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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
Managing Editor J Prawley and business manager three amranthe wei are listed in the masthead alongside editor WN Keener as newsroom staff.
The Justice Department seeks congressional authority to put federal prisoners to work in three national prisons and pay part of their earnings to families. The plan envisions government use of inmate products, with aim to reduce waste and fund prison operations, potentially saving the government substantial annual costs.
New York June 9 cotton futures opened firm with gains of 5 to 11 points. October rose to 12.91 and December 12.04 on the call before New Orleans sellers pushed the market lower. In the first minutes October 12.85 and December 13.01 were quoted. July 12.77, October 12.91, December 13.04, January 13.11, and March 13.26.
Clara L. Cox reports the High Point Woman's Club endorses city health officer Mrs. R. Soyars for sanitary progress and enforcement of ordinances. They defend her stance on groceries and urge strict penalties for violators, stressing public health and equal food quality for all residents.
Railway shares led the session with S P and Reading advancing sharply though initial trades were tepid. New York Central saw unusual activity while Chesapeake and Ohio dipped on profit taking as United States Steel topped the standards group with gains for Crucible Studebaker United Fruit and American Beet Sugar.
Carter Dalton received notice that the Interstate Commerce Commission upheld Snow Lumber Co. against the Raleigh Charlotte and Southern railway. The ruling found Pinehurst to Carthage and nearby routes charged unduly high commodity lumber rates compared with other lines. The decision should save Snow Lumber about four dollars per car on shipments to Norfolk and reduce annual freight costs. Dalton argued the case. T C Guthrie represented the railway.
The original Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is praised for curing coughs colds croup and whooping cough amid many imitations. Consumers are urged to insist on Foley's brand at Mann Drug.
An old medical ad describes symptoms from upset bowels and promises relief by taking a Foley Cathartic Tablet this evening, noting you will feel better in the morning. It emphasizes digestive discomfort, biliousness, sour stomach and bad breath as signs of constipation.
Advice touts goose health to enjoy June and promote Foley Kidney Pills. It claims Widneys failing to work cause aches and pains including rheumatism lumbago and soreness and promises kidney activity, healing, and banishing misery. Be well and strong.
A cheeky appeal argues that upgrading to new paint avoids chalking and discoloration from old mixtures. The pitch promotes modern, durable finishes over aged formulations.
Davis introduces a machine made pure paint promising thorough coverage and longer life than lead and oil paints while costing less, highlighting modern scientific efficiency in coating technology.
An old promotional note claims stomach troubles cause many fatal ailments and touts Mayer's Wonderful Remedy as a universal cure. It states thousands have recovered and lists Hart Drug Co. and other druggists as sellers.
C A Yost reports results from two pigeon races from High Point to Baltimore and a 400 mile race from High Point to Allentown. The first Baltimore bird covered 2066 miles at 3203.44 yards per minute. others ranged from 1060 to 1200 yards per minute. Reviere of 615 North Law Street led the Allentown flight with 1055.835 yards per minute, followed by Snyder, Reinert, and Kelly. the 500 mile Lancaster race is set for June 8.
A Wellsburg druggist lauds Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory stomach trouble and constipation remedy in 34 years of service. A Covington mother reports Foley's Honey and Tar easing her child's croup after a couple of doses. The remedy also helps coughs colds and whooping cough. Mann Drug
C E Summers of Holdredge Nebraska says a severe cough and cold woke him nightly but Foley's Honey and Tar cured his cough after following the directions. He credits it with a speedy recovery and notes children love it.
Notice of foreclosure by public auction on July 1 in High Point. W. A. Kevea mortgage to J. F. Wo mat with North Main Street sale, land in Guilford County including Lot 19 Block 2 West End, conveyed to R. B. Terry, with various recorded deeds and assignees.
Cham berlain's Tablets bear a red five pointed star described as a health symbol from ancient Greece. The ad claims simple food, temperance, and purity aid digestion and biliousness. It urges readers to buy from druggists for quick relief and notes availability everywhere.
High Point Elks prepare for the national reunion to be held in Baltimore the week of July 10. One or two Pullman cars may depart the city the night of July to transport attendees. Elks plan to wear a badge showing High Point as the leading furniture manufacturing city with the inscription The leading furniture manufacturing city.
High Point fans will see an amateur baseball game at the ballpark Saturday afternoon at 4 with the High Point Independents taking on the Winston White Sox. The teams consist of promising players with college experience. High Point aims to repeat a win over Ostermyer and start the summer with a strong performance.
Venetia Smith offers a large reduction on all sport and dress hats for tomorrow only Saturday. The exclusive sale highlights substantial discounts and invites shoppers to visit the shop during the one day event.
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