbia was destroyed by fire
The paragraphics note global tension and political chatter as reports drift of a torpedoed vessel, Lloyd George travels to Rome, and foreign policy voices warn of provocative moves. Local quips poke at prohibition, taxes, and aging, while residents debate organized action and community concerns.
The piece argues the south as home for blacks despite northern migrations and calls for legislative action in North Carolina to curb relocation. It also honors Cody reflecting on his steadfast courage and impending death while illustrating regional attitudes toward race and labor.
Editorial argues counties and cities should be allowed to spend on advertising natural resources and advantages. It warns against self serving profits and calls for a carefully mapped plan to prevent misuse, noting High Point benefits from location and manufacturing promotion.
The article honors William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill who faced death calmly. It recalls his exploits as a scout in the Civil War and Indian fights. It laments his death as emblematic of the fading pioneer era and a new west rising.
The piece argues for a senate investigation of Thomas W. Lawson’s leak allegations and suggests examining Lawson by a physician. It warns that if proven, government positions could shift, and entertains the possibility of Lawson suffering mental distress warranting treatment.
The fragment discusses a modest inquiry by the rules committee into a leak and the possibility of a broader investigation led by Lawson. It hints at growing expectations that a real inquiry may emerge if Lawson succeeds.
Manager McIntyre offers the Fox multiple reel feature Blue Blood and Red starring George Walsh and Doris Pawn with a strong supporting cast. The production is praised for careful detail and Fox standard quality. The Rose theater holds exclusive rights to Fox films in this city.
The Herald corporation picturization of Jules Verne story is shown in six reels by Manager Stone. Critics call it one of many features and thrills. Admission has been slightly raised due to costs.
A photoplay titled The Secret of the Swamp screens tomorrow at the Rose Theater. The plot links Deacon Yodd Major Burke Chet Wells and Emily Burke in a tale of deceit crime and romance with sensational incidents and a strong final laugh.
A local observer chronicles High Point as a growing city with clashing visions for its future. The essay praises urban ambition while lamenting crowded spaces and the transformation of the once quiet city park into a social stage for youth and secrecy.
Citizens urge a real city park to end the hum drum of life and provide Sundays for meditation and rest. They insist the cemetery deserve a central, tranquil place free from revelry and noise as part of a reverent cityscape.
Mrs S O Peebles of 214 Willowbrook Street High Point endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache noting good results in her family. 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells Dean’s Kidney Pills.
Train timetables list departures from High Point for Nos. 107 141 143 135 and arrivals of Nos. 142 136 and 134. Services shown include morning and afternoon departures to stations Ly High Rock and Thomasville with respective arrival and departure times and Sunday variation.
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