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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
4
An archival masthead shows the publication name DHick Point Enterprise with Associated Press credit and staff roles including W. N. Keener and G. F. Rawley as managing editor. Subscription pricing appears listed for different durations, though the text is garbled.
The High Point Enterprise asserts ownership and editorial independence from The Greensboro News while noting a news gathering and exchange agreement. Editors Rawley and Keener state they control policy, deny being dictated by Greensboro, and pledge to oppose any injustice to High Point even if News aligns with it. A reader question asks when High Port will build more streets and blacks.
Judge Cline praised Guilford County commissioners for their handling of the convict system and their interest in a proposed negro reformatory. He noted the grand jury need not inspect convict camps, lauding the commissioners' efficient service and careful management.
The Enterprise notes a privately published memorial booklet for Robert C. Ogden praising his dedication to improving southern education. H. E. Fries of Winston-Salem published it and hopes it reaches every North Carolina public school, with James Y. Joyner contributing the preface. The price is modest, not covering printing costs.
New York markets opened with steady tones as cotton futures rose after active coverings. October futures climbed to 13.10 while December reached 13.24 amid higher prices and brisk demand, with nearby months also showing gains.
Speculators kept wary of the Mexican situation but trading improved. Mexican Petroleum gained 2 points while Crucible Steel Baldwin Locomotive Beet Sugar and United Fruit rose 1 to 2 points. Rails advanced and United States Steel climbed from the start to substantial fractions with several copper issues following.
Chicago traders noted wet weather in the southwest would slow harvesting and bolstered futures. July wheat advanced to 1.02 to 1.03 and September to 1.0514 to VW as modest gains followed the opening.
McKeesport Pennsylvania expects to complete 44 tinplate mills by month’s end, creating the largest works in the world with a capacity of 4,000,000 boxes annually. The project, costing about 5.9 million dollars, will employ around 3,000 workers and boost regional prestige as other Western Pennsylvania mills run at capacity. An inspection day will follow once operations stabilize.
A United States army recruiting party from Charlotte will visit High Point from the 23rd to the 29th inst for recruitment. James Winter will discuss service and, if preliminarily examined, provide free transport to the nearest recruiting station and board and lodging until enlistment in Columbus Ohio. He invites inquiries about the service and promises to explain all about the grandest little army in the world.
An old health note explains stomach troubles stem from clogged liver bile tubes. It promotes Tollo Water liver bath from Dawson Springs Kentucky to cleanse bile ducts, stimulate the liver and bowels, and cure symptoms within about thirty minutes. Take a dose before breakfast for quick relief.
Persuasive ad touts Davis Varnish Stain as unmatched for finish, fuster, beauty, hardness and wear. Claims trial proves no finish offers lasting satisfaction and cites long-time user endorsement.
Southern Railway announces the first 1916 excursion to Atlantic City N J on June 22 with return tickets good on all regular trains for fifteen days and stopovers in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. The trip arrives in Atlantic City June 23 with steel day coaches and Pullman sleeping cars. reservations required.
The Tennessee State Dental Association opened its three day annual session in Knoxville on June 20 with Dr. A. B. Anderson welcoming delegates. Dentists discussed new devices and methods as part of the meeting.
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