Train schedules note possible arrivals and departures
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
7
Trains may be expected to arrive and depart from stations shown but the stated times are not guaranteed. Riders should verify the timetable and expect minor delays or changes.
A fragmented timetable listing train or bus stops with times and cities including Denton Thomasville High Point and Gordonstown. The notation shows connections and daily segments such as 13 45 and 2 14 p m with several destinations.
The foundation’s first gift is to be used for a specific civic purpose. Colonel Fries and Mr. Eller urged wealthy residents and the broader public to donate, stressing citizens’ duty to fund civic progress. They praised High Point’s money and schools, and Wachovia Bank's support to improve the community.
Five room house at 108 Alf red street near English street car line. Lot 100 by 150 feet. Call or write best offer to KR L Michael Real Estate Office Victory Theatre Building Greensboro phone 1377. 5047
Col. F H Fries and Judge Gilbert Stevens urged community support for a foundation to fund High Point projects. Mayor Stanton and other officials endorsed the plan, while talks noted securing associations for High Point without foundation interference. A legal committee met after adjournment to plan next steps.
The Australian High Commissioner Andrew Fisher takes over six destroyers from the admiralty as a free gift. The vessels Tattoo Success Tasmania Stalwart Anzac and Swordeman will reach Sydney on April 25. Fisher notes they differ greatly in design armament speed and range from existing Australian ships and would overpower older destroyers in minutes.
Seattle observes a Glasgow immigrant M Christie claim he quit a job tasting wine after ten hours daily. He described five hundred drinks daily at fifty cents each and a $25 weekly salary. He said the air in cellars worsened his health and he could not enjoy meals. Christie offers a letter of recommendation for anyone who thinks they can handle the job.
Birkenhead reports the world’s first electrically welded ship has been launched. The vessel measures 156 feet in length and 600 tons, marking a milestone in naval fabrication.
A New York hotel houses the largest private telephone switchboard in the world requiring 120 staff to operate and maintain its operations. The setup highlights the era’s reliance on extensive manual telecommunication infrastructure.
An official government order bars Italian women from about 50 positions, mainly in state service. It excludes appointments to the diplomatic and consular service and from joining the council of state or several courts, drawing criticism from conservatives while noting recent legal gains for women.
Daniel C. Wing, Boston banker touring Brazil and Argentina, says South American business looks very good. He notes improved shipping facilities could help the United States maintain and grow trade, urges American firms to study the field and invest, and stresses more Argentine visits to the United States as essential.
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