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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
4
The article reports England's aggressive commercial war against Germany through foreign business blacklisting. A World copy describes a Chilean proclamation by the British consul general warning neutral and allied firms that joining the list could affect their own interests and shift orders toward allies and neutrals.
In High Point a case argues that communities can be indicted for omission of duty when typhoid cases arise from well water. Officials urge boiling water or switching to city supply, while property owners may be compelled to connect. The piece also critiques national foreign policy and Atlantic coast land sharks.
Local churches plan special Sunday offerings to aid flood victims in Wilkes and western North Carolina. Despite prior low giving, organizers urge every attendee to contribute generously after a recent widespread flood. The relief committee stresses personal appeal and communal duty to support affected families.
John M Parker announced that Matthew Hale called a conference of Progressive leaders in Indianapolis on August 5 to decide the party’s course. The National convention proposed for Chicago on the same date will be abandoned for now.
New York reports show cotton futures rallying early as gulf disturbances fade and Wall Street selling eases. October climbs to 13.25 and January to 14.49, with various contracts opening steady before closing mixed in a muted session. Likewise, Chicago wheat slips on forecasts for cooler northwest weather, opening lower then retreating from initial gains.
Geneva Ohio July 29 H G Huffman a Youngstown dentist who fasted 47 days three years ago and 31 days last year is nearing the end of his third long fast He has not eaten for 20 days and plans to abstain a few more days to purge poisons His wife Mrs Huffman joined him in the fast two weeks ago at Camp Phoenix near here He succeeds by quitting eating after a hearty meal and expects to be strong and well two weeks after ending the fast.
Full blooded Holstein stock bull offered at the Cold Storage Plant on South Main Street. Asking fee for the animal is $1.50.
Winston-Salem July 29. C A Robins reports a flood toll with over 200 named in immediate want. Committees expect the number to rise to many more as relief work expands. A family of 35 lives in a one room hut. food scarce since the 15th. Mountain farms endured landslides. roads impassable. Relief from Wilkesboro is limited by roads and funds.
The Piedmont Association gathered at Forest Avenue Church in Greensboro for a landmark session described as one of its best days. Attendees from High Point included Dodamead N W Beeson Clarence A Smith G W Clark Mrs S S Weedon A E Tate and reverends Thomas Carrick and J M Hilliard.
The city council calls a bond election for August 15 1916 in High Point North Carolina to issue 50000 dollars for street extension and improvement. Registrars and judges are named for each ward and polling places set at Bankings Co Back of Home Banking Co City Hall Jarrell Hotel and the fire station. Registration opens July 5 and closes August 5 with voting hours on Saturdays and Sundays excepted. The result will be tallied August 16 at city hall and certified by the city secretary.
Secretary has sent members of the board and industrial committee to attend a joint meeting at 7 30 this Monday night. Directors and members are urged to attend as the session is described as important for the club’s future.
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