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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1916

Page

4

Yoe Week S500 2.50 edition raises editor notice

Managing Editor and Business Manager positions listed for Yoe Week with a S500 budget and a 2.50 stipend. Recruitment notes indicate multiple roles and deadlines for staffers at the publication.

Enlistment Advice Urges National Guard Duty in 1916

The June 28 1916 article argues sons should consider enlisting in the national guard to support the nation as it prepares for possible conflict with Mexico. It stresses national duty over personal concerns and notes many units lack full war strength. Citizens should respond to the call if able without excessive sacrifice.

Unclean Fly Carries Disease Germs Warns Government

Government tests show a fly carries 2 to 3 percent its weight in dirt and bacteria with Typhoid and Tuberculosis germs. Flies washing from infected animals yielded living bacilli. The piece also warns readers to avoid provocation and notes misperceptions about Mexicans and patriotism.

American-Built Ships Targeted by Canal Toll Bias

Panama Canal toll policy drew testimony before the House Appropriations Committee showing discrimination against American-built ships and certain cargoes. Goethals asserted space on shelter decks is exempt from tolls, highlighting bias in toll calculations and urging a rethink of canal charges.

United States Goethals Gen. Goethals Panavia Canal Panama Canal Troethals

Methodist Protestant summer conference addresses praised

The summer conference at the Children's Home in the city drew strong addresses yesterday and today. Rev H L Elderdice spoke on Wayside Walks and Talks With Jesus urging rest for clergy and deep spiritual leadership. Dr Forlines discussed The Problem of Human Suffering and answered questions from church workers. A program by the children will close the event with an anniversary address by Elderdice. the public is invited.

Methodist Protestant Church Amon H. L. Elderdice Jesus Forlines Elderdice Paul

Train beating and arresting case ends in fine and six months

Oscar Holder was fined five dollars for beating a train and sentenced to six months on the roads for resisting arrest. Police say he boarded train No. 35, fought officers, and hid brick bats, until Officer Evans and Albert Freeze subdued him. Judge Datson imposed the penalties.

Oscar Holder Recorders Court Holder Evans Albert Freeze Mr. Freeze Bill Welch Datson

Shautauqua Opens Most Auspiciously

Dr Wirt told of nearly 20 years of exploration in the frozen north with a guide and dog pack. He described Eskimos as the “children of night” and shared daring deeds and lessons from life in extremes to impress on civilized luxuries. His lecture painted unreachable icy vistas and arctic adventures for a wide American audience.

Wirt Dr. Avirt

Cotton futures open steady amid uneven early trading

The Associated Press reports New York June 28 that the cotton market opened steady with a slight advance then eased after the call. October futures slipped to 13.18 and December to 13.20, about 3 points lower, while July at 12.93, October 13.18, December 13.34, January 13.37, and March 13.46.

Associated Press New York

Wall Street Opens With Light Early Trade Gains

New York stock market opened with light trading and fractional changes. Reading and Union Pacific led rails with notable gains while Marines United Fruit Willis Overland Studebaker Curbible Steel were among other notable movers as the session moved toward general improvement.

New York Reading Union Pacific Marines United Fruit Willis-Overland Studebaker Crucible Steel

Wheat Prices Fall on General Commission Selling

Chicago on June 28 saw wheat prices decline as commission houses sold heavily. The large available stock stood percent lower with July futures around 1.00 to 4, followed by a partial recovery as market demand steadied near opening levels.

Chicago

Two Deeds Filed in High Point Transfers

Two deeds were filed Tuesday for registration in High Point. People's Realty Co. transfers Lot 1 Block 2 and Lots 24 and 30 Block 5 in its plot to John T. Brittain for 600 dollars. J. T. Ryan transfers two parcels on Partridge Street, each 55 by 159 feet, to Mrs. Laura Walker for 525 dollars.

People’s Realty Company John T. Brittain J. T. Ryan Laura Walker Partridge Street

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High Point Enterprise THE W. N. Keener J. . Rawle North High Point N. C National Guard Ico Service Gerous Department of Agriculture Ness Grapher Earth Congress Panam Ia Hal House of Representa Sd.d.d Cassell Vail Alley Virginia Avenue B. E. Burns Church Street C. F. Hauser J. N. Welborn Crouch North Main Street Washington Street Charles Caldwell Beaman Street Rankin Street A. Matton Matton Drug Co East Greene Street Silk Mills H. C. Briggs High Point Buggy Co W. M. Tucker James Street Penelope Cobb Ford Ear Greene Drug Co DR. A. ©. Jones Commerce N. State Bell Comstock Electrical CO Bank of Commerce New York Life Insurance F. A. Ogburn High Point, N. C M. To High Point Dental Parlors Southern Bleel Telephone and Telegraph Company Crichester Pell Oda Fountainervice the Ring Drug Co Their Ring Rexall N. S Thacker’s Shoe Store
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