Furniture Men Informed On South American Conditions
Harold E. Everley, special agent of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, has gone to Knoxville for meetings with Tennessee furniture makers. He reports South America offers growing demand for office and house furniture as European trade shrinks during the war, and outlines design, climate, and cultural factors shaping exports. He will study conditions to aid American manufacturers and draft a report to expand durable trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Everley
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
South America
Furniture ‘Men’s Association
Everley
United States
France
Germany
England
Italy
South Americas
Argentina
Dog Shows Who His Owner Is When He Is Put In Court
In Melbourne Australia a court in Yorkville decided a brown and white fox terrier belongs to actress Mme. Alexandria Piarda living at the Grand hotel after two claimants, Miss Ellen Starbuck of New York and Julius Wasseler, previously gave the dog to the actress. The magistrate, unable to decide at first, observed the dog respond to Wasser and then ruled the dog the actress property. Starbuck was advised to sue for any expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Wylie
Yorkville Court
Mme
Alexandria Piarda
Grand Hotel
Mme. Piarda
Ellen Starbuck
West Fifty-eighth Street
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Fifth Avenue
Julius Wasseler
No 41 West Forty-second Street
United States
New Jersey
Voschiller
Wasser
Vosschiller
Miss Starbuck
Burns Manuscripts Featured At Philadelphia Bazaar
Several original manuscripts of Robert Burns will be sold at the British Societies bazaar in Horticultural Hall Philadelphia opening tomorrow to aid English soldiers and families. The event runs through the rest of the week with other literary relics on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby” Burns
Philadelphia
Robert Burns
Horticultural Hall
Foley Honey and Tar Compound Trial Package Ad
A Chicago slip invites readers to mail five cents to Foley Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with space to print name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Australians Shy About 15000 Men Monthly at the Front
New York dispatch reports Australian defense minister Pearce stating 16500 reinforcements per month are needed for the Australian expeditionary force. January enlistments fell to 5348, despite active recruiting led by Donald Mackinnon who urges women to press eligible men to enlist. The piece notes 350000 women work in French munition factories and mentions the National League for Women's Service forming in 26 states to recruit wartime labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
George F. Pearce
War Office
Donald Mackinnon
France
Chicago
National League For Women’s Service
Longtime High Point Resident Joseph Hoffmann Dies at 75
Joseph F. Hoffmann a High Point resident for decades died at his home on Friday after noon March 9 1917 at age 75 He was born in Chester County Pennsylvania and moved to North Carolina after the Civil War He served as chief of police in High Point later entering private business He was devoted to family church and community and died with a smile saying he was ready to go His grandchildren and friends recall his loyalty kindness and steady faithfulness to local affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Hoffmann
Chester County
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
High Point
Hoffman
Hoffmann
Churchill elected chairman of War Office officer promotion committee
London report states Winston Churchill former First Lord of the Admiralty has been named chairman of a War Office committee to systematize officer promotions between the new and old British armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winston Churchill
The
Admiralty
War Office
High Point General Fund Receipts and Disbursements Feb 1917
City of High Point financial ledger shows February 1917 activity with opening balance 918.16, receipts including taxes 4,420.99 and water bills 2,375.26, and disbursements totaling 15,565.03. Payments cover payrolls, supplies, engineering, street work, and utility costs. balance on hand March 1, 1917 stands at 1,645.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Ramkin and
Commerce
Kneee Eng i Ak
School Fund Receipts and Disbursements February 1917 High Point
City of High Point North Carolina records show February 1917 balance on hand 203.02 and March 1 1917 balance 3 690.70. Payments include Wachovia Bank payroll 2870.00 W T Ferris treasurer and W C Jones insurance president. Robert Brockett Jr collector salary 2.62 superintendent W M Marr salary through February telegram 141.67. NET balance and details reflect school funds status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Ferris
W. C. Jones
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Robert Brockett, Jr
Robert Brockett
W. M. Marr
Februwood
Western Union Telegraph Co
Street Improvement Fund of High Point February 1917 Receipts
City records show the Street Improvement Fund for High Point North Carolina with a balance on hand February 1 1917 of 31 735 68 and interest of 43 39 and other receipts totaling 21 dollars and ee eee eee. Balance on hand March 1 1917 stands at 23 397 99 after disbursements for the month, respectfully submitted by City Manager Arthur Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Commerce
High Point Perpetual B. & L. Asso
N. C. Public Service Co
A. Johnson
Cecil
Sos
High Point Brick Co
Water Department
Anderson & Christie, Inc
Serviain
Bean
D. A. Stanton
ST Dee
W. D. Steele
General Electric Co
Oearies
Ekeersees General Fire
Charlotte Electric Repair Co
High Point Motor Co
Frank Jackson
Southern Bell Telephone Co
J. E. Hayworth
Hay
W. D. Ei
Commercial National Bank
Essenkay
High Point Enterprise
Arthur Lyon
Robert Brockett, Jr
A. Dallam O'Brien
Im- L
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
United States Department of Commerce
Knox
Memoriam
General Fund
City OF High Point
N. C
St John Martin
PO Sota Y
Utd
Allie Allred
E. I. Mungo
J. J. Farriss
Western Union Tel. Co
Gutun Os Kg Fs Sweetin
Dred Peacock
W. Albertson
Weprusty
Chic
J. M. Evans
John Roach
Will Wade
W. C. York
H. W. McCain
Chas. Gurley
S. O. Schaub
Co. S. Carroll
J. W
Wiley Martin
A. M. Idol
J. L. Snyder
Sidike Maladie
Leeary
David Yow
R. E. Southard
H. M. Sechrest
White Cemery
John L. Michael
Colored Cemetery
Geo. Matthews
Henry Slack
Bank of Commerc
W. P. Pickett
S. L. Davis
Coun- R
G. H. McKinney
City OF High Point, N. C
R. G. Lassiter & Co
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