Post Office Classification Notice for High Point
Classified as second class matter at the High Point North Carolina post office under the act of March 3 1872.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
4
Fewer Fires Mark Downward Trend in 1915 Losses
A 1915 fire loss report shows U S losses around 40,000,000 yearly and a drop from 220,606,000 in 1914 to 172,000,000 last year. Fire prevention advances, safer buildings, and better fireproofing reduce per capita losses, though America remains high globally.
Census Says Pauperism Falls Steadily in U S
The census department reports a steady decline in almshouse paupers per population since 1880. In 1910, one third were under 35, one third were 70 or over. males outnumbered females two to one. Foreign birth paupers were common, and almshouses are becoming temporary shelters rather than homes. Thrift is urged to further reduce pauperism.
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Census Department
Almshowes
Commercial National Bank reports strong 1915 figures and officer re elections
The Commercial National Bank announced its year end statements showing loans and investments near 993 thousand with deposits over 1.038 million. Officers reelected include J Elwood Cox as president and W G Bradshaw as vice president, with C M Hauser active VP and A A Idol cashier. Directors re elected include H W Fraser J W Harris Dred Peacock F M Wickett W P Pickett R R Ragan and Dr D A Stanton. The bank describes strong capital and surplus and outlook for 1916.
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W. P. Pickett
R. R. Ragan
D. A. Stanton
Prohibition Bill Spawns Global Reactions Across Nations
The nation wide prohibition bill in Congress prompts sharp foreign responses. Americans prize life saving heroism while Germans honor medal for taking life. Britain finally acknowledges misstep in Cal'poi landing.
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Congress
Germany
Cotton and Finance Cotton Steady at a Decline
New York reports show easier Liverpool spot quotations and higher ocean freights, triggering liquidation in early cotton trading. Openings slid 2 to 4 points with March at 12.46 and May at 12.69, while front months opened steady with January 12.36, March 12.57, May 12.78, July 12.81, October 12.63.
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New York
Liverpool
Market opens with mixed declines across stocks and bonds
New York trading starts with fractional to over one point declines in moderate dealings. Canadian Pacific falls 1.4 points while New York Central slips a point with American Sugar. Specialties mostly down except American Can. United States Steel, American Smelting and Erie unchanged. Secondary prices rise but Steel weak at 85%. Anglo French bonds show continued selling, a block of 415000 dollars sold at 95.5.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
New York Central
United States Steel
American
Erie
Elaborate Plans for Church Finances and Chamber of Commerce
The article details First Baptist Church finances needing member contributions and calls for unity among church members, pastors, and Baptist brethren. It also outlines steps to organize a Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing leadership, by laws, incorporation, and committee structure for sustained civic and economic growth.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Wheat Shows Mixed Session as Foreign Selling Shapes Trade
Chicago wheat moved unevenly with a weak start due to foreign selling but a rally from bullish European reports. Traders cited Italy and Spain as potential large importers, with European visible supply dropping and Argentina freight rates rising, sending May and July futures from a down tone to gains above yesterday’s close.
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Chicago
Italy
Spain
Argentina
Assurance of Safety for Persia Passengers
Wilmington reports a Consul letter from on board the Persia noting London departure with cruiser and destroyer escort assured to be maintained all the way to safety. The letter, dated December 8, mentions plans to mail from Gibraltar and spending Christmas at Marseilles.
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Wilmington
Persia
Mediterranean Sea
London
Robert Ney McNevly
W. R. McNeeley
Waxhaw
Merger of Baseball Leagues Not Violating Anti Trust Law
Washington January 11 The merger that ended the Federal league is not a Sherman anti trust violation. The assistant attorney general in charge of anti trust prosecutions rules that the compact between Federal league representatives and organized baseball eliminated Baltimore as a major league city.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal League
Sierman
Baltimore
Inside bathing via hot water and lime stone phosphate
In this health guidance the author urges a daily routine of hot water with lime stone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the bowels and bloodstream. It claims indigestible matter and toxins accumulate daily, causing headaches, colds, constipation, bad breath, and other ailments. The remedy is to drink hot water with lime stone phosphate to improve internal sanitation.
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Jay
Jose
President Wilson weighs 59 names for Supreme Court seat
Washington January 10 President Wilson will begin formal consideration of the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Lamar's death in a conference with Attorney General Gregory. More than 59 names are before the President for the appointment.
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Washington
Wilson
Supreme Court
Lamar
Gregory
British Relief Force Halted Near Sheik-Said
London reports British forces in Mesopotamia under General Aylmer are still halted at Sheik-Said about 20 miles from Kut el Amara. Bad weather and the need to remove the wounded by river cause the delay in the relief effort.
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Associated Press
London
Mesopotamia
Aylmer
Kut-El-Amara
Sheik-Said
Walker reports Blease in strong health for likely gubernatorial campaign
John W. Walker returned from a business tour to Spartanburg and Columbia where he met ex Governor Cole Blease. Walker notes Blease spoke at a Red Men district meeting in High Point and predicted a notably heated campaign ahead.
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John W. Walker
Spartanburg
Columbia
South Carolina
Report of the Condition of High Point Savings and Trust Co
Statement dated January 10 1916 shows assets including loans and discounts 8172 270.110 and furniture 46 746.46 cash items 1073.84 and coin totals 3 221.00 notess 1073.84. Liabilities list capital stock 25 800.00 undivided profits 18 644.83 deposits 10445 total assets 227 749.31. Ed L Ragan cashier signs sworn statement with directors Dred Peacock A K Tate J Elwood Con. Notary C M Hauser approves.
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U. S
North Carolina
Federal Reserve Bank
Wachovia Bank Directors Meet At Winston Home Office
Col Wescott Roberson president of the board of the High Point Wachovia Bank and Trust Co represents the bank at the annual stockholders and directors meeting held at the Winston home office today.
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Col. Wescott Roberson
High Point
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Wachovia Bank and ‘Trust Company
Winston
Piedmont Building and Loan annual stockholders meeting
Notice announces Piedmont Building and Loan Association stockholders meeting in Wachovia Bank directors room on January 17, 1916 at 8 p m for election of directors and other business. Dated December 13, 1915. W M Idol secretary.
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The
Commercial National Bank
$100 a Month With out Capital
A. R. Sanders promotes a practical business that requires no capital and can be run in any town. It promises at least $100 monthly, with growing income in large cities, and limited monthly effort after setup. Send 2 cents for outline, or 25 cents for full details, and request a refund if not satisfied.
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A. R. Sanders
N. C
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