Birthdays Today Highlight Notable Figures
William J. Bryan born in Salem Newfoundland 57 years ago today. Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz born 68 years ago today. Duke of Westminster 38 years ago today. George W. McElroy 59 years ago today born in Illinois. Moorfield Storey 72 years ago today born Roxbury Massachusetts. Alice French Octave Thanet 67 years ago today born Andover Massachusetts Isen. George P. Harrison 76 years ago today born near Savannah Georgia.
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William J. Bryan
Wilson
Peace Propagandists
Salem
Alfred P. von Tirpitz
Duke of Westminster
United Kingdom
George W. McElroy
United States Navy
Illinois
Moorfield Storey
Boston
Roxbury
Mass
Alice French
Octave Thanet
Andover
Isen
George P. Harrison
The
United Confederate Veterans
Savannah
Planting Day urged to cut living costs in High Point
The piece cites Mark Twain quotes and notes High Point's 15,000 population while urging families to grow their own food on April 5 1917 to lower living costs. It argues vacant lots can host gardens and reduce expenses next summer, promoting self sufficiency amid inflation fears.
Tragic Romanoff Claim and War Talk Echoes
Fragment from a wartime column recalls Nicholas Romanoff tragedy and a critique of press practice. Mentions Kaiser land in Texas and German fleet fears, plus a quip on Bank of Commerce roof railings and a call for neutral but watchful reporting. Ends with Wilbur Nesbit verse about your flag and mine as wartime sentiment.
Revolution talk on Germany and world war era sentiment
The piece argues revolution in Germany is unlikely soon, despite Russia's upheaval, praising German unity under the Hohenzollerns and Prussian influence. It cites education and national imagery, praises American patriotic verses by Nesbit, and casts the flag as central to national creed and morale.
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Germany
Voice of the People urges library for High Point
A letter from a resident argues High Point should secure a public library to supplement schools and churches. The writer notes lack of cultural institutions, urges men to support and citizens to continue education beyond school by reading and local library access.
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High Point
Majestic Company Arrives for Week of Carnival Fun
The Majestic shows arrive by special train with 10 cars and set up on the lot at the end of the English street car line. Ten distinct attractions including a Ferris wheel and merry go round will entertain locals all week. A band will perform twice daily with concerts at 2 PM and parades, and 7 PM each evening.
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Majestic
Majestic Company
Carnival
Chinese Farms and Family Life in Manchuria and China
A U. S. Consular Report notes Chinese farming resembles intensive gardening more than large scale farming. Prosperity increases family size and wedding expenses. In Manchuria vast tracts are cultivated by hundreds of thousands of hired farmers who migrate with the seasons to work northern fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
America
Manchuria
China
Fox Hunter Tracks Trickster Fox Hound
Frank Wescott the noted fox hunter chased a signal he believed gas and fox across hills swamps and sands. The pursuit ended at his Absecon Crossing home where the hound bayed at a shed and his cat lay panting inside, revealing the feint.
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Mars Landing
N. J
Philadelphia
Frank Wescott
Gas & Fox
Absecon
Wescott
Saved Life But Lost Seven Eggs
Martin Hermansen of Lyons clung to ice in the Mississippi River trying to save a dozen eggs when the ice broke. Submerged to his neck, he was rescued with the help of Will Mason and Snyder Delaney. He saved five eggs. seven were lost. The incident occurred as he crossed from Fulton, near Clinto.
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Martin Hermansen
Lyons
Mississippi River
Hermansen
Fultom
Will Mason
Snyder Delaney
Is This the Editorial Rinktum In The Sanctum
A brief exchange in a room transitions from probing the sanctum to a humorous swap about a supposed rinktum. The visitor misreads the space, asks if it is the editors’ dwelling, then exits noting the garretlike feel and wishing good day.
Don’t Use Dyes For Gray Hair
Healthful Q Ban Hair Color Restorer promises gradual, natural darkening and hair growth support. Sold by J A Hart Drug Co and other drug stores for 50c. full satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Free Hair Culture booklet available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban
Q-Ban
J. A. Hart Drug Co
Hessig- Kkliss Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Potatoes See Price Spike Without Value Change
Detroit Free Press notes that potatoes still hold value, yet costs have surged to about six times their traditional price. The piece quotes public sentiment on current market conditions and consumer impact.
Bernstorff in Berlin Faces Uncertain Courtesy
The report notes it is not wholly certain Count von Bernstorff will receive as much kindness in Berlin as he did in Washington and Halifax, suggesting possible differences in diplomatic reception.
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Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Washington
Halifax
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High Point Enterprise
Associated Press
Asa Blatus
Co. M. Brown
T.P. Rawley
North State
Bell Telephone Connection
N. C
Congress
Mark Twain
Mississippi
the Globe
Sires
Bickett
Cern
Mark
Ciate
Olutionist
Stroy
United States
Imperial Palace
Zollen Dynasty
Russia
von Hindenberg
Twain
Vigilancia
Nicholas Romanoff
Nicholas
Romanoff
Texas
Fiske
Atlantic
Emerson
Bank of Commerce
Knoxville Boosters
Czar of
All
Crimea
Czar
Mr. Nesbit
Henzollern
Prussia
France
Lern
Voice OF
People
Earth
Clinto
Dispatch
Rinktum
Detroit Free Press
Wall Street
J. R. Perry
Thomasville
N.C
High Point Furniture Repair Company
Hamilton St
Finder
Enterprise
Berkshire
Black Mammoth
Henry Bundy
Elm Street
Broadway
Pearl White
Pearl OF
Sis Hopkins
Grace Cunard
Francis Ford
Pathe-Hearst
C. E. McManus
High Point Marble and Granite Works
D. R. Raper
Ring
Rexall
Edwards Business College
High Point, N. C
Winston-Salem, N. C
Arrell
R. E. Andrews
Bernstorff
New York
New York Bakery
J. E. Guy
Elwood Basement
South Mais St
D. Hall
Masonic Temple
New York Life Insurance
F. A. Ogburn
N. O
J. Fred Tesh
Financiering
Morris
High Point Morris Plan
Bank Commerce
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Insurance Service
J. Gurney Briggs
Mgr
W. F. Clayton
Bk. of Commerce
J. A. Mast Drug Ca
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