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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
4
The clipping lists Associated Press bylines and editorial staff with addressing details. It mentions subscription prices for one year six months and three months and notes second class matter status at the High Point post office under the 1912 act.
A July 26 1916 column decries England's black list of American merchants as a blunder that harms neutral trade and risks driving other allies away. It argues the move undermines U S sympathy, could provoke protests under international law, and fears central powers hostile reaction while praising U S stance against German acts.
The Washington government intends to devote attention to lesser offenses by Great Britain and pursue strict accountability for acts against American commerce while the more serious foreign question is resolved. The article notes this shift in priority as the European war continues.
A column lists North Carolina towns and totals raised for flood relief. Greensboro 3255, Lexington 700, Charlotte 2500, Durham 1000, Raleigh 1000, Winston Salem 3700, general relief committee 6500. The piece urges readers to judge if High Point is contributing its share.
In High Point supporters led by women rally behind a public library project as a strong investment for the city. The editor notes women’s backing signals likely success and predicts a library soon. Nearby remarks mention James Whitcomb Riley’s death and other political tidbits in a wide-ranging editorial snippet.
Lexington sends rapid support to Wilkes county with contributions totaling 656.25 dollars, expected to exceed 700 as more gifts arrive. The drive began after a mass meeting of under 100 despite rain, with a committee set to secure further aid along the Yadkin and beyond.
Cotton futures opened steady as traders show strength and activity in New York. October futures reached 13.23 with January at 13.45 on active covering after the first half hour, with other contracts listed including December 13.36 and March 13.54.
Paria July 26 an airship at 4000 rds height can observe a ground area 300 miles wide. An aviator at 1000 yards height sees a 75 mile diameter zone. Abbe Moreaux calculates Paris trenches aviator at 1000 yards could view Chartres Orleans Beauvais Amiens and the German front beyond Compiegne Laon but real conditions often limit this theoretical reach.
Chicago wheat prices rose today with warmer weather threatening rust. Opening quotes moved from 1.07 to 1.21 percent, with September at 1.21 to 1.23 and December around 1.24, then eased after gains.
Lexington July 26 Judge Jer C Pritchard postponed ruling in the Gooch case to allow time for a settlement between the parties. Both sides consented to a new decision date a month hence. Attorney S K Williams said the estate is valued around a quarter million dollars with debts paid.
Wooster Ohio July 26 A state bulletin advises picnickers to dust clothes with flower of sulphur or naptholene to guard against chigger bites especially below the knees Hot baths help only if exposure is recent after long exposure baths fail and inflamed areas should be treated with ammonia baking soda or saleratus A dilute iodine solution or collodion is also effective in many cases
A July 26 dispatch reports Caldwell and Catawba counties choosing to self support after floods. Caldwell raised over 209 dollars for safety, with 123 destitute people identified. Both counties say they can care for their own and will not seek state assistance.
Paris notes the longstanding prize system for school children continues amid war and will extend to Alsatian schools in Thann and Belfort regions of reconquered Alsace. The announcement confirms prize awards reach new areas as education persists during conflict.
Washington notes the House adopted a resolution setting aside Saturday for ceremonies on the Vance statue. Major Stedman will deliver the main address, praised as a gem, with Majority Leader Kitchin and Representatives Page Poll Webb and Small also speaking. Webb was named to the executive committee of the Congressional national campaign committee, the lone southern member amid five.
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