Birthdays Today Celebrate Notable Figures Around the World
Alexander Graham Bell born in Edinburgh 70 years ago today. William M Calder born in Brooklyn 48 years ago today as successor to Jas A Gorman as U S Senator from New York. Duke of Manchester born in London 40 years ago today who wed Miss Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati. Lawrence Addicks born in Philadelphia 39 years ago today serving on the Naval Consulting board for the American Electro Chemical Society.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Perfector of
The
Telephone
Ediburgh
Scotland
William M Calder
Jas. A.gorman
United States
New York
Brooklyn
Duke of Manchester
Helena Zimmerman
Cincinnati
London
Lawrence Addicks
American Electro-Chemical Society
Naval Consulting Board
Philadelphia
Notable Births and Local Public Spirit Reflections
Brief notes mark the birth of Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Lillis in Lexington Missouri and John M. Ward in Bellefont, Pennsylvania. The item surveys public sentiment on war, politics, and civic life, urging High Point to pursue hospital funds and support the Y M C A and public library while appealing for public-spirited funding.
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High Point
Sanitation urged as state health gains cited in High Point
The State Board of Health reports declines in diseases caused by flies and filth across the state while noting a rise in cancer and other non filth related illnesses. The Enterprise calls for city council action in High Point to relieve nuisances before spring epidemics. It extols Washington and the founders as models of Americanism and urges trust in leaders to preserve liberties and national unity.
Young Stamey Gains Expert Salesman Rank
Master Paul A. Stamey, 13, son of W. L. Stamey and wife of 213 E Washington, has passed Curtis Publishing expert salesman exam with 91. He is the district agent here, aiming for master salesman within three months as Curtis notes his high score and strong record.
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Paul A. Stamey
W. L. Stamey
E. Washington Street
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Curtis Publications
Young Stamey
Curtis
Sample Foley Mail Order Offer for Cough Remedies
An old ad invites readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic for coughs colds and croup.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Iil
Foley
Voice of the People on hospital bond drive and civic duty
An upset reader argues the hospital proposition failed due to lack of key support from J Elwood Cox and city finances. The letter lauds Cox's influence for High Point's industrial heritage and suggests his absence cooled the appeal, urging signatures from locals to back bonds. The page also includes a quip about a rector and a typhus scare.
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High Point
United States
J. Elwood Cox
Cox
No Place For a Tramp Commentary Clip
A tramp flees a poverty stricken house after a passerby asks about luck. Two ladies playing a planner inside hints at hardship. Jokes from Harper’s Magazine and Life remark on high costs for widowers and coffin purchases, reflecting social woes.
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Harper’s Magazine
Gibbons Accepts Lower Purse for Bout With Carey
Mike Gibbons agrees to meet Les Carey in a bout for a smaller purse than his usual clashes with top stars. The Australian opponent is slated for a signing inings, signaling a strategic move to secure the match.
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Les Carey
Mike Gibbons
Southern Railway Schedule Highlights High Point Departures
Train box lists Southbound and Northbound schedules from High Point with No. 10 141 148 135 services and Sunday-only No. 135. Arrivals include No. 142 136 134 at High Point with times ranging from early morning to late evening. Cut this out as a money saver from the paper.
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High Point
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High Point Enterprise
Associated Press
Asa Biggs
C. M. Brown
J.P. Rawley
North State
Bell Telephone Connection
N. C
Congress
Thomas F. Lillis
Kansas City
Lexington
John M. Ward
Bellefont
John Bull
O. F. Re
O. F
Miss Alyss
Honor
Billy Russ
Si Perkins
Kitchin
Congress of the United States
Methodist Hospital
Pital
State Board of Health
Ures
State Board of
America
George Washington
Washington
Valley Forge
Republic
Adams
Jefferson
Morpheus
Murat
Amer
Democra
Lincoln
Thirteen Colonies
Voice OF
People
the Hospital
McGurk
Undertaker
Southern Railway
North
Sou, RY
G. F. G.,” Care Enterprise
C. A. Vincannon
Ed L. Ragan
Lindsay Street
Best St. Good Garden
J. C. Welch
North Carolina
Pennsylvania Avenue
H. Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Ridgway Avenue
R. C. Andrews
Pickett Mills
N. W. Brown
Hillsboro, N. C
DR. L. S. Fox
Wachovia Bank
L. S. Fox
W. F. Clayton
Bk. of Commerce
M. C. Crowson
Sec
Treas
AT Home Banking CO
Max Bones
High Point, N. C
Tanenhaus Bros
Anenhaus Brothers
Opp
P. O. E. Commerce
J. A. Hart Drug Co
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
Bank of Commerce
J. Fred Tesh
C. E. McManus
R. E. Andrews
J. E. Guy
Elwood Basement
South Main St
New York Bakery
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Insurance Service
J. Gurney Briggs
Mer
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