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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1916
Page
4
The Journal of the American Medical Association notes 106 men and 22 women at Delaware College were inoculated for typhoid in 1915. Three cases followed, each within ten days of inoculation, all from areas with typhoid activity. Authors caution that infection may have occurred before or during inoculation and call for full investigations.
An enthusiastic advocate urges High Point citizens to approve street bond funding to modernize streets and sustain growth. The piece frames the vote as essential for unity and progress, contrasting civic pride with political strife and urging a forward‑looking, nonpartisan approach to keep High Point competitive with peers.
Archie Hiatt argues High Point needs street bonds to become a live progressive city. He notes muddy roads hinder cars and wagon travel, urging voters to improve streets now for faster travel and town growth. Daniel Al Brooks reiterates the call for better infrastructure to support the beautiful city.
The piece urges citizens to vote for bonds to fund street improvements on North Main Street and the High Point Greensboro road. It argues better streets attract settlers, boost property values, and enhance commerce and pride, noting mud and damage hinder growth while a smooth network promotes trade and a stronger civic image.
The Associated Press reports on Russian guerrilla operations on the northern front during winter. The effort, called our little war, targeted German supply lines and infrastructure with widespread fires, explosions, and ambushes, aiming to wear down enemy morale amid ongoing, quiet fronts.
The New York cotton market opened unchanged to slightly lower with dull demand amid unsettled political mood. May, July and October futures moved around 11.50 to 11.85 early, then closed steady with March 11.68, July 11.82, October 11.98, December 12.14, January 12.21.
New York March 4. Gains exceeded losses early as dealings were light and changes minor. Munitions and motors under pressure with declines in standard rails. United States Steel edged higher. Later weakness grew as some issues failed to hold yesterday's final quotes.
In Chicanzo on March 4 a market slide follows talk that a forthcoming government report will show wheat producers still hold ample supplies. May futures fell to 1.18% and 1.14 for July as prices sag across contracts. The note also mentions Lucy Cobb and Penelope Cobb visiting Miss Ef fe Vines and a query about White House Secret Service training for Mr. Bryan in Washington.
The Superior Court special proceeding of W H Ragan administrator of Elizabeth Wheeler estate orders a resale due to H O Wheeler default. On March 4 1916 at 2 pm the land described 85 acres in Jamestown NC will be offered cash to the highest bidder with 25 percent bid deposit. 9.19 sat wed 4t.
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