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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
A morning blaze at Hill Veneer on East Russell Street damaged the roof of the boiler room and some veneer stock. Firefighters arrived shortly before 2 o clock and noted minor losses. hose deployment was hindered by a barbed wire fence surrounding the plant.
The Henderson chamber held the dedication of its new home a 600 seat auditorium and 16 rooms housing executive offices and lounges. The event featured music by the Woman’s Club and an orchestra with Dennis G. Brummitt of Oxford giving the keynote. Officials presiding included President F. Topleman and Secretary C. W. Roberts.
The Associated Doctors Offices and Laboratories of Philadelphia announce experts in treating blood liver lungs stomach intestines skin nerves heart bladder and other ailments without operation. Their first visit is free and they offer a friendly talk and free opinion. Remember the date and place.
U S Department of Agriculture outlines home canning methods emphasizing prep before harvest. steps include blanching, filling to proper weights, exhausting air, and safe sealing for beans corn peas and asparagus with guidance on brine sugar salt mixtures and container choices for storage and interstate shipment.
Chattanooga Tennessee June 22 Southern Railway creates a general baggage agency with J Conn named general baggage agent to oversee baggage handling recovery tracing and claims. Conn reports to Washington and Cincinnati while improving millions of annual baggage movements. The piece also notes military training at Southern Methodist University and a kidney health testimonial from Mrs. A G Wells.
Washington reports the United States Department of Agriculture notes unusually large vegetable production from home gardens across regions. Gardeners should plan to use and preserve surpluses by canning drying or other methods to cut food costs and reduce waste.
In Milwaukee on June 22 Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Palma prepare for a nerve blasting race for a $5,000 purse at the state fair grounds track. Oldfield drives a new enclosed steel bodied car while De Palma uses a 120 mile an hour racer as crowds anticipate a record attendance. Also notes France orders cake bakeries closed for June and July due to sugar shortages.
Missouri observes Can Conservation Day statewide in Jefferson City on June 22. Preparedness groups and women’s clubs mobilized to collect every tin can glass jar and earthenware vessel suitable for canning before nightfall, ending outdoor mischief for boys tied to Towser’s tail.
The Southern Textile Association met at Wrightsville Beach for a two day session devoted to business. The topics include After the War What of the Textile Trade and The New Dyestuff Industry. Social events were omitted due to the war.
Minneapolis flour mills boast a capacity exceeding 80,000 barrels daily. The coming year will mark the silver jubilee of motion pictures first being introduced.
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