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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
6
A Local column notes sharp rises in staple produce as Irish potatoes sell for 1 per peck and onions surge with costs that outpace wages. Bermudas and other onions reach 10 cents per pound, reflecting a broader strain on living expenses across High Point.
A Southern railway flyer titled How Times Have Changed compares an 1854 Orange and Alexandria RR ad with a modern Washington division train on double track using electric block signals. It contrasts a wood burning engine and minimal cars with today’s fast service and notes improved safety and scheduling.
Winston Salem March 2 The preferred capital stock of the R J Reynolds Tobacco company has been increased from 2 500 000 to 5 000 000 according to announcements sent to the stockholders of the company here today The common stock of the company is 16 000 000 the increase making the total capital stock 15 000 000
The Columbus Dispatch essay recalls Ulysses S. Grant’s superstition about retracing steps and his resolve to complete any undertaking. It notes how this mindset influenced his West Point path and Civil War decisions, with a rare exception after the Mexican War when he considered resigning.
New York March 2. Shipping leaders split over arming peaceful American merchant ships as President Wilson urged protection. Some say arms help, others insist on sailing unarmed. Guns shipped to Brooklyn navy yard could be attached to liners within 48 hours if ordered. Opinions vary on international law and insurance effects.
The Boston Transcript ponders whether today’s Americans submitting to a German embargo share kinship with those who cheered support for Belgium two and a half years ago, raising questions about consistency in public sentiment and policy.
Portland Oregon prepares months ahead for the National Education Association convention to be held there. The new municipal auditorium will host main sessions and a public opening featuring Governor Withycombe of Oregon and Governor Lister of Washington among other prominent educators.
Mandan N C March 1 George Smith accused of killing Horace Ball at Beach last summer by placing dynamite under Ball s house blowing him to death Smith to be placed on trial at Morton county circuit court this month court date pending further proceedings
Urges readers to mail in a cutout to Foley Co. at 2835 Sheffield Avenue Chicago IL for a trial package. Contains Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets promoted by Mann Drug Co.
Champaign Illinois March 2 The University of Illinois hosts a major western relay carnival featuring one and two mile relays for collegiate teams and one mile relays for minor schools Individual all around championships run alongside. Michigan enters the Big Nine contest for the first time since the rift a decade ago adding notable interest to the program.
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