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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
4
A New York man rejects germ transmission fears from grip epidemics and proposes public experiments including shaking hands with grip victims, listening to their politics, and being kissed by a girl with the grip. He seeks newspaper aid to publish the results as a medical contribution.
The Chicago postmaster bans general delivery for cost and secrecy concerns while urging home addresses for women. The Enterprise features Luther Ellison on City Beautiful, Lancaster Chamber efforts, and notes Rep Sherwood of Toledo opposing preparedness and proposing a government munitions plant. Trinity-Wake Forest diplomacy remark ends.
The Southern Soft Yarn Spinners association held a restricted meeting in Charlotte with members present from Georgia and Alabama. Ruffin presided as prices for soft yarns stayed around 21 cents per 10s with labor questions also on the agenda.
The Chicago market opened with a decline of 11 to 16 points as New Orleans showed selling pressure. May futures edged to 12.05, July to 12.21, October to 12.18, then eased about 16 to 17 points, while March 12.05, May 12.10, July 12.21, October 12.20, December 12.54. Close figures: March 12.13, May 12.15, July 12.27, October 12.295, December 12.40.
New York trading resumes with reactionary tendencies as United States Steel faces pressure with initial offerings of 1500 and 1000 shares at 83 and 83 1/2, near the prior closing. Crucible Steel gains slightly while Allied issues retreat, New Haven opens up then slips, and Union Pacific also falls as secondary quotations drop.
Chicago trading opened with losses as large later shipments from Australia and Argentina to Europe suggested a softer market. May options fell to 1.35 to 1.85 cents, July to 1.26% to 1.2614, with a brief rally before retreating back.
Hamlet, Jan. 20. The Page Trust Co of Aberdeen plans a Hamlet branch after a visit by H. A. Page and sons. Seaboard Air Line shifts add 250 jobs as work on a 20040 addition to the Seaboard shops starts in days. Grading stock has shipped and new residents scout investment spots.
A home remedy recommends hot tea made from Hamburg ereast Tea also called Hamburger Brust Thee to treat colds or grip. A tablespoon of the tea steeped in boiling water and drunk loosens congestion and may loosen bowels, claimed as inexpensive and safe.
A vintage ad promotes a 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil for backache lumbago and sciatica. It promises rapid relief after a single application and claims the oil is magical harmless and non burning.
An article extols daily morning consumption of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves skin tone complexion and overall health. advocates a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from drugstores for quick changes.
Greensboro January 29 After Governor Locke Craig told attorney Charles A Hines he could not interfere with court judgments Ed Walker and Jeff Dorsett confessed their guilt in a letter to Hines The letter dated January 27 1916 states I am guilty and I did know who did the shooting The pair had always claimed innocence to their lawyers and were executed yesterday in Raleigh for the January murder of John Swaim.
Luther Ellison argues for urban ornamentation as a public investment enhancing civic character. The piece urges parks, lighting, clean streets, tree care, and strict enforcement to curb clutter, reduce fire risk, and attract residents and businesses.
Goldsboro reports indicate three Black men Isham Smith Ben Coley and Frank Coley may not be tried for the murder of Anderson Gurley. Officials say insufficient evidence exists to justify a trial and they will be held until the April term while further evidence is sought.
The piece discusses North Carolina's state seal and a bank's trademark showing a map outline with farm, railroad, and factory to symbolize agriculture, commerce, and industry. It contrasts the seal’s original farming focus with modern representation of business and rivalry among pursuits shaping the state's wealth.
R W Young a 60 year old restaurant clerk collapsed and died on a Raleigh street last night outside his workplace. The death was due to heart failure and the exact time and circumstances are being investigated.
The Wardell family thanks friends for kindnesses during illness and death of their daughter and sister Annie May Wardell.
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