Shippers Realize Railroad Problem
J T Ryan secretary of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association returned from Raleigh where a freight rate hearing before the corporation commission postponed to July 31. Shippers expect a uniform 15 percent rate increase across states, with little objection if national tariffs rise evenly to cover higher labor and material costs. Additional 15 percent top-up could trigger prolonged battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
Raleigh
Theorporation Commission
Mr. Ryan
Commerce Commission
American Conscription a Failure Says German Paper
The Frankfurter Zeitung from Amsterdam reports a New York cable stating the American secretary of war notes reluctance to enlist under conscription as a revolutionary novelty. It argues the war is Wilson's and the American nation sees the enterprise as frivolous, unnecessary, and immoral.
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Amsterdam
London
The
Frankfurter Zeitung
New York
Wilson
Arrest of Alien Enemy for Failure to Register
Richmond reported the arrest of Wolfgang Berger, an alien enemy, for failing to register. Berger admitted he had not enrolled on Tuesday and claimed Bavarian birth. He stated he has been in every major southern city in the past year.
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Richmond
Wolfgang Berger
Berger
Bavaria
Ohio Draft Registration Near 550000
Ohio's selective draft registration neared 550,000 as early results from 5,176 of 5,767 precincts reported 491,156 registrations in the state last night.
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Ohio
Columbus
Carry Delegates to Basket Picnic for Christian Endeavor
Members of the Commercial club offer their cars to transport delegates to the state convention of Christian Endeavorers for a Trinity basket picnic Saturday afternoon. Vehicles must meet at South Main street school by 4 PM as sessions end for the outing.
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Commercial Club
State Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Trinity
South Main Street
Thomas J. Gold
Edgar Whitener
R. B. Terry
J. B. Millis
F. Long
D. Smith
A. Sherrod
C. C. Muse
J. Elwood
Mrs J H Beam Chaperones State College Summer School
Mrs J H Beam of Woodside North Carolina has been secured to chaperone the Y M C A social activities during the summer school at the State College of Agriculture and Engineering. The Y building will host concerts folk songs receptions lectures and dances with an auditorium reception rooms bowling alleys swimming pool and gymnasium to support recreation for attendees.
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West Raleigh
N. C
J. H. Beam
Woodside
Y. M. C. A. Wilding Aring
State College of Agriculture and Engieering
Beam
Gis Allmaers
Nitti Defines Italy War Aims Liberty and Freedom
Washington June 7 Francesco Saverio Nitti former Sal an cabinet officer and war mission member said Italy did not seek indemnities or annexations. Italy entered the war to rectify frontiers and win liberty and freedom for Italian subjects under Austrian rule. The war is for independence and humanity.
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Washington
Italy
Francesco
Saverio Nitti
Salan
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money
A. M. Honencker of Bogue Chitto Misa claims relief from rheumatism kidney bladder and bladder troubles with Moley Kidney Pills offering full relief after persistent pains and dizziness. The ad cites aches inside back and joints and fatigue with the drug’s warning about kidney issues.
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A. M. Honencker
Bogue Chitto
Misa
Dawn Drug Co
Chimes of Normandy Comes to Chautauqua Stage
The Chimes of Normandy presented by Planquette company delights Chautauqua audiences with full cast and orchestra. Directed by George W C Lord the production boasts strong leads and chorus, witty Serpolette and colorful roles like Germain and Jean Grenicheaux in a sparkling operatic spoof.
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Normandy
Planquette
Follies Dramatique
Paris
America
George W.C. Lord
Boston
Gaspard
Serpolette
Germain
Jean Grenicheaux
Balilli
Henri
Marquis of
Corneville
Teachers and Housework Course At State College Summer School
Mrs. Kate Brew Vaughn a noted author lecturer and home economics demonstrator will lead a Teachers Course and a Housekeepers Course at the State College of Agriculture and Engineering during the summer schools. She will be joined by Miss Beulah Hatch of Simmons College and Dr. J. K. Plummer of the North Carolina Experiment Station offering cookery principles and everyday household chemistry lectures.
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West Raleigh
N. C
Kate Brew Vaughn
State College of Agriculture and Engineering
Vaughn
Department of
Beulah Hatch
Simmons College
Boston
Mass
J. K. Plummer
North Carolina Experiment Station
Retired Minister D J Suttlemyre Dies in Hickory
Rev D J Suttlemyre a retired Lutheran minister and teacher died at his Hickory home after months of illness. Born October 18 1851 in Catawba county he was 65. He leaves a wife five daughters and three sons. Funeral at St Andrews Lutheran with Rev J D Madne officiating. Interment New Jerusalem church burial ground four miles SE of Hickory. Pitcher George Poster rejoins the Red Sox and says he is ready for the mound in the champions' next game.
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Hickory
D. J. Suttlemyre
Catawba County
Mids Hettie Carpenter
Capt Paws, Carpenter
Conoter
Misses Myttle
Lillian
Lottie
Edith
Blakehe
Poly
Hubert
Phillip
Hikkory
Cuilford Randolph
Rowan and
Tredell
Randolph County
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
This City
J. D. Madne
New Jerusalem Church
George Poster
Red Sox
Schoolboys wanted to deliver Saturday Evening Post in High Point
$1.25 will be given to each boy who applies for work delivering the Saturday Evening Post to customers in High Point North Carolina. Only clean ambitious and gentlemanly schoolboys should apply. The $1.25 is in addition to liberal cash profits and many other advantages. Apply to 13 W Washington St High Point NC.
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Saturday Evening Post
Public Auction Of High Point Lots In Guilford County
By power of sale in a mortgage from C W Comstock and wife to M C Crowson trustee the property described as Lots 16 and 17 on the Vail plot in High Point Township Guilford County will be sold at public auction at 12 o clock noon on July 9 1917 in front of the Home Banking Co building. The two parcels adjoin Peter George and others and are described with street frontages and boundaries. Crowson as trustee mortgagee notes the deed references and dates.
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C. W Comstock
M. C. Crowson
Home Banking Co
High Point
High Point Township
Guilford County
N.C
Peter George
Vail
Gurley Street
Curley
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State College
Nitti
Liberty
Paul A. Stamney
W. Washingt. St.-High Point, N. C
J. W. Kearns
Valentine
Marguerite Clark
Famous Players Paramount
Broadway
Marguerite
She Commercial National Bank
High Point, N.C
BIA Bank & Trust
So Te Reheones
W. C. Idol
Bank of Commerce
H. A. Millis
C. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
A. M. Rankin
G. A. Pollock
Cleo Madison
Selig
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