Triangular High School Debate Projects Railways Control
High Point Winston Salem and Reidsville high schools contest a statewide triangular debate on whether the federal government should own and operate railways. Preliminary rounds are set for Jamestown and High Point with later matches in Winston Salem and Reidsville. Teams include Moeland L nech Carlton Wirkman from High Point affirmative, Reid Marsh Howell Albertson from Reidsville negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Winston-Salem
Reidsville
Jamestown
Winston- Salem
High Point Negative
Reidsile
Moeland L Nech
Carlton Wirkman
Reid Marsh
Howell Albertson
Big Collection of Pictures to Be Shown in City
From April 11 to 14 a vocational art exhibition will tour the city, featuring 200 art masterpieces. The high school auditorium will serve as gallery with a small admission fee, proceeds aiding school picture purchases and classroom improvements.
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Sifter Ec
W. M. Marr
Clubs Formed at Oakwood School
H Anderson farm demonstration agent for Guilford county organized a pig club and a poultry club at Oakwood school yesterday afternoon. Both clubs opened with solid memberships as the farthest west in the county and will be watched with interest by other communities in the region.
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H. Anderson
Guilford County
Oakwood
Te County
Noted Quintet to Give One Concert in High Point
On or about May 1 the Hawaiian quintet, famed for Victor recordings, will visit High Point to perform a single concert under city schools. Arrangements set for the high school auditorium with date to be announced.
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High Point
Twenty-Five Chinese Athletes Chosen for Far Eastern Games
Twenty-five Chinese athletes will compete in the Far Eastern Olympic Games in Tokio on May 8. Final team selection occurs at a meet in Tien-Tsin around April 25. Competing institutions include Tsing Hua College, Peiyang University, Peking University, and St. John's University Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-Tsin
Tokio
Tsing Hua College
Peking
China
United States
Peiyang University
Tien Tein
Peking University
St. John’s University
Shanghai
Take Over Copper Mines in Yunnan Province China
General Tang the Yunnan military governor was ordered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce to seize control of the Tungchuan copper mines to boost national needs. The mines produced over seven thousand tons of copper in 1916. The passage also notes Joe Cantillon, 57, long involved in baseball from Green Bay and with the Minneapolis Millers, has worn a uniform daily since 188.
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Yunnanfu
Yunan Province
China
Tang
Yunnan Province
Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce
Tungchuan
Joe Cantillon
Minneapolis Millers
Greenbay
Wis
Detroit Pitcher George Davis Takes On Weight
Detroit pitcher George Davis chooses weight training over reducing pounds as spring training begins. many pitchers face similar goals this season.
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George Davis
Detroit
Mathewson Takes Turn In Reds Training Camp Box
Manager Christy Mathewson works in the Reds training camp in Shreveport pacing the box as he plans to occasionally take the field this season. The veteran aims to stay involved and mentor players while contributing on the mound when needed.
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Christy Mathewson
Reds
Shreveport
Matty
Guards Guard Springfield Armory Amid Security Precautions
Springfield Mass March 27 guards surround the Springfield Armory, the government’s largest small arms plant, to deter attacks as entrances are restricted after Germany diplomatic break. The piece recalls historic plots, wartime security, and ongoing wartime production of rifles swords pistols and soon machine guns.
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Springfield
Mass
Springfield Armory
Germany
Armory
Shay
Daniels Shays
Boston
General Shepard
Shays
Shepard
Arsenal
New York City
United States Army
Washington
United States
Charlotte Chamber Banquet Hosted By Railroad Men
Invitations have been issued for the Charlotte chamber of commerce annual banquet to be held March 28 at 7 pm at the Schwyn hotel. Officials from the Southern Railway company will attend the event.
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Charlote Chamber
Ead
Sehwyn
Sie Southern Railway Company
Cocaine Use Said Narrow in London Report
London authorities reject claims of widespread cocaine addiction. A cocaine committee report finds the habit confined to a small group of Dominion troops and a few deteriorated medical men, countering alarmist suggestions.
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London
Szechuen Plans Brass Coin Drive For Ten Cash Mint
The Szechuen provincial government collects small brass coins and melts them to mint ten cash pieces. The move aims to boost profits by producing coins with greater fineness. The report notes the Brooklyn Nationals face spring practice gaps due to missing veterans.
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Chengtu
Szechuen Province
China
Szechuen
A Good, Old Fashioned Physic
Voiey Cathartic Tablets described as a wholesome physic to cleanse bowels, sweeten stomach, and tone the liver. Promotes use for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas or constipation with no gripe or nausea. Mann Drug Co.
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Mann Drug Co
Westchester Women Equip Base Hospital for Immediate Field Use
The women of Westchester County New York have equipped a military base hospital ready to deploy to the field immediately. They organized supplies and medical personnel to support frontline needs without delay.
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Westchester County
N. Y
Certificate of Dissolution for Leonard Beavans Stamey Company
Official certificate issued by North Carolina Secretary of State J Bryan Grimes on March 28, 1917 dissolving Leonard Beavans Stamey Company. Dissolution follows unanimous stockholder consent filed in Guilford County with agent W C Beavans. Seal and signature attest to legality.
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Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Company
High Point
Guilford County
North Carolina
W. C. Beavans
I. J. Bryan Grimes
Raleigh
A. D
J. Bryan Grimes
Guilford County Sells Courthouse Property at Auction
Guilford County commissioners announce a public auction at Greensboro courthouse doors on Monday April 9 1917 at 11 00 A M for the county courthouse square property housing the courthouse county offices and board of education. The sale includes precise boundary lines beginning at Barker and Lockwell West Market street and tracing along North Elm Street building lines to the Banner land and alley edge with measurements provided.
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West Gaston Arect
Said Street
W. P. Bynum
W. W. Bynum
J. A. Barringer
A. Wayland Cooke
Barker
Lockwell
Guilford
W. C. Porter
1St Market Street
West Market Street
Barker and Lockwell
County of Guilford
C. W. Banner
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
O. W. Banner
Board of Commissioners of
Greensboro
County of
North Elm
West Market Streets
Board of Commissioners
County Board of Education
City of
North Elm Street
High Point Winston Salem Rail Line Schedule
Operating daily between High Point Winston Salem and High Point Greensboro with multiple departures from 7 30 a m to 6 p m. The 7 30 car connects with Winston trains at 9 00 for Elkin Wilkesboro Mt Airy and other west points. Cars stop anywhere for passengers and one suit case travels free with 25 extra for each additional suitcase under 20 pounds. Local fares 5 cents per mile. Special trips and car hire available via phone 58.
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High Point
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Winston Salem Line
Winston Elwood
Winston
Elkin
Wilkesboro
Mt. Airy
High Point Marble and Granite Works
An advertisement from High Point Marble and Granite Works offers high grade monumental work with no salesmen commissions or middlemen profits, claiming lower prices and inviting customers to inspect their products.
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High Point Marble and Granite Works
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Springfield Armories
Connecticut Valley
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Raleigh Real Estate and Trust Company
W. C. Boren
Charlotte
Brooklyn
High Point, N. C
Zinzendorf
High Point Lv
High Point Elwood Hotel
Eensore Line
Guilford Hotel
C. A. Kirkman
Sec. and
Treas
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
J. Gurney Briggs
Mgr
R. E. Andrews
D. Hall
Masonic Temple
Winston-Salem, N. C
D. R. Raper
Our Savings Department
Chousa Bank & Trust
Compa
Wescott Roberson
Beard
W. C. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
V. A
North Carolina Public
Bulletin NO. XVI
Public Service Company
Pasengers
ACT Safety First
Chas. B. Hole
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