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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
4
On Friday night 1914 High Point residents gathered to support militiamen answering the call of duty with a relief fund and good will. The editor notes the city lags in street building, cites Newton Lincolnton and Henderson as better examples, and urges action to improve local streets for a progressing town.
High Point members of the North Carolina Merchants' association who attended the annual meeting in Winston-Salem report returning with impressions of the need for improved roads and city infrastructure. Col. Bill Ragan is among those who traveled to towns and shared tales of good streets.
Mrs. Redkamp of Covington Kentucky credits Foley’s Honey and Tar for easing her neighbor’s child’s croup and cough after several doses. The account notes relief from coughs colds and related throat symptoms and mentions Mane Drug as a source.
Special license taxes were due to the City Collector. The law imposes a separate daily fine for each day of operation without a license. See the City Collector for details.
New York June 23. the cotton market showed renewed activity with irregular fluctuations. Opening levels were steady to a decline of about two points and July futures fell to 13.28 while December slipped to 13.53 as selling ranged 3 to 6 points briefly. July 13.82 October 13.42 December 13.59 January 13.65 March 13.78.
In New York on June 23 speculative trading caused confusion at the open as stocks rallied beyond losses. Kennecott Copper tumbled 5 percent after dividend suspension, Texas Company slipped near 2 points, and Marine, Missouri Pacific declined about a point. United States Steel edged up slightly while Mexican Petroleum, Industrial Alcohol, Crucible Steel and certain metals showed modest gains. Reading, Rock Island and Union Pacific were among the firmer issues.
Chicago trading on June 23 saw wheat prices fall as unresponsive cables and improved weather reports weighed on the market. Opening bids were down for July and September contracts, with subsequent declines following initial losses.
A lengthy list of names appears for a reception honoring the militia, detailing attendees such as Roger, Wesley Cecil, E. S. Clare, and many others. The notice lists numerous individuals and likely reflects a community event tied to the militia.
Southern Railway runs the season’s first excursion to Atlantic City New Jersey on Thursday June 22 1916 with round trip fares from intermediate points. Tickets are good only on the special train return allowed on any regular trains within fifteen days with stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington on the return. Arrival in Atlantic City mid afternoon June 23 with day coaches and Pullman sleepers. advance Pullman reservations required. For reservations contact an agent or R Hi DeRuius OD Po As Charlotte NC.
Regular communication announces the installation of officers on Saturday June 24 at 7 30 o clock. Master Wilas Homeyer and Secretary H F Hunsucker named for the event with details of the Lodge and officers.
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